B-TOD v.2

The one and only Transparent OverDrive for Bass (B-TOD) is fast becoming the go to pedal for Artists …and for good reason.

As with all SWELL drives the TOD has smooth natural compression, rich complex overtones and is fundamentally transparent with NO loss of low-end frequencies.

Everything from a gentle purr to a grinding roar is footswitch selectable for both live and recording applications while remaining dead-quiet even with the output level control maxed out!

The B-TOD’s real tube-driven tones are full, round and woody in addition to responding to both playing style and volume-knob tweaks like a classic tube amp.

Select between Drives 1 & 2 for the just the right amount of gain and the NEW Boost remote jack (another SWELL 1st) gives you unparalleled control of your signal level with any simple latching on/off footswitch.

From your home Studio to the stage cranked amp tone and feel at any volume level via Amp and/or Record outs.

Groove on over to the B-TOD.

SWELL B-TOD v.2 features:

• 100%Analog Circuitry
• SWELL Tone Circuit for Bass
• High Voltage VACUUM TUBE - 12AX7
• Drive 1 & 2 Selectable via Footswitch
• Boost Selectable via Remote Footswitch 
• CONTROLS: Drive 1 / Drive 2 / Tone / Level
• 3-Position Bass Fat Switch
• 3-Position Push/Level Switch 
• Tuned Amp Out
• Record Out with Speaker Simulation
• True-Bypass Footswitching
• Top-Mounted Jacks
• 12vac 1000ma Power Supply

• MADE IN USA
• 10 YEAR WARRANTY

SWELL pedals are made of the finest materials:

• JJ Premium Vacuum Tubes
• Electro Harmonix Premium Vacuum Tubes
• Mullard Premium Vacuum Tubes
• Tung-Sol Premium Vacuum Tubes
• Switchcraft Jacks
• Ceramic Tube Socket
• 3PDT True-Bypass Switching
• Diecast Aluminum Enclosure with Interlocking Lid (provides complete RF shielding)
• Belden Wire
• Alpha Pots
• Silver Mica Capacitors
• Tough Powder Coated Finish
• And more…

The B-TOD v.2 ships with a JJ 12AX7 tube.

VTeX Options:

• JJ 12AT7
• Mullard 12AX7

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In this section my intent is to give added insight into SWELL products and their intended applications, etc.

• BASSES/PICKUPS USED FOR R&D: Hamer Cruise w/Duncans, Hamer Monaco w/Duncans, Peavey Cirrus w/active pickups, Ibanez RD707 w/DiMarzios.
• AMPS USED FOR R&D: Bass 350, Bass 400+, Bassman 300, 2x12 cab w/neo, 4x10 cab w/ceramic.
• GAIN: High
• TONE: Classic Tube Overdrive that will compliment almost any bass/amp combination.
• VIBE: Universal.
• GOAL: The best all-in-one over-drive/distortion pedal available–period.
• APPLICATION: Works equally well with tube, solid state and hybrid amps.