The British Pedal Company Special Edition Mullard Loaded OC71 Dallas Rangemaster is a detailed replica of one of the world's most iconic effects - the Dallas Rangemaster treble booster. This special edition model features the original 1960s Mullard OC71 transistor (new old stock). Originally produced in 1965, it has been used by many of the worlds most respected artists including Eric Clapton, Tony Iommi, Rory Gallagher, Brian May, Marc Bolan, Ritchie Blackmore and many more. The Dallas Rangemaster was initially designed to increase the signal strength of the guitar going into the amplifier, and to increase tones at the high-end of the spectrum. The need for a treble booster arose in the mid-1960s as British tube amplifiers tended to produce a slightly dark, muddy sound when overdriven, particularly when used with humbucking pickups. Although classed as a treble booster, the vintage components in the Rangemaster circuitry could add characteristic distortion and overtones to give a more distorted but focused tone with many classic British amplifiers.
- Treble booster
- Detailed replica of the original 1965 Dallas Rangemaster
- Classic amplifier top-case version
- Original NOS 1960s Mullard OC71 transistor
- More grit and higher harmonics than the OC44 version
- Carbon comp resistors
- Boosts the upper midrange and high-end frequencies
- Perfect for pairing with an overdriven amp
- Limited production
- As used by Eric Clapton, Tony Iommi, Rory Gallagher, Brian May, Marc Bolan, Ritchie Blackmore and many more
- Hardwire true bypass
- Control for Boost
- Bypass on/off switch on the front plate
- Folded metal casing
- Silver hammerite finish
- 6.3 mm mono input jack
- 6.3 mm mono output cable
- Power supply only via 9V battery (battery is included in the delivery)
- Current draw ca. 6 mA
- Dimensions (L x W x H) 132 x 105 x 71 mm / 5.2" x 4.1" x 2.8"
- Weight 653 g / 1.44 lbs
- Incl. certificate of authenticity