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Item Weight 8 ounces
Voltage 9 Volts

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  • Range, Gain, Presence and Vol 4 controls
  • Optimized for drop-tuning but works equally well for standard tuning thanks to the RANGE control
  • Customize the treble-booster section of the circuit and adjust it anywhere from treble-boost to full-range boost
  • Custom-tuned Rangemaster-based booster combined with the pre-amp section of a Laney Supergroup
  • Range control allows you to 'customize' the treble-booster section of the circuit and adjust it anywhere from treble-boost to full-range boost.

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    The Sabbra Cadabra is a custom-tuned Range master-based booster combined with the pre-amp section of a Laney Super group. The two circuits are carefully voiced together to achieve the riffs of doom tone that Tony Iommi is so well known for. Four controls (RANGE, GAIN, PRESENCE, and VOL 4) allow you to fine-tune the response to your guitar and rig. If you’re familiar with Sabbath’s live album, ‘Past Lives’, then you’ll understand where they were going with this pedal - huge, raw, responsive!

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    Catalinbread Sabbra Cadabra Boost Overdrive Pedal

    Tony Iommi + Treble Booster + Laney Supergroup

    "Transform any guitar rig into a rig of doom with the Sabbra Cadabra."

    Tony Iommi arguably had the most influential tone in the history of electric guitar. Really, when you think Black Sabbath you immediately think “Electric Guitar”. His early signature sound was the result of an always on treble-booster plugged into cranked Laney Supergroup amps. This approach to guitar is extremely rewarding and fun, but lost in this day and age because honestly who can really get away with the stage volume anymore? Far and few between! We designed the Sabbra Cadabra to give players that sonic experience, re-contextualized for today’s approach where players tend to use amps solely within their clean range at more mortal volume levels.

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    RANGE: This knob affects the treble booster front-end of the Sabbra. The design stems from our Naga Viper, a circuit that contains three knobs: Boost, Heat and Range. In the Sabbra, the Boost and Heat are set to the maximum, giving you control over the Range. Treble boosters set the frequency by forcing the signal through a tiny input cap which shears off the low end. The Range control pans between two input capacitors to give the drive side of the Sabbra the right frequencies with which to work.
    GAIN: Think of this as an analog to the Supergroup’s Gain control. Keep it low for some crunchy British-style chunk or crank it to get those tube-melting tones that Mr. Iommi is known for. Setting this above 3 o’clock definitely gets you into Dehumanizer territory.
    PRESENCE: Just like the Supergroup, the Sabbra Cadabra features a Presence control that dumps a varying amount of frequencies to ground. The result is a full-bodied master tone control that helps you sit in the mix right where you like.
    VOL. 4: LOUD. This thing gets LOUD. Did I say LOUD?

    Power Supply

    The Sabbra Cadabra requires at least 9VDC and up to 18VDC, with a negative center. It draws a miserly 5mA, meaning you can run it with pretty much any supply fitting the above requirements. You can also use a 9V battery, just remember to unplug the input cable when you’re finished, or it will continue to use battery power. However, the modest current draw will let the battery last a good long time.

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    Customers like the sound quality, quality and gain of the guitar effect device. For example, they mention it nails the Iommi sound, it's amazing and perfect. They appreciate the tons of gain, saying it'll give you that great Marshall Plexi vibe. They also say it'd be easy to dial in classic Sabbath tones. Opinions are mixed on value.

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    58 customers mention42 positive16 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the guitar effect device. They say it provides a highly refined sound, interesting sounds, and authentic Black Sabbath riffs. They also say it adds volume and grit without becoming overbearing, and provides slabs of early Sabbathian tone goodness.

    "It nails the Iommi sound, and many other distorted amp sounds that you like. Nice art and manufacture too." Read more

    "...When you turn your rig up loud, it's right there, and really does sound as natural - maybe more so - than any dirt pedal I've used...." Read more

    "...are so many similarities between the pedal and amp, there is a very natural sound to this pedal, and it really nails that early Marshall / JMP / JTM..." Read more

    "...the harsh digital tone went away...." Read more

    48 customers mention45 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the guitar effect device. They mention that it is amazing, does not disappoint, and is perfect. Some say that the pedal works beautifully and delivers exactly as promised.

    "...Nice art and manufacture too." Read more

    "The pedal arrived on time and plays great...." Read more

    "...It’s endless pleasure. Combines incredible with fuzz. Plays well with a tube screamer too...." Read more

    "A great addition to my pedalboard! I use it all the time, usually in combination with another drive like a Tubescreamer, fuzz face or Twimble...." Read more

    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers like the gain of the guitar effect device. They say it has tons of gain, a treadle boost, and a Laney pre-amp. They also say it's great for lead boosts and the sound of classic rock, with amazing sustain that leads to useable feedback.

    "...Does the sabbath Tone perfectly. Likes humbuckers. Tons of gain and still great amount of string clarity for chords. Gets fuzzy when you want it too...." Read more

    "...The nice thing about it is you not only have a treadle boost but also a Laney pre-amp...." Read more

    "...Otherwise, this pedal is killer. It has amazing sustain that leads to useable feedback. Big cabinet sound." Read more

    "Great tone. Plenty of gain and good overall eq control." Read more

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    Customers find the guitar effect device easy to use. They mention that it's simple and intuitive to manage with its knobs. Some say that it is easy to dial in classic Sabbath tones.

    "Yes, it's easy to dial in classic Sabbath tones with the Sabbra Cadabra, but a little tinkering reveals that this pedal is much more versatile than..." Read more

    "...No further questing required. You are there. I would add as well, that I don’t have a place to crank a Marshall...." Read more

    "...If you dream of sounding like early Sabbath, this certainly makes it easy." Read more

    "The pedal is simple and intuitive to manage with its knobs...." Read more

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    Customers find the volume of the guitar effect device very responsive to the guitar's volume and tone settings. They also say the pedal response to different pickup volume is wonderful. Customers also mention that the product has plenty of gain and good overall EQ control.

    "...It is also very responsive to the guitar's volume and tone settings--you get completely different sounds with the slightest of adjustments...." Read more

    "...It responds to guitar volume at the same way as well. Just like an amp! Just like it should do...." Read more

    "...The pedal response to different pickup volume is wonderful...." Read more

    "Pedal sounds great. It's very responsive to the guitars volume knob. I'm running out through a fender princeton reissue...." Read more

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the distortion of the guitar effect device. They mention that it has a great range of distortion, as well as a lot of volume gain available. Some say that it's one of the best distortion pedals they could ask for.

    "...But the bottom line is - if you're looking for a great distortion pedal, you've found it in the Dirty Little Secret...." Read more

    "...It cuts nicely, without being too bright. It has a great range of distortion as well as a lot of volume gain available." Read more

    "One of the best distortion /drive boxes you could ask for. Does the sabbath Tone perfectly. Likes humbuckers...." Read more

    "Just a fabulous pedal! You can get some serious distortion, with a great deal of flexibility in the tone. Very pleased with this product" Read more

    11 customers mention7 positive4 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the guitar effect device. Some say it's worth every penny and a great sounding investment, while others say it is overpriced and not worth the money.

    "...Not bad for a pedal!Definitely worth the extra dough if you're looking for that sound." Read more

    "...It isn't a keep because is too expensive for that sound, I preffer to get a rat an the tone is CLOSER." Read more

    "...Get one before the become a pedal of legend, a quality great sounding investment to any rock rig" Read more

    "...Worth every penny." Read more

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    One of the best distortion /drive boxes you could ask for. Does the sabbath Tone perfectly. Likes humbuckers. Tons of gain and still great amount of string clarity for chords. Gets fuzzy when you want it too. Be warned it is a loud pedal amd even louder if you run it at 18 volts. If you have a noise gate lying around it throw it after this to clean up the noise, especially with a single coil equipped guitar.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Sabbra Cadabra: cranked amp sound
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
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    It nails the Iommi sound, and many other distorted amp sounds that you like. Nice art and manufacture too.
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    Charles Livingston
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quite possibly the best Marshall in a box pedal available
    Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2016
    Style: DLS OverdriveVerified Purchase
    I got this pedal for a unique application - as a front end preamp for my iOS/Bias Amp practice rig. Bias is great software, but I find the low to mid gain Marshall tones to be a little clangy, harsh, and scooped - in a word, it sounds "digital". I noticed that when I deactivated the preamp and tone stack modules (leaving only the sound of the power tube, transformer, and speaker/mic modules), the harsh digital tone went away. In fact, the power tube distortion in Bias is very warm and analog sounding.

    So I went looking for an analog front end pedal that would replicate the preamp and tone stack of a Marshall - and here was the DLSIII, seemingly custom tailored for my needs! You can certainly use it as a conventional dirt pedal in front of a clean amp, and that's what it was designed for. But I'd strongly advise that you read the (well written) manual, as it explains in great detail how the EQ controls work (highly interactive exactly like a Marshall tone stack; they are not generic active B/M/T controls like on most dirt pedals).

    I looked at quite a few other MIAB pedals, with the Carl Martin Plexiton Lo Gain, Xotic SL, and Ramble Marvel Drive being other top contenders. But the DLS' true Marshall tone stack is what made it my first choice - for my practice rig, I can tweak tones easily with real analog knobs as if it were an amp, and not have to fiddle much with virtual controls inside Bias. The DLS absolutely bests Bias' internal preamp sim for warmth and dynamics. I set mine for Super Bass and run it at 18v, and the amp-like warmth and response is fantastic. In this mode, it's very Cream and Kossoff-ish, but still open and dynamic (none of that dark, blanket-y, congested midrange typical of a dirt pedal). It won't really do the JTM45 glassy thing, nor does Catalinbread claim it will. It's a Super Lead/Super Bass clone, different animal than a JTM45. So if you're a Hendrix fan, think live recordings, not quite as clean and glassy as the studio records.

    If I had to pick a gripe, I'd say Super Lead mode is very trebly and lacks warmth. Hard to dial that out with the tone knobs. But then again, the same could be said of many Super Leads!

    Overall, the Ramble Marvel drive may have just a *tad* more realism with its dual input/Normal & Treble, but it lacks the B/M/T tonestack, so the DLS was the clear winner for me. Boatloads of fun playing with this pedal! Absolutely addictive.
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    Billy Webb
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great pedal
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2023
    Style: Sabbra Cadabra BoosterVerified Purchase
    The pedal arrived on time and plays great. I haven't experienced the noise many have complained about, but I am using a battery instead of a power supply.
    As far as the tone goes, the pedal does as advertised albeit a bit compressed.
    Not bad for a pedal!
    Definitely worth the extra dough if you're looking for that sound.
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    Simon
    4.0 out of 5 stars More than just an Iommi Tone
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2019
    Style: Sabbra Cadabra BoosterVerified Purchase
    Yes, it's easy to dial in classic Sabbath tones with the Sabbra Cadabra, but a little tinkering reveals that this pedal is much more versatile than just that. And the Vol. 4 knob really is handy for keeping the peace with the neighbors.
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    Rick Gordon
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Secret is out!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2014
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    I've been using guitar effects for over 35 years, professionally, and can tell you hands down, this is what a distortion pedal is supposed to sound like. I just got finished selling some gear I haven't used in a long time, finding that I owned some 17 overdrive/distortion pedals. This may sound a bit over the top, but is really a normal thing when you play on a lot of recording sessions - you acquire various brands, sometimes from endorsement deals, sometimes because you see a great demo and know you simply have to have that sound in your arsenal. I sold around 7 of them, but even though it was for a very good purpose ( a great new amp) I wish I could have kept at least 5 of them. The point being, they were all worthwhile pedals, and on certain songs each one would have been great. But you have to settle for two or three pedals (unless you're a touring player with endorsements out the wazoo) at most, to represent your own distorted sound(s) if you're like most working players and don't have roadies to carry your stuff for you.

    Funny how some pedals that have sounded indispensable at one time, have become much less so over the years, as newer, better ones usurp them. There are literally hundreds of boutique effects pedal manufacturers today. A great many of them are making excellent products and it's not easy or cheap(!) to find what stands out from the others, without doing a lot of research. So I did some homework and kept coming across the same name for the past two years - Catlinbread's "Dirty Little Secret."

    Catlinbread's "Dirty Little Secret" pedals, versions I II and III are all hailed as excellent dirt boxes by discriminating players with good ears. I was going to wait for version III, when a great deal arose on the web recently, and I took advantage of it, buying version II. I'm truly glad I did.

    Guitarists are always being told "This pedal really does sound like a Marshall amp in a box!" After a while that claim had become like background noise to me, and I quit believing that it was achievable. People pay $400 every day for a certain pedal with this motto. I nearly bought into it (!) myself, but I'm glad I didn't - especially now.

    And I have to be honest, I've never owned a Marshall amp, though I've played through several in Nashville studios. I don't need to emulate the sound of a Marshall amp so much as I need to have a great overdrive and/or distortion sound at the ready. And this pedal really does deliver. It can be as aggressive as a Marshall and does have a scary resemblance to a raging Marshall stack, while it's being used in an amp with a single 12" speaker at relatively low - even bedroom - volumes. When you turn your rig up loud, it's right there, and really does sound as natural - maybe more so - than any dirt pedal I've used. And it loves other distortion pedals, marries their characteristics with its own, and absolutely sings as sweetly or as raunchy as you care to be.

    There are some great demos of this pedal to view and hear on Youtube. Look for the ones that have 15,000 or more viewers, so you know you're watching something that a lot of people checked out. There was a demo I watched with just under 16,000 hits that was a great demo because the guy doing it didn't try to show off his hot licks. He knew that the pedal was the star, not him, and he played the guitar in a way that allowed me to hear what I needed to hear from the pedal.

    But the bottom line is - if you're looking for a great distortion pedal, you've found it in the Dirty Little Secret. I would recommend versions II and III, because they learned a lot since the first version and freely admit it. It's not much of a secret anymore!
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    Will Inglis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cool through my Katana!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 24, 2021
    Style: Sabbra Cadabra BoosterVerified Purchase
    Sounds great to me. Best distortion pedal I've personally ever used. Probably would kill with a tube amp. For reference, tested with the following signal chain: Reverend Bob Balch signature > Sabbra Caddabra > Katana Artist mk. 1
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