The Heavy Menace is the most versatile distortion pedal that Empress Effects has ever created
from earthshaking low frequencies to "dog whistle" (figuratively) high frequencies
Artwork by Klaus Voormann
This allows for cleaner repeats on a wide range of delay times while still having a lo-fi element towards the rightmost end of the spectrum
The Ghost Echo is our spooky take on the haunted* amp-top spring reverberation units of yesteryear
Swart Amplifier Space Tone Reverb - STR-Tweed - Celestion Alnico Blue - B-Stock 'Strings'] The Heavy Menace is theTHIS IS A B STOCK ITEM. THERE IS A VERY SMALL BLEMISH IN THE TOLEX WHERE A PEDAL FELL ON IT. SAVE BIG WITH A SMALL DENT. **** Manufacturer warranty IS still valid **** This is essentially the Space Tone Reverb, a circuit based on the little 5W, Class A, single ended 6V6'R that started it all, but with new found bottom, and just amazing breakup (in my view, the BEST of the whole ST series). Of course, it has the same king hell reverb. In addition, the