Haunted Labs releases Old Ruin, its first distortion pedal
June 10, 2022 · 3 sources
Haunted Labs has released the Old Ruin, described as its first distortion pedal, Delicious Audio reported on June 10, 20221. Premier Guitar also reported the release2.
The pedal has three knobs: Gain, Volume and Texture123. Delicious Audio describes Texture as "basically a Tone control with more pronounced effects, ranging from silky to searing"1. Premier Guitar calls it a specially tuned tone knob for dialing in the pedal's character2. Haunted Labs says the pedal covers a range from mild overdrive to higher-gain howling23.
"Texture is much more than just an earthly tone control. It summons sonic nuances from the great beyond. Looking for something silky and stealthy? You'll find it here. Prefer a stinging, searing experience like a face full of lava? Twist the Texture knob, wake up and smell the brimstone."
The specifications, as listed by Premier Guitar and Delicious Audio12:
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Controls | Gain, Volume, Texture |
| Switching | True bypass |
| Power | 9V standard DC operation, power supply not included |
| Battery | No battery compartment |
| Build | Engineered and manufactured in the USA |
The Old Ruin is priced at $159 and can be purchased directly from the Haunted Labs online store, according to Premier Guitar2. Gearnews also lists a recommended retail price of $1593.
The reports differ on timing. Gearnews published its article on May 27, 20213; the Delicious Audio page carries an updated date of June 10, 20221. Premier Guitar's page gives no date2.
Sources (3)
- Haunted Labs Old Ruin Distortion | Delicious Audio, delicious-audio.com
- Haunted Labs Reveals the Old Ruin Distortion - Premier Guitar, premierguitar.com
- Haunted Labs Old Ruin: A distortion with a unique Texture control, gearnews.com