The Animals Pedal PUSH & PULL DISTORTION LIMITED EDITION C is a limited-design version of the Push & Pull Distortion, a distortion pedal the maker built around one specific goal: producing the brown sound, and in particular the thick brown sound of around the 1980s. Animals Pedal describes it as easy to handle, sharpening the guitar tone's edge while delivering thick distortion with long sustain suited to legato playing, tapping, and fast alternate picking1.
Pedal of the Day reviewed the standard Push & Pull Distortion in November 2024, calling it a three-knob distortion with a vintage character: "Reminiscent of a classic sound from 5 decades past, this three-knob gem instantly vaults your guitar sound into vintage mode." The review also notes that "it is designed to be used with clean amplifiers," which is worth knowing if your amp is already breaking up2.
What it does to your sound
Animals Pedal's own description is direct: the Push & Pull Distortion is, in the maker's words, a distortion that makes the brown sound. The brown sound refers to the thick, dark, heavily saturated distortion tone associated with 1980s hard rock amplifiers, and the maker positions this pedal as a way to get that character from any clean rig. The design aims for a thick distortion with long sustain, with an edge that sharpens the guitar's natural tone rather than covering it, and the maker highlights legato lines, tapping, and fast alternate picking as playing styles it suits14.
Because the pedal is designed to be used with clean amplifiers, per the Pedal of the Day review, players running a already-driven amp should expect the character to change2.
Limited Edition C and its box set
The Limited Edition C is a limited-design version of the standard Push & Pull Distortion, covering the same British vintage-to-brown-sound territory in a different finish. It is sold only at the Animals Pedal official online shop, and it ships as a box set: one Push & Pull Distortion Limited Edition C plus one additional Animals Pedal of the buyer's choice, with options including the 1927 Home Run King Comp.1
A few conditions apply to the second pedal:
- The chosen pedal must fit in the same box.
- The Firewood Acoustick D.I. MkII, including its web-direct limited design version, does not fit in the same box.
- Choosing the Firewood Acoustick D.I. MkII also incurs an additional charge.1
US orders are shipped via Yamato and delivered by UPS. Customs duties, taxes, and fees are not included at checkout; they are invoiced separately before shipment, so factor that into the total cost of ordering from Japan.1
Specifications
| Specification | Limited Edition C | Standard Push & Pull |
|---|---|---|
| Input impedance | 500K ohm | 500K ohm |
| Output impedance | <2k ohm | <2k ohm |
| Bypass | True bypass footswitch | True bypass footswitch |
| Weight | 380g | 381g |
| Dimensions | 64(W) x 108(D) x 49(H)mm | 64 x 112 x 50mm (WxDxH), including protrusions |
Specifications from Animals Pedal's product pages14. The two versions share the same circuit and electrical specifications; the differences in the listed weight and dimensions are small and may reflect how each page measures the enclosure.
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Questions
Is the Animals Pedal Push & Pull Distortion true bypass?
Yes. Animals Pedal states that the Push & Pull Distortion uses a true bypass footswitch, on both the standard version and the Limited Edition C. The pedal runs on a 9V battery or a standard center-negative DC 9V adapter, and its current draw is very low at 0.5mA, so it is easy on any power supply.
What is the input impedance of the Push & Pull Distortion?
The input impedance is 500K ohm and the output impedance is under 2k ohm, according to Animals Pedal's product page for the Limited Edition C. Those figures apply to the Limited Edition C, which is a limited design version of the standard Push & Pull Distortion.
Where is the Limited Edition C sold?
Animals Pedal sells the Push & Pull Distortion Limited Edition C only through its official online shop. It is not offered through other retailers, so US players order it directly from the maker.
Which second pedal comes in the Limited Edition C box?
The box set includes one Push & Pull Distortion Limited Edition C plus one Animals Pedal of the buyer's choice, with options such as the 1927 Home Run King Comp. One exception: if you choose the Firewood Acoustick D.I. MkII, it does not fit in the same box and an additional charge applies.
Does Animals Pedal ship the Limited Edition C to the US?
Yes. US orders are shipped via Yamato and delivered by UPS. Customs duties, taxes, and fees are not included at checkout and are invoiced separately before shipment, according to the Animals Pedal product page.
How much does the Push & Pull Distortion Limited Edition C weigh?
The Limited Edition C weighs 380g and measures 64(W) x 108(D) x 49(H)mm, per Animals Pedal. The standard Push & Pull Distortion is listed slightly differently, at 381g and 64 x 112 x 50mm including protrusions.
Sources (4)
- Animals Pedal, Animals Pedal (animalspedal.jp)
- Animals Pedal Push & Pull Distortion, Pedal of the Day, 2024-11-24
- Animals Pedal PUSH & PULL DISTORTION マニュアル, Animals Pedal
- 【10/26(月)16:00まで10%OFF】Animals Pedal PUSH & PULL DISTORTION, Animals Pedal (animalspedal.jp)
