The Gojira FX Tanto is an overdrive and distortion pedal from UK builder Gojira FX, described by Delicious Audio as "an aggressive yet versatile overdrive and distortion pedal offering a full spectrum of tones from overdrive to distortion"1. It was created with Doom and Metal players in mind, and it sits in the distortion and overdrive territory rather than being a clean boost or a fuzz.
Controls
The Tanto's knobs carry no printed labels, which is part of its look but takes a moment to learn. Delicious Audio identifies the layout as follows1:
| Knob position | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Top left | Output | "It has a lot of volume on tap"1 |
| Top right | Gain | Unlabeled knob1 |
| Bottom left | Tone | "Tone control offers loads of low end and highs"1 |
The knobs themselves are custom "Rising sun" 3D printed pieces1.
Enclosure and artwork
The pedal is housed in a U.V printed Gorva C65 enclosure, with the jacks and DC socket at the top of the box, a layout that keeps cables clear of the footswitch side on a crowded board1. The artwork was designed by tattoo artist Kage Bona1. The footswitch is a Gorva soft touch type1.
Because the knobs are unlabeled, it is easy to mix up Output and Gain at a glance. Output is top left, Gain is top right, Tone is bottom left1.
Videos
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Questions
Is the Gojira FX Tanto true bypass?
Yes. Delicious Audio's product page lists the Tanto as true bypass, so when the pedal is off your guitar's signal passes straight through without going through the circuit. That matters on a large board, where every non-true-bypass pedal can add a little tone loss to the chain.
What power supply does the Gojira FX Tanto use?
The Tanto runs on 9V DC center negative power, the standard for most pedals. Use a supply that matches that polarity and voltage, and note that the DC jack sits at the top of the enclosure alongside the audio jacks.
Where is the Gojira FX Tanto made?
The Tanto is hand-built in the UK by Gojira FX. Delicious Audio's coverage of the pedal describes it as hand-built, which fits the small-batch nature of the builder's output.
Are the knobs on the Tanto labeled?
No. The Tanto uses custom 3D printed knobs with no printed labels. Delicious Audio identifies them as Output (top left), Gain (top right) and Tone (bottom left), so it is worth learning the layout before playing live in low light.
Sources (1)
- New Pedal: Gojira FX Tanto Drive/Distortion, Delicious Audio, 2022-04-05