The Gokko PAZUZU OVERDRIVE, model GK-62, is a compact guitar overdrive pedal that puts six overdrive tones in one box. Gokko describes the range as running from smooth bluesy drives to aggressive rock distortions, and says the pedal adapts effortlessly whether you are playing blues, rock, or metal.1
Six overdrive tones in one pedal
The headline feature is the set of six overdrive voices Gokko has built into the single enclosure. According to the maker's product page, the PAZUZU OVERDRIVE GK-62 offers six meticulously crafted overdrive tones in one pedal, covering everything from bluesy push to harder rock and metal territory.1
For a player, that means one small pedal can stand in for several flavors of drive on a board. If you want to hear how it sits next to other Gokko drives, the maker's range also includes the GOKKO VINTAGEBOX, GOKKO PLEXIBOX and GOKKO HI GAIN Box, and our Overdrive Pedals page explains how overdrive differs from distortion and fuzz.1
Controls
The pedal keeps its front panel simple, with three knobs. Gokko says these offer precise control over distortion intensity, output volume and tone.1
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Gain | Sets the distortion intensity |
| Level | Sets the output volume |
| Tone | Shapes the tone |
Power and connections
The PAZUZU OVERDRIVE runs from a DC 9V power adapter with a center negative plug and draws 18 mA. The input is a 1/4" mono audio jack with a 1M ohm impedance, and the output is a 1/4" mono audio jack with a 100 ohm impedance.1
The pedal takes a 9V center negative adapter and has no battery option listed, so plan your pedalboard power supply accordingly.
Size, weight and design
Gokko lists the enclosure at 110mm long by 60mm wide by 30mm high, weighing 270g, which is a compact footprint for a crowded board. The maker states the pedal is Design & Engineering in Italy.1
Manual
Gokko's product page carries a QR code that links to the GK-62 manual, so the documentation is a scan away.1
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Questions
Is the Gokko Pazuzu true bypass?
Yes. Gokko specifies True Bypass for the PAZUZU OVERDRIVE, which the maker says ensures your guitar's natural tone remains untouched when the pedal is disengaged. In practice that means the pedal's circuit is removed from the signal path when it is switched off, so it only colors your sound while it is on.
Where is the Gokko Pazuzu designed?
Gokko lists the PAZUZU OVERDRIVE as Design & Engineering in Italy. The pedal is sold under the GOKKO brand and carries the model number GK-62.
How big is the Gokko Pazuzu Overdrive?
Gokko gives the dimensions as 110mm long by 60mm wide by 30mm high, and the weight as 270g. That is a compact, single-footswitch format that fits easily on a crowded pedalboard.
Where can I find the Pazuzu manual?
Gokko's product page for the PAZUZU OVERDRIVE includes a QR code that links to the GK-62 manual. Scanning that code with a phone takes you to the maker's documentation for the pedal.
Sources (1)
- PAZUZU OVERDRIVE, Gokko Audio (gokkoaudio.com)
