Controls
The Acid Tone keeps the same simple layout as its range-mates, which Guitar Pedal X describes as follows:
"All 3 pedals have the same 2 controls - Volume / Level and Attack plus a single 2-way Mods switch - as already described"
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Volume / Level | Sets the pedal's output level |
| Attack | Shapes the fuzz's attack character |
| Mods switch (2-way) | One position is a 22k filter Mod1 |
The Mods switch is the pedal's one departure from a straight two-knob fuzz. Guitar Pedal X notes that "the Acid Tone has a '22k filter Mod'" on that switch, giving the player two filter voicings to choose from rather than one fixed tone1.
Where it sits among Fuzzrite-style pedals
The Fuzzrite circuit is not exclusive to Jordan. Guitar Pedal X points out that "there are a fair number of Mosrite Fuzzrite examples out there too - including from Analog.Man and Catalinbread," so players looking at this style of fuzz have several makers to compare1. Within the revived Jordan line itself, the Acid Tone is the Fuzzrite-based option, while the Buzz Tone and Spirit in the Sky Fuzz cover the brand's other circuits1.
Questions
What circuits is the Jordan Acid Tone based on?
Guitar Pedal X identifies the Acid Tone as a contemporary build of the Mosrite Fuzzrite and the Mahoney Acid Tone circuit. The Fuzzrite circuit has a fair number of examples on the market, including versions from Analog.Man and Catalinbread, so the Acid Tone sits in a well-populated corner of the fuzz world rather than being the only route to that sound.
What controls does the Jordan Acid Tone have?
The Acid Tone carries the same control layout as the other pedals in the revived Jordan range: a Volume/Level knob, an Attack knob, and a single two-way Mods switch. One position of that switch is described as a 22k filter Mod, which changes how the fuzz's filter behaves.
Sources (1)
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2025-04-17
