The Palmer Mutterstolz is a three-in-one tube-driven overdrive, distortion and boost pedal from the German effects specialist Palmer, unveiled as a stompbox at Musikmesse 20131. Its tone is tube driven, courtesy of an ECC83 valve, the tube type found in the preamp stages of many guitar amplifiers1.
What it does
The Mutterstolz covers three jobs in one box: it works as an overdrive, as a distortion, and as a boost, with the ECC83 valve providing the tube-driven character Palmer describes1. MusicRadar reported that its controls include a knob labeled "Destruction", which sets the distortion level1.
Name and debut
Mutterstolz translates as "proud mother"1. Palmer showed the pedal at Musikmesse 2013 in Frankfurt, where the maker could be found in Hall 8.0, Booth C501.
Price and availability
At the unveiling, MusicRadar reported an MSRP of €128.00, which it gave as approximately $164.00 USD (or £109.00)1. On availability, the same report stated: "there's no word on availability/distribution just yet"1.
The price and availability information here dates from the pedal's April 2013 unveiling. No later distribution information appears on this page.
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Questions
What tube does the Palmer Mutterstolz use?
The Mutterstolz gets its tube-driven tone from an ECC83 valve, the same double-triode tube type long used in guitar amplifier preamp stages. Palmer showed the pedal at Musikmesse 2013, describing it as a three-in-one overdrive, distortion and boost pedal built around that valve.
Is the Palmer Mutterstolz true bypass?
Yes. MusicRadar's report on the pedal's unveiling lists true bypass switching among its features, so the pedal's circuit is removed from the signal path when it is switched off.
What does Mutterstolz mean?
Mutterstolz is a German name. According to MusicRadar's coverage of the pedal's debut, it translates as 'proud mother'.
How much does the Palmer Mutterstolz cost?
When Palmer unveiled the pedal at Musikmesse 2013, MusicRadar reported an MSRP of 128.00 euros, which it gave as approximately $164.00 USD (or £109.00). Prices may have changed since.
Is the Palmer Mutterstolz available in the US?
At the time of the pedal's 2013 unveiling, MusicRadar reported that there was no word on availability or distribution yet. This page has not been updated with later distribution information.
Sources (1)
- Musikmesse 2013: Palmer unveils Mutterstolz distortion pedal, MusicRadar, 2013-04-04