The PedalPalFx PAL034 NIGHT Overdrive is a hand-made overdrive pedal built around the circuit of the famous Mod #34, which the maker describes as recreating Slash's unique tone in a box. PedalPalFx says it takes the Mod #34 schematic and uses especially selected transistors instead of vacuum tubes, so there are no tubes to swap or maintain. The pedal is discontinued: the maker's product page carries the word plainly, and only 133 hand-made units were ever built1.
Where it came from
PedalPalFx presented the NIGHT in 2018, after three years of research that followed the 2015 release of the PAL800 JCM Emulator. The maker says the goal was to put the tone of the Mod #34 at a player's feet, naming Slash as one of the company's "Guitar Idols" and describing the pedal as a way to recreate his unique tone1.
Production was small by design. PedalPalFx describes the NIGHT as not a massive production pedal, with each unit carefully set up by hand for maximum performance and tested by the company's founders, and only a few available per month1.
Controls and voicing
The pedal's main feature beyond its gain stage is a two-position TIGHT toggle switch that widens how the pedal sits with different guitars1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| TIGHT toggle, upper position | The Mod #34 Gain Voicing, which PedalPalFx describes as ideal for a Les Paul style guitar with Alnico II humbuckers |
| TIGHT toggle, second position | Still in Mod #34 territory but with a warmer sound, suited to other electric guitar styles |
Power and connections
The NIGHT runs on a regulated 9VDC supply with a 2.1mm coax plug, negative center, drawing 7.5mA. The AC adapter is not included, and neither is the optional 9V (006P) battery. The input impedance is 1M ohm1.
The PAL034 NIGHT is discontinued and was made in a run of 133 hand-built units, so availability depends on the secondhand market.
The PAL034 NIGHT in PedalPalFx's range
The NIGHT sits among PedalPalFx's British-amp-flavored overdrives. The PAL800-V4 Gold offers JCM II, Mod #07 and Mod #34 voicings in its current form, and the PAL987 PLEXI CARRERA and PAL959 PLEXI Emulator cover Plexi-style territory. For a different flavor of drive altogether, see the site's Overdrive Pedals page.
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Questions
Is the PedalPalFx PAL034 NIGHT still in production?
No. PedalPalFx lists the PAL034 NIGHT Overdrive as discontinued on its product page. The pedal was made in small numbers, 133 hand-made units in total, with only a few available per month while it was in production, so it now turns up secondhand rather than from the maker.
How many PAL034 NIGHT pedals were made?
PedalPalFx states a total of 133 hand-made units. Each pedal was set up by hand and tested by the founders of the company, and the maker describes it as not a massive production pedal, with only a few available per month.
Does the PAL034 NIGHT use tubes?
No. PedalPalFx says the pedal takes the Mod #34 circuit schematic but uses especially selected transistors instead of vacuum tubes, so it delivers its overdrive without any tube replacement or heater power concerns.
What power supply does the PAL034 NIGHT need?
It needs a regulated 9VDC adapter with a 2.1mm coax plug, negative center, drawing 7.5mA. The adapter is not included. A 9V (006P) battery can be used but is also not included.
Is the PAL034 NIGHT true bypass?
Yes. PedalPalFx lists the pedal as True Hardwire Bypass: Yes, so the signal passes through without buffering when the pedal is off.
How big is the PAL034 NIGHT?
PedalPalFx gives the size as 119mm deep by 106mm wide by 54mm high, weighing 335g (11.8 oz) without a battery.
Sources (1)
- PedalPalFx, PedalPalFx
