The Steel Panther Poontang Boomerang is a delay pedal from the band Steel Panther, announced in March 2019 as their second guitar pedal. It is a digital delay that also carries a boost and a modulation effect, so one box can cover echo, a level lift and movement on the repeats. Writing for gearnews.com, Jef described it as "the world's greatest digital delay pedal" and noted that "the Poontang Boomerang is a delay pedal which plays with space."1
What it does
Steel Panther's pedal combines three functions: the delay itself, a boost, and modulation. Jef's announcement put it this way: "In addition to the full functionality of a traditional, analog delay, the Boomerang also has a boost and modulation."1 For a player, that means the repeats can be shaped beyond a plain echo, and the boost can push an amp or another pedal without a separate unit on the board.
The controls and jacks
The pedal keeps its control layout simple, with the labels in the band's usual style1:
| Control | What it sets |
|---|---|
| Distance | Delay time |
| Feedback | Number of repeats |
| Dry | Level of the unaffected signal |
| Wet | Level of the delayed signal |
The input jack is labeled "Jam It In Mate" and the output is labeled "Pull Out Mate". Alongside the four knobs sits a G'Day/Crikey toggle switch.1
A limited numbered run
The first 1,000 pedals come with a numbered certificate of authenticity, so early units are individually numbered.1 At announcement, the pedal was available for pre-order with deliveries from 11 July.1
The Poontang Boomerang was announced as Steel Panther's second guitar pedal. The band later worked with All-Pedal on the Steel Panther 1987, a two-in-one delay and distortion pedal.
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Questions
Is the Steel Panther Poontang Boomerang analog or digital?
It is a digital delay pedal. Writing for gearnews.com, Jef described it as "the world's greatest digital delay pedal", while noting that alongside its delay functions it also offers a boost and a modulation effect. The band's pedal carries the humour and control labels players would expect from Steel Panther, but the delay engine itself is digital.
How much does the Poontang Boomerang cost?
When the pedal was announced in March 2019, the RRP was listed as USD 199.99 plus shipping. At that time the pedal was available for pre-order, with deliveries scheduled from 11 July.
What does the G'Day/Crikey switch do?
The Poontang Boomerang carries a G'Day/Crikey toggle switch alongside its Distance, Feedback, Dry and Wet controls. The announcement does not spell out the switch's function, so what it changes has to be judged from the maker's own materials or a demo.
Who makes the Steel Panther Poontang Boomerang?
The pedal comes from Steel Panther, the band behind it. The Poontang Boomerang was announced as the band's second guitar pedal.
Sources (1)
- Steel Panther Poontang Boomerang delay pedal: Will this one get banned, too?, gearnews.com, 2019-03-15
