The SynapticGroove Snapperhead OD/Distortion is an op-amp based pedal that covers overdrive and distortion, the two overdrive and distortion territory its name describes. Vintage Guitar's news item on the pedal reports that it is hand-made in the U.S. and built using components with 1 percent tolerance1.
Controls
The Snapperhead keeps things simple with two knobs1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Level | Sets the pedal's output level |
| Drive | Sets the amount of overdrive or distortion |
Power and the battery indicator
The pedal uses 200mA of 9-volt power1. That current draw is worth noting when choosing a supply: a daisy-chain output rated below 200mA will not run it, so it needs a supply that can deliver the full current.
The Snapperhead has an LED indicator for battery strength, which implies battery power alongside the 9-volt input1. The LED lets a player see when the battery is running down before it affects the sound.
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Questions
Does the SynapticGroove Snapperhead run on a battery?
Vintage Guitar's news item on the Snapperhead describes an LED indicator for battery strength, which implies the pedal can run on battery power as well as a 9-volt supply. The pedal uses 200mA of 9-volt power, so a standard supply needs to supply that current.
What does the LED on the Snapperhead show?
The LED on the Snapperhead is an indicator for battery strength, so a player can see when the battery is getting low rather than losing level on stage without warning.
What are the Level and Drive knobs on the Snapperhead for?
The Snapperhead has controls for Level and Drive. Level sets the output volume of the pedal, and Drive sets the amount of overdrive or distortion applied to the signal.
Where is the SynapticGroove Snapperhead made?
Vintage Guitar reports that the Snapperhead is hand-made in the U.S.
How much current does the Snapperhead draw?
The Snapperhead uses 200mA of 9-volt power, according to Vintage Guitar's news item on the pedal.
Sources (1)
- SynapticGroove Intros Snapperhead OD/Distortion, Vintage Guitar magazine, 2013-09-12