“Tired of life’s endless parade of B-style overdrives?
Thought you’d seen them all?
WELL THINK AGAIN, TONE-SAILOR,
because the BLUE WHALE is here to chew on your harpoon, spit it back on your amp,
and scream sweet harmonic nonsense straight into your ear canal!”
That’s right, folks — it’s another one. Well, almost.
The internet told me not to.
Logic told me not to.
My family told me absolutely nothing because they don't know jack about guitar pedals.
But did I listen? Nope. I was too busy soldering and smelling the fumes.
The result?
• A circuit that swims deeper than your average clone.
• Louder than a whale mating call at 3 AM.
• Brighter than your uncle’s bald spot in July.
• A mid bump so tasty, you’ll want to mix it with ketchup and put it all over your fries.
Still not convinced? Picture this: grandma’s soup recipe. Legendary. Comforting. But I spiced it up. Threw in some garlic. Some chilli flakes. Maybe a splash of soy-sauce. Still soup… but now it’s soup that makes you want to play guitar until your fingers fall off.
Talking about looks? Oh, honey, it’s blue. Not “sad blue.” Not “sky blue.” Maybe a bit “wild blue.” But definitely deep-ocean, mysterious-whale-song blue.
Same enclosure design as the Baker’s Dozen, because consistency. Painted in a deep, oceanic blue that whispers: “Trust me, I’m tasteful.” while secretly yelling: “PUT ME ON YOUR BOARD, COWARD!”
What it isn't:
• A clone.
• A revolution.
• An apology.
What it is:
• My proud, slightly obsessive, definitely blue take on a beloved circuit.
• A cover song that you've heard a hundred times but you still sing along. And let's be real, you sing the guitar solo, too!
• An overdrive that might make you smile when you hit that first chord.
⚠️ WARNING: Side effects may include spontaneous blues licks, dangerous levels of smug satisfaction, and yelling “just one more riff” at your drummer.
Underneath all the jokes, here’s the straight from the horse's mouth: The Blue Whale is a low gain B-style overdrive with more volume, more sparkle, and a touch more mid presence than the classic recipe. It’s designed to be touch-sensitive, pedalboard-friendly, and inspiring under your fingers.