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Product Ref: 81587
The Maxon VJR-9 Vintage Jet Riser Pedal takes its inspiration from the acclaimed 70’s distortion modulators such as the Flying Pan and Jetlyzer from Maxon, simulating a realistic Doppler Jet effect, for a space-age performance.
Unlike the original pedal, the VJR-9 is equipped with an analog Bucket-Brigade Flanger as the modulation source, which enhances the depth of the effect for a more realistic tone. Achieving the perfect sound is easy with the choice of five control knobs including Range, Speed, Jet, Sensitivity and Width. The Speed and Width controls allow adjustment of the flanging from slow takeoff to sonic boom.
The VJR-9 is also equipped with a combination of VCA and VCF circuits, which allows the Jet effect to react to every nuance and dynamic of your playing style, for an accurate sound. These circuits can be tailored for the perfect effect using the Sensitivity, Jet and Range controls.
As well as providing an accurate simulation of a Jet in flight, the VJR-9 also features a jack to connect to an external switch for the jet function. This is particular useful for adding the effect in against the Flange when desired to accentuate certain note, riffs, or song sections. The VJR-9’s internal voltage-doubling circuitry provides maximum headroom to eliminate input distortion.
Maxon started out in Japan in 1965 under the name Nisshin Onpa, manufacturing guitar pickups before producing OEM products for other companies. Nisshin Onpa was responsible for designing and manufacturing many legendary pedals while working in partnership with Ibanez, including the TS-808/TS808 and TS9 tube screamers. Although many of the pedals Maxon created were released under the Ibanez name, Maxon was producing pedals under their own name, and in 2002 when the two companies parted way, Maxon began to push its name as a manufacturer of high-quality effects pedals. Today Maxon produce "hard-to-find" vintage type effects pedals, and are used by many artists such as Pearl Jam, Troy Van Leeuwen, Steve Stevens, Brad Whitford, and many more.