Set every knob to 12 o'clock and step on it,
for a drive that's full-bodied, yet cuts through.
JACKAL, from the Japanese handmade brand Limetone Audio, is a drive pedal that combines power with clarity.
Organic Lead is a version whose internal voicing has been re-tuned from Cullate's point of view.
Mids, a little forward.
Organic Lead is based on the standard JACKAL, which stays clear even at high gain. We lifted the mids, the core of a guitar's tone, and gave it a slightly softer voice. The aim was a sound that sits easily in today's Japanese rock and pop.
It keeps its body and is hard to bury in a band. Your picking dynamics come through more readily, and single-note leads sound thick.
In the studio, or at home.
We tuned it against the sound of a JC-120 in a rehearsal studio. Even in a studio you've never been to, in front of a big amp you're not used to, set the knobs to 12 o'clock, step on it, and you can start playing right away.
When you practice at home, plug into the small amp on your desk and start from the same 12 o'clock.
In the studio, or at home.
We tuned it against the sound of a JC-120 in a rehearsal studio. Even in a studio you've never been to, in front of a big amp you're not used to, set the knobs to 12 o'clock, step on it, and you can start playing right away.
When you practice at home, plug into the small amp on your desk and start from the same 12 o'clock.
Start at 12 o'clock.
Organic Lead arrives with its three internal trim pots already set. They change the sound even more than the front-panel EQ, and they're set so the tone comes together with TREBLE, MIDDLE, BASS and GAIN at 12 o'clock.
When you play, you only touch the knobs on the front. Our two recommended settings are also printed on the included card.
01 Standard
Turn LEVEL up to where the volume matches the sound with the pedal off.
02 Plexi Mode
Switching PLEXI on greatly reduces the gain for a crunch with snap. From there, TREBLE is lowered slightly and GAIN raised, for a setting suited to crisp rhythm playing.
BITE MODE is off in both. Turning it on adds a distinctive bite to your picking nuance.
The story behind these settings is in this video (in Japanese, with English subtitles).
Artwork to match the sound.
The panel shows a jackal living freely on the savanna. It reflects the sound of Organic Lead: a little softer, and natural.
A white that fits in on a desk in your room, and stands out just enough on a pedalboard.
Limetone Audio × Cullate
JACKAL - Organic Lead -
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- ¥35,200
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- ¥35,200
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Power adapter (9V DC, center negative), instrument cables
Product Info
A version of Limetone Audio's JACKAL with different internal trim settings and a different look. The internals, specifications and price are the same as the standard JACKAL.
The internal trims (BALANCE / RESONANCE / PRESENCE) ship set so the tone comes together with TREBLE, MIDDLE, BASS and GAIN at 12 o'clock. Fine-tune with TREBLE, MIDDLE and BASS to suit your guitar and amp.
The name Organic Lead comes from its slightly softer, natural voice, and the way single-note leads still come forward.
Specifications
Controls: LEVEL, TREBLE, MIDDLE, BASS, GAIN
Switches: BITE MODE, PLEXI
Internal trims: BALANCE, RESONANCE, PRESENCE
Switching: True bypass
Jacks: INPUT, OUTPUT, DC9V IN
Input impedance: 1MΩ
Output impedance: 10kΩ or less
Current draw: 48mA
Dimensions: 117mm (W) × 95mm (D) × 56mm (H)
Weight: 375g
JAN: 4580558471331
Power & Included Items
Power: 9V DC, center negative (stepped up to 18V internally). Do not connect a 12V or 18V supply, as it may damage the pedal.
Included: instruction manual, warranty card, and a card with our recommended settings. The power adapter and cables are sold separately.
Warranty & Repairs
Warranty service and repairs are handled by Limetone Audio. Please see the included warranty card for details.
Disclaimer
Specifications are subject to change without notice due to product improvements.