G-Max v.2

Tight, aggressive and with a modern voice the G-Max is a compact and easy to use high-gain push-drive pedal from SWELL.

With focused lows in addition to a smooth, clear top-end the Max easily muscles amps over the edge and into submission.

Fundamentally transparent and with just the right amount of natural compression the G-Max recreates the complex overtones found in classic tube amps.

Select between Drives 1 & 2 for the just the right amount of gain and the NEW Boost remote jack (another SWELL 1st) gives you unparalleled control of your signal level with any simple latching on/off footswitch.

All of this while remaining dead-quiet even with the output level control maxed out!

From your home studio to the stage cranked amp tone and feel at any volume level via Amp and/or Record outs.

The time is right to Max your TONE with the G-Max!

SWELL G-Max v.2 features:

• 100% Analog Circuitry
• SWELL Tone Circuit for Guitar
• High Voltage VACUUM TUBE - 12AX7
• Drive 1 & 2 Selectable via Footswitch
• Boost Selectable via Remote Footswitch 
• CONTROLS: Drive 1 / Drive 2 / Tone / Level
• 3-Position Bass Cut Switch
• 3-Position Push/Level Switch 
• Tuned Amp Out
• Record Out with Speaker Simulation
• True-Bypass Footswitching
• Top-Mounted Jacks
• 12vac 1000ma Power Supply

• MADE IN USA
• 10 YEAR WARRANTY

SWELL pedals are made of the finest materials:

• JJ Premium Vacuum Tubes
• Electro Harmonix Premium Vacuum Tubes
• Mullard Premium Vacuum Tubes
• Tung-Sol Premium Vacuum Tubes
• Switchcraft Jacks
• Ceramic Tube Socket
• 3PDT True-Bypass Switching
• Diecast Aluminum Enclosure with Interlocking Lid (provides complete RF shielding)
• Belden Wire
• Alpha Pots
• Tough Powder Coated Finish
• And more…

V.2 Series New features:

• Push & Cut switches
• Remote Boost jack
• Also have been re-voiced (less compressed, more open, bigger, etc., etc.)
• New look–easier to read and looks great

The Push and Cut switches function as follows:

3-Way Cut switch

• Thick (up)
• Cut (middle)
• Normal (down)

*Cut switch alters lower mids.

3-Way Push (Level) switch

• Sweet (up)
• Push (middle)
• Low (down)

*The Push switch effect is similar to a variable wattage selector on an amp.

Example: in low mode the pedal behaves like a 50 watt head—pissed off, more focused attack, etc. In Push mode (maximum output) it acts like a 100 watt head—smoother, more low end authority, etc. And Sweet is the sweet spot in the middle.

*So to sum it up the Push switch, aside from giving total control of the pedal output (coupled with the Level control) also effects the voicing, too.

Remote Boost jack:

*Any simple latching ON/OFF footswitch will work here.

Pedal must be engaged for this to function (Drive 1 or Drive 2 must be on). The Remote Boost jack works in conjunction with the 3-Way Level switch. When the Remote Boost is engaged the pedal is operating in Push mode (max output). When disengaged it defaults to wherever the Push switch is set. This allows the player to choose the amount of boost needed.

The G-Max v.2 ships with a JJ 12AX7 tube.

VTeX Options:

• JJ 12AT7
• Tung-Sol 12AX7
• Mullard 12AX7

In this section my intent is to give added insight into SWELL products and their intended applications, etc.

• GUITARS/PICKUPS USED FOR R&D: LP ‘58 RI w/Burstbuckers, Hamer Monaco Elite w/Duncan Antiquities, MM Axis Sport w/DiMarzios, Peavey Wolfgang Special w/stock pickups.
• AMPS USED FOR R&D: JMP Master Vol 2203, JCM 800 Master Vol 2203, HIWATT DR103, 4x12 Str w/Greenbacks, 4x12 Str w/V30s.
• GAIN: Mid
• TONE: Ultimate ‘80s rock tone.
• VIBE: Modern.
• GOAL: Hi-gain drive voiced for high gain amp tones.
• Application: Works best with dirty amps.