G-TOD v.2

The one and only Transparent OverDrive for Guitar (G-TOD) has been the go to pedal for Artists for quite some time now…and for good reason.

The G-TOD’s real tube-driven tones are tight, round and woody and extremely responsive to playing dynamics and rolling back your volume knob.

Smooth natural compression and rich complex overtones are what SWELL Pedals are known for and the G-TOD is the pedal that sets the standard.

Everything from a gentle purr to a grinding roar is footswitch selectable for both live and studio applications.

Select between Drive’s 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.

And yes–the TOD remains 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.

It’s unanimous…all hail the G-TOD.

SWELL G-TOD 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-TOD v.2 ships with a JJ 12AX7 tube.

VTeX Options:

• JJ 12AT7
• 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: NASH S w/Lollars, NASH T w/Lollars, LP ‘58 RI w/Burstbuckers, Hamer Monaco Elite w/Duncan Antiquities, LP Special w/P-90s, MM Axis Sport w/DiMarzios, Peavey Wolfgang Special w/stock pickups.
• AMPS USED FOR R&D: Silver Face Princeton Reverb, JMP Master Vol 2203, JCM 800 Master Vol 2203, HIWATT DR103, 4x12 Str w/Greenbacks, 4x12 Str w/V30s.
• GAIN: High
• TONE: Classic Tube Overdrive that will compliment almost any guitar/amp combination.
• VIBE: Universal.
• GOAL: The best all-in-one over-drive/distortion pedal available period.
• APPLICATION: Works the best driving clean amps due to the amount of available gain present in the TOD with the stock 12AX7.