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Dawner Prince Red Rox

Red Rox

£185.00

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Highlights

British-voiced distortion pedal for guitar and bass, covering clean boost to high-gain drive
Ranges from clear, punchy cleans to thick, controlled distortion with strong note definition
Touch-sensitive feel responds clearly to picking dynamics and guitar volume changes
Four intuitive controls including unique Contour for flexible midrange shaping and easy tone matching
Professionally designed analogue circuit focused on low noise, clarity and reliable performance
Hand built using high-quality components for consistent sound and long-term dependability
Compact all-metal enclosure built to withstand regular gigging and transport
Mirror red finish with clear graphics for quick adjustments and tidy pedalboard appearance
Bright red LED status indicator shows effect state clearly under stage lighting
True bypass switching preserves your core tone when the pedal is disengaged
Fully analogue signal path for natural response and authentic drive character
Side-mounted input and output jacks simplify pedalboard layout and cable management
Backed by Dawner Prince Effects warranty for confidence in reliability and support

Description

The Dawner Prince Red Rox is a British-voiced distortion pedal designed to sit at the heart of a guitar or bass rig, covering roles that range from clean boost and edge-of-breakup drive through to dense, high-gain distortion without tipping into unfocused extremes. It is equally at home pushing an already warm valve amp, tightening up a clean platform or adding authority and bite to modern pedalboard-based setups, making it suitable for players who move between rhythm and lead work or who need one drive sound to adapt across styles.

Sonically, the Dawner Prince Red Rox offers a wide sweep of textures, starting with clear, open clean tones at low gain and progressing through rich, harmonically detailed overdrive into thick, muscular distortion. The character is distinctly British, with a strong sense of midrange presence available when needed, yet it remains controlled and articulate even at higher gain settings. Notes retain definition, attack stays firm, and there is no unwanted fizz or blanket of haze masking the sound, allowing chords to stay intelligible and single notes to cut with confidence. It reacts naturally with different guitars and pickups and pairs well with a variety of amplifiers, maintaining clarity while adding weight and authority.

In use, the Dawner Prince Red Rox feels immediate and intuitive, responding closely to picking dynamics and changes in guitar volume. The touch sensitivity allows players to shape gain and aggression from the instrument itself, encouraging expressive playing rather than fighting against compression or noise. The layout makes it easy to find usable sounds quickly, while the broad tonal range invites experimentation without becoming complicated.

The four-control layout consists of Master, Preamp, Tone and the distinctive Contour control. Master sets the overall output level, offering enough headroom to match bypass volume precisely or to push the front of an amp for added thickness. Preamp determines the amount of distortion, moving smoothly from clean boost to full, saturated drive with a wide, usable range throughout. Tone focuses on the high-frequency content after the distortion stage, making it straightforward to tame brightness or add bite to suit different guitars and speakers. The Contour control shapes the overall frequency emphasis, acting as a movable midrange focus: centred for balance, turned anticlockwise for a scooped sound with added girth, or clockwise to bring the mids forward for solos that need to sit clearly in a mix, often removing the need for an additional EQ pedal.

Internally, the Dawner Prince Red Rox uses a professionally designed circuit built around high-quality components, prioritising low noise, strong signal integrity and consistent performance. Thoughtful PCB layout and reliable electronics contribute to quiet operation and dependable behaviour on stage or in the studio, without relying on unnecessary complexity.

The Dawner Prince Red Rox is housed in a compact, all-metal enclosure that stands up well to regular gigging and transport. Its mirror red finish and clear graphics remain easy to read, and the control markings are visible under stage lighting without distraction. A red status LED clearly indicates when the effect is engaged, improving usability in low-light conditions.

True bypass switching ensures that the original signal remains unaffected when the pedal is off, preserving tone and feel across the rest of the rig. The input and output jacks are positioned for straightforward pedalboard integration, and the standard centre-negative DC input supports operation from 9V to 18V for added headroom, with built-in reverse polarity protection. Battery operation is also supported, offering flexibility for different setups.

The Dawner Prince Red Rox is backed by the manufacturer’s warranty, providing reassurance of long-term reliability and support.

Overall, the Dawner Prince Red Rox stands out through its wide gain range, responsive feel and genuinely useful Contour control, delivering a focused British-style distortion that remains clear, adaptable and easy to use. It is a solid choice for players looking for one drive pedal that can handle clean boosting, expressive overdrive and authoritative distortion without compromise, and a dependable addition to a working guitarist’s or bassist’s rig from Dawner Prince Effects.

Controls

FOOTSWITCH: True bypass on/off switching with red LED for clear visual status feedback
MASTER: Sets overall output level, matching unity gain or pushing amps harder with ample headroom
CONTOUR: Sweeps midrange focus from scooped to boosted, shaping cut, weight and mix presence
TONE: Adjusts high-frequency content, balancing brightness and smoothness for guitars or bass
PREAMP: Controls gain from clean boost to thick distortion, remaining responsive across the range

Components and Technical Specifications

High-quality components selected for low noise, clarity and stable operation across gain settings
Professionally designed analogue distortion circuit for consistent tone and dependable long-term performance
Thoughtful PCB layout supports quiet signal path and reliable performance on stage or in studio
True bypass switching preserves original tone when the pedal is disengaged
Input impedance of 1 MΩ suits guitars and basses without loading pickups
Output impedance of 1 kΩ drives long cable runs and pedal chains reliably
Low current draw of approximately 9.5 mA suits multi-pedal power systems
Built-in reverse polarity protection guards against incorrect power connections
Powered by standard 9V to 18V centre negative supply (not included)
Battery operation not supported
Current draw measured with Truetone 1Spot mA Meter:
Bypass: Approximately 7 mA
Engaged (maximum): Approximately 9 mA

Current draw may vary slightly depending on control settings, circuit behaviour, and active features such as gain stages, modulation, filtering, or reverb tails. For best performance, use a high quality isolated power supply that matches the pedal’s current requirements. Always refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations, as incorrect powering may cause damage.

Enclosure Dimensions

Depth: 114 mm / 4.4 in
Width: 62 mm / 2.4 in
Height: 34 mm / 1.3 in

Enclosure Weight

263 g
0.58 lbs

Official UK Dealers

FX Pedal Planet Limited and FX Pedal Planet Online Store proudly serve as UK dealers for Dawner Prince effects pedals. If we do not have the specific Dawner Prince pedal you are looking for, please reach out to us via the contacts page, and will order it on our next stock order for you at the best price and customer service.

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