Summer School Electronics Pep Rally

Pep Rally

£149.00

Highlights

• Versatile fuzz pedal built on a modified two transistor Fuzz Face style circuit
• Delivers vintage 60s fuzz tones to modern, aggressive distortion with dynamic control
• Cleans up with your guitar volume for expressive, touch sensitive playing
• Simple Volume, Fuzz and Tone controls offer quick, responsive sound shaping
• Tilt EQ balances highs and lows without affecting overall tone character
• Boost stage adds volume and punch, making the fuzz usable in any setup
• Built by hand with quality components for reliable, long term performance
• Housed in a tough, compact all metal enclosure for gig ready durability
• Bold, clear graphics keep settings visible on dark stages or studio floors
• Bright LED shows when the pedal is active at a glance
• True bypass preserves your core tone when the effect is disengaged
• Fully analogue signal path ensures warm, rich and immediate response
• Top mounted jacks save pedalboard space and simplify cable management
• Backed by a lifetime warranty for peace of mind and ongoing support

Description

The Summer School Electronics Pep Rally is a robust fuzz pedal based on a classic 2 transistor “Fuzz Face” style circuit, but updated with a louder, wider ranging voice than the Stone Thrower that came before it. Packed with silicon transistors, a tilt EQ, and an extra boost stage, the Summer School Electronics Pep Rally tackles faint 60s style fuzz, reacts dynamically to your guitar’s volume knob, and still delivers wall shaking, aggressive tone when pushed.

Tonally, the Summer School Electronics Pep Rally brings a dense, textured grit that adapts to your playing: rolling back your guitar cleans up the fuzz to a warm crunch, while turning everything up unleashes a fierce, sustained roar. Reviewers praise its “velcro like” fuzz and say it isn’t a run of the mill Big Muff or Tone Bender, it’s a distinctive voice, perfect for everyday use or building a sound around it.

Playing through the Summer School Electronics Pep Rally feels visceral. The response is immediate, tap a note and it blooms with character. One minute it’s singing with sweet vintage character, the next it rages with force. It offers that playful push and rescue dynamic that fuzz lovers crave.

Its three controls, Volume, Fuzz and Tone, are intuitive and powerful. Volume brings headroom and punch; Fuzz goes from warm saturation to full on destruction; Tone is a tilt EQ that shifts balance between bass and treble without colouring the rest. That makes it versatile for chord work or lead playing, and easy to match to your amp and guitar.

Inside, the circuit preserves the simplicity of a 2 transistor fuzz face but adds a silicon transistor topology for stability and bite. A boost stage at the end ensures plenty of volume, and the tilt EQ lets you tweak character in real time. It’s beefed up engineering that enhances the classic tone.

Built tough in an all metal enclosure, the Summer School Electronics Pep Rally is ready for pedalboards and tour life. The compact, sturdy housing stands up to knocks and cable pulls, no frills, no worries.

Its bold, colourful graphics are practical and punchy: clear labelling and eye catching styling help you dial in settings with ease on dark stages while adding personality to your setup.

A bright LED shines when the pedal is engaged, making it easy to see whether it’s on or off, even under low stage lighting. It gives immediate visual feedback that your tone is active.

The Summer School Electronics Pep Rally features true bypass switching, so when it’s off your signal passes through untouched, no tone loss or added clutter. That transparency preserves your core sound.

Input/output jacks and the 9 V DC input sit on the top edge, making it simple to fit neatly on your board, with cables running neatly and staying out of the way during performance or session work.

The Summer School Electronics Pep Rally comes with a lifetime warranty, offering peace of mind that your investment is backed by durability and the maker’s confidence.

In summary: the Summer School Electronics Pep Rally stands out as a louder, meaner, more versatile fuzz than its predecessor, designed for musicians who want a pedal that adapts from vintage warmth to modern aggression. With organic response, intuitive controls, solid build and stage ready design, it’s a compelling addition for any guitarist or bassist seeking a reliable, expressive fuzz.

Controls

• VOL: Cranks out serious headroom, plenty of output to push amps or sit well in mixes
• TONE: Unique tilt EQ balances highs and lows without losing clarity or punch
• FUZZ: Goes from gritty crunch to aggressive sonic destruction with a smooth sweep

Components and Technical Specifications

• Uses high quality silicon transistors for consistent, powerful and responsive fuzz tones
• Additional boost stage ensures louder output without compromising tone clarity
• Low noise design helps maintain signal clarity, even at high fuzz settings
• No tone suck or drop in presence thanks to smart circuit design and components
• Powered by standard 9V centre negative supply
• Battery operation not supported
• Current Consumption meter readings (mA) by Truetone:
  • Less than 10 mA bypass
  • Less than 10 mA maximum

Enclosure Dimensions

• Depth: 121 mm / 4.8 in
• Width: 66 mm / 2.6 in
• Height: 40 mm / 1.5 in

Weight

• 284 g
• 0.63 lbs

Official UK Dealers

FX Pedal Planet Limited and FX Pedal Planet Online Store proudly serve as UK dealers for Summer School Electronics effects pedals. If we do not have the specific Summer School Electronics 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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UK Deliveries

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International Deliveries

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