The El Distorto Segundo is a clone of the MXR Distortion II, with a few modifications. It features true mechanical bypass, asymmetrical clipping as a stock feature, and a toggle switch to switch between standard clipping and LED clipping for a crunchier tone. It can be powered by a 9V battery or a standard guitar effects power supply. The circuit is true to the original, with the exception of the modifications mentioned. The El Distorto Segundo is a unique and interesting distortion pedal that is not widely known or highly priced in the vintage market. It offers two completely different distortion/overdrive circuits, with the ‘resonance’ knob blending the second circuit into the mix. The pedal provides plenty of opportunities for tinkering and customization, with various clipping mods, RC filters, and op amp gain structures to experiment with.

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