Designed by Vermont-based CustomTone LLC, the line of Ethos pedals is renowned for its high-end amp-in-a-box designs, particularly their ultra-authentic Dumble-style overdrive and clean tones, some of which currently sell for close to $1000 in the used market.
Now, the company is set to release its latest creation: the Ethos 60’s Harmonic Bias Trem, a meticulously designed tremolo pedal that channels the swirling, three-dimensional modulation of 1960s Brownface and Blackface Fender amps.
While full specs remain under wraps, early glimpses suggest a dual-mode tremolo powerhouse:
- Two Footswitchable Modes – Toggle between amplitude-based (standard) and harmonic tremolo (phase-shifted, vintage-style) effects, each with independent speed settings.
- Intensity Knob – Adjusts modulation depth across both modes.
- Tap Tempo – For on-the-fly rhythmic control.
- Tone Mini-Knob & Mysterious “VTrim” – Likely fine-tunes high-end response and bias voltage for added vintage authenticity.
Given CustomTone LLC’s track record for ultra-authentic circuit design, the Ethos 60’s Harmonic Bias Trem has all the makings of an instant classic—a pedal that doesn’t just emulate old amps but captures their unpredictable, organic behavior. Whether you’re after smooth harmonic throb or gritty bias wobble, this could be the definitive tremolo for tone purists and studio pros alike.
Stay tuned—this one’s poised to sell fast and disappear fast.
