BK-1 DISTORTION

The Details:

The Havok Elektronix BK-1 is a hand-built analog distortion pedal rooted in a late-80s high-gain preamp design known for its raw, biting character. I re-engineered it with a ±9V internal supply for more headroom and dynamic response—no virtual ground, no tone-sag from a starved circuit.

Crank the Gain, leave Loud, High, and Shape at noon, and you’ll get that slight output drop common to certain vintage distortion and fuzz circuits. It’s a natural by-product of the passive tone network, and it keeps the sound raw, uncompressed, and organic. A recovery stage could have been added to boost the level, but that would’ve killed the magic. MAKE NOISE NOT MUSIC!

• Hand-built analog distortion pedal – aggressive, dynamic tone.
• Inspired by a late-80s high-gain preamp, refined for modern reliability.
• ±9V internal supply (via charge pump) for increased headroom and clarity.
• Passive tone network for an uncompressed, vintage feel—slight output drop is part of the character.
• Loud, High, and Shape controls plus Gain for a wide tonal range.
• Rugged powder-coated aluminum enclosure.
• Made in USA.