Way Huge Red Llama Overdrive

Immediate good sound. Only two knobs-gain and volume. Especially good tone at low gain levels.

I use a Clapton Strat w/stock Lace Sensor pickups through a '65 Super Reverb. At low gain levels it offers a great semi-clean boost similar to what I get with my Klon Centaur (which I use in tandem with this unit.) The best thing about this pedal is it's distinct overdrive tone. It's way different from the Tube Driver school of tone in that it offers a fuzztone type of sound that is not too fuzzy. It really allows my notes to cut right through during a gig. It has a cool treble bite that really slices the air. I have played with many pedals and this along with the Klon is going to be my set-up for a awhile. I don't see much written about the Red Llama, but it's a great piece of work.

Vey well built. Simple design. Clean workmanship inside and good battery holder. A really bright LED light.

Never dealt with them.

I play "Chet Atkins-Mark Knopfler" style in a blues/rock/country context. So clean distinct notes with an emphasis on dynamics is what I need a pedal to deliver for me. The Red Llama does this and also adds a scant amount of dirt when youplay harder. I've been playing since I saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show so, by now, I know exactly what I'm looking for in the tone zone. Good tone is a life-long quest that (I hope) never ends!

This unit is a piece of cake to use -- just has volume and drive controls. Guess what . . . volume makes it louder and driver makes it more overdriven! Way Huge pedals did not come with a manual, but generally none of them require one.

I'm using the Llama with either an ESP M-II or a 50's Strat into a Tech 21 TM-60 combo. The Llama purportedly sounds like the old Colorsound Overdriver. By itself, it's got pretty subtle distortion (after all it is just an overdrive pedal) and it tends to be a little trebly (like all Way Huge distortion units seem to be). When run into the distorted channel of the TM-60, the Llama truly shines. It gives the amp distortion that little extra "umph" and makes it sound nice, thick, and chunky.

Way Huge pedals seem pretty sturdy. I hope it doesn't break down on me because, if it does, I'll have a "way huge" problem on my hands given that the company no longer exists!

Have to say "1" now because Mr. Huge is no more. He was quite helpful while he lasted, though . . .

Overall, it's a 10 because (1) it makes existing distortion tones kill, (2) it's a collector's item by now, and (3) it's a Way Huge. Definitely get one if you can find it!

supereasy. 2 knobs...

awesome tone and very big gain/level boost. actually sounds better on bass i think, but is great on guitar too.

very reliable. takes a 9-volt or AC adapter. built very well. batteries are kind of a pain to change (you have to unscrew the bottom ala mxr pedals, but it's not too bad.

excellent. Jeorge basically makes these in his garage, and they're kind of tough to find, but if you're lucky enough to find one, he's very helpful w/ questions.

probably one of the (if not THE) best, simplest pedals in the arsenal. Works really well w/ a distorted channel on an amp to really make it go super loud and nad-scrambling. Has awesome tone.

The Red Llama is THE most versitile overdrive/distortion pedal on the Market. I have used it for numerous sessions and live performances . From bass live, to overdriven vocals in the studio. It was nice to get a pedal that didn't suck the tone out of my guitar /bass when bypassed.

THere is no noise with the llama. I use it mainly for Bass live/studio. Running it through a Ampeg V4B with and Acostic 4x15' cab dual fold.

So far so good. I've used Way Huge pedals for over 2 years now and haven't had a single problem.

Unbelievable support. Jeorge and Walter are the best. Very professional and PROMPT!

I can't play a show without my llama. If it were lost, stolen, dropped in the ocean , whatever, I would purchase another.