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The Abigar Mk-2 is a recent addition to Taurus Amplification’s White Line series. The first-generation version was designed to apply brawny, tube-like overdrive while retaining as much punch and clarity as possible. The redesigned Mk-2 is smaller and lighter, and it adds some circuit tweaks.
Wild Bull
The Mk-2’s controls are straightforward: volume and gain knobs, plus bass and treble cut/boost controls. But the pedal’s secret weapon is its character knob, which sweeps between contrasting vintage and modern voicings, providing interesting blended-overdrive tones.
The sensitivity of the EQ controls is off the charts. Slight adjustments unlock a wealth of contrasting tones.
The pedal’s analog overdrive circuit works in tandem with a power section designed for sensitivity to voltage changes. The Mk-2 has no 9V battery option, but accepts both center-positive and center-negative adapter cables. If the voltage drops below 6V, the pedal automatically bypasses itself. Meanwhile, it can handle power up to 12V, which gives the pedal great dynamic range. An internal voltage doubler means the pedal can generate wildly dynamic overdrive tones up to a whopping 24V (when using a 12V power supply).
Shut Up and Drive
Playing a Fender P, Verellen Meatsmoke head, and an Ampeg 8x10 cab, I started with the Mk-2’s gain, treble, and bass knobs at noon, with level at 10 o’clock for unity gain, and the character knob fully counter-clockwise for 100% vintage voicing. The overall character was Bassman-like, with snappy midrange, low-end warmth, and a just a tinge of grit. The overdrive’s response was amp-like as well. When I attacked the strings harder, the overdrive growled more forcefully and grew louder in the mix.
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