Kaizen Effects Shogun guitar effects pedal, front view
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EDO SERIES · Preamp / Distortion

Shogun

Bold character.
Clear definition.

An all-analog preamp and distortion with a multi-stage gain structure. Active three-band EQ and a three-position Attack switch offer versatile tones from medium to high gain while preserving note definition.

9 V DCPOWER SUPPLY
True bypassRELAY SWITCHING

BEHIND THE TONE

The character of Shogun.

01

Multiple gain stages

Medium- and high-gain distortion with clear note separation.

02

Active three-band EQ

A wide adjustment range for bass, mid and treble frequencies.

03

Three Attack settings

Shape the low-frequency response of the first gain stage.

CONTROLS

Every adjustment
matters.

Get to know the controls and find your own settings.

Full manual
01Gain

Sets the amount of distortion in the multi-stage preamp. Start at minimum and gradually increase it to the desired level.

02Bass / Mid / Treble

Active three-band EQ with a wide adjustment range. Even small changes can make an audible difference, so adjust the controls gradually.

03Attack — 3 positions

The three-position switch shapes the low-frequency response of the first gain stage. Try each position and choose the one that best suits your guitar, tuning and playing style.

04Level

Sets the final output level of the effect.

05Bypass

Relay-switched true bypass engages or bypasses the effect.

GETTING STARTED

A good place to start.

Starting points from the user manual.
Let your ears guide the final settings.

  1. 01

    Start with minimum Gain

    Start with Gain at minimum. Gradually increase it to the desired amount of distortion.

  2. 02

    Adjust the EQ gently

    Start with Bass, Mid and Treble at noon. Adjust the active EQ in small steps.

  3. 03

    Match it to your guitar

    Try all three Attack settings, then use Level to set the output level.

PRECISE AND TRANSPARENT

Specifications.

Shogun circuit and connection specifications.

Circuit
All-analog preamp / distortion
Gain structure
Multi-stage
Tone controls
Active, 3-band
Voicing switch
Attack — 3 positions
Supply voltage
9 V DC
Input impedance
1 MΩ
Output impedance
≤ 250 Ω
Bypass
Relay-switched true bypass
Dimensions
112 × 60 × 52 mm

DOCUMENTATION

Shogun user manual

Original English user manual · PDF

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