The FOURTEEN® represents the apex of Mike Fortin's modification philosophy - embodying the most coveted circuit enhancements that made his custom TS variants the secret weapons of discerning guitarists worldwide. While the FOURTEEN® carries the legacy of the celebrated Fortin Hexdrive, two additional carefully calibrated modes deliver harmonically rich, dynamically responsive character that established Fortin as the authority in overdrive transformation. It is everything you need to push your amp to new heights of tone (and aggression should you want it).
Offering two identical channels, each featuring three unique modes (plus a 1/4" side jack for seamless amp channel switching), the FOURTEEN® gives you complete control with zero compromises. Each of the three modes represents a milestone in pedal history which includes the legendary Fortin-modded OD9®/TS9®, OD808®/TS808®, and the iconic Hexdrive.
Factor in the ability to switch amp channels with assignable drive, the FOURTEEN® is an essential tool for anyone who craves pure, unrelenting power and tonal control.
Make your amp scream like never before.
(Pedal ships: Monday May 19th)
On: True bypass, relay based soft footswitch - FOURTEEN® will power up in the same state it was powered off;
CH 1/2: Switches between CH 1 (red) and CH 2 (Green)
Gain: The amount of gain in circuit;
Tone: A regular tone/treble control;
Level: Increases the output level of the pedal;
HD mode: HexDrive mode offers new tone shaping possibilities for heavy musicians. The HD transitions from clean boost to overdrive, delivering the best of both worlds. The DRIVE sweep is key; it doesn’t add dirt until about 10-11 o’clock, allowing you to drive the front end of your amp while enjoying its natural character. At higher gain settings, you get a sweet midrange push that elevates your tone again;
F9 mode: This F9 mode is a step up in output level push that gives you the ability to push your amplifier to drive more naturally while keeping the character of the amp intact. The F9 mode uses an alternative clipping circuit, enabling it to provide a fully clean boost when the DRIVE control is set to lower counter-clockwise positions. As the DRIVE is increased, it transitions into a more natural-sounding, tube-like drive compared to traditional offerings. The F9 is voiced with an enhanced midrange, accentuating harmonics for more articulate pick attack. LEVEL output is twice as much as the HD mode; and
F808 mode: The F808 surpasses the other two modes in output level and saturation, functioning as an amp booster or a pure distortion pedal. The Primary clipping stage creates the natural breakup with a secondary clipping stage added to the DRIVE control. This additional gain stage provides a natural-sounding, tube-like overdrive with enhanced compression and organic bloom as the DRIVE control is increased clock-wise. This mode enhances the upper midrange to accentuate pick attack and harmonics while preserving the low-end depth. LEVEL output is three times as much as the HD mode.
Built in U.S.A.;
Highest grade materials selected for superior sound, response and reliability;
Industry standard DPDT relay true bypass switching;
Two identical channels to give you complete control of your tone;
Remote switching allows you to change the channel of your amp at the same time you activate the pedal;
Polarity switcher so you can assign either side of the pedal to either channel of your amp;
