Due to the handcrafted nature of these pedals, the colors change frequently and our photos may not reflect what we have at the moment.
Seeking the tones of Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia is a popular pastime, through capturing them is a tall order. Inspired by vintage tones reminiscent of Garcia’s late ‘70s custom Stratoblaster circuit, the Samson ’78 is not an exact clone or copy of any other pedal, but a tool for adventurous music making. Distortion and preamp gain smoothly mix together to create warm tones familiar to fans of the Grateful Dead. The Samson ’78 uses old circuit ideas with modern circuitry updates to eliminate unwanted noise when engaged. Complete tonal clarity with distortion and gain cranked cannot be promised, but enjoyable tones with plenty of character can be assured. While not a direct emulation of Jerry Garcia’s iconic tones, the Samson ’78 is a pedal full of glowing gain and bluesy breakup. Handmade in Casco, Maine, each Samson ’78 is individually built and stamped, so variations in appearance are possible. However, the sounds produced from the Samson ’78 are universally creative and cool with great tonal character and a unique vintage voice.
- Late ’70s Jerry Garcia-inspired distortion circuit
- Distortion and preamp gain controls
- Individually handmade in Casco, Maine
- Powered by 9 Volt DC power supply
Speedy Shipping and professional packaging
We offer a broad range of shipping options owing to our long-standing partnerships with UPS, FedEx and DHL. Our warehouse staff are extremely skilled and will package your items according to our precise and precise specifications. Before shipping, all goods are carefully examined and safely secured. Everyday we deliver thousands of packages to customers across many countries. This is a sign of our determination to be the largest online retailer on the planet. We have distribution centers and warehouses located in Europe as well as the USA.
Note: Orders with more than one item will be assigned a processing date according to the item.
Before shipment, all ordered items will be thoroughly inspected. The majority of orders will be sent within 48 hours. It is expected that delivery will take between three and seven days.
Returns
Due to multiple entities, including the factory and the warehouse, we cannot completely manage our stock. The stock levels may fluctuate at any given time. You may not receive your order after it has been placed.
Our policy is valid for a period of 30 days. We cannot replace or refund your purchase if it has been 30 days since the purchase.
The item must not be used, and it must be in the original packaging. It should also be in its original packaging.
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