The Icarus is a buffer booster and drive pedal built around vintage Soviet preamp flavour. Using a trio of simple controls—Gain Highs and Output—it delivers everything from a clean warm lift to fizzy harmonic crunch that edges into fuzz territory. Crank the gain and ride the output or dial it back for subtle push and sparkle. Its a surprisingly flexible little box with a whole lot of character.
Inside discontinued Russian "unobtanium" diodes bring a unique bite and texture to the tone inspired by Carolines revered Parabola and Météore preamp sections. Theres also an internal switch to toggle between buffered and true bypass making it a perfect fit for modern pedalboards. And with up to +12dB of output boost on tap even with gain at zero itll happily slam your amp or stack with other drives. Its loud raw and a bit unhinged—in the best possible way.
Brand: Caroline Guitar Company
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