Who we are
KARTAKOU – is a tiny team, specializing in designing and manufacturing guitar electronics: preamps, effects pedals, guitar amplifiers, etc. We create our products to bring you the best experience of playing your instrument.
The things Vasili was doing for fun as a teenager evolved into this project in 2006, the year he made his first pedal. Having graduated and worked as an engineer for a few years, he came to the thought that it was time to turn his teenage hobby into something greater. This is the story of how KARTAKOU amplification launched in 2013.
We're constantly working on designing new devices and upgrading the existing ones. Follow KARTAKOU on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for news and updates.
The things Vasili was doing for fun as a teenager evolved into this project in 2006, the year he made his first pedal. Having graduated and worked as an engineer for a few years, he came to the thought that it was time to turn his teenage hobby into something greater. This is the story of how KARTAKOU amplification launched in 2013.
We're constantly working on designing new devices and upgrading the existing ones. Follow KARTAKOU on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for news and updates.
Shipping
We ship out our devices worldwide through the International Priority Air Mail service. All paid orders are shipped the next business day, and a valid tracking number is provided with each order.
Your order will be delivered to your location by your national post operator (e.g. USPS for the USA, Australia Post for Australia, DHL for Germany, etc.).
Orders usually arrive within 2-4 weeks, and during peak seasons like New Year or Black Friday, some orders may take longer to arrive.
EU customers: Colossus and Beastbox preamps are shipped via DPD from Vilnius, LT, without additional VAT or import fees.
Your order will be delivered to your location by your national post operator (e.g. USPS for the USA, Australia Post for Australia, DHL for Germany, etc.).
Orders usually arrive within 2-4 weeks, and during peak seasons like New Year or Black Friday, some orders may take longer to arrive.
EU customers: Colossus and Beastbox preamps are shipped via DPD from Vilnius, LT, without additional VAT or import fees.
Returns
Please note that you can return your device within 14 days of receiving it. However, we cannot accept returns requested after 14 days.
Refunds will be issued using the original payment method and only for items in like-new condition. In case the items are not in like-new condition, a 30% restocking fee may be applied.
Please note that refunds may take up to one week to be processed.
Refunds will be issued using the original payment method and only for items in like-new condition. In case the items are not in like-new condition, a 30% restocking fee may be applied.
Please note that refunds may take up to one week to be processed.
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Kartakou EXP-01 Expression Pedal
Almost every guitar processor user desires to expand the possibilities of his setup. With EXP-01 you'll be able to operate with volume, delay length, gain level, panning, and any other features your processor provides.
Built in a well-known solid metal housing and equipped with the best components, it delivers smooth movement and precise parameter adjustment. A linear potentiometer is an ideal solution for almost all guitar devices and provides even parameter adjusting all the way. Toe-switch with a decent click also adds an additional layer of control to your presets.
EXP-01 Expression Identities
Life-long engineering
We found the most durable ceramic dust-proof potentiometer and silver-coated-contact switch on the market and set the pedal with them. EXP-01 stays its ground when others leave the race and need servicing.
Toe-switch
With a momentary switch, you are able to control not only parameters like volume and wah, delay time, and reverb mix, but also switch between different presets and turn effects on and off.
Universal Operating
EXP-01 is incredibly versatile. You can hook it up with TS-style devices (Line 6, etc.) or TRS-style devices (Fractal, Headrush, Kemper, etc.), Tip-hot or ring-hot operation is an option too.
Hand Built
We believe machines are good. However human beings are unbeatable. Handcrafting adds a certain feel to every assembled device. All of our creations have lots of human work.
EXP-01 Connection and Controls
Potentiometer - 1/4 TRS jack potentiometer output.
Switch - 1/4 TRS jack potentiometer output.
TRS/TS - defines TS or TRS potentiometer operating mode.
Internal DIP Switch - defines Tip-Hot or Ring-Hot operating modes for TRS-style devices.
Switch - 1/4 TRS jack potentiometer output.
TRS/TS - defines TS or TRS potentiometer operating mode.
Internal DIP Switch - defines Tip-Hot or Ring-Hot operating modes for TRS-style devices.
EXP-01 Specification
Dimensions
EXP-01 sizes are 255*105*100 mm, L*W*H (height in the open position), and weight is 0.760 kg
Power Supply
EXP-01 doesn't need any power supply
Warranty
Pedal comes with full 2-year warranty.
EXP-01 sizes are 255*105*100 mm, L*W*H (height in the open position), and weight is 0.760 kg
Power Supply
EXP-01 doesn't need any power supply
Warranty
Pedal comes with full 2-year warranty.
EXP-01 Bundle
- EXP-01 Expression Pedal
- Two 0.4 m TRS cables
EXP-01 Shipping
We use the International Shipping service for all orders. Once the package arrives in your country it will be carried by your national post service (USPS for USA, Royal Mail for England, Australian Post for Australia, etc.).
The shipping period generally takes 2-3 weeks for any destination. We can declare your package with a low value to prevent you from undesirable customs expenses. Let us know if it's important to you.
EXP-01 is packed carefully and responsibly and comes with a valid tracking number. Updates are available at 17track.net by web or mobile app.
The shipping period generally takes 2-3 weeks for any destination. We can declare your package with a low value to prevent you from undesirable customs expenses. Let us know if it's important to you.
EXP-01 is packed carefully and responsibly and comes with a valid tracking number. Updates are available at 17track.net by web or mobile app.