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 Warmer Overdrive W0-909
For many guitarists, the overdrive pedal was the first to unlock a vast world of electric guitar sounds. These pedals can be found on pedalboards in every corner of the globe. No matter whether your belt is white and you just started your journey, or you make a record in the studio, or a whole stadium calmed down in anticipation for you to launch the riff.
Starting from a soft, subtle clipping manner, Warmer can run to a brash overdrive to make a strong impact on your listeners. Mid-boost effect ensures that your sound stays prominent in the mix.
The history of Warmer development counts endless hours of sound enhancement and also a huge work on tuning a manufacturing process to offer you a handcrafted pedal for the price of a serial.
Give Warmer a try and you'll never want to take it off your pedalboard.
The history of Warmer development counts endless hours of sound enhancement and also a huge work on tuning a manufacturing process to offer you a handcrafted pedal for the price of a serial.
Give Warmer a try and you'll never want to take it off your pedalboard.
Warmer Overdrive Identities
Overdrive / Boost Modes
Configure Warmer to run as a boost pedal with functioning Gain, Tone, and Volume regulators. Turn the left switch down to activate boost mode.
Voltage Upgrade
The internal voltage pump draws standard 9 Volts pedal power and doubles it up to 18 Volts. This creates a bipolar supply for the main chip to pull out all of its dynamic potential.
Swap - Swap
Every main chip has its unique temper. Warmer comes with five different Op Amps. Discover the desired feel by swapping the classic JRC4558 to the contemporary MC33078.
Lows Revival
Certain low frequencies are cropped by a gain stage to establish a focused overdrive tone. However, all guitar setups are unique. Bring lows back by moving up the right switch.
Soft / Rough Clipping
Warmer offers two overdrive styles. Turn the middle switch up to activate rough limiting. The feature is available only in overdrive mode.
Passive / Buffered Bypass
Keep passive bypass enabled if you are a minimalist or use active pickups. Otherwise, activate J-Fet bypass to defend your precious overtones from next to Warmer cables even in bypass mode.
Turn The Lights On
Enjoy magnificent lighting while the effect is engaged. Take off the back cover and activate or deactivate the lights operation via the lights switch.
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.
Kartakou Amplification Warmer Overdrive
Review by Shnobel
Warmer Controls
Gain - sets the amount of overdrive. Right is more, left is less.
Tone - sets the tone of the pedal. Right is brighter, left is darker.
Volume - sets the output volume. Left is less volume, right is more.
Left Face Switch - sets Boost or Overdrive modes. Upper switch position activates Overdrive mode. Bottom switch position activates Boost mode.
Middle Face Switch - sets clipping style. Upper switch position activates Crunchy clipping style. Bottom switch position keeps soft clipping style. Makes no effect in Boost mode.
Right Face Switch - activates low frequencies comeback in the upper position.
Internal Lights Switch - activates lighting rim.
Internal Bypass Switch - defines passive or active J-Fet bypass mode.
Tone - sets the tone of the pedal. Right is brighter, left is darker.
Volume - sets the output volume. Left is less volume, right is more.
Left Face Switch - sets Boost or Overdrive modes. Upper switch position activates Overdrive mode. Bottom switch position activates Boost mode.
Middle Face Switch - sets clipping style. Upper switch position activates Crunchy clipping style. Bottom switch position keeps soft clipping style. Makes no effect in Boost mode.
Right Face Switch - activates low frequencies comeback in the upper position.
Internal Lights Switch - activates lighting rim.
Internal Bypass Switch - defines passive or active J-Fet bypass mode.
Warmer Specification
Dimensions
Warmer sizes are 113*61*49 mm (height with knobs) and weight is 0.255 kg
Power Supply
Use a 9V DC center negative power adapter only. Maximum pedal current consumption is 50 mA.
Don't use higher voltage or unstabilized power adapters. This may damage the pedal.
Warranty
Pedal comes with 2-year full warranty.
Warmer sizes are 113*61*49 mm (height with knobs) and weight is 0.255 kg
Power Supply
Use a 9V DC center negative power adapter only. Maximum pedal current consumption is 50 mA.
Don't use higher voltage or unstabilized power adapters. This may damage the pedal.
Warranty
Pedal comes with 2-year full warranty.
Warmer Bundle
- Warmer Overdrive
- Five main chips (one already installed to the pedal)
Warmer Shipping
We ship all our devices using the International Shipping service for all orders. Once the package reaches your country, your national post service, such as USPS for USA, Royal Mail for England, or Australian Post for Australia, will take over the delivery.
The shipping period usually takes 2-3 weeks to reach any destination. To avoid any unwanted customs expenses, we can declare your package with a low value. Please inform us if this is important to you.
We ensure that Warmer is packed with utmost care and responsibility, and it comes with a valid tracking number. You can track your package's progress on 17track.net through their web or mobile app.
The shipping period usually takes 2-3 weeks to reach any destination. To avoid any unwanted customs expenses, we can declare your package with a low value. Please inform us if this is important to you.
We ensure that Warmer is packed with utmost care and responsibility, and it comes with a valid tracking number. You can track your package's progress on 17track.net through their web or mobile app.