The Hao Rust Booster II (RB-2) Limited Edition Following the success of 2004’s “The Roar” fuzz, HAO Handbuilt Effects have developed and released their 2nd limited edition pedal – the Rust Booster II. Designed in conjunction with HAO’s growing artist roster, the RB-2 is a very different animal from the company’s standard production Rust Booster. Featuring a more detailed distortion effect with an increased operating range and a warmer, fatter tone, the RB-2 is perfect for use with single-coil guitars to thicken up their sound. Humbuckers will also benefit from the RB-2’s healthy amount of gain, which mimics the tone of a cranked Fender Blackface Twin with stunning accuracy. With it’s two simple yet versatile controls, a wide variety of saturation effects can be achieved, from clean boost to singing, tube-like overdrive.
Featuring the company’s trademark hammer-tone finish and hand painted graphics, the RB-2 also offers HAO’s new custom chassis, which is slightly larger and heavier than a standard Hammond enclosure and features a 3 degree angle to the top that allows easier access to the controls. Like all HAO models, the RB-2 features true bypass switching using a 3PDT, an ultra-bright status LED and 9-volt or AC adapter power options.
A limited-production model, only 100 pieces of the RB-2 will be built and sold into the USA market. Each unit is signed and numbered and features a three-year parts and labor warranty.
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