Introducing the ICBM, a high-gain preamplifier pedal that captures the raw power and aggression of the legendary Randall Warhead X2 amplifier. The ICBM delivers the signature sonic brutality of Dimebag Darrell’s iconic amp in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format. Whether you're chugging through detuned riffs or soaring through high-gain solos, this pedal provides all the firepower you could possibly need.
The Clean channel delivers a pristine clean sound with no almost no distortion. The Lead channel delivers a thick, aggressive rhythm tone with plenty of bite, perfect for palm-muted gallops and articulate power chords. Switch on the Boost mode, and you'll have plenty of gain to pull off those legendary Dimebag squeals with ease. The pedal's active 5-band EQ lets you sculpt your tone with precision, ensuring you can dial in anything from bone-crushing lows to razor-sharp highs.
The pedal is housed in a rugged, all-steel enclosure, and is built to withstand the punishment of gigging metal guitarist. It has relay-based true bypass switching and soft-touch footswitches.
About Preamplifiers
This is a preamplifier, and not a distortion pedal. We do not recommend connecting this device to the input of a normal guitar amplifier. Instead, it is best used in one of the following ways:
Connected to the Effects Return / Power Amp Input of a guitar amp
Connect your guitar to the pedal input, and connect the pedal output to the effects return. This bypasses your amplifier's built-in preamp, and the signal goes through the pedal instead.
Connected to a dedicated power amp
Some examples include the Seymour Duncan Powerstage, Harley Benton GPA-100, or the Mooer Baby Bomb.
Connect the pedal directly to an audio interface
For recording purposes, the pedal can be connected to either an instrument or line-level input on your audio interface. Using a speaker cabinet simulation plugin, such as an Impulse Response (IR) loader, to emulate the effect of a speaker cab is highly recommended.
