The Showa era was a historical period of Japanese history. The Showa 54 represents the year of 1979, the born year of Tube Screamer
Showa 54 is a low gain overdrive, based on the classic 1979 green overdrive. Unlike the normal 1981 one, the 1979 model contains less mid bump and more transparent. Showa 54 also captured the DNA from the 1979 model, adding 2 clipping modes and extra bass enhance toggle for flexibility.
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OPERATION
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Overdrive
Controls the amount of gain
Tone
Controls the amount of brightness
Balance
Controls the amount of output volume
Bass toggle
up position: more bass
down position: default
Clip toggle
Select between TS (Symmetrical) and OD-1 (Asymmetrical) clipping
up position: asymmetrical
down position: symmetrical
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