Snake Oil Fine Instruments The Very Thing Boost Effects Pedal

Snake Oil Fine Instruments is the brainchild of Rob Chapman and Lee Anderton, the founders of Chapman Guitars. It was created in 2019 following a listener’s accusation that the men were acting as “snake oil salesmen” while giving advice and product recommendations on their YouTube channel. Rather than taking offense, Chapman and Anderton owned the label, adopted the term, and used it to develop their own line of superior guitar pedals under the name Snake Oil Fine Instruments. 

Snake Oil’s pedals — “The Very Thing” and “The Marvellous Engine” — capitalize on the grandstanding style and exaggerations common in 1800s advertisements, complete with outlandish claims and a rustic wild west font. Their singular and striking bronze and pewter exteriors are accentuated by stamped characters declaring each instrument “Cures All Known Bad Tone” in keeping with the snake oil peddler’s tradition. 

While the product appearance certainly takes center stage, you’ll find the sound quality, tone, and wide variety of effects meets the highest standards set by the Chapman brand. The controls are intuitive and easy to use, with clear labels and hammered metal knobs for simple adjustability. Best of all, these pedals are accessible to beginners as well as seasoned players — without compromising sound quality or effects.

The eye-catching pewter with copper accents design of The Very Thing is surpassed only by its excellent performance. This high-quality overdrive pedal features gain, volume, and tone controls that are easy to access and highly responsive. A powerful onboard 4558 dual op-amp offers a smooth, symmetrical clip while giving your sound an outstanding treble and mid-range boost. You can depend on The Very Thing to provide a clear, natural boost for your solo runs. The product is made in the United Kingdom.

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