Discover Catalinbread

Catalinbread is a brand of guitar effects pedals based in Portland, Oregon. Well known for their reinterpretations of amps in pedal format, Catalinbread has made a name for itself among vintage-oriented pedals.

Founded in 2003 by Nick Harris on his kitchen table, this Portland, Oregon-based company stands out for its commitment to sonic innovation and its small team of music and tone enthusiasts.

The Catalinbread pedal range includes a variety of overdrive, fuzz, time-based and modulation pedals, offering a diversity of tones to satisfy guitarists looking for experimental and unique sounds.

Here are just a few of the amazing names among the famous guitarists who use Catalinbread pedals: Ed O’Brien (Radiohead), Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins), Noel Gallagher, Dan Auerbach (Black Keys), Richard Fortus (Guns n’ Roses)…

A story of passion

Before the term “boutique” became popular in the world of musical gear, there was a buzz of activity in every corner of the globe, spurred on by the advent of the Internet and the ability to share information freely. Guitarists began to look back in order to move forward, combining tried-and-tested approaches to pedal making with avant-garde ideas. The Pacific Northwest’s answer to this movement was Catalinbread, born in 2003 on Nic Harris’s kitchen table.

After producing the Super Chili Picoso, the first Catalinbread-stamped pedal exclusively for ToneFactor, a Seattle-based guitar store, sales of this pedal financed bolder designs. Since then, the company has produced over 30 unique pedals, hand-built one by one.

Some iconic Catalinbread pedals

Belle Epoch Delay

Inspired by the legendary EchoPlex EP-3, this pedal delivers warm, organic repeats, perfectly recreating the vintage sound of tape delay in a modern format. It’s appreciated for its ability to add depth and texture to any guitar sound.

Echorec Multi-Tap Echo

Taking its cue from the legendary Binson Echorec, this pedal offers rich, complex delay textures , with the ability to create advanced repeating rhythms thanks to its multiple playback heads. It’s ideal for those seeking atmospheric, experimental delay effects.

Dirty Little Secret MKIII

This overdrive pedal captures the essence of the famous Marshall Plexi amplifier. It delivers rich, dynamic saturation, perfect for reproducing the classic rock’n’roll sound. It’s appreciated for its versatility and ability to integrate into a variety of playing configurations.

Topanga Spring Reverb

This pedal faithfully recreates the warm, reverberant sound of vintage spring amplifiers. It offers a reverb palette ranging from subtle atmospheres to waves of authentic surf ambience. It’s appreciated for its versatility and ability to add depth and dimension to any guitar sound.

SFT

Inspired by the sound of Ampeg amplifiers, this pedal delivers thick, rich distortion with dynamic response. It produces warm, saturated tones, ideal for rock and blues. It’s appreciated for its ability to give any amp a powerful, punchy feel.

Katzenkönig

This pedal combines the characteristics of a Rat and a Tone Bender, offering versatile and expressive distortion. It is appreciated for its ability to produce sounds ranging from smooth, creamy distortion to aggressive crunch and rich, velvety fuzz.

Galileo Drive

Inspired by the sound of Queen’s Brian May, this overdrive pedal offers dynamic, responsive distortion that evokes the legendary guitarist’s signature sound. It’s praised for its ability to capture the essence of May’s sound while offering sonic flexibility.