The Fender Duel Pugilist Distortion is a versatile distortion pedal offering a 'one-two punch' of tones. It features two independent distortion circuits with series, mute, and parallel modes for flexible sound shaping. It's an upgrade to the original Pugilist pedal, providing enhanced control with a 2-band EQ, all in a durable aluminum chassis. Designed by Fender, this pedal delivers a range of distorted tones, from stacked distortions to blended sounds, perfect for guitarists seeking sonic flexibility.
Overview ORIGINAL DESIGN—FENDER TONE Step into the ring with this one-two punch distortion pedal. The Duel Pugilist features the same distortion voicings found in our popular Pugilist pedal, but with new combinations designed for a knockout. The Duel Pugilist offers three operating modes: Series, Mute and Parallel. Series mode allows stacking the two distortions as you would two separate pedals, while Bypass mode allows blending two different distortions, or a clean sound with a distorted sound. Mute mode offers the ability to use one distortion to create your main tone, and then layer an additional distortion sound on top for added richness and complexity. Also features an added 2-band master shelving EQ. Designed by Fender's in-house tone gurus, the Duel Pugilist is an all-original Fender circuit. The chassis is crafted from light