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Guyatone1980sDistortionDistortion$Budget($50–250)

Guyatone PS-002

Pedal collectors wanting a genuine obscure vintage Japanese distortion circuit outside the dominant Boss/Ibanez lineup.

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Strengths

  • A genuine obscure vintage Japanese pedal brand, offering real 80s analog distortion character outside the dominant Boss/Ibanez lineup
  • Its extreme obscurity keeps prices genuinely low relative to comparable-era Boss/Ibanez pedals
  • A real conversation-piece find for pedal collectors specifically chasing lesser-known Japanese circuits

Trade-offs

  • Extremely limited documentation and community knowledge exists for this specific brand and model
  • Non-true-bypass, and genuinely harder to find replacement parts than mainstream Boss/Ibanez pedals

Full Specifications

Full technical specifications for the Guyatone PS-002
SpecificationValue
BrandGuyatone
ModelPS-002
Era1980s
Typical Price TierBudget ($50–250)
Effect TypeDistortion
CircuitAnalog
True BypassNo
Power9V battery/adapter
Controls3 knobs
Tap TempoNo
I/OMono in/out

A relative used-market guide, not a live quote — real prices vary by condition, region, and timing. Check the Reverb/eBay links on any item for current listings.

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Match52
Flexibility35
Portability85
Ease of Maintenance62
Tonal Neutrality25

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Maintenance & Supplies

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