Lusithand Devices - Ground & Pound MKII Bass Distortion and EQ

Ground & Pound MKII

Two new features have been included in this second version of the Ground & Pound; the ground/ pound switch and an L-Pad attenuator.

The Ground setting is a new sound-profile that allows for a deeper, more modern sound, while the Pound setting is the standard/original sound of the pedal.

The L-Pad allows for -10db attenuation, perfect to use with hotter instruments.

We have also focused on making the ‘Dis‘ control better by designing it in a way that the distortion’s volume stays more constant as the gain/distortion increases. This makes it easier to use it in conjunction with the Mix control.

The ‘Mix‘ control has a very musical compression ratio (2:1) on the clean signal. This mixes very well with the distorted sound and just adds to the overall playing experience.

Top Mounted Jacks

Two distinct sound modes.

-10db attenuation for hotter basses

Wide gain spectrum from light overdrive to heavier distortion

No Bass loss

Dynamic touch sensitiveness

Built-in compression (2:1) on the clean signal

Equalizable distortion

9v to 18v operation

Size: 122 x 66 mm

9v to 18v operation

Current draw 12 mA (9v); 22 mA(18v)

The ‘Ground & Pound MKII’ started with the idea of having a rat style dirt box and a bass equalizer combined into a single unit. The great advantage of this design is that one can explore the gritty character of the distortion while retaining its low end. The distortion has been carefully tailored and equalised to have a full frequency spectrum, sounding full-bodied and cutthroat, and is very flexible due to its EQZ control, Clean blend and wide gain range.

The controls, 6 in total, feature an “EQZ” tilt equalizer, which affects only the distorted signal.

The clean signal has some compression (with a very small[2:1]Ratio) that can be added to the distortion via the “Mix” control. This really helps the clean and distorted sounds meld together in a more organic way.

Finally, “Dis” controls the amount of gain, from fairly clean overdrive to heavy distortion, and “Vol” acts as the master volume.

The ground/pound switch allows the player to select between a standard sound (pound) and a more modern, deeper sound (ground).

Finally, the L-pad attenuator switch allows for a -10db attenuation, perfect to use with hotter basses.

The Ground & Pound MKII is very versatile and it shines when using a pick and digging into the strings, at lighter gain settings, or it can smash your face in when using it at higher gain settings with, both, fingerstyle and pick.