Ibanez SMMINI SUPER METAL

• Pedal Type: High-Gain Analog Distortion

• Controls: Large Drive Knob; Stacked Concentric Knobs (Edge/Punch and Attack/Level)

• Bypass Layout: True Bypass Switching

• Power Requirements: External DC 9 Volt AC Adapter Only (Center-Negative)

• Current Draw: 23 mA @ 9V

• Dimensions: 2.2” W x 3.6” L x 2.0” H (56 mm W x 91 mm L x 51 mm H)

Multi-Parameter Component Condensation and Crushing Analog Gain

Preserving the Historic SM9 Footprint in a Miniature Enclosure

The Ibanez SMMINI Super Metal cames engineered to inject aggressive, multi-layered high-gain distortion into cramped pedalboard layouts without sacrificing critical parameters. Formatted completely in Japan using a 100% analog audio signal path, this high-performance utility pedal functions as a component-level micro-replica of the highly sought-after 1984 Ibanez SM9 circuit. While many compact distortion units truncate their feature sets to save space, the innovative internal layout retains a massive, full-frequency clipping network. This design produces lush, complex harmonics and singing saturation that

Concentric Stacked Controls and Transparent Signal Path Routing

Overcoming the spatial limits of miniature metal housings, the interface preserves an advanced five-knob configuration by deploying dual concentric stacked trimmer pots. A single, oversized central Drive knob handles the master saturation threshold, while the stacked controls segregate core parameters: Edge over Punch, and Attack over Level. This multi-variable interface gives musicians total control over their frequency boundaries. The heavy-duty mechanical foot switch operates via true bypass switching. This routes your instrument’s baseline pick response and clean headroom directly to your amplifier without experiencing signal loss when disengaged.

Creative Rig Integration and Circuit Optimization

Mid-Scooped Heavy Metal and Hard Rock Rhythm Chunks

Pairing the micro-chassis with a high-gain tube amplifier channel unlocks an authoritative rhythmic landscape optimized for alternative metal, punk, and hard rock tracking. Adjusting the lower Punch trimmer clockwise maximizes low-end cabinet chunk, while backing the upper Edge and Attack trimmers down slightly prevents single-coil or humbucker tracking from sounding brittle or harsh. This filtering tightly clamps down on transient frequencies, ensuring rapid palm-muted segments slice cleanly through a dense rhythm section mix.

High-Definition Parametric Lead Solo Slicing

Sweeping the upper Attack and Edge concentric parameters past 2 o'clock introduces an articulate, treble-forward harmonic edge that excels at modern shredding and melodic lead lines. The increased high-frequency sensitivity isolates a cutting mid-range and treble spike, pushing single-note lines, pinch harmonics, and expressive bends right to the front of a busy recording or live stage tracking mix without needing a secondary booster unit.

POWER SUPPLY VIA EXTERNAL DC 9 VOLT AC ADAPTER ONLY (CENTER-NEGATIVE). REQUIRED CURRENT CONSUMPTION IS 23mA AT 9V. THIS UNIT DOES NOT SUPPORT INTERNAL BATTERY OPERATION. PLEASE NOTE THAT REQUIRING NON-FACTORY HARDWARE MODIFICATIONS OR USING AN INCORRECT POWER SUPPLY WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND RISK PERMANENT ELECTRICAL COMPONENT DAMAGE.