Guyatone - Pedale effetti - Giappone - 1984 (Senza prezzo di riserva)

Brand: Guyatone
Model: PS-011 Distortion Sustainer
Type: Distortion / Sustainer Pedal
Made in: Japan
Serial number: 8407846
Colour: Black

Includes the original box and instruction manual – increasingly difficult to find.

Produced during Guyatone's highly regarded Japanese manufacturing period of the 1980s.

This is a Guyatone PS-011 Distortion Sustainer, a Japanese-made effects pedal estimated to have been manufactured around July 1984.

Carefully cleaned, inspected, and fully tested, the pedal operates properly and delivers the powerful distortion and sustain characteristics that made the PS series popular among Japanese guitarists during the early vintage effects era.

What makes this example particularly attractive is the inclusion of both the original box and original instruction manual. Surviving examples with their original accessories have become increasingly difficult to find after more than four decades.

The PS-011 was designed to combine aggressive distortion with enhanced sustain characteristics, allowing players to achieve singing lead tones while retaining the responsive feel typical of Japanese analog effects pedals of the period.

Estimated Production Period

Based on the serial number (8407846) and original component date codes, this pedal is estimated to have been manufactured around July 1984.

Internal components are consistent with this estimate, including date-coded integrated circuits and original Marcon electrolytic capacitors ranging from late 1983 to May 1984.

Condition

Good vintage condition for its age.

The pedal shows scratches, paint wear, dirt, and other cosmetic signs of genuine use accumulated over more than four decades.

The unit was tested prior to listing, and all controls operated properly with no significant scratchiness or operational issues detected during testing.

As with all vintage electronic equipment, intermittent noise or scratchiness may develop in the future due to age and component wear.

Only exterior cleaning was performed prior to listing, as the pedal was confirmed fully functional during inspection.

Please refer to the photos for exact cosmetic condition.

Includes

Original box
Original instruction manual

Technical Highlights

Made in Japan
PS Series
Analog distortion and sustain circuit
Original vintage Japanese production
Metal enclosure construction
Standard mono input and output configuration
DC adapter and battery operation
Fully tested and working properly

Production Background

Guyatone was one of Japan’s pioneering electric instrument manufacturers and played an important role in the development of Japanese electric guitars and electronic musical equipment throughout the post-war era.

Founded by Mitsuo Matsuki, who is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of electric guitar production in Japan, the company became known internationally for its innovative approach to musical instrument design and electronics.

While Guyatone produced guitars, amplifiers, and other musical equipment, the brand earned particular recognition for its effects pedals. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Guyatone developed numerous original pedal designs that combined practical engineering with distinctive tonal character.

The PS Series represented Guyatone’s compact professional pedal lineup during the early 1980s. While the earliest catalogues documented models PS-001 through PS-009, the PS-011 Distortion Sustainer is believed to be one of the later additions to the series.

Designed to provide both strong distortion and extended sustain, the PS-011 reflects the practical and musical design philosophy that characterized many Japanese effects pedals of the period.

Today, original Japanese-made Guyatone pedals are increasingly appreciated by collectors and players alike, particularly well-preserved examples from the company's classic production years.

The PS-011 remains an interesting and increasingly uncommon example of 1980s Japanese analog pedal design, combining vintage character, practical functionality, and collectible appeal.

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