Lovetone Ring Stinger
This is a reproduction of the famous Lovetone Ring Stinger, utilizing the superb PCB from AionFX. The only changes made to the original circuit were moving the octave footswitch to a toggle switch, increased power filtering, and improved bypass switching. The signal path is identical to the original.
Description by AionFX:
The Ring Stinger was initially released in 1998 until production ceased in 2001. It’s a ring modulator in the same way that the Flange With No Name is a flanger—that is to say, there’s a ring modulator at the center of it, but it’s surrounded by so many other features and concepts that it bears almost no resemblance to other ring mods. (According to Dan Coggins, the designer, it was “the most bizarre pedal we ever made”.)
In addition to pure transformer-based ring modulation, it also gets into octave fuzz and synth territory. The carrier wave is modulated by an LFO, and it can be used in either PWM (pulse width modulation) or FM (frequency modulation) modes. Expression controls are available for the LFO depth and VCO frequency, and it has both CV input and VCO output for syncing with other effects and external systems.
These are very premium build with top quality components and finishing. Alpha, Lumberg, Neutrik, and Wima components used, and true to original Eagle Transformers. Also featuring NOS National Semiconductor 1N914 diodes. Flush mounted flat top LEDs for a clean look. Custom graphics give a modern, cleaner feel to the original. Professionally UV printed and powder coated enclosure.
Will also include a copy of the original Lovetone Ring Stinger User Manual in PDF form emailed to you.
This is a reproduction of the famous Lovetone Ring Stinger, utilizing the superb PCB from AionFX. The only changes made to the original circuit were moving the octave footswitch to a toggle switch, increased power filtering, and improved bypass switching. The signal path is identical to the original.
Description by AionFX:
The Ring Stinger was initially released in 1998 until production ceased in 2001. It’s a ring modulator in the same way that the Flange With No Name is a flanger—that is to say, there’s a ring modulator at the center of it, but it’s surrounded by so many other features and concepts that it bears almost no resemblance to other ring mods. (According to Dan Coggins, the designer, it was “the most bizarre pedal we ever made”.)
In addition to pure transformer-based ring modulation, it also gets into octave fuzz and synth territory. The carrier wave is modulated by an LFO, and it can be used in either PWM (pulse width modulation) or FM (frequency modulation) modes. Expression controls are available for the LFO depth and VCO frequency, and it has both CV input and VCO output for syncing with other effects and external systems.
These are very premium build with top quality components and finishing. Alpha, Lumberg, Neutrik, and Wima components used, and true to original Eagle Transformers. Also featuring NOS National Semiconductor 1N914 diodes. Flush mounted flat top LEDs for a clean look. Custom graphics give a modern, cleaner feel to the original. Professionally UV printed and powder coated enclosure.
Will also include a copy of the original Lovetone Ring Stinger User Manual in PDF form emailed to you.
This is a reproduction of the famous Lovetone Ring Stinger, utilizing the superb PCB from AionFX. The only changes made to the original circuit were moving the octave footswitch to a toggle switch, increased power filtering, and improved bypass switching. The signal path is identical to the original.
Description by AionFX:
The Ring Stinger was initially released in 1998 until production ceased in 2001. It’s a ring modulator in the same way that the Flange With No Name is a flanger—that is to say, there’s a ring modulator at the center of it, but it’s surrounded by so many other features and concepts that it bears almost no resemblance to other ring mods. (According to Dan Coggins, the designer, it was “the most bizarre pedal we ever made”.)
In addition to pure transformer-based ring modulation, it also gets into octave fuzz and synth territory. The carrier wave is modulated by an LFO, and it can be used in either PWM (pulse width modulation) or FM (frequency modulation) modes. Expression controls are available for the LFO depth and VCO frequency, and it has both CV input and VCO output for syncing with other effects and external systems.
These are very premium build with top quality components and finishing. Alpha, Lumberg, Neutrik, and Wima components used, and true to original Eagle Transformers. Also featuring NOS National Semiconductor 1N914 diodes. Flush mounted flat top LEDs for a clean look. Custom graphics give a modern, cleaner feel to the original. Professionally UV printed and powder coated enclosure.
Will also include a copy of the original Lovetone Ring Stinger User Manual in PDF form emailed to you.