Allpedal 1987 - Steel Panther

A Time Machine Back to "Hair Metal"

The ALLPEDAL 1987 is designed as a declaration of love to the glam/hard rock sounds that defined the late '80s: plenty of grit, effortless harmonics, and delays that thicken your playing and bring leads to the forefront. Developed in collaboration with the world of Steel Panther, it aims to recreate the band's sonic aesthetic, particularly the guitar textures associated with Satchel. The idea is not to multiply menus, but to offer a "plug and play" format: plug in, dial it in, and you're immediately transported to the right decade.

Who is it for, and which styles?

The 1987 is aimed at guitarists who want to cover the essentials of a rock set without overcomplicating things: cutting riffs, massive power chords, and singing solos with a controlled delay ambience. It is equally suited to beginners (clear controls, fast results) and experienced players (responsive touch, stacking possibilities). Perfect for hard rock, glam metal, '80s rock, and classic heavy metal, it naturally fits into rehearsals, live performances, and the home studio. Practical tip: use the distortion with an amp set fairly clean to retain precision, then activate the delay only for lead passages.

Controls, modes and design: efficiency above all

The pedal features two independent sections (Distortion and Delay), each with its own dedicated footswitch: you can use only the distortion, only the delay, or both at once for an "album" sound. On the distortion side, the trio of Gain / Tone / Level covers a wide range, from edgy crunch to thick, compressed drive for leads. On the delay side, the Delay (time), Feedback (repeats), and Level (effect level) controls take you from a tight slapback to longer repeats without drowning out your playing. The whole package is rounded out by True Bypass operation and a low-noise OTA-based analog circuit designed to remain practical both on stage and in the studio.

The Sound

The ALLPEDAL 1987 delivers an immediately '80s-flavored sound: distortion with an aggressive, tight texture, plus enough sustain to make the guitar "sing" while retaining the attack needed for palm mutes. The Tone control lets you move from a very bright, cutting sound (ideal for harmonies and chorus) to a thicker color that fills out the mix more effectively. The delay adds depth and a sense of space suited to solos and melodic parts, with repeats that remain clear. Combining both sections provides a highly effective foundation for the sounds associated with Steel Panther and modern hard rock/glam styles: a wide, unapologetic sound designed to stand out in a full-band mix.

Technical specifications

Effects	Delay, Multi-effects, Distortion	Type	sector
Technology	Analog	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Multicolor
EQ	Tone

Sections	independent, usable separately or simultaneously	Country of design and manufacture	USA
Distortion Section	Gain, Tone, Level	Dimensions	66 x 119 x 60 mm
Delay Section	Delay, Feedback, Level	Weight	280 g
Bypass	True Bypass	Power supply	not included
Two footswitches	Distortion Bypass, Delay Bypass	Battery compartment	none (operates only with an external power supply)
Two status LEDs	Distortion On, Delay On	Required power supply	9V DC (center-negative)
Input	6.35 mm jack	Power consumption	14 mA
Output	6.35 mm jack	Recommendation	regulated power supply capable of delivering at least 20 mA