Fortin / FOURTEEN

The FOURTEEN is the pinnacle of Mike Fortin's modification philosophy.

This pedal refines the coveted circuitry that made his custom TS models a secret weapon for discerning guitarists worldwide. The FOURTEEN builds on the tradition of the acclaimed Fortin Hexdrive, meticulously tweaking two additional modes for a harmonically rich, dynamic response that solidified Fortin's position as the authority in overdrive modifications. The FOURTEEN has everything you need to take your amp tone to new heights (and get aggressive when needed).

The FOURTEEN isn't just a TS-style pedal; it combines three of Mike's most beloved TS-Mods, all in one.

With two identical channels, each with three unique modes (plus a 1/4-inch side jack for seamless amp channel switching), the FOURTEEN offers complete control without compromise. Each of the three modes represents a milestone in pedal history, including the legendary Fortin-modified OD9/TS9, OD808/TS808, and the iconic Hexdrive.

With amp channel switching and assignable drive, the FOURTEEN is an essential tool for anyone seeking pure, unwavering power and tone control.

Make your amp sound better than ever.

■Controls
On: True bypass, relay-based soft footswitch
*FOURTEEN powers up in the same state as when it's turned off.
CH 1/2: Red is Channel 1 (top control), green is Channel 2 (bottom control).
Drive: Controls the amount of clipping/gain in the circuit.
Tone: Controls the signal clarity. As an active control, it can boost as well as cut frequencies.
Level: Controls the output level of the pedal.

HD Mode: HexDrive mode offers heavy musicians new tone-shaping possibilities. HD goes from clean boost to overdrive, giving you the best of both worlds. The DRIVE sweep is key. It doesn't add distortion until around 10-11 o'clock, allowing you to drive the front end of your amp while still enjoying its natural character. Increasing the gain further enhances the tone, pushing out a sweet midrange.

F9 Mode: F9 mode gradually increases the output level, providing a more natural drive without compromising the amp's character. F9 mode employs an alternative clipping circuit, providing a clean boost even with the Drive control turned counterclockwise. Increasing Drive results in a more natural, tube-like sound compared to traditional drive. F9 enhances the midrange and emphasizes harmonics for a clearer pick attack. LEVEL output is double that of HD mode.

F808 Mode: F808 surpasses the other two modes in output level and saturation, functioning as both an amp booster and a pure distortion pedal. The primary clipping stage, combined with the secondary clipping stage added to the Drive control, creates a natural breakup. This additional gain stage delivers a natural, tube-like overdrive sound with increased compression and organic bloom as you turn the DRIVE control clockwise. This mode enhances the upper midrange and emphasizes pick attack and harmonics while maintaining deep low frequencies. LEVEL output is three times higher than HD mode.

■SPECIFICATIONS
- Power Supply: 9VDC center negative only
- Current Draw: 115mA @9vDC
- Industry-standard DPDT relay true bypass switching
- Remote switching allows you to activate the pedal and change amp channels simultaneously
- Two identical channels
- Three voicing modes per channel
- Made in the USA