Ibanez Soundtank BN5 Black Noise Distortion 1990 - 1999 - Black

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Description:

The Ibanez Soundtank BN5 Black Noise is a mid-to-late 1990s Taiwanese-made distortion pedal. Marketed for industrial and metal genres, it is known as the loudest and most aggressive of the Soundtank series. It features Level, Tone, and Distortion controls, offering a thick, fuzzy, and often dark, heavily saturated sound that is now considered an underrated, cult classic.

Key details about the BN5:

• Sound Profile: Described as "raw" and "industrial" with a fuzzy texture that can become gated at high gain settings.
• Build: Housed in the plastic Soundtank casing, which can be prone to damage, with notoriously delicate toggle switches.
• Usage: Often considered a versatile, yet overlooked, distortion pedal.
• Circuitry: Clone projects exist, such as the Dark Commotion PCB from MAS Effects and the Noise Tank Distortion by PedalPCB.
• Value: Though affordable in its day, it has become more sought after in recent years.