MP Audio Blue Brit User Manual

Blue Brit - Overdrive

Overview

When I set out to design this pedal, I wanted
something that would be versatile, simple to use
and sound great with any Guitar or Amp. It had to
be suitable for different types of players too, that
is both rhythm and lead players. But what I
wanted most of all was for it to produce a
beautiful rich soulful overdrive; something that
could be clean when played lightly, but break up
beautifully when you dug in. If I’m completely
honest, I wanted it to sound like John Mayer’s
tone! The reason for this is it was what I personally would find most useful for my style of
playing.

What I came up with is the Blue Brit!

The name Blue Britt hopefully isn’t too cryptic, it comes from the fact that its sound was
based around Marshall® (British) ideas; it’s Blue and sounds great for playing the Blues.

Although I set out to get that British sound, being a unique design it has ended up being
quite unique. I’ve been told that has some Fender® qualities being likened to a Fender®
Blues Deluxe®, but also a bit tweedy. The overriding feedback however is that it is very
amp like and hits the self imposed “John Mayer” brief.

Blue Brit - Overdrive

Using the Blue Brit

Power

The Blue Brit is designed to be used with a centre negative 9V power supply or a 9V
battery.

To install the battery unscrew the backing plate and clip the battery into the battery terminal.

IMPORTANT: When refitting the lid ensure that the small blue grounding wire is wedged
between the lid and case. With this wire in place it will greatly improve the Blue Brits,
immunity to mains hum and other noise interference.

To power on the Blue Brit, insert an input lead.

Input/Output

The Blue Brit follows the unwritten standard of input on the right output on the left.

IMPORTANT: Always use a conventional TS (as opposed to TRS) ¼” inch audio jack. The
Blue Brit is equipped with a power saving feature where it will only power on if an input
cable is connected. This works only with a TS connector and the Blue Brit will not turn on
with a stereo TRS connector.