The Mo(s)ghoul Pedal Name Inspiration

A Name Born from Duality

Every great creation starts with a spark of inspiration, and the Mo(s)ghoul pedal is no exception. When it came to naming this MOSFET distortion pedal, I wanted to encapsulate the duality of its character—the transition from pristine, clean tones to raw, unapologetic distortion. The name Mo(s)ghoul reflects this transformation perfectly, combining the sophistication of a Hollywood mogul with the decay and chaos of a ghoul straight out of the Fallout universe.

From Mogul to Ghoul: A Sonic Transformation

Picture this: your guitar tone, clean and unengaged, is like a dapper mogul—polished, proper, and dressed to impress. But the moment you activate the pedal, that refined sound sheds its clean-cut persona. It transforms into something feral and visceral, like a ghoul with flesh rotting away, unhinged yet irresistibly captivating. It’s this dramatic shift in tone—from classy to corrupted—that defines the essence of the Mo(s)ghoul.

A Subtle Nod to MOSFET Technology

The parentheses in the name, highlighting MOS, serve as a subtle nod to the MOSFET technology at the heart of the pedal’s design. This technology not only shapes the Mo(s)ghoul’s unique sound but also anchors the connection between its technical foundation and its ghastly, ghoul-inspired personality. The name bridges the gap between engineering precision and the hauntingly powerful tones it produces.

A Name That Tells a Story

In the end, Mo(s)ghoul felt like the perfect choice—a name that embodies the pedal’s dual nature and the experience it offers to guitarists. It’s more than just a name; it’s a story in itself, just like the sound it unleashes.

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