Description
From Browne Amplification:
Inspired by the classic “Nashville” overdrives found on the pedalboards of session greats from Tim Pierce to Jerry McPherson, the ALKENE takes that familiar, organic feel and pushes it further. At its core, ALKENE combines musical clipping with gentle, amp-like compression—but with more flexibility and control than ever before.
We carefully lowered the overall gain range to make every part of the sweep usable, restored key mid frequencies so it isn’t overly scooped, and tightened the low end for clarity and punch. The result is an overdrive that adds the right amount of low-mid “beef” without ever getting muddy, while remaining incredibly touch-responsive.
ALKENE excels at crunchy rhythm tones that retain chord clarity, while still delivering singing, expressive lead tones when pushed.
As working musicians, we’ve all experienced the frustration of backline amps that sound thin, stiff, or uninspiring. One of our favorite things about ALKENE is its ability to transform those amps—adding the right low mids and just enough sag to make them feel alive and enjoyable to play.
To hear this in action, try turning the Level up to 2 O’Clock, fade in your desired amount of Gain, and set the Tone to taste. You’ll notice the amp sounding fuller, with a subtle compression that helps notes jump off the fretboard.
CLIPPING & TONE OPTIONS
ALKENE expands on the original circuit with two internal switches and one external clipping switch, giving you meaningful tonal options without overcomplicating things.
1. ASYMMETRICAL CLIPPING (External Switch)
This external switch toggles between traditional symmetrical soft clipping and asymmetrical soft clipping.
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Right = Stock Symmetrical Clipping
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Left = Asymmetrical Clipping
Asymmetrical clipping allows the Green side to open up and bloom in a new way, delivering more punch, a wider feel, and slightly less compression—perfect for players who want a more amp-like response.
2. MORE CLIP (Internal – Top)
The More Clip switch engages an alternate set of hard clipping diodes, adding extra bite, aggression, and gain.
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Right = MORE CLIP
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Left = Stock Setting
This mode slightly reduces output volume, so you’ll want to push the Level control higher. When using More Clip, we highly recommend pairing it with Asymmetrical Clipping as a starting point.
3. LOW CUT (Internal – Bottom)
The Low Cut (bass cut) switch lets you roll off just the right amount of low end to better fit your rig.
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Right = Stock Setting
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Left = Low Cut Enabled
If your setup already has plenty of low end, this switch tightens things up beautifully without thinning your tone.
Shipping policy
At Parkway, we pride ourselves in our extreme attention to detail in our final inspection process prior to shipping you your gear.
Our professional techs and shipping department ensure that your instrument and/or gear will arrive to you in the expected condition and playing exceptionally, right out of the box. We guarantee it.
Brand New Gear
We offer FREE domestic shipping on most of our brand new instruments and gear within the contiguous US. Please note that in the event of a return on items with free shipping, the original shipping cost, in addition to the return shipping cost, will be deducted from your refund. In the event of a defective or damaged product, we are happy to cover all shipping costs incurred.
Used & Vintage Gear
We offer flat rate shipping options for all of our used and vintage gear. Our goal here is to simply cover the cost of getting the item to you and we appreciate your understanding.
Local Pickup Only
Although you have the option for local pickup on all of our products, there are some items that we must mark as 'Local Pickup Only'. These items include products that are too large or fragile to safely pack and ship.
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