The Spitfire Distortion produces the classic triode tube type distortion that is particularly rich in harmonics that are very musical and pleasing to the ears. Chords can be used at high levels of distortion without sounding raucous or just plain nasty. The Spitfire maintains the guitar's original tone characteristics with the open sound, detail and sonic heritage that have their roots in Roger Mayers association with the making of Jimi's recordings.