Browne Amplification Ethane Blue

Browne Amplification Ethane Blue is a dual overdrive with a Bluesbraker-style circuit (Carbon V2) and a Tubescreamer-style circuit (Gritador).

The Carbon gives you that refined Bluesbreaker tone—clear, dynamic, and incredibly responsive (think John Mayer) —while the Gritador brings that rich, vocal midrange and punch that just sings through a mix (think Stevie Ray Vaughan!). And when you stack them together, your guitar will just sing. The Ethane Dual Overdrive is the fusion of two of Browne’s most revered and coveted circuits, generally accepted as the ultimate tone-chasers’ go-to overdrive combination.

The Carbon V2 side reimagines the Bluesbreaker with Browne’s signature refinements. From sparkling clean boost to fiery overdrive, it offers dynamic response and a 3-way high-cut toggle to shape highs for stacking or brighter rigs. Whether you’re dialing in Mayer-esque leads or crisp rhythm tones, the Carbon V2 shines with clarity and depth.

The Gritador reworks the Tube Screamer with a balanced midrange, robust low end, and asymmetrical clipping for a lively, vocal drive. From SRV’s bluesy grit to modern rock edge, the Gritador delivers tight, articulate overdrive that punches through without harshness.

The Ethane’s dual design lets you stack the Carbon V2 and Gritador for a vast tonal palette—from warm boosts to soaring leads. The Carbon V2’s headroom complements the Gritador’s mid-forward bite, creating lush, harmonically rich sounds. Soft-switching with adjustable startup state and internal split mode ensures seamless pedalboard integration.

Browne Amplification Ethane Blue demo video