The Dagger is a simplified and miniaturized iteration of the Electronic Audio Experiments Longsword op amp drive. Here, they streamlined the circuit into its core gain stages and dual band shelving EQ, for the ideal match of simplicity and flexibility. The process of editorializing the Longsword circuit allowed Electronic Audio Experiments to rexamine the quirks and unique rough edges of earlier versions. In particular, they noticed that at higher gain settings, the EQ can be used to further overdrive the output stage for extra piercing or fuzzy tones. While not a traditional use case, Electronic Audio Experiments fell back in love with that sound and incorporated those design elements into the Dagger. In addition to being a great fit for smaller pedal boards, the Dagger also stands on its own as a unique drive pedal. • MFSKU DAGGER