Most of the DNA mutations in skin cells are caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation found in sunlight and in commercial tanning lamps and tanning beds.īut sun exposure doesn't explain skin cancers that develop on skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight. The mutations tell the squamous cells to grow out of control and to continue living when normal cells would die. A cell's DNA contains the instructions that tell a cell what to do. Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin occurs when the flat, thin squamous cells in the middle and outer layers of your skin develop changes (mutations) in their DNA. Melanoma, another type of skin cancer, arises in the pigment cells (melanocytes). As new cells move upward, they become flattened squamous cells, where a skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma can occur. One type of skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma begins in the basal cells, which make skin cells that continuously push older cells toward the surface. Made in USA.Skin cancer begins in the cells that make up the outer layer (epidermis) of your skin. The Texas Screamer is 100% analog with true bypass circuitry. The pedal runs on 9v batteries (not included) or a power supply (not included). Johnny articulated, “I cannot believe how this pedal recreates my tone through any amp I play through!” Johnny not only picked out the sound, but he also picked out the product graphic- the dragon tattoo he had on his chest. Johnny listened to more than 30 different pedals and prototypes before finalizing the Texas Screamer, which represented his sound better than anything ever manufactured previously. Living close to the factory, Johnny came to the Big Joe Stomp Box Company looking for a pedal that could give him that singing tone with punch and crunch that become the signature rockin’ blues tone that Johnny was famous for.

The story of the Texas Screamer began a few years back when Johnny Winter started on the road to recovering his health and recapturing the tone that propelled him to legendary guitar status. With just 3 basic knobs, Gain, Tone and Output it is easy to get a great vintage juicy rock tone. Many guitarists want to be able to have that sound in an uncomplicated way. The Big Joe Texas Screamer pedal gives guitar players that perfect sound when they need it. Long before Stevie Ray Vaughan, Texas blues guitar was spelled 'Johnny WInter'. Big Joe B-309 Texas Screamer Johnny Winter Signature Overdrive Pedal True Bypassīrand new from an authorized dealer with full warranty.

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