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DRV2 ALT No3 w/ LED CLIP

DRV2 ALT No3 w/ LED CLIP

Regular price $199.00 USD
Regular price $250.00 USD Sale price $199.00 USD
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Standard DRV Circuit

I made a few of these for the Baltimore Pedal Show, and I thought, ya know, maybe some other people would like this. I'll make one for you if you'd like! I honestly love this one so much, that I may offer it again in the future, but get it for the next few days at a sizeable discount! 

$199 only available for the next few days, ships in 2 weeks or less!

These colors are so sick!

LED clipping is quickly becoming my favorite. 

  • It's louder
  • less compressed
  • cleaner cleans
  • retains clarity on high gain chords with complex notes

This is a high quality and unique distortion pedal in sound and design. To me, this circuit really shines in the lower gain stages, and has a lot of clarity and character. One of my favorite sounds is zero gain, barely clipping cleans, but I also love the middle range of rock guitar sounds, all the way up to almost fuzz. 

So I’ve been working on this V2 circuit of DRV for more than a year now, and I finally got it right. Instead of trying to exactly copy the original circuit, I decided to make some changes. I've been using this version personally with my band, and I love it. 

I've had some genius help with this circuit. Originally engineered and designed by Jon Ashley of Bondi Effect, it has been redesigned and engineered by John Snyder of Electronic Audio Experiments (who also did the LVL circuit). Both are friends and geniuses. I see this version as an improvement in every way. It's quieter (less noise), more efficient, and can also run at 9v or 18v. 

Internal switch to select true-bypass (almost always worse, but sometimes better!)

These pedals (from this batch) will be hand assembled by Jack, AWOL, and I, in Nashville, TN.

Runs on 9v standard (boss style) power. Battery clip or power supply is not included. An isolated power supply is recommended.

INTL Shipping is now $35USD (flat rate)

A note for international. I’m lowering my international shipping rate. I realize that tariffs are a drag. While I can’t control what governments do, I have made my shipping more efficient and I’m passing on the savings straight to you! Shipping through UPS Expedited (unless otherwise requested). EU orders will be responsible for VAT taxes, and all countries are responsible for knowing the import tax laws within your country.

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