DRV2 No3

DRV2

Only a small batch here, only a handful remaining!

Will ship in 1-2 weeks!

DRV2 is the new standard enclosure and circuit!

This will be in a brand new type of enclosure, still handmade in the USA, just slightly different, and it may or may not end up being the final version. Will be slightly different than the pedal pictured, but "about" the same size and shape.

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 used this version for multiple shows and rehearsals with my band, and I absolutely love it. The sound of my guitar is the best tone I’ve ever had, and it has been an exciting change for me. I even find myself using DRV on songs where I typically would favor LVL.

That said, getting to the PCB, it is now in SMT (surface mount) format. Redesigned and engineered by resident genius John Snyder of Electronic Audio Experiments (who also did the LVL circuit). At first, I was really concerned with exactly replicating the original DRV sound, but after getting some time, I thought of a few things I’d like to alter. I won’t even go into all the specifics of it here and now, but it can now run at 9v or 18v. It is much quieter, as far as the noise floor of the pedal, but it’s still a distortion, which is actually mostly noise haha. I realize that some of you may have preferences against the surface mount format, and this one is not for you! I really enjoy things about through hole, but mainly the nostalgia and the romantic feeling about it. And does it sound different? I think so, but see for yourself.

The low end has a lot more thump to it. The palm mutes are deeper, thicker. A nice fat-ness overall, you know. It isn’t the same sound as the MOD 1 or PROTOTYPE, it is actually the standard circuit otherwise, but there are some changes. The sweep of the CUT knob is slightly different, and is considerably less bright, which I think is kinda nice. You can actually pull the CUT knob back below halfway and it doesn’t take your head off with high frequency content.

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

Will ship with standard packaging materials, including a screen printed bag.

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

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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.