Sobbat

Sobbat is a handmade effects pedal builder based in Kyoto, Japan, operating under Kinko Music Co., Ltd. Founded in 1995, the company produces boutique stompboxes assembled in small batches, with a catalog centered on overdrive, distortion, fuzz, and modulation circuits.

The brand is best known for its Drive Breaker series — the original DB-01 and its successors the DB-1, DB-2, and DB-3 — overd...

14 Products · Used by 15 Artists

Sobbat Drive Breaker DB-3 Distortion Effects Pedals

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Sobbat Drive Breaker DB-2 Overdrive Effects Pedals

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Sobbat Drive Breaker DB-1 Distortion Effects Pedals

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Sobbat Drive Breaker DB-Bass Bass Effects Pedals

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Sobbat PB-2 Phase Breaker II Phaser Effects Pedals

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Sobbat Drive Breaker DB-4R Overdrive Effects Pedals

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Sobbat Glow-Vibe GV-1 Univibe & Rotary Effects Pedals

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Sobbat A/B Breaker SW-1 Switch Effects Pedals

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Sobbat FB-1 Fuzz Breaker Fuzz Effects Pedals

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Sobbat FB-1R Fuzz Breaker Fuzz Effects Pedals

Sobbat FB-2R Fuzz Breaker Fuzz Effects Pedals

Sobbat FB-3 Fuzz Breaker Fuzz Effects Pedals

Sobbat FB-4 Fuzz Breaker Fuzz Effects Pedals

Sobbat Phase Breaker PB-1 Phaser Effects Pedals

The brand is best known for its Drive Breaker series — the original DB-01 and its successors the DB-1, DB-2, and DB-3 — overdrive/distortion pedals noted for a transparent, dynamic character and a flexible two-band EQ. The lineup also includes the Fuzz Breaker family (FB-1R, FB-2R, FB-4), the Phase Breaker (PB-2), a Bass Drive Breaker, and a range of booster and specialty pedals.

Sobbat has a cult following among tone enthusiasts and sits within the broader wave of Japanese boutique pedal builders alongside names like Providence and Shin-ei. The Drive Breaker in particular has been associated with The Edge of U2, who used it during the recording of All That You Can't Leave Behind.

Sobbat has 14 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Fuzz Effects Pedals, Overdrive Effects Pedals, and Distortion Effects Pedals. Their gear is featured by 15 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Electronic, and Pop. Notable users include Richie Kotzen, The Edge, and Steve Vai.