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Diamond J-Drive MK3

$175.00 Price Tier: Standard

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Unleash the power of two pedals rolled into one compact unit with the Diamond J-Drive MK3 Guitar Effects Pedal. Built with a separate JFET-based clean boost stomp section and a Burr Brown OP2134 opamp, it delivers a creamy overdrive that can only be described as dreamy. The addition of a bright switch allows for a tonal palette that is finely-tuned to your liking. Compact yet mighty, the Diamond J-Drive MK3 is the perfect addition to your pedalboard, offering a searing tone that harmoniously blends with other effects in your chain.

Key Features:

Dual function pedal featuring a separate JFET-based clean boost stomp section and Burr Brown OP2134 opamp for rich overdrive.
Bright switch for adjusting the tonal palette.
Compact design with capabilities matching larger pedals.
Produces a harmonious tone that integrates well with other effects in your chain.

Product specs

Brand	Diamond
Model	JDR3 J-Drive MK3
Finish	Blue
Year	2010s
Made In	Canada
Categories	Overdrive and Boost Pedals

FAQs

What kind of overdrive tones can I expect from the Diamond J-Drive MK3?: The Diamond J-Drive MK3 offers warm, dynamic overdrive tones with a wide range of gain. It features a Burr-Brown op-amp for premium sound quality, making it suitable for both subtle overdrive and more aggressive, saturated sounds.
Does the Diamond J-Drive MK3 include a boost function?: Yes, the Diamond J-Drive MK3 includes a separate boost function, allowing you to independently increase your volume for solos or more pronounced passages without altering your overdrive settings.
Is the Diamond J-Drive MK3 suitable for use with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?: The Diamond J-Drive MK3 is designed to work well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups, providing clear and responsive overdrive tones across a variety of guitar types.
What power supply is required for the Diamond J-Drive MK3?: The Diamond J-Drive MK3 requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is common for most guitar pedals. It does not include a battery option.
How does the Diamond J-Drive MK3 handle dynamics and playing nuances?: The Diamond J-Drive MK3 is highly responsive to playing dynamics, allowing you to control the level of overdrive with your picking intensity. This makes it ideal for expressive playing and nuanced performance.

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PROS

Ideal for singlecoils, enhances Strat tones to Hendrix clean breakup
Versatile: from breakup clean to full-blown fuzz with volume knob adjustment
Adds sustain with its boost feature
Crunchy tones compatible with humbuckers, easy Tweed Style Tones
Durable, with a unique appealing sound even when "broken"
Harmonically rich sound, distinct from other overdrive pedals
Reminiscent of 70's garage-rock tones, very warm gritty lead tones
Gain boost feature for tearing apart tones, providing an edge
Works well with a range of guitars and amps (Fender tube amp, Jaguar, Jazzmaster, Tele)

CONS

Some users might not notice a difference with the tone switch

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5.0 out of 5

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zacsmith

212

8 months ago

A great boost and overdrive

I've had this pedal for over a year now. I've swamped it off and on a couple times, and keep coming back to it - it's now a mainstay on my board. It's very easy to dial in a sweet overdrive, and pairs nicely either before or after lower-gain pedals. Its sweet spot is as a mid-gain pedal, and works especially well with humbuckers. I often keep my guitar's volume control around 7, where the notes are especially clean and articulate. Turn it up to 10 for boosts and you retain the clarity but increase the bite.

I really don't know why this pedal is not talked about or used more often. A solid choice often at a great second-hand price.

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louis_schelfhout

162

about 5 years ago

Blues to Hardrock

The Diamond J-Drive is a compact pedal reminiscent of old school garage-rock tones of the 70's.

In general, this pedal does everything. You can roll in a small amount of drive without it sounding weak, or you can turn it all the way up and get some really warm gritty lead tones.

I don't really use the tone switch anymore as I can't really hear the difference.

The gain boost is an excellent addition which really tears whatever tone you just constructed apart.