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Description

Celebrating a legacy of tonal excellence, the Durham Electronics Sex Drive 15th Anniversary Overdrive/Boost pedal is a special edition crafted for players who demand both versatility and clarity from their gear. Designed to enhance your guitar's natural sound, this pedal offers a transparent overdrive and a clean boost, making it ideal for any musical setting. Whether you're looking to add a touch of grit to your solos or simply want to push your amp into saturation, the Sex Drive delivers with pristine fidelity.

Handcrafted in the USA, the pedal stays true to Durham Electronics’ commitment to quality and innovation. Its straightforward layout features controls for Volume, Drive, and Tone, allowing you to dial in everything from subtle warmth to a full-bodied growl. What's more, the Sex Drive is equipped with a unique FET-based circuit, ensuring that your original tone remains intact while providing a dynamic response and ample headroom.

This pedal is perfect for musicians who value simplicity without sacrificing sound quality. It seamlessly integrates into any pedalboard setup and complements a wide range of musical styles. The 15th Anniversary model celebrates years of trusted performance and is a testament to the enduring appeal of the Durham Electronics brand.

Key Features:

  • Handcrafted in the USA for superior build quality
  • Unique FET-based circuit for dynamic response and headroom
  • Controls: Volume, Drive, Tone for precise tonal shaping
  • Transparent overdrive and clean boost capabilities
  • Suitable for a wide range of musical styles and genres
  • Limited 15th Anniversary edition, celebrating a legacy of tone excellence

Product specs

Brand Durham Electronics
Model Sex Drive 15th Anniversary Overdrive/Boost
Year 2010s
Categories Compressor Pedals

FAQs

What type of power supply does the Durham Electronics Sex Drive 15th Anniversary Overdrive/Boost require?

This pedal requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is common for most guitar pedals, ensuring easy integration into your existing pedalboard setup.

Can the Durham Electronics Sex Drive be used as both an overdrive and a clean boost?

Yes, the Sex Drive pedal functions as both an overdrive and a clean boost, allowing you to add subtle grit or enhance your signal without altering your tone.

Is the Durham Electronics Sex Drive 15th Anniversary suitable for bass guitar?

While primarily designed for guitar, the Sex Drive pedal can also be used with bass guitars, providing a clean boost and subtle overdrive without losing low-end frequencies.

How does the Durham Electronics Sex Drive differ from other overdrive pedals?

The Sex Drive is known for its transparency, offering a clean boost and mild overdrive that enhances your guitar's natural tone rather than coloring it.

Does the Durham Electronics Sex Drive 15th Anniversary pedal include a compressor function?

While categorized under compressor pedals, the Sex Drive primarily serves as an overdrive/boost pedal, with its circuit design providing a natural compression effect as part of its tonal enhancement.

Reviews

PROS

  • Enhances sound with rich, defined low end without being boomy

  • Preserves original tone while adding clarity, like removing a blanket from the amp

  • Buffered bypass maintains true amp/guitar tone

  • Soft comp switch adds warmth and brightness

  • Works exceptionally well with P90 pickups

  • Excellent for rhythm playing and subtle sustain on leads

  • Integrates seamlessly with other pedals

  • Adds sparkle and clean sustain to setups

  • Subtle tone shaping that enhances but doesn't overpower

  • Provides tube amp feel and tone without overdrive

CONS

  • Subtle effect may not be noticeable at lower amp volumes

  • Requires patience to dial in desired tone

  • Buffered design may alter fuzz pedal tones when used in front

  • Limited volume boost compared to dedicated boost pedals

Critic Reviews

In A Snapshot: Durham Electronics Sex Drive 15th Anniversary Edition - Mixdown Magazine

mixdownmag.com.au

The Durham Electronics Sex Drive 15th Anniversary Overdrive/Boost pedal offers a hand-built design with a unique approach to tone control, labeled as "presence" rather than traditional treble adjustments. Its compression feature provides subtle gain enhancements, noticeable more by feel than sound. While not true bypass, it doesn't color the tone when bypassed. The gain's hard setting adds grit, while the soft and off settings offer different levels of boost. Though it delivers nuanced changes for significant returns, its subtleties may not be evident to all, making it a pedal best suited for those seeking refined tonal control rather than dramatic alterations.

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