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EBS Billy Sheehan Signature Drive Distortion

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$190.57 to $606.00 Price Tier: High-end

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Designed for the bass virtuoso, the EBS Billy Sheehan Signature Drive Distortion pedal offers an exceptional palette of tones, tailored specifically for bassists who demand versatility and precision. This pedal is the result of a collaboration with Billy Sheehan, renowned for his skill and innovative approach to bass playing. It features a built-in compressor with high and mid modes, ensuring your sound remains punchy and tight, no matter the setting. The brilliance of this pedal lies in its dual-channel design, allowing you to run separate clean and drive channels, with the ability to blend them seamlessly for a sound that's uniquely yours. The Clean and Drive loop features further enhance your creative options, letting you integrate additional effects into your signal chain without losing clarity. Whether you're laying down a solid groove or stepping into the spotlight for a solo, this pedal ensures your bass lines cut through the mix with authority and finesse.

Key Features:

Built-in compressor with high and mid modes
Dual-channel design for separate clean and drive channels
Blend control for creating a unique sound
Clean and Drive loop features for expanded effects integration

Product specs

Analog/Digital	analog
Power	9V
Current Draw	<60ma

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EBSSweden

Billy Sheehan's complete guide to the EBS Billy Sheehan Signature Drive

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EBS Billy Sheehan Signature Drive Bass Pedal Review - Guitar Interactive Magazine

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Billy Sheehan Signature Drive Pedal demo.. setting samples

Jon Willis

EBS / Billy Sheehan Signature Drive【デジマート製品レビュー〜THE定番】

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NAMM '16 - EBS Billy Sheehan Signature Drive Deluxe & Magni 500 1x15 Demos

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EBS Billy Sheehan Signature Drive Video Test

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EBS Billy Sheehan Signature Drive ::: Kitarablogi.com

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PROS

Unique ability to blend clean and distortion sections
Separate effects loops for clean and distortion channels
Drive and clean loop outputs are a standout feature

CONS

Distortion channel out of phase with the clean channel, affecting tone
Loss of bottom end when blending channels
Requires additional pedal to correct phase issue
Original version lacks a phase switch, unlike its successor

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Owners have compared the EBS Billy Sheehan Signature Drive Ultimate version to Darkglass pedals, noting its versatility in tone customization as a standout feature.
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The Ultimate version of the EBS Billy Sheehan Signature Drive offers extensive customization options, making it suitable for achieving varied tones beyond heavy metal and punk.
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The pedal is recommended for those seeking a heavy distorted tone without losing low-end, addressing a common issue when distorting an entire bass signal.
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Critic Reviews

EBS Billy Sheehan Signature Drive Review - Premier Guitar

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The EBS Billy Sheehan Signature Drive Distortion is a versatile pedal that combines a preamp, compressor, EQ, and overdrive, catering especially to bassists seeking Sheehan's iconic tone. Its standout feature is the independent shaping of clean and overdriven tones, making it a flexible tool for various styles. The pedal excels in delivering clarity and low-end retention, even at high drive settings. However, its design choice of a four-screw battery compartment may deter users seeking quick battery changes. Despite its price, the pedal's robust build and Sheehan's involvement in its development justify the investment for those aiming to replicate his signature sound.

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bassmeisterjay707

220

over 1 year ago

My favourite drive pedal!

When I first discovered this pedal it made me very curious as it wasn't laid out like traditional drive pedals. I love this particular pedal the most out of all the 3 variants that EBS have released with Billy.

This one is the most straight forward and has a presence that I've struggled to get with the other two. It's compressed low end and a drive all in one unit which for my setup is really handy.

Compared to the other two (Orange and Blue) units, I really like that the gain on the drive control is much more subtle and less overbearing if you favour low gain with just a touch of grit. I primarily use this with an EBS microbass 2 after it or with my Tronographic Rusty box before it. Sounds fantastic!

Preferred Settings + Usage:

Drive: 8/9,Tone: 1, Level: 10, Clean: 10 Compression: high.

Roles:

Bassist

Genres:

Rock Metal

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bassmeisterjay707

220

over 1 year ago

My favourite drive pedal!

This one is the most straight forward and has a presence that I've struggled to get with the other two. It's compressed low end and a drive all in one unit which for my setup is really handy.

Preferred Settings + Usage:

Drive: 8/9,Tone: 1, Level: 10, Clean: 10 Compression: high.

Roles:

Bassist

Genres:

Rock Metal

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spencer_roberts

207

over 7 years ago

Nice, but there’s something you should know.....

So I had this pedal after being sold on it’s ability to blend the clean & distortion sections(not many pedals could do that when this hit the market....), and the possibility of running separate effects loops for each. However, after being disappointed with the tones I was getting, I put it in a drawer for over a year. I realised that the reason I hated the tones is that the bottom end seems to disappear, the exact thing that ISN’T supposed to happen with this. I found out that this is because the distortion channel is out of phase with the clean channel. Trying an EHX LPB-1 in the distortion loop corrects the phase and the glorious bottom end returns..... any boost or drive pedal with an odd amount of op-amps should reverse the phase, so there are a few options here. I picked up a used LPB-1 on Ebay for a tenner, they’re only £40 new. Interestingly, version 2 of this pedal has a phase switch......

ianrossbass

almost 8 years ago

A lesson in phase

The newer EBS Billy Sheehan Deluxe seems to have added a switch to correct the massive, jaw-dropping, "How did anyone with ears possibly let this out of the factory?" problem with this original unit: The distortion and clean channels phase-cancel one another when blended. Placing a pedal that reverses phase in one of the loops will alleviate the problem. Or, you could simply not use this pedal. Mine was gigged once before being unceremoniously dumped in my drive and distortion drawer. Practical and flexible design, great marketing, bizarre oversight. At least this is one case in which the sequel should have no trouble surpassing the original!