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Description
Dive into a world of heavy bass tones with the EBS Metal Drive, a powerhouse pedal designed to unleash furious distortion for bassists seeking that cutting edge. Tailored specifically for the low-end enthusiast, this pedal is a staple for those who crave the aggressive growl and punch of metal-inspired effects. Powered by True Bypass technology, the EBS Metal Drive ensures your signal remains pure and uncolored when you're not engaging its high-gain capabilities.
Crafted with precision, the EBS Metal Drive offers a wide range of tonal possibilities, from subtle grit to face-melting distortion. Its intuitive controls allow you to shape your sound with precision, featuring knobs for Drive, Tone, and Volume, providing you with the ideal balance between your guitar and amplifier. The all-analog circuit ensures that your bass retains its natural warmth and clarity, even under the heaviest of distortions.
This pedal is perfect for both live performances and studio sessions, giving you the consistency and reliability every bassist demands. Built to withstand the rigors of touring, the EBS Metal Drive is housed in a durable enclosure, ensuring it will remain a mainstay on your pedalboard for years to come.
Key Features:
- True Bypass technology for unaltered signal flow
- All-analog circuitry for natural warmth
- Controls for Drive, Tone, and Volume
- Rugged construction for durability
- Perfect for metal and hard rock genres
Product specs
| Brand | EBS |
| Model | Metal Drive Studio Edition |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 2010s |
| Categories | Overdrive and Boost Pedals |
FAQs
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Is the EBS Metal Drive suitable for both bass and guitar?
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The EBS Metal Drive is specifically designed for bass, providing a heavy overdrive without losing low-end frequencies. While it can be used with guitar, it excels in maintaining the punch and clarity of bass tones.
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What power supply does the EBS Metal Drive require?
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The EBS Metal Drive operates on a standard 9V DC power supply, commonly used with most pedalboards, ensuring easy integration into your existing setup.
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How does the EBS Metal Drive differ from other overdrive pedals?
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The EBS Metal Drive is tailored to bassists, offering a high-gain overdrive that preserves low frequencies, unlike many guitar-focused pedals that can make bass tones thin or muddy.
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Does the EBS Metal Drive have true bypass?
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Yes, the EBS Metal Drive features true bypass, ensuring that your signal remains uncolored when the pedal is not engaged.
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Can the EBS Metal Drive handle high-output bass pickups?
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The EBS Metal Drive is designed to accommodate high-output pickups, providing a clean, powerful overdrive without unwanted distortion or feedback.
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The EBS Metal Drive is considered alongside options like the Blower Box and MDB2 for metal bass distortion, noted for its unique low-end and high-end punch.
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The Aftershock pedal was mentioned but criticized for its tendency to mimic Darkglass tones rather than providing a unique distortion character.
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Use cases and applications
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The pedal is sought for achieving tones reminiscent of Overkill and Anthrax, focusing on a strong low end with a high-end punch.
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3.5 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 4 Ratings
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Really good mid-range bass distortion
This is an awesome distortion pedal for bass, that really works for most old school genres like Hardcore Punk, with a violent sounding Tube-like distortion. If you need a modern sounding distortion, it clearly isn't what you need, go search for something like a Darkglass, but if you need an old school Hardcore disto', go for it !
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