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Description

Unleash the full potential of your guitar's sound with the Lotus Snowjob, a pedal that seamlessly blends the purity of a clean boost with the grit of overdrive. Built with precision and versatility in mind, this pedal offers musicians a dynamic range of tonal possibilities, allowing you to elevate your performance with ease. Whether you're looking to enhance your solos with a transparent clean boost or add a touch of gritty overdrive, the Snowjob delivers with clarity and punch.

The intuitive design features a simple toggle switch that lets you effortlessly switch between modes, making it perfect for on-the-fly adjustments during live performances. Its compact and durable construction ensures it can withstand the rigors of the road, while the true-bypass circuitry preserves the integrity of your signal. With the Lotus Snowjob, you're not just getting a pedal—you're getting a reliable partner in crafting your unique sound.

Key Features:

  • Clean boost and overdrive modes
  • Toggle switch for easy mode selection
  • True-bypass circuitry
  • Compact and durable design
  • Suitable for live and studio use

Product specs

Brand Lotus
Model Snowjob Underdrive
Finish White
Year 2010s
Made In United States
Categories Overdrive and Boost Pedals

FAQs

What type of effect does the Lotus Snowjob Underdrive pedal provide?

The Lotus Snowjob Underdrive pedal offers a unique underdrive effect, which is designed to reduce the gain and volume of your signal, providing a cleaner, more dynamic sound that maintains clarity while reducing distortion.

How does the Lotus Snowjob Underdrive differ from a traditional overdrive pedal?

Unlike traditional overdrive pedals that increase gain and add distortion, the Lotus Snowjob Underdrive reduces gain to achieve a cleaner tone, making it ideal for players who want to preserve their guitar's natural sound while controlling volume and dynamics.

Is the Lotus Snowjob Underdrive pedal suitable for use with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?

Yes, the Lotus Snowjob Underdrive pedal is designed to work well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups, offering versatility and maintaining clarity across different guitar types.

Does the Lotus Snowjob Underdrive pedal work well with other effects pedals?

The Lotus Snowjob Underdrive pedal integrates seamlessly with other effects pedals, allowing you to place it in your signal chain to achieve various tonal possibilities without losing clarity.

What power supply does the Lotus Snowjob Underdrive pedal require?

The Lotus Snowjob Underdrive pedal requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is common for most guitar effects pedals, making it easy to integrate into your existing pedalboard setup.

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Ásgeir Þrastarson

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Reviews

PROS

  • Provides a unique clean overdrive without straying into distortion

  • Adds chime and sparkle, enhancing the guitar's natural tone

  • Features two modes: clean boost and light overdrive

  • Excellent sustain at low volumes, perfect for quieter settings

  • Enhances clean tones, making it ideal for rhythm playing

  • Simple layout, easy to use for quick adjustments

  • Transparent sound that doesn't mask the instrument's character

  • Pairs well with delay and reverb effects

  • Affordable price for the quality and versatility offered

CONS

  • Extremely bright blue light can be distracting on stage

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Lotus Pedals Snowjob Underdrive.

Features and functionality

  • Described as enhancing sound to be more three-dimensional rather than transparent, implying a unique tonal characteristic.

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  • Described as a volume and gain control, with the gain knob significantly affecting volume, providing a clean boost that fills out sound without coloration.

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  • Includes a switch that introduces clipping, achieving an amp-like breakup while maintaining clarity and adding a sparkle or chime to the tone.

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  • The pedal features a switch that alters its performance: left for a transparent clean boost, right for a true overdrive with varying gain levels.

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Comparisons

  • Based on the Electra distortion circuit, similar to many Lovepedal models, offering a distinctive drive flavor.

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User experience

  • Users liken it to a light drive that enhances rather than overtakes existing tone, suggesting subtlety in its effect.

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  • Owners enjoy the pedal's versatility, stating there's no undesirable sound from it, suggesting a broad range of appealing tones.

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Use cases and applications

  • Ideal for stacking with other pedals, particularly effective in smoothing out harsh fuzz sounds when used with a Keeley Loomer’s Muff Side.

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  • Recommended for players seeking unique, low-gain character in their drive section, especially those using Telecasters with lower-output pickups.

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  • Users describe the pedal as an "underdrive," which enriches the harmonic content of the tone, offering a richer sound without simply increasing volume or gain.

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Value and pricing

  • Purchased used for $80, with original pricing around $149, indicating a potential for good value in the secondhand market due to its discontinued status.

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radiofreewasteland

Incredible Boost/Drive

I first heard of this pedal about a year back and it's always been stuck in the back of my head, about 2 weeks back I finally took the plunge and decided to get it. Wow am I happy that I did. This pedal is great in every way. It has two settings: the first is a clean boost/very light drive, and it sounds wonderful, it doesn't mask the sound of your instrument whatsoever, just brings out it's beauty. The second setting is a OD/distortion, depending on how high you crank the gain, I rarely use that setting, as I have dedicated OD and Dist pedals, but it sounds great on that setting as well. This is an incredible pedal and it was worth far more than the $80 I spent on it.

jarren

Beautiful tones dude

Excellent boost and drive pedal. Sounds amazing with delay and reverb. Looks cool too

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See how Mark Holley uses Lotus Pedals Snowjob Underdrive

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Taken from his instagram story as of 26/03/18. Video only lasted 24hrs so had to reupload. It is seen at the bottom right corner of the board, next to the Walrus Jupiter fuzz pedal.

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