Mesa/Boogie Flux-Drive

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The Mesa/Boogie Flux-Drive: A pedal that isn't just an overdrive, it's an overdrive with an attitude. This is the go-to gear for those who crave more – more liquid gain, increased sustain and an abundance of harmonic overtones that are bound to inspire. Whether you're playing through a clean amp channel or looking to boost a crunch or high-gain channel, the Flux-Drive delivers.

This pedal isn't just about gain and sustain, it's also your ticket to a wide range of tonal possibilities. With individual Treble and Bass controls, you can shape your sound in ways that extend beyond the capabilities of most overdrive pedals. The Flux-Drive is more than a pedal, it’s a complete preamp that adds versatility to your setup, making it indispensable on any pedalboard.

The Flux-Drive isn’t just a sonic marvel, it's also built to last. Handcrafted in the USA, the Flux-Drive continues Mesa/Boogie’s legacy of creating gear that stands the test of time and heavy usage. This pedal is ready to inspire you for practice sessions, gigs and recording sessions to come.

Key Features:

Liquid gain and extended sustain for addictive and inspiring play
Comprehensive tone-shaping network with individual Treble and Bass controls
Adds versatility beyond the capabilities of typical overdrive pedals
Can enhance a clean amp channel or boost a crunch or high-gain channel
Robust construction, designed and hand-built in the USA

Product specs

Brand	Mesa Boogie
Model	Flux Drive Overdrive Pedal
Finish	Black
Year	2010s
Made In	United States
Categories	Overdrive and Boost Pedals

FAQs

What type of overdrive tones can the Mesa/Boogie Flux-Drive produce?: The Mesa/Boogie Flux-Drive offers a wide range of overdrive tones, from smooth, creamy sustain to aggressive, biting distortion, making it versatile for genres like rock, blues, and metal.
Does the Mesa/Boogie Flux-Drive work well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?: Yes, the Flux-Drive is designed to complement both single-coil and humbucker pickups, providing clear and dynamic overdrive tones regardless of the guitar type.
What power supply is required for the Mesa/Boogie Flux-Drive?: The Mesa/Boogie Flux-Drive requires a standard 9V power supply, which is typical for most guitar pedals, ensuring easy integration into your pedalboard setup.
Can the Mesa/Boogie Flux-Drive be used as a boost pedal?: Yes, the Flux-Drive can function as a boost pedal, allowing you to enhance your amp's natural tone with added gain and sustain for solos or dynamic passages.
Is the Mesa/Boogie Flux-Drive suitable for live performances?: Absolutely, the Flux-Drive is built for both stage and studio use, offering robust construction and reliable performance, making it an excellent choice for live gigs.

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PROS

Maintains guitar's natural tone across gain settings
Separate bass and treble controls for precise tone shaping
Can function as clean boost, medium gain, or high gain pedal
Enhances amp tones, allowing for harmonically complex overdrive
Tightens up low end effectively, especially for Mesa amps
Durable build quality, designed to withstand abuse
Transparent overdrive, doesn’t mask the instrument’s character
Versatile, suitable for various music styles from blues to metal
Provides thick, silky, and articulated overdrive tones
Responsive to guitar's volume knob and picking attack

CONS

Not the best match for all Mesa amps
May not fully replicate the natural wonder of a Boogie tube amp
Lacks a mid-range frequency control

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The Mesa Flux Drive is praised for its "fatness," particularly when paired with a Grid Slammer, while the Friedman BE-OD is noted for high-gain capabilities but less versatility for low-gain and lead tones.
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The Friedman Dirty Shirley is recommended as a smoother alternative to the BE-OD, offering a midrange control absent in the BE-OD, which some users find harsh.
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The Mesa Flux Drive is likened to a tweaked clone of the Xotic BB Preamp, offering higher gain than a Tubescreamer with enhanced EQ capabilities.
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For those seeking a Recto sound, alternatives like the Nux Recto pedal, TCE Triple Wreck, and UA Knucklew are recommended over the Flux Drive.
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The Flux Drive is compared to the Tube Screamer in terms of typology but is noted for offering more versatile tone shaping due to its baxandall EQ.
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Use cases and applications

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The Flux Drive is reportedly effective for smooth leads with sustain but may not be ideal for rhythm work, especially at lower gain settings.
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The Mesa Flux Five, when used in a specific signal chain including an Ibanez Axion with Fishman Fluence pickups, produces impressive results for hard rock and metal tones.
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The Flux Drive is not ideal for achieving a Mesa amp sound but suits mid-gain styles reminiscent of Incubus, Rage Against the Machine, and Foo Fighters.
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The pedal excels at providing an excellent clean/edge of breakup sound, especially when stacking with a Tim clone for enhanced lead tones.
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Features and functionality

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The BE-OD is highly responsive to input level changes, yet the internal trim must be significantly lowered to manage its high gain output effectively.
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Running the BE-OD at 18v can enhance its performance, providing more headroom and smoothing out the tone.
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The Mesa Boogie Flux Drive offers a wide range of usable gain and tone capabilities, facilitated by its baxandall EQ, making it versatile in various settings.
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Value and pricing

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Purchased on clearance for $85, the Flux Drive is described as a seriously underrated pedal for its performance and versatility.
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Owners report that the pedal "sings" and is highly effective in combination with a Tim clone, offering improved tonal satisfaction across different setups.
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4.5 out of 5

Based on 4 Reviews and 21 Ratings

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faber_fdm

850

almost 8 years ago

My favorite overdrive pedal ever!

This is a seemingly simple, sturdy overdrive pedal with four knobs: level, gain, bass and treble. With this one, Mesa-Boogie clearly operates in the OCD-range, providing a drive pedal that is grittier than a TS-like, without sounding like a full-fledged distortion. I've owned all sorts of TS-like (from BOSS SD-1 to Maxon OD-9, as well as the real thing) and I can say it's much better than any of them, and not just because it has more gain on tap. It's also more transparent, juicier and produces a very silky tone that I've never found in any pedal I've tried before. It is perfectly responsive to the guitar's volume knob as well as to your picking attack. With just a few adjustments, you can go from slightly overdriven arpeggios to mean riffs. It has a voice on its own, full of bass, which I love very much. I think it can be used for any style, from meaty blues to alt-rock (and possibly metal, if used to push an already overdriven amp). In terms of design, it's perfect, the pedal is beautiful, the switch and knobs are sturdy. They'll resist many abuses for sure. I found it during the sales period for 130 euros, approximately, and at this price this is a steal. At its normal price (200 euros) there may be other options to think of (Xotic and Fulltone comes to mind). Yet, from a personal point of view, this is the best overdrive pedal I've ever owned and that includes some very good ones such as the Barber Direct Drive (close to this one, but a little too dark) and the Death by Audio Interstellar Overdriver (a totally different beast, which I only sold because I found it too noisy and low gain/high volume). Anyway, the Flux-Drive definitely deserves a try.

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nicksollecito

over 9 years ago

Nice dirt

I was using a Timmy on my board until I got this. I use it to add a little dirt when playing bass with a pick. But, it's a great all around pedal that can get really grindy. Mesa stuff is super reliable. Heavy duty build.

sjpaezors13

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about 8 years ago

Perfect drive for any set

I first used this pedal at a studio where I was recording a song. I didn't bring my overdrive so they lent me this... In that moment I knew this little box was the sound I was looking for in an overdrive