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Description

Ignite your sound with the Seymour Duncan Lava Box, a powerhouse in the realm of overdrive effects pedals. Renowned for its dynamic Mosfet distortion, this pedal offers an extensive range of overdrive tones that respond seamlessly to your guitar's volume control—perfect for both live performances and studio sessions. Whether you're aiming for clean, crisp tones or gritty, searing leads, the Lava Box delivers with impressive versatility.

At the heart of this pedal lies the innovative "Rumble" bass roll-off control. With six distinct settings, it allows for effortless shaping of the low-end character, accommodating everything from spanky brightness to rich, warm depths. This feature ensures that whether you're wielding a single-coil or humbucker, the Lava Box adapts to enhance your guitar's natural voice.

Designed to accommodate both 9V and 12V power sources, the Lava Box guarantees reliability and robustness with its durable 1.6mm steel chassis. Its compact form makes it a perfect addition to any pedalboard, while its intuitive controls invite endless experimentation and sonic exploration. For musicians seeking a pedal that both challenges and complements their creativity, the Seymour Duncan Lava Box is a must-have tool in your tonal arsenal.

Key Features:

  • Dynamic Mosfet distortion/overdrive
  • Six-position "Rumble" bass roll-off control
  • Gain range: 33dB-57dB
  • 2-stage Mosfet input with CMOS Class A output
  • Power options: DC 9 - 12V; battery or regulated adapter
  • Current consumption: 4.0 mA max
  • Durable 1.6mm steel chassis

Product specs

Brand Seymour Duncan
Model Lava Box
Finish Yellow
Year 2010s
Made In United States

FAQs

What type of overdrive tones can I expect from the Seymour Duncan Lava Box?

The Seymour Duncan Lava Box delivers a wide range of overdrive tones, from subtle grit to a more aggressive, high-gain sound. It's versatile for various genres, particularly rock and blues.

Is the Seymour Duncan Lava Box suitable for use with both electric guitar and bass?

Yes, the Seymour Duncan Lava Box is designed to work well with both electric guitar and bass, providing a dynamic response and maintaining low-end clarity.

What power supply does the Seymour Duncan Lava Box require?

The Seymour Duncan Lava Box requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is common for most guitar pedals.

How does the Seymour Duncan Lava Box differ from other overdrive pedals?

The Seymour Duncan Lava Box features a unique "Rumble" control, allowing you to adjust the bass response, setting it apart from typical overdrive pedals that focus primarily on midrange and treble.

Does the Seymour Duncan Lava Box have true bypass switching?

Yes, the Seymour Duncan Lava Box is equipped with true bypass switching, which ensures your signal remains uncolored when the pedal is turned off.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Offers a wide range of distortion options

  • Versatile: from slight crunch to roaring overdrive

  • Incredibly affordable for its features

  • Robust build quality

  • Intuitive and user-friendly design

CONS

  • Sound may be too muddy or mushy for some

  • Not the most unique distortion tone

Critic Reviews

Seymour Duncan Lava Box review | MusicRadar

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The Seymour Duncan Lava Box is a fuzz pedal that transforms timid pickups into fuzz-rock beasts, perfect for stoner-rock riffing. It offers heavy fuzz with a dynamic range that cleans up well, providing a rich, smooth sound. While the build quality is high, the pedal's battery access is fiddly and it can get bass-heavy quickly. Overall, it is less aggressive than a Big Muff but impressively quiet, making it a solid addition to any pedalboard.

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Do what i need

This distortion is peculiar, its sound definitely encompasses the 90s more than any other generation, but it works well for everything.

It is not an unforgettable sound but neither is it indifferent.

Several asked me what distortion I was using when I had it on my pedalboard.

I still have it and use it as my trusty second choice to go with whatever my first choice is at the time: PlimSoul, Daddy'O, Guv'nor2+, RAT.

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Lava Box

very versatile, robust and intuitive to use. from slight crunch to roaring OD... it has all.

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See how Bruce Kulick uses Seymour Duncan Lava Box

Bruce Kulick

Guitarist

Kiss

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"This song has really come along and it is very special in guitar textures. We didn't get too crazy with pedals but did have fun checking out the new Duncan designed LAVA BOX."

See how Randy Bachman uses Seymour Duncan Lava Box

Randy Bachman

Guitarist

Bachman–Turner Overdrive

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Verified via Seymour Duncan

R. Bachman in 2010 : “I recently added some Seymour Duncan pedals to my stage and studio arsenal and I have to say that SD has done it again. The Twin-Tube Overdrive, the Lava Box and the Power Grid really rock. They are made like tanks and make rock and roll sound like it should. “

See how Mick Box uses Seymour Duncan Lava Box

Mick Box

Singer, Guitarist

Uriah Heep

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Verified via Photo

According to Seymour Duncan's blog from 2011 : "Mick Box, the guitarist for Uriah Heep, shares his set up which includes a SFX-05 Lava Box. ..."

See how Raptis Elias uses Seymour Duncan Lava Box

Raptis Elias

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Verified via YouTube

In a performance video titled "PLANET 314 Broken glass @ 8ball club 03/15/15" on YouTube, Elias Raptis is seen using the Seymour Duncan Lava Box, showcasing its versatility as an overdrive pedal.

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