Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive Mod

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Introducing the Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive Mod, a versatile overdrive pedal that offers not just a single tone, but a spectrum of sounds to cater to your creative needs. This pedal is more than your average overdrive effect, it's a sonic playground that invites you to explore its various flavors of gain and tonal adjustments.

The magic lies in the Sparkle Drive Mod's unique MOD switch, which lets you toggle between the classic 808-based circuit and three custom mods. This feature ensures that whether you are aiming for a bluesy grind, a vocal midrange, or a high-gain roar, this pedal has got you covered.

Adding to the pedal's versatility, the Sparkle Drive Mod's 'clean' control allows you to blend a boosted direct signal with your overdriven tone, a feature that restores the attack and feel of your playing. This is akin to playing through two amplifiers, a characteristic that sets this pedal apart from its peers.

True bypass switching via a high-reliability gold-contact relay guarantees your signal's integrity, making the Sparkle Drive Mod a reliable addition to any guitarist's setup.

Key Features:

Unique MOD switch offering four distinct overdrive circuits: Stock, Lead, Rhythm, and High Gain
Clean boost circuit to restore attack and feel
True bypass switching via a high-reliability gold-contact relay
Made in the USA

Product specs

Pedal Type	Overdrive
Inputs	1 x 1/4"
Outputs	1 x 1/4"
True Bypass	Yes
Power Source	9V DC power supply (sold separately)
Batteries	1 x 9V
Height	2"
Width	3.75"
Depth	4.75"
Weight	1.15 lbs.

FAQs

What makes the Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive Mod different from other overdrive pedals?: The Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive Mod features a unique blend control that allows you to mix clean and overdriven signals, offering greater tonal versatility. It also includes four distinct overdrive modes, providing a range of tones from classic tube-like warmth to modern high-gain sounds.
Can the Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive Mod be used with a bass guitar?: Yes, the Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive Mod can be used with a bass guitar. Its clean blend feature is particularly useful for bassists who want to maintain low-end clarity while adding overdrive.
Does the Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive Mod require a specific power supply?: The Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive Mod requires a 9V DC power supply, which is sold separately. It can also run on a 9V battery for convenience.
Is the Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive Mod true bypass?: Yes, the Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive Mod features true bypass switching, ensuring that your guitar signal remains unaffected when the pedal is turned off.
How does the blend control on the Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive Mod work?: The blend control on the Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive Mod allows you to mix your clean guitar signal with the overdriven signal, offering a customizable balance that can enhance clarity and dynamics.

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PROS

Offers 4 versatile crunch tones, suitable for a range of music
Closest pedal to achieving Eric Johnson's lead tone without expensive gear
American-made with silent true bypass switching and a five-year warranty
Enables removal of other distortion pedals, consolidating effects
Features a wet/dry mix control for blending clean and distorted signals
Multiple gain types, including overdrive and fuzz, in one pedal
Exceptional build quality and customer support from Voodoo Lab
Clean boost feature for enhancing less-than-great amps
Can significantly improve the tone of clean guitar setups
Highly rated for both live and studio use across genres

CONS

Switching between modes requires manual knob adjustment, not foot-switchable
Some modes may sound too compressed or harsh for certain styles
Clean blend is very clean, might be too sterile for some settings
Lacks stereo outputs for splitting signals between two amps
Volume might not be sufficient to match with other pedals without adjusting overall setup

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Users suggest the Earth Drive and Nobels ODR-1 as alternatives for those who dislike Tube Screamer-style overdrives.
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EHX Operation Overlord is a recommended alternative, featuring dual boost/overdrive, stereo ins/outs, and a clean blend knob, similar to the Sparkle Drive.
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Owners find the Sparkle Drive Mod's stacking capability with an Ibanez TS9 effective for achieving bluesy SRV-inspired tones.
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The Sparkle Drive Mod's clean blend option is praised for adding versatility to the overdrive sound.
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The mod version offers four distinct overdrive modes, including the original, allowing for a range of tonal variations with added gain and EQ adjustments.
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The Sparkle Drive Mod's clean mix knob enhances post-reverb grit, especially with the tone knob turned up for a bright, sparkly sound.
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The pedal offers multiple voicings that are appreciated by users who also own Ibanez TS9 and TS808, indicating its versatility in sound shaping.
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Some owners find the Sparkle Drive Mod too subdued, preferring more aggressive overdrive tones.
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A user has utilized the older 4-knob Sparkle Drive on their pedalboard for over 5-6 years, indicating long-term satisfaction with its performance.
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One owner integrates the older Sparkle Drive with a 2019 Fender Meteora and Bass Big Muff for a mix of clean and slightly fuzzed overdrive tones.
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Using the Sparkle Drive Mod after reverb can add desirable grit, making it a suitable choice for nuanced pedalboard setups.
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A Keeley mod on the original version is praised for enhancing its sound, especially when used with a Fender amp.
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Scoring the Sparkle Drive Mod for $50 during a sale is highlighted as a significant bargain, suggesting potential for great deals on gear.
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4.5 out of 5

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jack_edison

about 11 years ago

It's 4 Pedals in One!

This pedal has a 4-detent knob that selects four different circuit configurations, representing the original Sparkle Drive sound that is a clone of an Ibanez Tube Screamer TS-808, and the three most popular user modifications to the TS-808, as follows: (1) higher gain lead tone, (2) mid scooped rhythm tone, (3) high gain overdrive/distortion.

I found all these settings to be very usable, especially the original tone, and the number one mod. Also useful is the "clean" knob, which allows you to mix into the sound your clean tone, so you can go from "White Wedding" tone to SRV with the twist of a knob.

jimmarchi1

41010

11 years ago about 11 years ago

Great review. Really informative.

axeman

224

almost 11 years ago

Excellent tool for completing your pedalboard

Prior to purchasing I heard great things about the Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive Mod and now I couldn't imagine my board without it. For those who want to send a clean signal through their distortion this is an invaluable tool. Especially when you're like me and want to hear those notes through the distortion. It also includes 4 amp modes that change up tone with the turn of a knob. Even if that's not the case it can be used as a killer overdrive and you can even get some fuzz tones out of it too with the right knob adjustments. To be honest, this is one of those pedals you won't realize that you need until you have it or try it out.

jimmarchi1

41010

11 years ago almost 11 years ago

solid review

michael_carter

180

almost 10 years ago

A great pedal with one issue.

Setting 1 is the beloved Ibanez tube screamer setting. It replicates a JTM45 sound pretty well. I really like using this for rhythm work. The JCM800 channel is thick and has a ton of presence. It can make single coils sound huge. Those are the two channels I like. The only issue with this pedal is that you can't go from one to the other while playing. That said, when it's on my pedal board it's there for the JCM800 lead sound which makes a strat sound thick. The ability to blend in the clean sound is quite interesting, but I haven't used that. It has two other setting for modern metal. I don''t use that.

luckyj714

101

about 7 years ago

Great Overdrive

Not your standard OD... in the best way. Very bright gain. Works amazing when paired with the VL Giggity.

outlier52

195

almost 11 years ago

I dunno

I think I will replace this eventually with another 808-type pedal. It's not loud enough even at full volume to match volume with my distortion pedals and clean boost without turning all of them down and losing gain. I just don't love it.