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Description

Unleash the sonic potential of your guitar with the XAct Tone Solutions Winford Drive. This overdrive pedal is engineered to provide a wide gain spectrum, offering everything from a subtle boost to full-blown distortion, perfect for any musical style. Its intuitive design ensures that musicians can easily dial in their desired tone without getting lost in a sea of controls.

The heart of the Winford Drive lies in its versatility, boasting a Mid Boost and Presence control to shape the EQ and add clarity to your sound. The Presence knob allows you to sculpt the high-end frequencies, ensuring your notes cut through the mix with precision. Meanwhile, the Tone knob invites you to explore and tailor the pedal's body, providing endless possibilities for tonal customization.

Built with gigging musicians in mind, the Winford Drive is housed in a robust casing, ensuring durability even under the most demanding conditions. Whether you're in the studio or on stage, this pedal promises to enhance your rig with its powerful and reliable performance.

Key Features:

  • Wide gain spectrum for diverse overdrive and distortion effects
  • Mid Boost and Presence knobs for detailed EQ shaping
  • Tone knob for nuanced control over the pedal's body
  • Durable construction for reliable use in any setting
  • Easy-to-use interface suitable for all levels of musicians

Product specs

Brand XAct Tone Solutions
Model Winford Drive
Finish Grey
Year 2010s
Made In United States
Categories Overdrive and Boost Pedals

FAQs

What type of tones can I expect from the XAct Tone Solutions Winford Drive?

The Winford Drive offers a versatile range of overdrive tones, from smooth, transparent boosts to rich, saturated distortion. It's designed to enhance your guitar's natural tone while providing plenty of gain for various styles, making it suitable for blues, rock, and more.

Does the XAct Tone Solutions Winford Drive work well with other pedals?

Yes, the Winford Drive is designed to integrate seamlessly with other pedals on your board. It works well with both clean and overdriven amplifiers, and its transparent overdrive ensures it complements rather than overpowers your existing effects.

What power supply does the XAct Tone Solutions Winford Drive require?

The Winford Drive requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is typical for most guitar pedals. Ensure your power supply provides adequate current to avoid noise or performance issues.

Is the XAct Tone Solutions Winford Drive suitable for live performances?

Absolutely, the Winford Drive is built to deliver consistent performance on stage. Its durable construction and versatile tone-shaping capabilities make it a reliable choice for gigging musicians.

How does the XAct Tone Solutions Winford Drive differ from other overdrive pedals?

The Winford Drive is known for its transparency and touch sensitivity, allowing your guitar's character to shine through. It offers a wide gain range and dynamic response, setting it apart from more compressed or colored overdrive pedals.

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XTS Winford Drive OD Demo Video by Shawn Tubbs

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XTS Winford Drive OD Demo Video by Shawn Tubbs

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Shawn Tubbs

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XTS Winford Drive: Introduction

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XTS Winford Drive - Quick Look

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XAct Tone Solutions Winford Drive demo by Lance Seymour

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Lance Seymour

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XTS Winford Drive (Xact Tone Solutions) Demo by Richard Watson

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XTS Custom Pedals WINFORD DRIVE high gain overdrive demo with Strat

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Reviews

PROS

  • Versatile overdrive with low to high gain range

  • Maintains musical dynamics across settings

  • Can achieve tight, punchy, and smooth tones

  • Equipped with intuitive tone controls for precise sound shaping

  • Effective with both single coils and humbuckers

  • Pairs well with tube amps for enhanced lead tones

  • Complements and improves pedalboard setups

  • Praised by professionals for its full, rich sound

  • Eliminates the need for multiple overdrive pedals

  • Presence control for fine-tuning the sound

CONS

  • Expensive compared to some alternatives

  • Low end could be tighter in some settings

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about XAct Tone Solutions Winford Drive.

Features and functionality

  • Described as a big box RAT with added mid boost, presence control, and wider EQ compared to a typical RAT filter.

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  • The Winford Drive is noted for its Vox-ish chime and openness, with warm low mids, providing great cleanup at the volume knob.

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  • The Winford Drive works well with the Skreddy Dynamic Mids Enhancer, which enhances mid frequencies, complementing the Winford's high mids and presence.

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Use cases and applications

  • Excels in low gain settings for an edge of breakup sound; at higher gain, it approaches fuzz while retaining clarity in chords.

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  • The Winford Drive, paired with a PAF-loaded Ron Kirn tele and a Princeton amp, achieves a contemporary Nashville sound, characterized as aggressive yet musical.

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  • When combined with the XTS Shapecharger, the Winford Drive reaches medium-high gain potential, enhancing its versatility on a modern country board.

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User experience

  • Praised for its touch sensitivity, allowing dynamic control without adjusting the volume knob.

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See how Dann Huff uses XAct Tone Solutions Winford Drive

Dann Huff

Guitarist, Music Producer

White Heart

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The XAct Tone Solutions Winford Drive is visibly featured on Dann Huff's newly constructed pedalboard, as demonstrated in the YouTube video titled "Bucket list build: Dann Huff studio board," provided by xacttone.

See how Guthrie Trapp uses XAct Tone Solutions Winford Drive

Guthrie Trapp

Guitarist

Guy's All Star Shoe Band

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Premier Guitar takes a turn with Guthrie Trapp with a detailed Rig Rundown of all his gear. The following photo was taken from the article this particular Rig Rundown.

After the first Nobels overdrive pedal, Guthrie's signal hits a drive, specifically a Winford Drive by XTS.

See how Kenny Greenberg uses XAct Tone Solutions Winford Drive

Kenny Greenberg

Guitarist

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Verified via YouTube

The Winford pedal is also mentioned in Greenberg's rig rundown by Premier Guitar.

See how Derek Wells uses XAct Tone Solutions Winford Drive

Derek Wells

Guitarist

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In the Truetone Lounge (Part 3 of 3) video, Derek Wells discusses using the XAct Tone Solutions Winford Drive overdrive pedal in his gear setup.

See how Richard On uses XAct Tone Solutions Winford Drive

Richard On

Guitarist

Of a Revolution

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This guy easily made my pedalboard for @ofarevolution #OARXX #TheXXtour. Simply amazing #WinfordDrive @xacttone #xtspedals

See how Daniel Macal uses XAct Tone Solutions Winford Drive

Daniel Macal

Guitarist

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Daniel Macal is seen using the XAct Tone Solutions Winford Drive overdrive pedal in his Instagram post, where he thanks the company for their quick support in rebuilding his gear setup after a trailer fire.

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Evan Bird

Guitarist

Diarrhea Planet

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Evan Bird is shown using the XAct Tone Solutions Winford Drive pedal in a photo of his pedalboard on the Diarrhea Planet Instagram account.

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