

The Germ Drive by Empress is an all-analog drive pedal designed to replicate the warm, tube-like break-up of tweed tube amps from the 1950s. Its dynamic response closely resembles that of a tube preamp, providing warm, tube-like sustain. The pedal features built-in Hi and Low Shelf EQs, along with dedicated controls for Bass, Treble, Gain, and Output level. The dimensions of the pedal are approximately 1.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 inches. It operates on a standard 9VDC Center Negative power supply.
The Germ Drive offers a vintage-inspired warm and rich tone, and it cleans up effectively with a twist of the volume knob. The pedal's small enclosure size makes it a compact addition to any setup, while still packing in a range of features for versatile overdrive capabilities.
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Brand New
$167.53
Brand New
$149
Brand New
$166.03
Brand New
$99.99
B-Stock
$149
Mint
$120.43
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