

The SIB Varidrive is a genuine 12AX7 vacuum tube-based overdrive pedal designed for guitarists seeking high-quality overdrive and distortion effects. The pedal features a Class A circuit design, fully utilizing the tube component to create the overdrive/distortion effect without additional circuitry addendums in either hybrid or solid-state form, ensuring a pure tube-only experience.
Key Features:
- Audiophile Quality: The Varidrive is known for its advanced, clean
circuitry, setting it apart from other pedals in its category. It offers
reference clean tones with instant, remarkable effects.
- Drive Knob: The Varidrive's drive knob provides a wide range of gain, from
toothy/edgy overdrive to buttery smooth break-up distortion, with the right
amount of compression and sustain.
- Gain Toggle Switch: This switch allows for half-loading and full-loading
ranges, enabling users to dial in familiar dosages of the best 12AX7
overdrive.
- Volume + EQ Section: The pedal includes volume, bass, middle, and treble
controls, all of which are passive 3-band tone controls tuned to enhance any
guitar/amp setup without pre-EQ'ing, preserving the original sonic flavor and
tonal characteristics of the instrument and amplifier.
- Pro Grade Construction: The Varidrive is built with true bypass and an LED
indicator, an internal power supply with a heavy-duty detachable power cord, a
powder-coated 14-gauge steel chassis, and industrial-quality components. It is
hand-assembled in the USA.
Use Cases:
The Varidrive is sought out by discriminating professional players for its
ability to enhance the sound of most amplifiers while faithfully delivering
all the gain boost needed. It is suitable for studio sessions and live
performances where high-quality overdrive and distortion effects are required.
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$550
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$349.99
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