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1981 Inventions DRV2 Distortion Pedal
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SKU: 1981-DRV2
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Product Description
Since its launch in 2018, the 1981 Inventions DRV distortion pedal quickly cemented itself as one of the most in-demand modern distortion pedals available on the market. Found on countless pedalboards spanning just about every genre and playing style, it's renowned for its flawless aesthetics, boutique build quality, and harmonically rich, vintage-styled distortion that just works! Now in its second revision, the DRV2 takes things to the next level with improved headroom, a lower noise floor and enhanced EQ.
Taking influence from some of the magic found in the legendary early incarnations of the Rat distortion circuit, the 1981 Inventions DRV Distortion reimagined the circuit into its own unique design. Originally designed in collaboration with Jon Ashley (Bondi Effects), the DRV added a preamp circuit which allowed the DRV to truly take on a life of its very own, utilising the entire sweep of gain variation from the lowest overdrive-like gain to near fuzz-like dirt and everything in between. It's renowned for its low-to-mid gain distortion sounds with musical hi-fi-like guitar-focused EQ and unmatched note separation and clarity. The DRV2, redesigned with John Snyder (Electronic Audio Experiments), offers a quieter circuit with increased headroom as well as the ability to be powered by 18v (as well as the standard 9v). The DRV2 also comes equipped with an internal switch to select between true and buffered bypass, allowing you to easily integrate this premium distortion pedal into any rig or setup.
Features
- Boutique Vintage-Styled Distortion - The DRV2 offers a premium vintage-voiced distortion that excels at low to mid gain sounds. Its guitar-focused EQ, clarity, note definition and open sound make the DRV2 perfect for players who seek gain but want to maintain the overall tone of their guitar.
- Improved Flexibility - Redesigned by John Snyder of Electronic Audio Experiments, the DRV2 offers 9-18v voltage for improved headroom, reduced noise floor and switchable true and buffered bypass.
- Made in the USA - The 1981 Inventions DRV2 distortion is proudly assembled and tested by hand in Nashville, Tennessee. It's crafted with premium components through and through, ensuring this distortion is ready for life on the road, straight out of the box.
Specifications
- Type: Preamp / Distortion
- Analogue/Digital: Analogue
- Circuit Design: Redesigned V2 layout engineered by John Snyder (Electronic Audio Experiments)
- Power Requirements: 9V to 18V DC, centre-negative (isolated power supply recommended)
- Current Draw: ~30 mA to 45 mA
- Bypass Switching: Switchable True-Bypass via an internal DIP switch (accessible by removing the bottom plate)
- Connections: 1x 1/4" input, 1x 1/4" output (mono)
- Controls: Drive (DRV), Cut, and Volume (VOL)
