Jim dunlop introduces mxr fet driver pedal with demo video. Ive got a question regarding how this and i guess, a. The fet driver features a simple but responsive set of controls. Supposedly the fet driver has the same exact schematic as the tube driver minus the tube obviously but the tube makes a world of difference.
The joe bonamassa fet driver features a unique circuit design. Set your volume level with the output control, and then use the drive control to dial in the grit, from subtle softclipping to early stage distortion. Mxr fet driver available at damico store 501 rue fourny zi 78530 buc paris west. The mxr custom shop joe bonamassa fet driver captures the rich, creamy sound of an over driven tube amplifier by cascading an opamp gain stage into a fet stage. The mxr fet driver simulates the sound of a cranked tube amp from the breakup state to full distortion. Npd mxr fet driver fender stratocaster guitar forum. Did you ever try the mxr fet driver wich is supposed to capture the creamy sound of the tube driver. Open box mxr fet driver guitar effects pedal musicians. Thanks for being faithful to demo these new and interesting pedals for us gilmour fans. Mxr joe bonamassa fet driver anyone else liking these. The pgs video gives a very good demo of the dover drive.
Mxr m264 fet driver demo by nazzareno zacconi by ekochannel. A twostage overdrive pedal composed of an opamp flowing into a fet, the mxr fet driver does an amazing job of emulating creamy tube amp breakup. But i feel a bit lost at sea with how to set it up properly. Mxr is one of those companies that is not swayed by the digital world. Mxr joe bonamassa csp265fet driver demo at gak youtube. Can i say that this demo is way better, then jbs demo. From picks to pedals and every accessory in between, dunlop manufacturing has been creating worldclass gear for musicians for over 50 years. Mxr fet driver organic, amplike overdrive and distortion twoband eq section for detailed shaping of distorted signal true bypass switching featuring a unique circuit design, the mxr fet. I even heard joe say on one of his demos that they sound similar, but have a different feel. The mxr custom shop csp265 fet driver pedal is the latest joe bonamassa pedal to be released from mxr. The second is a cute video demonstrating the tones, haha.
The fet driver pedal is designed to thicken up lead playing, and its tones range from soft clipping to light distortion. Npd mxr fet driver discussion in the effect effect started by toneranger, feb 18, 2015. I would like to thank joe and jeorge at dunlop for the new mxr fet driver pedal. Mxr fet driver and a minor concern by imaradiostar. Featuring a unique circuit design, the mxr fet driver captures the rich, creamy sound of an overdriven tube amplifier by cascading an opamp. For some time the prototype of the fet driver was a mystery pedal that had been spotted on. Look into the mxr il turino i think thats fet based. So i bought one of these because no one has traced it yet and i was curious how its built and how compares to my diy tube driver. Its flying under most peoples radar, but the demos sound great and it looks like its got very flexible eqing.
Before you ask, i dont know why we shot this as one video these are two totally different pedals aimed at different types of guitarist, so sorry about that the 1st half of the video focuses. All are longtime members that stepped up to the invite to help out by volunteering their time and effort to help the membership experience on tgp stay on the even keel. Mxr fet driver in guitar pedals and effects reverb. Bonamassa fet driver page 4 joes guitars, amps and. Video comparativo overdrive e distorsori by ekochannel. Mxr m264 fet driver demo by nazzareno zacconi youtube. I thought the fet driver would be good in front of a cranking. The mxr fet driver is supposedly the same pedal as the joe bonamassa fet driver, only it costs less because now you dont have to pay extra for jbs name printed on your pedal.
Mxr m264 fet driver presentazione e sound samples del nuovo over drive m264 prodotto dalla mxr. The fet driver thickens up lead tones with musical, amplike distortion and sustain without the fragility and inconsistency associated with tubes. This unique pedal gets a thick attack and smooth, amp like saturation by using a mix of opamp. The mxr m264 fet driver captures a rich, creamy sound of an overdriven tube amplifier by cascading an op amp gain stage into a fet stage.
Mxr custom shop joe bonamassa fet driver overdrive csp265. Dover drive vs mxr fet driver circuit comparisons the. If you are looking for that old 60s bass sound similar to rory gallaghers taste, grand funk railroad and noel redding this pedal is exactly what you want. The cello demos sound good and since i only play at home, thought it may do the trick for me if it works ok at lower amp volumes. Mxr custom shop joe bonamassa fet driver csp265 tone. The hi and low cut knobs allow you to shape the fet driver s tone, but its the drive knob that adjusts your drive from a soft clip to an early stage distorted sound. Anyway i got the mxr fet driver as i wanted something with a decent dose of complexity that didnt go edgy or too crunchy. Strange, because all the mxr fet demos i have heard online sound pretty good. Here we have the joe bonamassa signature fet driver from the mxr custom shop. Honestly, sometimes its hard to tell the sonic difference from joe b. Mxr custom shop joe bonamassa fet drive fx pedal demo. Usually someone will post a circuit trace like you said. Mxr m264 fet driver overdrive with true bypass guitar effect pedal newfeaturing a unique circuit design, the mxr fet driver captures the rich, creamy sound of an overdriven tube amplifier by cascading an opamp gain stage into a fet stage.
Step on the fet driver to thicken up your lead tone with musical, amplike distortion and sustain w read more. Mxr fet driver organic, amplike overdrive and distortion twoband eq section for detailed shaping of distorted signal true bypass. In a sea of fancy boutique pedals that seek to replicate some amp or some other musthave tone, the new fet driver is a seemingly basic overdrive pedal that many might overlook. Featuring a unique circuit design, the mxr fet driver captures the rich.
But both sound pretty good on demos, so looking for first hand experiences. Mxr pedals are stompbox standard, from the classic dynacomp and carbon copy delay, to the phase 90 and the octave fuzz blue box used by jimmy page. Carlo the guy who designed the circuit is a great guy and a great engineer, and its really nice to see an mxr pedal named after our hometown in italy from what i can hear in the youtube demo i like both the boost mode and the fuzzy od side, and the 3band eq is definitely going to help in making it even more versatile. The mxr fet driver has a unique circuitry at the center of its design, taking an op amp gain stage, and running it through. The fet driver thickens up lead tones with musical, amplike distortion and sustain without the. You just heard the joe bonamassa fet driver from the mxr custom shop. Mxr ep 101 echoplex preamp demo by nazzareno zacconi by. Itd be nice to have that sound in a more compact format, right.
Bonamassa fet driver page 4 joes guitars, amps and gear joe bonamassa forum the official forum for all things joe bonamassa, guitars and blues music. Featuring a unique circuit design, the mxr fet driver captures the rich, creamy sound of an overdriven tube amplifier by cascading an opamp gain stage into a fet stage. Open box a pedal designed to add some beef to your notes without all of the mud. Interesting, i was thinking of getting a golden cello and selling the mxr fet. This pedal thickens up lead tones with musical, amplike distortion and sustain without the fragility and inconsistency associated with tubes. It will work well on its own, and i think its more versatile than the mxr. Following in the footsteps of the dunlop jb95 cry baby and jbf3 fuzz face is the mxr fet driver, which is based on joe bonamassas favourite chandler tube driver, as made famous by david gilmour and eric johnson. We have a long list of legendary and modernday superstars who all share a passion for our. We consistently create the best selling picks and analog electronics, and carry a large line of accessories that set industry standards in their respective fields.
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