{"product_id":"1981-inventions-drv-no-3-black-cream","title":"1981 Inventions DRV2 No.3 Black Hyperfade","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1981 Inventions DRV2 No.3 Black Hyperfade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis is a high quality and unique distortion pedal in sound and design. To me, this circuit really shines in the lower gain stages, and has a lot of clarity and character. One of my favourite sounds is zero gain, barely clipping cleans, but I also love the middle range of rock guitar sounds, all the way up to almost fuzz. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eI’ve been working on this V2 circuit of DRV for more than a year now, and I finally got it right. Instead of trying to exactly copy the original circuit, I decided to make some changes. I’ve used this version for multiple shows and rehearsals with my band, and I absolutely love it. The sound of my guitar is the best tone I’ve ever had, and it has been an exciting change for me. I even find myself using DRV on songs where I typically would favor LVL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThat said, getting to the PCB, it is now in SMT (surface mount) format. Redesigned and engineered by resident genius John Snyder of Electronic Audio Experiments (who also did the LVL circuit). At first, I was really concerned with exactly replicating the original DRV sound, but after getting some time, I thought of a few things I’d like to alter. I won’t even go into all the specifics of it here and now, but it can now run at 9v or 18v. It is much quieter, as far as the noise floor of the pedal, but it’s still a distortion, which is actually mostly noise haha. I realize that some of you may have preferences against the surface mount format, and this one is not for you! I really enjoy things about through hole, but mainly the nostalgia and the romantic feeling about it. And does it sound different? I think so, but see for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe low end has a lot more thump to it. The palm mutes are deeper, thicker. A nice fat-ness overall, you know. It isn’t the same sound as the MOD 1 or PROTOTYPE, it is actually the standard circuit otherwise, but there are some changes. The sweep of the CUT knob is slightly different, and is considerably less bright, which I think is kinda nice. You can actually pull the CUT knob back below halfway and it doesn’t take your head off with high frequency content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThese pedals (from this batch) will be hand assembled by Jack and I, in Nashville, TN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eRuns on 9v standard (boss style) power. Battery clip or power supply is not included. An isolated power supply is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1981 Inventions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39302148522043,"sku":"1981BC","price":449.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/7952\/files\/1981DRV2PE.jpg?v=1776842010","url":"https:\/\/www.pedalempire.com.au\/products\/1981-inventions-drv-no-3-black-cream","provider":"Pedal Empire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}