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Garage Tone Drive Train Overdrive

SKU: # 317715   |   Model: # GTDRIVE   |    Product Reviews6 Reviews  Write a Review

Garage Tone Drive Train Overdrive
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Originally designed by Bob Weil in cooperation with Joe Naylor for Reverend Guitars back in 2000, the Reverend Drivetrain has become somewhat of a legend. Now, Visual Sound has repackaged and updated the Drivetrain II as part of the new GarageTone series of pedals, but at a price that any working musician can easily afford. With separate Bass and Treble controls, the GarageTone Drivetrain is one of the best sounding and most versatile overdrive pedals around.

Specifications:
Dimensions: 3.2" Wide x 4.75" Long (81x120mm)
Current Draw: 11-19mA

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Closest Store   Calgary Royal Vista, Alberta
Picked it up at a sale price, and returned it. Couldn't find any usable sounds for my taste. I couldn't justify keeping it even at the $50 it cost on sale. I'm a blues rock player and this was just not there. I'm glad others have found it useful (by their reviews) but I'm gonna say even the sale price was way too much for me. Particularly disappointed as I have the GarageTone Axle Grease delay pedal which - while really basic - has the most gorgeous delay sound.
Posted by Neil on Dec 27, 2017
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Closest Store   Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
I have to say this pedal highly exceeded my expectations. It has a great sound, full bodied, ballsy and none of that fizzy harshness you often get with overdrive pedals. It's a keeper for sure. My only negative is the build quality, but for the price it's to be expected. How to make it affordable somehow. Anyway try one, they're great!
Posted by anonymous on Aug 30, 2015
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Closest Store   Calgary Chinook, Alberta
Bought this new a month or so ago on special, like the look and sound. It took a while to fiddle with and find my sweet spot, but it fits nicely in my board. Can act as a boost pedal going into my distortion to add a little extra bit of oomph. The treble and bass controls are handy for shaping the sound you are after. If using with a 9v battery, find foam tumor something to wrap the battery with as it clunks around. Seems to have been an oversight on the design. 8/10 would recommend.
Posted by #tbtcalgary on Aug 1, 2015
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Closest Store   Prince George, British Columbia
I originally commented on this pedal after only owning it for a month or so; well having had it all this time and having bought a few more Visual Sound products i have to say i still really like this pedal, feel it is easily worth the price and am glad that i had bought it. It's not the same as the Route 66 which i really think highly of, but this is a third of the price and really it works just as well as products go and it offers a different sound. Visual Sound in my mind is a great company and all of their products reflect their attention to detail and value for your money.
Posted by BIC on Apr 24, 2014
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My Favourite Gain Pedal 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Ottawa, Ontario
Having used an old, worn out tubescreamer for awhile i decided to change to a newer, more versatile pedal. Soon enough i got one. This is it, and it is good!
Posted by anonymous on Jan 1, 2013
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Closest Store   Prince George, British Columbia
Not bad but great for the price.
Posted by Bob on Dec 24, 2012
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