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Famous for its woody, organic and beautiful sounds of saturation, these legendary British amplifiers, the Super Lead & Super Bass, have been delivering one of the all-time classic sounds for almost 50 years. Players like Jimmy Page, Paul Kossoff and countless other relied on this type of tone for their signature sound.
Xotic have recreated this vintage masterpiece in a rugged small enclosure. The SL Drive offers very amp-like response and cleans up nicely with a roll of your guitar's volume knob. The internal dip switches allow you to choose the sound characteristics of both 1959 models. The Super Lead setting offers a brighter tone with more gain, while the Super Bass setting has more low end with less high end. Its compact design conforms nicely to the smallest space on any pedal board.
The SL Drive is equipped with true bypass switching and eliminates any signal interference when switched off. Power requirements are either 9V battery or AC adapter (optional).
Xotic have recreated this vintage masterpiece in a rugged small enclosure. The SL Drive offers very amp-like response and cleans up nicely with a roll of your guitar's volume knob. The internal dip switches allow you to choose the sound characteristics of both 1959 models. The Super Lead setting offers a brighter tone with more gain, while the Super Bass setting has more low end with less high end. Its compact design conforms nicely to the smallest space on any pedal board.
The SL Drive is equipped with true bypass switching and eliminates any signal interference when switched off. Power requirements are either 9V battery or AC adapter (optional).
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Xotic Effects SL Drive Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal
OVERVIEW
A hot little number that cranks out the legendary British saturation of the Super Lead and Super Bass amps.
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Famous for its woody, organic and beautiful sounds of saturation, these legendary British amplifiers, the Super Lead & Super Bass, have been delivering one of the all-time classic sounds for almost 50 years. Players like Jimmy Page, Paul Kossoff and countless other relied on this type of tone for their signature sound.
Xotic have recreated this vintage masterpiece in a rugged small enclosure. The SL Drive offers very amp-like response and cleans up nicely with a roll of your guitar's volume knob. The internal dip switches allow you to choose the sound characteristics of both 1959 models. The Super Lead setting offers a brighter tone with more gain, while the Super Bass setting has more low end with less high end. Its compact design conforms nicely to the smallest space on any pedal board.
The SL Drive is equipped with true bypass switching and eliminates any signal interference when switched off. Power requirements are either 9V battery or AC adapter (optional).
FEATURES
- Faithfully delivers the legendary sounds of the Super Lead and Super Bass British amplifiers
- Two settings provide a ton of versatile tones
- Amp-like response that interacts nicely with your guitar's volume control
- Tone, Drive and Volume controls
- Compact enclosure
- True-bypass switching
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SPECIFICATIONS
- 3.5"W x 1.5"D x 1.5"H
- .57 lbs.
- Power consumption: 9VDC/5mA
- Optional AC adapter: 9VDC-18VDC, Negative tips (regulated)
- Input impedance: 1M ohm
- Output impedance: 1K ohm
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Pros
- Excellent sound quality (13)
- Compact (11)
- Responsive (11)
- Versatile (6)
- Good selection of effects (3)
Cons
No Cons
Best Uses
- Performances (12)
- Home studio (9)
- Professional recording (8)
- Amateur recording (7)
- Outdoor events / games (6)
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- Experienced (10), Professional musician (4)
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Pros
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Great Super Lead Tone
- Marshall In A Box
Cons
- Doesnt Sound Like A Plexi
- Don't Expect A True Plexi
- None really
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Xotic Effects SL Drive Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal:
I was searching for a pedal that would give me a great Marshall sound and I was recommended this pedal by a few folks on various forums. After playing this for about a week, I can safely say that it nails that Marshall Super Lead tone. The Super Bass tone is great too, but I use the Super Lead tone most of the time. It gives you that great early Van Halen, Kiss and Aerosmith sound. However, do not expect this pedal to do a hot-rodded Plexi style sound on its own. It is a great pedal but it just doesn't have the gain or the high mid cut to achieve those searing 80's Hard Rock type tones when plugged into a clean amp. If you are looking for a 70's Marshall sound - this is your pedal. For a hot-rod Plexi style sound - look elswhere
Pros
- Compact Design
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Responsive
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Xotic Effects SL Drive Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal:
The sound quality is phenomenal. I use a mix of Teles, Gretsches and Les pauls live and the SL Drive works beautifully with all of them. Great sustain, very musical. I love that it is also really light on precious pedalboard real estate.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Responsive
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Xotic Effects SL Drive Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal:
not a ton of gain but great for searing marshall type tones. I set my rig up neutral and rely a lot on pedals to color my sound. this one is great for stepping out of the mix for a solo or for getting that's 70's rock marshall type tone. I own all 3 of xotic's micro pedals and love them all. the ep boost is a must own. this is a great pedal to match with it.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Good Selection Of Effects
- Responsive
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Xotic Effects SL Drive Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal:
I looked at quite a few different "Marshall-in-a-box" pedals for a while, but ended up falling in love with this one because of its versatility. This teeny little pedal is not a one trick pony; it has SO many different tweakable options and tons of gain on tap. The DIP switches help to round out the tone and you can get bitingly bright or extremely dark, whatever you prefer. The only thing I've noticed is, since it's small, I sometimes will hit the big dials with my foot when switching on or off or moving between pedals. So maybe give this pedal an extra inch of breathing room on your pedalboard, or just take some painter's tape to hold the knobs in place.
I would recommend this pedal for classic rock or hard rock players; it may not be clean enough for blues-style playing but you can mess around with it, and it doesn't get a very scooped out metal sound. I play indie rock, and with the gain dialed below 10 it gives just enough sustain and grit to count. Try stacking a low-gain overdrive or a compressor on top of it and you'll get a very smooth, pushed drive for heavier songs and rhythm parts (my gain section is SL Drive>Heavy Electronics Red Eyes>Xotic EP booster, and my guitars have P-90 and humbucker pickups).
Pros
- Compact Design
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Good Selection Of Effects
- Responsive
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Xotic Effects SL Drive Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal:
Thru a early 80's Fender Super Reverb, this SL from Xotic sounds great. After reading tons of reviews of various plexi type pedals and trying to settle on a choice, I kept seeing this pedal mentioned and due to price and size I decided to try it. Right out of the box, without trying the DIP switches....to my ear, it's just an amazingly useful product.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Responsive
Cons
Best Uses
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Xotic Effects SL Drive Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal:
Only had this pedal for a week but love it so far. I use it with a Wampler distortion and it adds a great flavor when used together. On it's own it sounds great as well giving a cool Marshall type tone. I am using a Strat with a 64' Princeton Reverb. I wasn't sure what I would get when I bought this but I have been really happy with my results.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Responsive
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Xotic Effects SL Drive Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal:
I love this pedal and it's compact size, a space saver on the pedalboard. Needs to be secured well to the board because it moves around due to small footprint. VERY close to a Marshall tube sound. It advertises 4 different dip switch settings (inside the unit) but there are actually more settings you can come up with...it's fun trying all the d/s possibilities. I highly recommend this sweet pedal if size doesn't matter :)
Pros
- Compact Design
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Good value
- Responsive
Cons
Best Uses
- Performances
Comments about Xotic Effects SL Drive Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal:
Sounds great and less filling on the pedalboard. The only drawback is that the second sound requires removing the back. Still, a really good pedal and great value.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Responsive
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Professional Recording
Comments about Xotic Effects SL Drive Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal:
I use it in my home studio and the SL Drive delivers a vast array of Marshall tones that sound authentic. The small size allows it to be placed on the most cluttered pedal boards. I am now using it played through 60's Ampeg Reveberocket and that old amp sounds like a Marshall Lead. Amazing and tonally gratifying.
Pros
- Excellent Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Xotic Effects SL Drive Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal:
What a pedal! I'm a person who always used a distorction from amplifier and a overdrive pedal as booster. This pedal just surprised me! I was looking for something that i could use live and after watch many videos on youtube i decided to purchase. The song really reminds me a marshall amplifier, of course with an amplifier you can get a bunch of different tones, but this pedal is versatil.
If you are a hard rock fan, I extremely recomend!
Pros
- Compact Design
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Responsive
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Performances
Comments about Xotic Effects SL Drive Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal:
I bought this after finally buying the Xotic EP Booster. Once word of caution: if you place the EP booster before the SL drive you will get some heavy overdrive (I have a Vox AC15C1). I liked it, but ended up placing the booster at the end of my chain and the SL drive has been much more useful. This thing is built well and sounds great. I still have the OCD on my board, but I will probably not use it very much anymore.
Pros
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Responsive
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
- Performances
Comments about Xotic Effects SL Drive Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal:
I've been "tone chasing" Overdrive/Distortion pedals for 1 year now. I can finally stop. This is The One. Luckily, I purchased an EP Boost. I was so impressed, I went ahead and purchased the SL Drive. I got it today. It is never coming off my Board. Period. And I am not even done chasing all the Tone this SL Drive has to offer...
Pros
- Compact Design
- Excellent Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
Comments about Xotic Effects SL Drive Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal:
Sound is subjective so everyone must listen for themselves. I was trying to use some smaller pedals on my board and read good reviews about this. I was going to replace my OCD for the drive to free up space, but after A/b ing the pedals have kept the OCD on board. That said. I am going to use this in a small travel, practice board as the main drive
Pros
- Compact Design
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Good Selection Of Effects
- Responsive
- Swiss Army Overdrive
- Versatile
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
Comments about Xotic Effects SL Drive Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal:
After dumping tons of cash in search of the holy grail of overdrives my sonic dreams have come true! This pedal delivers! All sounds are useful, great headroom, compact, and a absolute keeper!
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