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Carl Martin DC Drive Overdrive Guitar Pedal

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When Carl Martin revisited the Vintage Series, the goal wasn’t to reinvent the sound — it was to refine the format. DC-Drive keeps the familiar Carl Martin overdrive character, but in a more compact enclosure that fits easily onto today’s pedalboards, without giving anything up sonically. At its core, DC-Drive is built around a responsive overdrive circuit that reacts naturally to how you play. It cleans up when you ease off and pushes forward when you dig in, making it easy to stay connected to your guitar rather than fighting the pedal. The familiar Level, Tone, and Drive controls give you a wide working range, from subtle breakup to more assertive drive tones. But DC-Drive doesn’t stop there. We added a Regular / Fat switch to give the circuit two distinct voices. In Regular mode, the drive stays tight, clear, and classic — ideal for old-school overdrive sounds. Flip to Fat, and the pedal shifts into a thicker, more saturated response with increased gain and weight, better suited for more modern applications. Despite its compact size, DC-Drive is designed to feel stable and predictable under your hands and feet. It runs on a regulated 9V DC supply, making it easy to integrate into both simple and more advanced pedalboard setups. Straightforward, flexible, and built to be played — DC-Drive does exactly what a good overdrive should do, and nothing it shouldn’t. Key Features Classic overdrive tones with FAT switch Tone control for high cut shaping Gain range up to +68dB Compact format, rugged metal housing True bypass design Dimensions: 60 x 115 x 50 / 2.36″ x 4.53″ x 1.97″ Weight: 0.34 kg / 0.75 lbs Specifi cations Input: 1M Ohm Output: 560 Ohm S/N ratio: 54 dB Tone: High Cut Gain max: +68 dB Power consumption: max. 20mA. Power supply: 9 V DC (regulated), 40 mA minimum, 2.1 mm female plug, center negative (-)

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    Arrived faulty, damaged, or not doing what it should? Return it within 7 days for a refund or exchange. After that, we'll arrange a manufacturer warranty repair and keep you posted throughout. All we ask is that it comes back in original condition, with all packaging and your proof of purchase. Your Australian Consumer Law rights always apply.

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    Genuine, Australian-delivered stock. Authorised dealer. Set up by the manufacturer before dispatch. Real aftercare from real players on 03 4151 5751.