What is the Zendrive pedal?

Inspired by a legendary guitarist, the Zendrive delivers blues, country, jazz and fusion tones associated with some of the finest, most costly amplifiers in the market. Four knobs control the overall volume, gain, tone and voicing of the pedal.

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When did Lovepedal start making Zendrive?

The Hermida Audio Zendrive by Lovepedal is an affordable remake of the very expensive original released in 2004. Over the years the Zendrive has achieved a somewhat legendary status in the boutique pedal world due in part to its rarity, unique tone and the caliber of players known to have used it.

Is the Klon Centaur worth it?

In my opinion, it’s the most overrated pedal of all time. It’s just a diode hard clipper (like a RAT, DS-1, or Distortion+) with a very clever EQ trick up its sleeve. The frequency response changes as you turn up the gain, so it works as a gritty boost or an overdrive equally well.

What distortion pedal does John Mayer use?

However, there are instances where Mayer will use a distortion pedal, and from the research I’ve done online, there’s been only one distortion pedal that he’s known to use — the MXR M104 Distortion. The MXR M104 Distortion is a very simple, two-knob operated, distortion pedal that can also double as an overdrive.

Why is the Klon Centaur pedal so expensive?

The current price of the original Klon Centaur pedals is due to two factors. First, the pedals are discontinued, so it’s now a collectible. Whenever you stop supplying something that is in demand, the price goes up. The second reason for the high price is due to the hype around this pedal.

What EQ does John Mayer use?

Mayer also often uses the MXR M-108 Ten Band Graphic Equalizer which is a dedicated equalizer pedal that can be activated when you need your guitar to sound different in certain sections of a song.

What is a Zendrive pedal?

The standard in dynamic, touch-sensitive overdrive pedals. Cut through the mix with the incomparable Zendrive. Inspired by a legendary guitarist, the Zendrive delivers blues, country, jazz and fusion tones associated with some of the finest, most costly amplifiers in the market.

How does the Zendrive increase gain?

At higher settings, the Zendrive increases in gain and sustain, producing tasty overdrive and low distortion tones.

How many knobs does a Zendrive have?

Is the Zendrive the best overdrive ever?

“The Zendrive is one of the most elegant sounding overdrives I’ve ever heard…. Whether you’re seeking a glass-smooth overdrive with flawless string-to-string clarity or a clean booster/sweetener for a medium-wattage combo, your search is over.” —Darrin Fox, Guitar Player Magazine “I tried it out…