B-Drive v.2

The B-Drive delivers classic tones made popular by ’60s and ‘70s American tube amps in a compact and easy to use low-gain push-drive pedal from SWELL.

Fundamentally transparent, smooth natural compression and with NO loss of low-end frequencies the B-Drive is also dead-quiet even with the output level control maxed out!

The B-Drive cleans up by simply rolling back your volume knob and is also extremely responsive to the nuances of pick and finger style techniques.

Select between Drive’s 1 & 2 for the just the right amount of gain and the NEW Boost remote jack (another SWELL 1st) gives you unparalleled control of your signal level with any simple latching on/off footswitch.

From your home Studio to the stage cranked amp tone and feel at any volume level via Amp and/or Record outs.

The B-Drive…for the Tone-ally driven.

SWELL B-Drive v.2 features:

• 100% Analog Circuitry
• SWELL Tone Circuit for Bass
• High Voltage VACUUM TUBE - 12AX7
• Drive 1 & 2 Selectable via Footswitch
• Boost Selectable via Remote Footswitch 
• CONTROLS: Drive 1 / Drive 2 / Tone / Level
• 3-Position Bass Fat Switch
• 3-Position Push/Level Switch 
• Tuned Amp Out
• Record Out with Speaker Simulation
• True-Bypass Footswitching
• Top-Mounted Jacks
• 12vac 1000ma Power Supply

• MADE IN USA
• 10 YEAR WARRANTY

SWELL pedals are made of the finest materials:

• JJ Premium Vacuum Tubes
• Electro Harmonix Premium Vacuum Tubes
• Mullard Premium Vacuum Tubes
• Tung-Sol Premium Vacuum Tubes
• Switchcraft Jacks
• Ceramic Tube Socket
• 3PDT True-Bypass Switching
• Diecast Aluminum Enclosure with Interlocking Lid (provides complete RF shielding)
• Belden Wire
• Alpha Pots
• Silver Mica Capacitors
• Tough Powder Coated Finish
• And more…

The B-Drive v.2 ships with a EH 12AY7 tube.

VTeX Options:

• JJ 12AU7
• JJ 12AT7

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In this section my intent is to give added insight into SWELL products and their intended applications, etc.

• BASSES/PICKUPS USED FOR R&D: Hamer Cruise w/Duncans, Hamer Monaco w/Duncans, Peavey Cirrus w/active pickups, Ibanez RD707 w/DiMarzios.
• AMPS USED FOR R&D: Bass 350, Bass 400+, Bassman 300, 2x12 cab w/neo, 4x10 cab w/ceramic.
• GAIN: Low.
• TONE: Classic tube amp low-gain drive now in pedal form.
• VIBE: Vintage.
• GOAL: The best low-gain pedal for bass available–period.
• APPLICATION: Works equally well with tube, solid state and hybrid amps.