The Hermida Audio Zendrive is one of the first Dumble-style pedals and it’s still very well regarded. The compressed-but-not-too-squashed tone of a real Dumble is there, as well as the thick overdrive sounds. The company recently released a V2, which features high voltage FET technology that clones the Tung-Sol 12AX7 response.
Works well with both humbuckers and single-coils and can really make a Strat sing. The II version is smoother and a bit less gritty.
FEATURES
Low-to-medium gain TUBE overdrive TUNG-SOL 12AX7 TONE!Slight overdrive to mild distortion
Great dynamic response and open sound
Connectors: Input, Output, DC adapter
Power Supply: 9VDC center neg. adapter or 9 VOLT BATTERY
Current Draw 25 mA
“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 and fell in love with it.” —Robben Ford
“Really smooth and musical with a nice harmonic factor. It seems to adapt really well to different amps…” —Sonny Landreth
“One of the best sounding kind of overdrive pedals I’ve ever heard… fabulous.” —Vince Gill
“You really won’t find a smoother overdrive that expands your tone so effortlessly.” —Adam Moore, Guitar Player
