All user reviews for the Fulltone Full-Drive 2

This pedal has three effects: A drive very inspired Tubescreamer, compressor and use a boost on the drive and comp.

To activate the comp must lift the volume knob of the pedal, so impossible to drive in the comp kicked in, it may bother some.

Handmade in United state.

This version is no longer made, I got mine by exchanging Fulltone Fulldrive Mosfet against one, the store with whom I am sharing the 120 was selling opportunity.

I much prefer the side roots than it has!

UTILIZATION

It quickly finds the desired sound: A volume, tone and gain for the part and Comp Drive and a gain boost for party.

I had're not with the manual but I wonder what he would have served.

SOUND QUALITY

Drive part:

Tubescreamer copy, the only one I could have compared and Maxon Od-9. I love the texture of the Fulldrive I find quite hot, not too transistor. I used mostly a slight boost on crunch, almost never clear sound. It very well boost the sound for rhythm and we can have a big lead thanks to the boost, very typical vintage for my part, that's what I love, this bump in the midrange.
Part Drive clean boost just be interesting to bring color, especially since you can continue to use the pedal as a boost thanks to overdrive.

Party Comp:

The, my advice is to be taken lightly, I did not use compressor before (and still now) because I do es not need.
I explored the possibility any time offered by this curiosity.
I found the compressor without the boost pretty good, I especially are used to set the tone for 14h brought brilliance to the sound with the gain almost to the bottom to add a touch of crunch sound. I found it interesting setting to boost the crunch of my Ac-15 (More interesting than using the drive in clean boost I think).
When we switched the boost you end up with a pretty big gain but not typed but Tubescreamer Marshall (At least it sounds like that to my ears), I found that sound really good, comes in very many punch, perfect for playing the Hard Rock so 70's!

I used a lot to boost my other drive.
Swollen Pickle for the mix out and add to the devastating fuzz bass and my Ds2 him to add a little heat.
I would say if well boost booster Rat because I preferred my Fulldrive with the rat than the reverse.

OVERALL OPINION

It'll make more than 4 years that I use a Fulldrive and I do not intend to be replaced!

I've served in three different formations: A group of psychedelic blues-rock, alternative rock band and a pair of pop-rock and ambient each, I managed to get a good sound for each of its training no worries!

The pedal can be chére nine, but used it well worth it!
The boost is not really a gadget and comp can do his job to troubleshoot.

A really great pedal, solid construction and go anywhere!
I just want to try to compare a Maxon od820 that makes me the eye but the possibility is not at all the same.

Overdrive / distortion classic, but with a 3-way switch and a boost mode allowing a wide range of sounds. contuction solid (iron), no background noise, a true bypass, it is very "pro".

UTILIZATION

Like the sound of grouping are almost infinite, it is a relatively hard pedal to adjust but really offers a lot of different sounds and high quality. The manual gives some explanations in English and a few tracks, but you still have some time to tame the beast

SOUND QUALITY

Whichever the type of guitar, it sounds, but it still seems better suited to pedal a single microphone, or P90 Start. For micro double, I urge the OCD of the same brand ...
Are obtained overdrive powerful enough, very realistic, and the highlight is the transparency of the pedal, which keeps the quality of the original sound of the guitar and amp, which is not common in this type of pedal.

OVERALL OPINION

Quite expensive, even when this pedal deserves this award largely to the views of its qualities, it's just one of the best on the market today, in summary:
- Solid
- Effective
- Transparent

On the whole, I shall not hesitate 10/10

Overdrive-booster that works for clean sounds.
Manufactures analog pedals by hand.
Construction trssrieuse.

UTILIZATION

Simple configuration, and if you can read English, the leaflet is a good indication to departure. I note in passing that the obligation to provide instruction in French is mandatory since 1974. Then I note the cow!

SOUND QUALITY

The pedals are made for owners of quality amplifiers infrieure possdant do not crunch channel. It's an overdrive, so no big saturated.
RSID its advantage is that it serves as well for clean sounds. But when it is clear the configuration, you can not switch to overdrive without manipulation, this requires Triffouille switches on the Casing ...
In his clear, is a kind of compressor that goes back the shine.
The crunch mimics many natural amplifier saturation.
INTERESTED pedals really only for owners of strat-type guitars, etc ... tl
For humbuckers, others may be more appropriate.

OVERALL OPINION

I possde two Marshall amps, a JCM600 2000 and both lamps.
I first tested my house low volume, and miracle, super silent sound, gnial, brillantissime! But rptition arrived, I quickly dchant short, after one hour of manipulations, I have to put on the shelf.
Marshall on the 2000 DSL401 it does nothing that I have with this amp dj, if not eliminate low me a clean sound, then a booster that does not boost the bass but instead deletes them, has plutt drle ...
With the Marshall JCM600 is plutt soft knee clean channel, it goes up the brightness and treble, but at low dtriment become flat and if you turn the button "tone" to low, farewell Acute beautiful! The buttons "tone" and "overdrive" have a range pluttrduite. Another black spot, I have a permanent buzzing, this even in bypass mode ????? Must rduire levels and put more than 4 meters from the amp for a s'attnue.
I bought this PDAL it to improve the clean sound of the JCM600 is rat! As for the overdrive, it does nothing more than the crunch channel of any good amp lamps respectable. Remains the boost that can be used occasionally, and more ...
His greatest quality: the crunch is really convincing and boost.
His biggest default: it flattens the bass in all configurations.
Too bad, the good ide silent. It would be nice if it PDAL possdait troisime a switch clean / crunch sound, and again, correcting the default.
In short, I trsdu and what the price is nothing to say!
PDAL is a place only in the hands of an amateur's quip ct bad amp. at least it will help in the attack and sustain of string for those who have not Intgr ncessaire finger. But there again, the price ...
On the other ct I must be the only dnigrer, so ... I do not think too hard to sell it saw its good reputable trs.
Report qualitprix almost zero, as buying a compressor and a Boss overdrive, a cheaper. Unless you buy in the United States: $ 178 (114). It's that down?

The Fulltone Fulldrive II is an overdrive pedal with a Boost button for additional overdrive gain. This pedal is hand wired and completely analog.

UTILIZATION

This is an easy to use pedal with a multitude of tonal options. There are four knobs; Level, Tone, Drive and Boost. These control the volume of the pedal, the tone, the amount of drive, and the amount of Boost drive, respectively. The two footswitches on the pedal turn the pedal on and off and engage the Boost function, which does not work independently of the regular overdrive section. There is also a 3-way, miniature toggle switch to select one of three modes. The first is the Comp-Cut mode, which makes the pedal more of a clean boost. In this mode you get less gain, but way more volume output from the Fulldrive. The next is Vintage mode, which delivers a traditional Tube Screamer tone with a slight bump in mids. The final mode is the FM, or flat mids. This mode has the tonal characteristics of the Vintage mode but without the mid bump giving it a flatter EQ curve.

SOUND QUALITY

I used the Fulldrive II with a Gibson Les Paul Custom and several different amps, including a Marshall JCM 800 2x12 50 watt combo, a Laney LC50-II, and a Fender Super Reverb. In most cases I was using the Fulldrive as a boost to an already distorted tone, but I have also used the pedal as my stand alone overdrive tone. I would set the pedal differently for each scenario and in both cases the pedal performed amazingly well.

OVERALL OPINION

My favorite thing about the Fulldrive II is the versatility of the pedal. I have owned several overdrive pedals and this is by far the best. It is capable of so many different tones it is truly an indispensable tool for any guitar rig.

Fulltone makes some amazing products. I am huge fan of their work. This review may come off as little biased because I enjoy the quality of their pedals, but I think that most people who know pedals, knows how well the Fulltone line of gear operates.

I love this pedal because it is basically two pedal in one. It has the overdrive side and the boost side for solos or another simple drive channel.

Fulltone Fulldrive2 MOSFET Overdrive/Clean Boost Guitar Effects Pedal Features:

* Offers clean boost and overdrive via two channels
* Durable, 16-gauge steel enclosure
* Volume, Tone, Overdrive, Boost controls
* Selectable Vintage/CompCut and MOSFET/Standard modes
* True bypass


UTILIZATION

Mini-Toggle #1

* "Vintage" for old-style Fd2 mid-heavy tones that cut through the mix
* "FM" stands for "flat-mids" offering a more natural sound but I've enhanced this mode for even more transparency, it sounds great on a strat's Neck Pickup, truly spectacular! .
* "CompCut" feature removes the bounding from the feedback loop allowing for Monster Clean Boost tones and some rougher OD sounds with the OD and Boost knobs turned up

Mini-Toggle #2

* choice between MOSFET and Normal clipping modes
* "normal mode" is even more asymmetrical, sweeter, more open, no "blanket" over the sound.
* moved the LED's, borrowed the OCD's super bright LED's with (Fulltone's exclusive) "no thump/No pop" True Bypass.
* a beautiful sparkle Blue Metallic powder-coat finish for this...the final version of the most popular boutique OD ever made.


SOUND QUALITY

This particular pedal sounds great in pretty much any guitar and any amp. I tend to lean towards Fender Strat's, Charvel's, and Gisbon Les Paul's going into a Marshall style amp or some kind. If you have a good amp that takes pedals well like a Fender Twin or a Vox AC30 then you will love this pedal.

This pedal works great in front of an already overdriven high gain amplifier. It really responds well to you your playing dynamics and touch. The tone is thick and warm. One of the best if not best overdrive pedals that Fulltone makes.

OVERALL OPINION

This is a fantastic pedal that is capable of so many options and versatility. At new these units come in at around $150 which is a steal in my opinion. To basically have two pedal in one for the price of most single overdrives is great. That is probably why this pedal is one of Fulltone's highest sold units.

I would recommend this pedal to anyone who needs to have a couple pedal in one and doesn't want to give up a tone of space on his pedal board. One of the best priced units available anywhere.

OD/booster pedal all analog powered with a JRC4558 (still a reference in OD)

UTILIZATION

So here we get our usual Volume Tone Gain and on/off from the tubescreamer.
The originality is that the pedal manage to have a boost switch, the extra pot called boost help up setting up that boost, it is just an another feedback loop setting but it also add mediums, Yummy!!
The tone is special, it more working like a presence control.
a 3 way switch is there to, giving Vintage/FM/No comp settings, meaning full med bump for vintage, Flat mids, and no comp (no cap/resistor/diode in the feedback) this mod is loud as hell, a great booster, very convincing.

SOUND QUALITY

I got a older model before the Mosfet mod, it is even better, no too brite, the sound is very solid, very rawring on a OD channel

OVERALL OPINION

The best OD out there!

The Fulltone Full Drive 2 is an analog overdrive guitar pedal. It has 1/4 inch inputs and outputs and is not rackable as it is a foot pedal.

UTILIZATION

The configuration of the Full Drive 2 is really easy to follow and is straightforward overall. It has knobs for volume, tone, overdrive, and boost, with a separate foot switch to turn the boost on or off. It also has two switches to control different types of amp simulations and tones. I don't have a manual for this, but the pedal is easy enough to use that I never needed any help learning how to use it.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound quality of the Fulltone Full Drive 2 is great overall. It is rich in tone and has quite a full sounding overall body to it. I use this with guitar - usually a Fender Stratocaster and a '76 Fender Twin Reverb amplifier. While it will work with other electronic instruments, it is probably suited best for electric guitar. You can get both a great lead tone and a great rhythm tone, as the pedal versatile and capable of a few different types of overdrive. Overall, the sound quality is top notch and is easy to get a great sound from it.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using the Fulltone Full Drive 2 for about a year. Fulltone is building a reputation for making some great overdrive pedals, and the Full Drive 2 is one of their best. It has a great look to it, and the sound quality is awesome. Its ease of use makes for being able to get quick overdrive sounds that sound great. The price is more expensive than most Boss pedals, but in terms of a high quality overdrive, the pedal is reasonably priced. It is built well overall and will stand the test of time if you treat it right. Overall, I recommend this pedal to those interested in a great sounding overdrive pedal - great for rock music!