Walrus Audio 385 Overdrive FX Pedal Black/Yellow
*This is a Special Order item that we order quickly and directly from our suppliers after your purchase and ship to you within 4-10 days.*
Walrus Audio are one of the leading brands when it comes to the design and manufacture of FX pedals and audio effects, and this reimagined 385 MKII Overdrive is no exception.
Here we see the black/yellow finish version of the 385, inspired by the vintage Bell and Howell 385 Filmosound projector that guitarists have modified and used as guitar amps for many years, Walrus have created a dynamic and responsive tube-like drive, modeled after the projector's tone.
The Details
- Special Order item
- Expected to ship within 4-10 days
- Effect: Overdrive
- Successor of acclaimed original “Walrus Audio 385 Overdrive” released in 2016
- Based on the circuit of the original pedal with additional features and modernised design
- A/B switch has been added giving the pedal two separate sets of volume and gain. Use it like a preset to change the volume and/or gain for specific parts!
- The “385+” option adds an additional gain stage, resulting in a thicker, more saturated tone with extra sustain
- Very dynamic overdrive (operating internally at 18V) that is is touch-responsive and delivers a unique, vintage amp-like sound
- Available in two different versions: Textured black enclosure with an illustration of an original 385 Filmosound projector by David Hüttner in yellow and red ink and Flat black enclosure with an illustration of an amp tube warm and ready to rock in cream ink by Josh Yosurack
- The die cast enclosure’s exact size is 4.77" x 2.6" x 1.39” including knobs
- Hand built in Oklahoma, USA
- Lifetime manufacturer warranty to original buyer
- Power requirements are 9VDC (100mA minimum).
- The use of an isolated power supply is recommended for powering all Walrus Audio Pedals. Daisy chain power supplies are not recommended.
- Power supply not included
What Do Walrus Audio Say?
Inspired by the rich tones of the Bell and Howell Filmosound 385 projector, the reimagined 385 MKII Overdrive offers dynamic, responsive, tube-like drive with simple but effective controls. The MKII adds an A/B switch to toggle between two sets of volume and gain knobs that can be used like a preset to change volume and/or gain for specific parts, as well as a 385+ switch that slams the front end of the circuit for added high-gain saturation.
For years, guitarists seeking pure tone have been taking the tube-powered audio sections of vintage film projectors and using them as guitar amps. We fell in love with the unique sound, and were inspired to capture it in a pedalboard-friendly box when we created the original 385 Overdrive pedal.
The 385 was developed to have the same simple but effective tone control as its grandfather. While the amp stacks bass and treble behind a single knob, our design separates them, allowing for a much wider array of tones to be achieved. The user is able to boost and cut bass and treble, allowing them to be creative with mid-frequency scoops and bumps.
When we released the 385 Overdrive in 2016, it was quickly adopted by guitar players for the amp-like dynamics you could get at lower gain settings. Soon though, players found that cranking the gain produced a distortion-esque drive that was unique to the 385. To accommodate both setups in a single pedal, we added an A/B switch along with a second set of Volume and Gain knobs that share a single set of tone controls.
The pedal is internally running at 18v, which helps us nail the same dynamic feel of the amp in a stomp box. This means it is extremely sensitive to how hard you dig in – just like the amp.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
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- Orders despatched within 1-2 working days
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- Plastic free packaging as standard
Returns
30 day peace of mind return policy, but please read our terms and conditions, returns and refunds policy before placing an order.
