The SIB Varidrive Version 2 is a highly sought-after, real-tube overdrive/distortion pedal known for running its internal 12AX7 vacuum tube at full voltage to deliver authentic tube warmth, huge headroom, and a dynamic "brown sound".
Features a 12AX7 Class A circuit (can also swap in 12AU7/12AT7 tubes for different gain stages).
Control Layout: Drive, Volume, Bass, Middle, and Treble.
Version 2 Updates: The original Version 1 was blue and had a single, broader gain structure. Version 2 was later built in a darker housing, notable for featuring a gain toggle switch on the side to offer players an extended range of distortion.
Bypass: True bypass switching with an LED indicator.
Power: Features an internal power supply requiring a heavy-duty detachable AC power cable instead of standard 9V barrel adapters.
This pedal sounds unreal in front of a 4-hole Marshall, Hiwatt, Orange, Sunn, Ampeg or any pedal platform clean amp, essentially creating a second channel (if you will) of glorious overdrive - very organic and "amp" sounding.
Cash sale greatly preferred but sensible trades considered.