The Vahlbruch "Sapphire Drive" is a high-gain, 100% analog, hand-built distortion pedal designed to deliver authentic tube amp tones ranging from sparkling clean to powerful distortion. Offering exceptional transparency and dynamic response, this pedal captures the full nuance of your playing, ensuring that both subtle and aggressive picking techniques are faithfully reproduced.

Inspired by the popular "Jewel Drive," the "Sapphire Drive" takes the sound further with more gain and distortion, while maintaining the same open and organic tone. Its unique analog circuitry creates a rich, complex overtone structure, preserving the inherent character of your guitar and amp.

Key features include a responsive "Character" control, allowing you to fine-tune the midrange, dynamics, and frequency response to perfectly match your tonal preferences. Along with standard controls for Drive, Tone, and Volume, the pedal also offers a foot-switchable Gain and Volume Boost, ideal for solos and on-the-fly adjustments during live performances.

With its high signal-to-noise ratio, the "Sapphire Drive" operates with minimal background noise, making it equally suited for studio work and professional gigs. The pedal’s true bypass switch ensures pristine signal integrity, while its robust hand-wired construction guarantees durability and years of reliable performance.

Powered by either a 9V battery or external 9V power supply, the "Sapphire Drive" is built with the highest quality components and reflects Vahlbruch's commitment to superior craftsmanship. Proudly made in Germany, this pedal is a testament to precision engineering and pure analog tone.

Experience cranked amp tones at any volume and discover the versatility of the Vahlbruch "Sapphire Drive" for your rig.