Tru-Fi Colordriver 18 Volt Overdrive Fuzz Guitar Pedal Tru-Fi

The original Colorsound Power Boost was release in 1969-70 and was 18 volts using two internal 9V batteries. It was very popular and was used by such guitar superstars as David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, Jeff Beck, and T-rex Marc Bolan. The pedal was known not only for its powerful overdrive but also its incredible boost factor. If used directly after the guitar, it could be used in a host of ways: from pushing fuzz pedals to boosting signal, or just balls out rocking. But it had ONE problem, before the development of the master volume mod which was later done by Colorsound: the pedal was TOO LOUD. This is whyTru-Fi’s Colordriver HAS the Master volume, it works simply and tames the beast. You want to see how loud the original was without the Master Volume, take the Colordriver and turn it all the way up. CRAZY. In 1971 Colorsound changed the Power Boost to the 9V Overdriver and this design was over ….till now.

Tru-Fi hasproduced the 18V Colordriver to a true Power Boost replica done to the correct BC184 Transistors with two major UPGRADES. One, the unit runs on 9Vs but the voltage is increased inside to 18v so you do not need to run a 18V supply. Second, the pedal has the master volume on the side so you can dial down for whatever use you desire. You want killer Beck type overdrive? Crank the gain and push the master volume a ting over unity and watch your guitar tone explode. You want to push your amp for a fuller tone but still pretty clean? Back the gain way off, and push the master all the way. BOOM. You want to push a Big Muff for a David Gilmour transparent solo tone? Push the master volume up in the Muff.

This is a killer reproduction, in an enclosure that is half the size (slightly bigger than a Boss Pedal). While unique, it still hints of the original. Inside the unit you will find correct “real” transistors that just gives it the genuine sound. The beauty of these pedals is the volume pot on the side so you can really push your amp, this gives it the shine of a driven amp mixed with the thick fuzz overdrive tone you want.

What is the difference between this and the orange Colordriver? Well the 18V will give it a tad more headroom and transparency, plus this version used different transistors so the tone will be a bit different.

But did these come with Master Volumes? Well no, most of them did not, but the old pedals are so damn loud they are almost unusable as they push your amp TOO HARD and it is hard to get a cleaner tone. So for all around use we went with the Master Volume!

These pedals are tone machines, always try to use an amp that has some mild grit, the addition of fuzz at that point is the secret to tone.

Of course, the Tru-Fi Colordriver Fuzz/Boost is true bypass, sports LED, and manual!

Made in the USA!

SPECIFICATIONS

• 100% Handmade
• True Bypass
• Comes in Gray, like original or options
• 3 vintage BC184 transistors
• Gain, Treble and Bass controls
• Side Volume Control just like the original
• Old school brown carbon resistors
• Internal 9V battery clip
• Takes a Negative Tip 9V DC power Supply !!! THIS IS KEY