Dan Drive Tweedy 5B3

Tweedy 5B3

£399.00

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Highlights

• Vintage style Tweed Deluxe overdrive with responsive touch sensitivity, dynamic mids, and easy tone shaping controls
• Replicates the raw, organic overdrive of a ‘50s F style Tweed Deluxe 5B3 circuit
• Warm, mid focused overdrive with natural compression for a smooth, full bodied tone
• Touch sensitive, dynamic response that adapts to your playing style for an expressive, amp like feel
• Simple Level, Drive, and Presence controls shape dynamic overdrive with clear midrange and versatile EQ
• 1953 Tweed Deluxe inspired circuit with mid focused voicing, natural compression, and touch sensitive, dynamic overdrive
• Hand built with high quality components for reliable, durable performance and authentic vintage tone
• Durable all metal enclosure provides robust protection and a classic vintage look for touring and studio use
• Classic lacquered tweed covering offers a vintage look and durability, reflecting the style of ‘50s amps
• Retro jewel amp LED provides clear, vintage style engagement feedback with visibility in low light situations
• True bypass preserves your tone without signal loss or colouration when the pedal is off
• Top mounted jacks and DC input keep your pedalboard organised and compatible with standard 9V power supplies
• Limited lifetime warranty covers defects, offering lasting protection and peace of mind for your pedal

Description

The DanDrive Tweedy 5B3 captures the unmistakable character of an early ‘50s Fender Tweed Deluxe, faithfully replicating the raw, organic overdrive of its often overlooked 5B3 circuit. The DanDrive Tweedy 5B3 is not just another overdrive, it's an amp in a box, delivering the warm, mid focused sound that defined a golden era of tone. Built for those who appreciate the unique, dynamic response of a vintage amp, the DanDrive Tweedy 5B3 reacts to your playing with a rich, touch sensitive feel that rewards expressiveness and nuance.

Plug it into a clean, dynamic F or M style amp, and the DanDrive Tweedy 5B3 unlocks the full range of vintage tweed tones. Its midrange sweetness, paired with its natural compression, gives every note a beautifully rounded edge. From a light, bluesy crunch to a full bodied, driven roar, the pedal seamlessly responds to your pick attack and guitar’s volume control. It doesn’t just add gain, it breathes life into your sound, just like a classic amp on the edge of breakup.

With an intuitive control layout featuring Level, Drive, and Tone knobs, dialing in the right sound is simple. The Tone control, in particular, plays a crucial role, just like in the original amplifier, shaping the overall drive character and EQ balance. Whether you're chasing smooth, warm overdrive or a biting, aggressive edge, these controls work in harmony to let you sculpt your perfect tweed tone.

At the heart of the Tweedy 5B3 is a circuit inspired by a genuine 1953 Tweed Deluxe, complete with the quirks and tonal magic of the 5B3 design. Unlike the more famous 5E3 circuit, this version offers a different voicing with thicker mids, yet still dynamic and touch sensitive. The choice of high quality, physically larger components (instead of standard SMD parts) ensures an authentic, amp like response that digital modelling simply cannot replicate.

Every detail of the DanDrive Tweedy 5B3 is built with tone and durability in mind. Housed in a sturdy 125B enclosure with a lacquered tweed covering, it pays homage to the aesthetic of vintage amplifiers. A vintage style jewel amp light adds to its classic appeal, while top mounted jacks and a compact footprint make it pedalboard friendly. True bypass switching guarantees that your core tone remains pure when the pedal is disengaged.

The attention to detail extends to its usability on stage and in the studio. The jewel amp LED provides clear visual feedback, ensuring you know when the pedal is engaged, even under dim lighting. Top mounted input, output, and DC power jacks allow for easy integration into your rig without cluttering your pedalboard. Running on a standard 9V DC power supply, it’s designed for convenience without compromising on sound.

The DanDrive Tweedy 5B3 isn’t just a pedal, it’s an experience. It invites you to explore the dynamic, responsive world of early tweed tones, rewarding every nuance of your playing. Whether you’re using single coils, chime like textures or humbuckers for rich, harmonically complex overdrive, the DanDrive Tweedy 5B3 delivers the unmistakable voice of a ‘50s Tweed Deluxe. More than just another drive pedal, it fills a sonic gap in any rig, offering the character and feel of a vintage amp with all the practicality of a compact stompbox.

Controls

• L (LEVEL): Controls overall output volume, giving you full command of your pedal’s presence
• G (GAIN): Adjusts the distortion amount, adding rich textures and grit to your tone
• P (PRESENCE): Enhances brightness, shaping the gain structure for clearer, more defined high end frequencies

Components and Technical Specifications

• Uses high quality, full size components for superior tone and reliability
• High quality capacitors and resistors chosen for authentic Tweed response
• Features larger copper traces for improved signal flow and tone clarity
• Built with physically larger components for a richer, fuller sound compared to SMD parts
• 9V centre negative compatibility
• Battery operation is not supported
• Current Consumption meter readings (mA) by Truetone:
  • 10 mA bypass
  • 12 mA engaged

Enclosure Dimensions

• Depth: 125 mm / 4.9 in
• Width: 67 mm / 2.6 in
• Height : 40 mm / 1.5 in

Weight

• 295 g
• 0.65 lbs

Official UK Dealers

FX Pedal Planet Limited and FX Pedal Planet Online Store proudly serve as official UK dealers for Dan Drive effects pedals. If we do not have the specific Dan Drive pedal you are looking for, please reach out to us via the contacts page, and will order it on our next stock order for you at the best price and customer service.

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