18V for a Fulldrive II !

Tim Swartz · July 11th, 2003, 01:26 PM

I can't wait to try it...

http://www.fulltone.com/18volts.html

Tim Bowen · July 12th, 2003, 03:19 AM

There was quite a buzz among the stompbox community 5-6 months ago about the Fulltone "DC Doubler", but it never materialized. But Fuller announced the Distortion Pro, which took, what, two years to actually become available, so who knows? The speculation on the unit not being made available is that there would be legal implications, due to people frying stompboxes that couldn't handle the extra voltage, even though Mike supplied the warning at the link you provided... That's just what I've read, can't verify any of it... Sure would be cool not to have to use a wall wart or a jumper cable though.

I'm assuming you've powered something at 18V? I have, with a Fulldrive and a Menatone Top Boost In A Can. Mike's description as to more headroom and less compression is accurate, which is a nice mate for lower wattage amps or those that compress well on their own, not so nice with a stiff, unforgiving amp like a Twin... (One of the keys to the Klon's tone is that it runs internally at 18V.) The best luck I've had with a wall wart for this application is the Dunlop 18V, the one that's used with the reissue Uni-Vibe. Dan Electro 18V wall wart is extremely noisy.

GuitarSmith · July 12th, 2003, 08:35 AM

Where can you get the 18V adapter? I have a FatBoost and would like to try this. Thanks.

Tim Swartz · July 12th, 2003, 09:23 AM

MCM Electronics part #28-2780 - $4.59. 800-543-4330

I've used this on ADA pedals and an old EH Electric Mistris/Filter/Flanger. It was fine on the ADAs, but the EH hummed badly. Added a 50uFx50v cap on the adapter jack and it is quiet as a mouse.

Tim Swartz · July 12th, 2003, 11:59 AM

You'll need to reverse the polarity....

July 11th, 2003, 01:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tim Swartz Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Michigan - Tweenst the Great Lakes Posts: 1,821	18V for a Fulldrive II ! I can't wait to try it... http://www.fulltone.com/18volts.html

July 12th, 2003, 03:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tim Bowen Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Age: 47 Posts: 3,229	Has this product actually been released? There was quite a buzz among the stompbox community 5-6 months ago about the Fulltone "DC Doubler", but it never materialized. But Fuller announced the Distortion Pro, which took, what, two years to actually become available, so who knows? The speculation on the unit not being made available is that there would be legal implications, due to people frying stompboxes that couldn't handle the extra voltage, even though Mike supplied the warning at the link you provided... That's just what I've read, can't verify any of it... Sure would be cool not to have to use a wall wart or a jumper cable though. I'm assuming you've powered something at 18V? I have, with a Fulldrive and a Menatone Top Boost In A Can. Mike's description as to more headroom and less compression is accurate, which is a nice mate for lower wattage amps or those that compress well on their own, not so nice with a stiff, unforgiving amp like a Twin... (One of the keys to the Klon's tone is that it runs internally at 18V.) The best luck I've had with a wall wart for this application is the Dunlop 18V, the one that's used with the reissue Uni-Vibe. Dan Electro 18V wall wart is extremely noisy. __________________ "Everyone is different in how they learn, but for me, it's turning the pegs and just playing." - BB

July 12th, 2003, 08:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
GuitarSmith TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 43	Where can you get the 18V adapter? I have a FatBoost and would like to try this. Thanks. __________________ Repetitio mater discendi "Repetition is the mother of learning"

July 12th, 2003, 11:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tim Swartz Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Michigan - Tweenst the Great Lakes Posts: 1,821	...oh and, You'll need to reverse the polarity....

July 12th, 2003, 09:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tim Swartz Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Michigan - Tweenst the Great Lakes Posts: 1,821	MCM Electronics part #28-2780 - $4.59. 800-543-4330 I've used this on ADA pedals and an old EH Electric Mistris/Filter/Flanger. It was fine on the ADAs, but the EH hummed badly. Added a 50uFx50v cap on the adapter jack and it is quiet as a mouse.