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csapo · April 22nd, 2006, 01:34 AM

Thinking of purchasing, but don't know much about it other than what is on the website.

All feedback (no pun) is appreciated. Thanks

http://durhamelectronics.com/

stephent2 · April 22nd, 2006, 10:53 AM

I use one, the Sex Drive, it's a great unit but I've had a couple issues. Sent it back once, they replaced the footswitch, now it's getting funky on me again. I'll have to hit the footswitch a couple of times now and then to get 'er working.

That's the bad news, the good news is the Sex Drive sounds great, works as advertised and is very usable in a live setting. I guess i should just buy a few footswitches amd replace them when it's needed 'cos I really like the pedal.

The boost and gain features work just as stated, sounds like me only louder, hits the front end of the amp in a good way, gives me boost and sustain for solos, clean to slight grit depending on your gain settings and amp volume.

Smokin' Joe Picante · April 23rd, 2006, 04:48 PM

I've been thinking about a couple of the Durham pedals lately. Ther's a new pedal he designed with Doyle Bramhall 2 called the "Crazy Horse" that I'm anxious to hear.

Stephent2, I was thinking of either a Sex Drive or Mucho Busto for that "just a bit of hair" overdrive sound. Apparently the "Mucho Busto" takes over gain wise where the Sex Drive leaves off. Do you have an poinion on which pedal jumps through the "bit-o-grit" hoop better?

stephent2 · April 23rd, 2006, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin' Joe Picante

I've been thinking about a couple of the Durham pedals lately. Ther's a new pedal he designed with Doyle Bramhall 2 called the "Crazy Horse" that I'm anxious to hear.

Stephent2, I was thinking of either a Sex Drive or Mucho Busto for that "just a bit of hair" overdrive sound. Apparently the "Mucho Busto" takes over gain wise where the Sex Drive leaves off. Do you have an poinion on which pedal jumps through the "bit-o-grit" hoop better?

Joe, the Sex Drive works for that "just a bit of hair" overdrive sound, it's just the right gain for me but I play through a 22 watt amp.

gillibi · April 24th, 2006, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokin' Joe Picante

I've been thinking about a couple of the Durham pedals lately. Ther's a new pedal he designed with Doyle Bramhall 2 called the "Crazy Horse" that I'm anxious to hear.

The Crazy Horse isn't the DB2 designed pedal.....CH was designed to get Neil Young's tone in a box(who would want that? buzzzzzzz!) The Bramhall pedals is going to include a Leslie sound, boost, and Octavia sound.

Smokin' Joe Picante · April 25th, 2006, 01:31 AM

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The Crazy Horse isn't the DB2 designed pedal.....CH was designed to get Neil Young's tone in a box(who would want that? buzzzzzzz!) The Bramhall pedals is going to include a Leslie sound, boost, and Octavia sound.

My mistake! Thanks for the clarification! I guess they just recently got pictures of the "Crazy horse" pedal up on the site. Looks cool.

Uh, oh.... I can feel the G.A.S. building already. My wife's gonna hate me when that DB2 pedal comes out! Has anyone heard any prototypes for that pedal yet?

csapo · May 18th, 2006, 10:01 PM

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Joe, the Sex Drive works for that "just a bit of hair" overdrive sound, it's just the right gain for me but I play through a 22 watt amp.

It does add just a bit of hair, which is right for me also. This is a great pedal. The function of being able to switch between a soft and hard compression as well as dialing in the preferred tone makes this terrific.

Well worth the money for any Tele player or any guitar for that matter, IMHO

cacibi · May 18th, 2006, 10:54 PM

I like mine a lot - but do not like the Busto at all. Sold mine very shortly after getting it, just way too buzzy and compressed IMHO. The compression on the Sex Drive is very nice, extremely subtle - but it's also nice to be able to switch it off.

stephent2 · May 19th, 2006, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by csapo

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Joe, the Sex Drive works for that "just a bit of hair" overdrive sound, it's just the right gain for me but I play through a 22 watt amp.

It does add just a bit of hair, which is right for me also. This is a great pedal. The function of being able to switch between a soft and hard compression as well as dialing in the preferred tone makes this terrific.

Well worth the money for any Tele player or any guitar for that matter, IMHO

I cleaned the footswitch and after a couple of days, all seems fine. Glad you're enjoying yours, it's a great stage pedal and it's all I want for a boost, I hate the sound of OD pedals and distortion boxes.

Just did a gig tonight and was thinkin' how nice the SD works.

Johnny Isaacs · May 25th, 2006, 11:02 AM

I've used one for over a year now and it is always turned on, on my pedalboard. The best pedal I've found in years.

Johnny Isaacs

E.D. Patton · November 19th, 2006, 12:21 PM

I use one in front of my Victoria 12" Champ and am very pleased. I tend to turn it off when the singers working- it helps me blend in or stand out, as the situation requires, without changing my basic tone too much.

I still haven't sorted out the compression settings, but I've only had it a few weeks. Nice pedal.

JamonHamon · November 20th, 2006, 07:28 AM

Our Redd Volkaert uses one and I've heard him play it live
the Sex Drive sounds great!!!...

bigdaddygblues · December 20th, 2006, 07:19 PM

Just ordered a Sex Drive pedal today from Alan. Can't wait!!!

bigdaddygblues · December 20th, 2006, 07:21 PM

Oh ya, speaking of Redd....checkout the Durham Electronics website. Redd did the tone samples for the Sex Drive and Much pedals (with typical Redd sense of humor too)

JerryPro · December 21st, 2006, 01:17 PM

I've had one for about a year now. I use either a 22 watt DR ,a 50 watt EL84, or a 50 watt 6l6. It works great on any of these. It's probably the best pedal that I have found, maybe ever. I tend to be disappointed by pedals but not this one.

bigdaddygblues · January 6th, 2007, 08:41 PM

Just waiting for my pedal to arrive :-(

Cant wait to try it with the Dr Z amp I just got!

RBrooks · January 6th, 2007, 10:50 PM

I had one, mainly because of listening to Redd, but i like the RC booster a liitle better, it has a little more control EQ and gets the same boost with a little hair quality.. the EQ really helps with single coil tele PUPS. (fattens for leads).

FWIW

kp8 · January 7th, 2007, 02:16 PM

still liking the bad bob ... found nothing yet to kick it off my board.
great for dialing a little grit...

I haven't tried the SD... you don't seem them in shops that often, would love to A/B it with the bob.

-k

April 22nd, 2006, 01:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
csapo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: City by the Bay Posts: 1,247	Any Durham "Sex Drive" Users? Thinking of purchasing, but don't know much about it other than what is on the website. All feedback (no pun) is appreciated. Thanks http://durhamelectronics.com/

April 23rd, 2006, 04:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Smokin' Joe Picante Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 508	I've been thinking about a couple of the Durham pedals lately. Ther's a new pedal he designed with Doyle Bramhall 2 called the "Crazy Horse" that I'm anxious to hear. Stephent2, I was thinking of either a Sex Drive or Mucho Busto for that "just a bit of hair" overdrive sound. Apparently the "Mucho Busto" takes over gain wise where the Sex Drive leaves off. Do you have an poinion on which pedal jumps through the "bit-o-grit" hoop better? __________________ http://www.joecurtisband.com/ Overheard at a gig... "The guitar could be louder... I have no idea how, but I'm sure it can be done..." ;)

May 18th, 2006, 10:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
cacibi Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,840	+1 for the Sex Drive I like mine a lot - but do not like the Busto at all. Sold mine very shortly after getting it, just way too buzzy and compressed IMHO. The compression on the Sex Drive is very nice, extremely subtle - but it's also nice to be able to switch it off. __________________ www.thegearspy.com

May 25th, 2006, 11:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
Johnny Isaacs Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,642 30 Photos	Love it! I've used one for over a year now and it is always turned on, on my pedalboard. The best pedal I've found in years. Johnny Isaacs __________________ Myspace music page I've never trusted a guitar player who hasn't licked a few 9volts... Famous last words...... after this one, no new Tele's!

December 21st, 2006, 01:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
JerryPro Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arkansas(Razorbacks) Age: 47 Posts: 556	I've had one for about a year now. I use either a 22 watt DR ,a 50 watt EL84, or a 50 watt 6l6. It works great on any of these. It's probably the best pedal that I have found, maybe ever. I tend to be disappointed by pedals but not this one. __________________ ...it's not the load that breaks you down it's the way in which you carry it.

April 22nd, 2006, 10:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
stephent2 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 3,407 20 Photos	I use one, the Sex Drive, it's a great unit but I've had a couple issues. Sent it back once, they replaced the footswitch, now it's getting funky on me again. I'll have to hit the footswitch a couple of times now and then to get 'er working. That's the bad news, the good news is the Sex Drive sounds great, works as advertised and is very usable in a live setting. I guess i should just buy a few footswitches amd replace them when it's needed 'cos I really like the pedal. The boost and gain features work just as stated, sounds like me only louder, hits the front end of the amp in a good way, gives me boost and sustain for solos, clean to slight grit depending on your gain settings and amp volume.

November 19th, 2006, 12:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
E.D. Patton Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,003	I use one in front of my Victoria 12" Champ and am very pleased. I tend to turn it off when the singers working- it helps me blend in or stand out, as the situation requires, without changing my basic tone too much. I still haven't sorted out the compression settings, but I've only had it a few weeks. Nice pedal.

November 20th, 2006, 07:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
JamonHamon Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: City of Lost Angels Posts: 1,832	Our Redd Volkaert uses one and I've heard him play it live the Sex Drive sounds great!!!...

December 20th, 2006, 07:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
bigdaddygblues NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Whitby Ontario Canada Age: 47 Posts: 8	Just ordered a Sex Drive pedal today from Alan. Can't wait!!!

December 20th, 2006, 07:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
bigdaddygblues NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Whitby Ontario Canada Age: 47 Posts: 8	Oh ya, speaking of Redd....checkout the Durham Electronics website. Redd did the tone samples for the Sex Drive and Much pedals (with typical Redd sense of humor too)

January 6th, 2007, 08:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
bigdaddygblues NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Whitby Ontario Canada Age: 47 Posts: 8	Just waiting for my pedal to arrive :-( Cant wait to try it with the Dr Z amp I just got!

January 6th, 2007, 10:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
RBrooks TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 47	I had one, mainly because of listening to Redd, but i like the RC booster a liitle better, it has a little more control EQ and gets the same boost with a little hair quality.. the EQ really helps with single coil tele PUPS. (fattens for leads). FWIW

January 7th, 2007, 02:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
kp8 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Seoul, Korea Posts: 3,379	still liking the bad bob ... found nothing yet to kick it off my board. great for dialing a little grit... I haven't tried the SD... you don't seem them in shops that often, would love to A/B it with the bob. -k

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