Description
Experience the perfect fusion of authentic tube warmth and the legendary Keeley Phat Mod in one premium overdrive pedal. The Keeley Tube Drive features a genuine 12AX7 tube running at a true high voltage of 168 V, delivering rich compression and dynamic response that players crave. Combined with the iconic Phat Mod circuitry, this pedal offers versatile tonal shaping from smooth, warm tube grit to intense, thick overdrive.
Main Features
- Dual-channel design: Tube preamp and Phat Mod drive
- High-voltage 12AX7 tube operating at 168 V for genuine tube character
- Keeley-branded, hand-tested 12AX7 tube displayed behind a custom shield
- Legendary Phat Mod overdrive channel, from subtle grit to full stacked gain
- Switchable effect order: drive into tube or tube into drive with footswitch control
- Select between true bypass and silent buffered switching for noise-free performance
- Independent Level, Drive and Tone controls for each channel
- TRS remote input for external footswitch channel control
- Hand-made in Oklahoma City, USA
- Powered by standard 9 V DC PSU (centre negative, 2.1 mm, 485 mA draw)
Premium Tube Tone and Versatility
The Tube Drive stands out with its extended headroom—roll back your guitar volume and the tone remains full and musical without thinning out, a hallmark of true high-voltage tube operation. When pushed, the tube compresses naturally, allowing single notes to sustain and bloom with a warm, dynamic softness. The included tube removal tool simplifies swapping your tube without soldering, making it easy to personalise your sound with NOS or favourite valves.
The Drive channel brings the much-loved Keeley Phat Mod circuit, renowned for transforming a simple BD-2 overdrive into thick, touch-sensitive roar. Use it solo for gritty, warm tones or stack it with the tube channel for a powerful, articulate wall of gain that retains note clarity even at high drive levels.
Switch effect order on the fly to blend tube and Phat Mod tones in different ways—either feeding the tube preamp through the Phat Mod for aggressive textures or the Phat Mod through the tube for smooth, rounded warmth. Choose between silent buffered switching or true bypass to suit your rig and maintain a pristine signal in any setup.
The Tube Drive is meticulously crafted to be the heart of your pedalboard, delivering professional-grade warmth, tonal depth, and dynamic response.
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What type of tube does the Keeley Tube Drive use?
It uses a genuine 12AX7 tube running at a high voltage of 168 V for authentic tube warmth and dynamic response. The tube is Keeley-branded, hand-tested and displayed behind a custom shield.
➤ Can I switch the order of the Tube Drive effects?
Yes, a long press on the footswitch lets you toggle the effect order between Drive into Tube or Tube into Drive, providing two distinct tonal profiles.
➤ Does the pedal offer true bypass switching?
Yes, you can select between true bypass and silent buffered switching to optimise your signal chain and reduce noise, especially with long cable runs.
➤ Is it possible to control the pedal remotely?
Yes, the TRS remote input allows you to switch channels via an external footswitch, ideal for stage use.
➤ What power supply is required for the Keeley Tube Drive?
It is powered by a standard 9 V DC power supply with a 2.1 mm centre-negative plug and approximately 485 mA current draw.
Delivery
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This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12.99
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £35 (calculated at checkout). Please see our international delivery page or contact us for details.
Warranty Information
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