KHDK and Joe Duplantier announce Gojira Drive overdrive pedal
July 27, 2022 · 2 sources
KHDK and Gojira's Joe Duplantier have announced the Gojira Drive, a signature overdrive pedal in a limited run of 333 units, priced at $249.9912. MusicRadar reported the pedal on July 27, 20222.
KHDK describes the Gojira Drive as a natural, amp-like harmonic overdrive with an active EQ section for control over treble and bass1. The circuit is new, and the maker says it goes beyond the Gojira tone12. The pedal has four controls1:
| Control | Function |
|---|---|
| Bass | Pre-bass control; center is neutral, clockwise boosts low end, counterclockwise cuts it |
| Treble | High frequency control; center is neutral, clockwise boosts highs, counterclockwise cuts them |
| Drive | Pre-gain, affecting compression and saturation |
| Volume | Output volume; the maker warns the output gets loud at the maximum setting |
KHDK says the pedal runs on a 9V DC center-negative supply, with a maximum of 10V, using a stabilized supply with a 2.1mm barrel connector and negative center1. The voltage is boosted internally to 30 volts for headroom, amp-like dynamics and volume boost, according to the maker1. KHDK suggests setting Volume higher and Drive lower to use the pedal as a booster for an overdriven amp, and raising Drive with a dirty amp1.
Each pedal is handmade in KHDK's custom shop in the EU and individually silk-screen printed by hand, according to KHDK1. MusicRadar names the shop as KHDK's Prague custom shop2. Each ships with a numbered certificate of authenticity signed by Duplantier and, in the maker's words, a special surprise12. KHDK lists the run as 333 pieces on a first-come, first-serve basis1.
"With an all-new circuit, we went beyond the Gojira tone"