The GUP Tech TDS Evil Donkey is a distortion preamp pedal the maker calls a "triple-chug-box": it packs three circuits into one enclosure, combining GUP Tech's SUN noise gate circuit, the Garbage Drive boost, and a VE distortion preamp1. It was built in partnership with Truck Driver Shawn, whom GUP Tech describes as a dear friend of the company1.
Power requirements
The Evil Donkey runs on 9Vdc only, and GUP Tech warns that anything higher will blow some capacitors, so a higher voltage supply should stay off this pedal1. It draws 75mA and uses center negative power, the standard polarity for most pedalboard supplies1.
The pedal is 9Vdc only. GUP Tech states that anything higher will blow some capacitors, so it should not be run from a higher-voltage output or a variable supply set above 9V.
Availability and colors
The Evil Donkey was listed as sold out on GUP Tech's product page as of 26 October 20261. It is offered in three color options: black, purple and green1.
Where it is made
The GUP Tech TDS Evil Donkey is a triple-chug-box that combines three circuits in one enclosure: the maker's SUN Noise gate, the Garbage Drive boost, and a VE distortion preamp1. GUP Tech lists it at £210.00 GBP1.
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Questions
What is the SUN noise gate in the Evil Donkey?
The Evil Donkey includes GUP Tech's SUN noise gate circuit, which the maker describes as one of its popular circuits. It is built into the pedal alongside the Garbage Drive boost and the VE distortion preamp, so high gain settings can be kept quiet without a separate gate pedal on the board.
Is the GUP Tech Evil Donkey center negative?
Yes. GUP Tech specifies center negative power for the Evil Donkey, which is the standard polarity for most pedal power supplies and daisy chain cables. The pedal takes 9Vdc only, and the maker warns that anything higher will blow some capacitors.
What colors does the Evil Donkey come in?
The Evil Donkey is offered in black, purple and green color options, according to GUP Tech's product page.
Where is the Evil Donkey made?
GUP Tech builds the Evil Donkey by hand in Saguenay, Quebec, Canada. The maker states that all of its pedals are made by the company in Saguenay.
Sources (1)
- TDS Evil Donkey, GUP Tech (guptech.ca)
