The Rodenberg LDP DELUXE Victor Wooten is a bass pedal that puts a complete drive and boost platform in one box. Rodenberg is careful about what it is not: the maker describes it as "kein klassischer Bassverzerrer", not a classic bass distortion, but rather a full drive and boost platform for bass1. It was developed together with bassist Victor Wooten, and RockBoard PedalPedia describes it as based on the classic Rodenberg LDP circuit, fine-tuned to his exact specifications2.
The pedal combines three fully independent sounds: a LOW GAIN overdrive, a HIGH GAIN overdrive, and a BOOST1. Rodenberg says the two overdrive sections deliver everything from warm, tube-like saturation to assertive drive with clear structure1. RockBoard characterizes the result as capturing Wooten's tone, "dynamic, warm and powerful"2.
What it does: two overdrives and a boost for bass
The three sections work independently, so you can set a light grind on one overdrive, a heavier drive on the other, and a level lift on the boost, then bring each in as needed. Each overdrive channel has its own Level, Tone and Drive controls, and the boost section has Level and Tone1.
| Section | Controls | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| LOW GAIN Overdrive | Level, Tone, Drive | Lighter, warm drive |
| HIGH GAIN Overdrive | Level, Tone, Drive | Heavier, more assertive drive |
| BOOST | Level, Tone | Level and tone lift |
A LOCKED switch links the LOW GAIN and HIGH GAIN overdrives into a locked mode, so you can switch between the two drive settings with a single foot press instead of tapping two switches1. For a player moving between verse and chorus sounds on a gig, that is the difference between one step and two.
The pedal traces its lineage to the standard Rodenberg LDP, an overdrive and booster that RockBoard notes has a deep boost toggle switch to push the lower frequencies without getting muddy3. The Victor Wooten version keeps that bass-first character. Rodenberg also builds a Marcus Miller version of the LDP DELUXE alongside this one2.
Power and connections
The maker specifies a wide 9 to 18V DC supply range with a current draw of 60 to 100 mA1. RockBoard's listing gives the supply as 9V DC, center negative, with a 100 mA draw2. The two sources disagree on the voltage range: Rodenberg's own page states 9 to 18V DC, while RockBoard's listing gives 9V DC center negative. Running it at a higher voltage within the maker's stated range is a question of headroom; how the sound changes with voltage is not detailed.
There is no battery operation1, so the pedal needs a power supply from the start. At 60 to 100 mA it is also beyond what a simple one-spot daisy chain shared with several other pedals may comfortably deliver.
Questions
Can the Rodenberg LDP Deluxe run on a battery?
No. Rodenberg states the pedal has no battery operation, so it needs an external power supply. It runs on 9 to 18V DC and draws 60 to 100 mA, which is more than a standard 9V battery could deliver anyway.
Is the LDP Deluxe true bypass?
Yes. Rodenberg describes a special mechanical true bypass circuit with optimized noise suppression, designed so switching is nearly click-free. When the pedal is off, your signal passes through without buffering.
Does the LDP Deluxe work on guitar as well as bass?
The pedal is designed as a drive and boost platform for bass, and Rodenberg positions it as a bass overdrive rather than a classic bass distortion. Its use with guitar is not documented, so no claim is made here.
Where is the Rodenberg LDP Deluxe made?
Rodenberg states the pedal is handcrafted in Germany in small numbers. It comes with a 3-year warranty from the maker.
Did Victor Wooten help design the Rodenberg LDP Deluxe?
Yes. RockBoard PedalPedia describes the pedal as developed together with Victor Wooten, based on the classic Rodenberg LDP circuit and fine-tuned to his exact specifications to capture his tone.
Is the Rodenberg LDP Deluxe analog?
Yes. RockBoard PedalPedia lists the circuit type as analog. The pedal combines three fully independent analog sounds: a low-gain overdrive, a high-gain overdrive and a boost.
Sources (3)
- LDP DELUXE Victor Wooten, rodenberg-amplification.com
- LDP DELUXE Victor Wooten Signature by Rodenberg, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
- LDP by Rodenberg, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
