Fulltone FD2 V2 Overdrive Pedal With Boost Instructions
- June 24, 2024
- Fulltone
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Fulltone FD2 V2 Overdrive Pedal With Boost
Specifications
- Model: FD2 V2
- Footswitch: ON /OFF Triple-Pole-Double-Throw (3PDT)
- Switching: True-Bypass
- Controls: VOLUME, TONE, OVERDRIVE, CLIPPING switch
The Fulltone Full-Drive2 has always been a Tube-Screamer killer, plain and simple. The original Full-Drive2’s footswitchable Boost Mode was smart, but simply a way to switch between two different distortion settings on the fly. Although it worked nicely, it did not allow you a separate Volume level for each mode, making it a challenge to balance the two modes.
Enter the Full-Drive2 V2
Not only does V2 have a separate volume control for the Drive 2 channel, but it also has a ton of clipping Modes including:
- Comp-Cut ( CC), the warmer 90s version, which is anything but transparent, and pummels your amp’s input.
- Vintage Mode (VIN) with its slightly asymmetrical, fat, warm sound.
- Flat-Mids ( FM), the warmer, fatter FM from the late 90s/early 2000s.
- WIDE mode, more open, more bottom-end, more clarity.
- Half-Clipped ( HC) mode, where the bass notes are less distorted and the higher notes sing for days.
Features include a JRC4558 opamp, full-size audiophile-grade capacitors, an internal battery cradle, 9-18VDC operation, a tiny bullet-proof steel enclosure, top-mounted jacks, and True-Bypass using our own Fulltone 3PDT footswitch.
FD1 Features
- ON/OFF Triple-Pole-Double-Throw (3PDT) footswitch: we use the best parts available anywhere, including the best switch in the world, the Fulltone-designed & manufactured 3PDT. This pedal has True-Bypass switching so that your sound is not degraded whether the pedal is turned on or off!
- VOLUME Knob: determines the level of the pedal when it’s turned ON only.
- TONE knob: T his is an active treble Boost or Cut circuit. You’ll find that the 12 to 1 o’clock position is pretty neutral, turn it CCW (counterclockwise) to 10 o’clock or so for smoother high-gain lead sounds (with the Drive knob higher than noon) or turn it clockwise for more cut, and less compressed feel.
- OVERDRIVE knob: Turn this Clockwise (CW) for more distortion, keep below 10 O’clock (with higher Volume knob settings) for cleaner sounds and for boosting your amp’s input without adding much distortion.
CLIPPING switch:
- CC = Comp-Cut mode:
- V = Vintage mode: Normal diode clipping with strong midrange presentation.
- FM = Flat-Mids mode: uses a proprietary feedback circuit that returns the signal to the clipping section cancelling out some of the midrange content, creating a very open, natural-sounding overdrive.
SAMPLE SETTINGS
- Texas Blues: (single coil, Neck PU on clean amp)
- Rock crunch: (bridge PU distorted tube amp)
- Jazz Blues: (neck PU on the clean amp)
- Vol= 12 o’clock
- Vol= 10 o’clock
- Vol= 12 o’clock
- OD= 2 o’clock
- OD= 11 o’clock
- OD= 11 o’clock
- Tone= 2 o’clock
- Tone= 1 o’clock
- Tone= 3 o’clock
- Clipping= V
- Clipping= CC
- Clipping= FM
SPECIFICATIONS
- Input Impedance = @ 370K ohms
- Output Impedance = 10k ohms
- Current draw= is approximately 8 mA
POWER: You may run the Fd1 on a 9-volt battery (included) or any voltage between 9 and 18 Volts DC as long as the adapter is the standard 2.1mm x 5.5mm barrel plug with Negative to Center configuration, as shown here:
- Unplug the guitar cable from INPUT when not using the pedal to prolong battery life.
- If you have an adapter plugged into the DC outlet there is no need to unplug the guitar cable from the INPUT because our DC outlet is true bypass and disconnects the battery supply line, keeping the battery fresh.
- You’ll be amazed at the sonic differences using 18VDC, it’s cleaner, louder, with more dynamic. For standard 9-volt operation, the Fulltone IPS-9 is a great 9VDC regulated wall wart adapter (for all countries) For 18VDC, make sure that you buy a regulated adapter like the Fulltone IPS-18. (for use in all countries)
BATTERY REPLACEMENT: remove the 2 thumbscrews from the sides of the pedal
and pull the housing apart. Pull up on the end of the battery and then pull
the battery away from the cradle. (see photo)
WARRANTY: The user assumes all risks and liability. and is responsible
for any injuries and/or damages related to the use of this product. Fulltone
products carry a Limited 5-year Warranty (to the original owner, non-
transferable) with proof of purchase the product was bought from an Authorized
Fulltone Dealer. There is no need to register your product, simply keep a copy
of your original sales receipt. The Warranty covers failure due to
manufacturing errors only and is void if a modification or repair is attempted
by anyone other than Fulltone and/or if we deem that any operator-caused abuse
or damage has occurred. If you are having a technical issue, please do not
call your store. Instead, go to our website.
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FAQ
- Q: Where can I get technical support for the Full-Drive2 V2?
- A: If you encounter technical issues, please visit our website for assistance instead of contacting your store.
- Q: How can I find repair information for the Full-Drive2 V2?
- A: For repairs, please go to fulltone.com/contact/fulltone-repair-process for more details.