Germanium Overdrive Deluxe
B85 audio Germanium overdrive is a floor effect based on the connection of the Tube Screamer 808 with an added two-band equalizer and a pair of germanium diodes. The Overdrive has the classic Level controls for volume adjustment, Bass for bass adjustment (+/- 15 dB at 85 Hz), Treble for treble adjustment (+/- 15 dB at 8800 Hz) and Drive for distortion level adjustment. The highest quality components such as Alpha-Pots potentiometers, Neutrik jack connectors or the GRVA design footswitch with a service life of 30,000 switchings were used to build the overdriver. Overdrive can be powered by a 9V battery or an adapter from 9 to 12 V DC, for use with a bass guitar, I recommend powering with 12V. The whole effect is handmade and this also applies to the printed circuit board. Germanium overdrive is suitable for both guitar and bass. Compared to the classic B85 audio Germanium Overdrive, the Deluxe version has an improved appearance and a better operational amplifier (chip) located on the printed circuit board.
