{"product_id":"blackstar-dept-10-dual-drive","title":"Blackstar Dept. 10 Dual Drive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackstar Dept. 10 Dual Drive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat do Neal Schon, Richie Sambora, Phil Collen, and Gus G. have in common? They’ve all been part of the Blackstar story—and the Dept. 10 Dual Drive shows exactly why this relatively young British company has earned serious respect from serious guitar players. This is far more than another overdrive pedal: it’s a genuine high-voltage tube preamp, two-channel overdrive, and direct-recording rig packed into one seriously impressive stompbox. At its heart is a real ECC83\/12AX7 triode running at approximately 250 volts, giving the Dual Drive the dynamic response, harmonic complexity, and natural breakup that make real valve gear so appealing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dual Drive gives you two independently footswitchable channels, with Channel 1 covering Clean\/Crunch and Channel 2 moving from Crunch into Overdrive. Each channel has its own Gain and Level controls, while shared Bass, Middle, Treble, and Blackstar’s ISF control let you shape the overall character. That gives you four distinct gain voices ranging from clean boost and edge-of-breakup tones to thick, aggressive overdrive. The ISF control adds even more flexibility, allowing you to move from an American-style response toward a British-style character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen there’s the really impressive part: Cab Rig. The Dual Drive can send a detailed, speaker-simulated signal directly to a PA, mixer, recording interface, or computer, making it useful as a direct-recording preamp as well as a traditional pedal. With XLR output, USB audio, effects loop, and multiple Cab Rig options, this is the kind of pedal that can become a central part of a guitar rig rather than simply another box on the pedalboard. Blackstar was founded in England by former Marshall engineers, and the company has built its reputation around combining classic valve technology with modern flexibility. If you want a serious two-channel tube-driven overdrive with enough versatility to handle amp, recording, and direct applications, the Dept. 10 Dual Drive is a fascinating piece of gear. Take a close look and grab it while you can!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*This particular item has been play-tested and functions as designed. There are a few, tiny  cosmetic blemishes on the finish (just above the bass, middle, treble, and ISF knobs). \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Used","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50426836942891,"sku":"MM36942891","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2146\/1071\/files\/IMG_5111_15367ce2-5dba-431d-9a40-14586a3f998b.jpg?v=1790266698","url":"https:\/\/mountainmusicsite.com\/products\/blackstar-dept-10-dual-drive","provider":"Mountain Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}