I got a bk butler tube driver several weeks ago and either it just doesnt work with my equipment or ive got a bum one, i was wondering if you guys could help me decide. For sale is a vintage, original 1986 bk butler chandler tube driver tube driven overdrive effects pedal. Vintage 1987 chandler bk butler tube driver 12ax7 overdrive. Following in the footsteps of the dunlop jb95 cry baby and jbf3 fuzz face is the mxr fet driver, which is based on joe bonamassas favourite chandler tube driver, as made famous by david gilmour and eric johnson. It is in used condition with some cosmetic wear from use. For sale is a vintage, original 1986 bk butlerchandler tube driver tube driven overdrive effects pedal. State licensed veterinarians administer highquality vaccines and microchips with no appointment and no office visit fees. Podxt live pilots handbook electrophonic limited edition. I bought a bunch but havent yet experimented with them. And another version by bajaman the real tube overdrive with a regulated power supply and simplified tone control. The tube driver is not an extremely versatile pedal but what it does it does very well. Ive only ever heard one, and it sounded good but i had nothing to ab it against. We promptly supply products you know and trust at prices that fit your budget.
Many viewers of this site have found the regulated power supply and amplifier is too complex for their taste. Forgot to mention before, if you have a chandler wall mart tube driver you can easily convert it to a authentic tube driver by rebuilding the tone stack section. Chandler tube driver rack i know there is some controversy over the bk butler situation but that none withstanding the 1 up racks are reasonably rare to come by and have the famed bias control. Then i engrave my signature on the bottom of the case. Pay particular attention to the cord at the plug end and the point where it connects to pod xt live. A tube is not included in the kit, you can select it suitably to your project. City electric supply is a family owned electrical wholesale distributor dedicated to providing the best customer service in the united states since 1983. It sounds every bit a tube driver, in fact it sounds quite a bit better than my old 4 knob one. Please either pay in full in advance or 50% up front and the balance before shipping.
Besides, the bk butler tube driver could be a good pedal. Just now i was going back to my ts9 this one turns up. The real tube overdrive with a regulated power supply and simplified tone control. Depending on the pedal, such as those by tc electronic, mxr, and electroharmonix, you can get anything from a warm, rich overtone to a harsh and. May 25, 2016 there are numerous factors that should be considered when choosing a driver or power supply. Hi yes i have scored a chandler tube driver 4 knobs now i almost have the collection complete, looking for the blue one. Call our authorized repair department at 8003565844 x3. Universal oval black plastic sofa chair recliner release pull handle replacement parts with cable, exposed cable length 4. This pedal works perfectly and is in used condition with some cosmetic wear from use. In used condition, with built in power supply and step down transformer for converting to uk or us voltage. The bk butler tube driver is the quintessential overdrivebooster pedal and comes with an ic.
We pride ourselves in standing out above other retailers of professional audio equipment because of our years of expertise in the industry, allowing us to comprehensively and more efficiently determine your audio needs and figure out the best solution to. This is the original model, designed by bk butler, built by chandler industries with the power supply built in. I built a pentode driver based on the bk butler schematic and use a noncentertapped wall wart for it. It is also possible to convert the tube driver to dc power so it can run from a standard pedal power supply, as is the case with the tube king and some taiwan made real tube pedals. The 3 knobber is the tube works tube driver, chandler made only 4 knobbers. This is the original model, designed by bk butler, built by chandler industries with the power supply built. Tube driver power requirements most tube drivers have an internal. This kit is a creation by th custom effects in cooperation with. Chandler industries tube driver woriginal packaging. Chandler tube driver rackmount tube works 902 real tube rackmount tube works 9 tube driver rackmount tube works 922 real tube ii rackmount.
If a choice is to be made to have 2 monoblocks 2 separate mono valve amps for a stereo system or a stereo amp on one chassis and a the power supply on a separate chassis. Chandler industries tube driver overdrive pedal of the day. You can also remove the transformer and add an ac power supply jack on the. I could make a separate ac power supply with a small transformer, but i would rather find a suitable wall wart if possible. Connect only to ac power outlets rated 100120v or 230v 4763hz depending on the voltage range of the included power supply. Learn more about the technical differences between led constant current drivers and constant voltage power supplies. Assist crew members in placing underground pipes, conduits, manual labor and shovel work, operate power tools. The power transformer is what isolates the output terminals from the line and makes it safe. I only used a 12ax7 in this because i wanted to be able to swap more easily. When chandler copied the bk butler design they totally messed up the tone stack section all schematics to compare the different versions are here on this thread. Erp power s led drivers deliver an industryleading combination of compact size, embedded intelligence, high efficiency and extensive dimmer compatibility all at a competitive cost. Chandler tube driver or tube works tube driver were the originals i think. On the original transformer power supply, it is stated as 120v. For sale is a 1987 chandler bk butler tube driver tube driven overdrive effects pedal.
The tube driver now conforms to international ul standards. We manufacture led drivers for indoor and outdoor led lighting fixtures. Maintenance supply headquarters msh is a wholesale maintenance supplier primarily to the multifamily industry. The level and hi pots are scratchy as is common with these pedals. So i think you could easily power up two germaniums 2 channels without problems. I actually got it used on evilbay should have just bought a new one direct from bk. Need sweep tubes or driver tubes for your swan, drake, galaxy or yaesu transceivers. Chandler tube driver rack gearslutz pro audio community. I have read that it is posssible to power up two units with the chandler power supply psu1. Able to organically create the tone of a tube amp at the point of breakup, the tube driver has been loved by guitarists since its inception decades ago for that allnatural tone and feel. Would it be possible to convert it to use a 12vac adapter without a center tap. Overall in great shape considering the age of the pedal.
Reporting to the purchasing manager, and dotted line to the supply chain director. Chandler dynamo tube preamp for musical instruments. Premier reverberation 1966 spring reverb footswitch call. These tube drivers also have their own builtin power supply, so youll save an outlet from your power pedal 2 when you add this baby to your. The tube driver is a legendary pedal used by players like eric. Pedals with separate ac power supplies or wall warts are not original and do not sound the same.
The knobs shown on the photo are not included in the kit. I found this one at guitar resurrection in austin, texas. Apr 06, 2012 dean markley overlord to b k butler tube driver. Butler designed tube driver pedal from chandler industries from the mid 80s with power supply attached. For sale is a 1987 chandlerbk butler tube driver tube driven overdrive effects pedal.
If you want a 9vdc powered version you can buy a tiny chinese dcdc converter on ebay, power the tube from a 7806 or string of diodes and tube plates from the output of the dcdc around 36 to 40 volts. A friendly, knowledgeable inside sales person is waiting to help you with your order. Some used 4knob tube drivers marked chandler are not the original design by bk butler. The information in this article should help you pick the right power source for your needs. Tubeworks tube driver sounds like ripped speaker music. Looks like this unit works with bipolar low voltage supply as the tube driver that were constructed after this line of pedals. Erp powers led drivers deliver an industryleading combination of compact size, embedded intelligence, high efficiency and extensive dimmer compatibility all at a competitive cost. Jul 09, 2018 once we dig down to the root of the cause we most commonly find that the noise is due to the power supply not filtering the power as much as we need it to in an audio device. Bk butlers original hand made tube driver guitar pedal used by eric. Replacement transformer power supply for most chandler systems softeners and filters. Place your order before 10am and it will be delivered the same day. Sep 02, 2014 the tube driver is not an extremely versatile pedal but what it does it does very well. Shown above left to right the 1985 bk butler tube driver, the revised 198687 bk butler tube driver, the unauthorized 1988 knockoff made by chandler after butler parted ways with them, the 1990s tube works 911 tube driver, and a b. For sale a chandler tube driver tube overdrive pedalthe pedal is in perfect working order and in good conditions, this is the version with external power supply, 220240vplease check carefully the pictures and get in touch with me if other infos are required.
About as close as you can get to the original chandler tube driver. This is a classic overdrive pedal used by professionals such as by eric johnson, joe satriani, david gilmour and many others. Nihongo ga chotto wakarimasu ya hovoryu po ukrainske. The colorsound power boost and tube driver are very similar, which may be one of the reasons why david chose the tube driver. Welcome to arizona tube supply where we have hard to find vacuum tubes for your audio gear, guitar amp, antique radios and vacuum tube ham radio equipment boatanchors. Nihongo ga chotto wakarimasu ya hovoryu po ukrainske klaatu barada nikto. Our website and phones are open, but shipping may take a few extra days, for the safety of our team. But is it also possible two use one power supply for one germanium and one tg2 3 channels in total.
In the real world, you always rate power supplies very conservatively, so, if something needs 14 amp. The tube driver is an overdrive with real tube sound. Petvet preventive clinics at tractor supply company stores our affordable veterinarian clinics inside tractor supply co. The chandler tube driver in davidas rig from 19932006 has a. Pedals with separate ac power supplies or wall warts are not original and do.
Driver that shipped with the original bkbchandler tube driver in 198687. Butler tube driver the core circuit design on the 2000s reissue 911 tube driver is similar to the original 198587 versions, but there were several component value changes across the circuit that affect the way it sounds, as well as different pots. Power supply design, automatic battery charger, audio crossover, electric circuit, speaker amplifier, free to use images, circuit diagram, electronic art. Now, with the input and driver stage tubes heater power supply given over to the ps4 power supply, a power transformer that holds a 6a heater winding can be used directly with the four el34 output tubes. It will be fun to compare with the 3 and 5 knobs and it wasnt that expensive. Nov 11, 20 following in the footsteps of the dunlop jb95 cry baby and jbf3 fuzz face is the mxr fet driver, which is based on joe bonamassas favourite chandler tube driver, as made famous by david gilmour and eric johnson. The tone feels very natural and cascading like a normal gain stage of a tube amp. Used bk butler tube works tube driver, vintage tube overdrive pedal from the 1980s. Do not place items on top of power cords so that they are pinched or leaned on. Chandler limited psu1 power supply for tg, ltd, germanium. On this page you will find 8 power supplies that you can build. Mar 23, 2010 now, with the input and driver stage tube s heater power supply given over to the ps4 power supply, a power transformer that holds a 6a heater winding can be used directly with the four el34 output tubes. When the power cord is moved, there is some static.
Once we dig down to the root of the cause we most commonly find that the noise is due to the power supply not filtering the power as much as we need it to in an audio device. The fet driver pedal is designed to thicken up lead playing, and its tones range from soft clipping to light distortion. Ponkor recliner power supply universal version compatible with all recliner, acdc switching power supply transformer 29v 2a adapter for lift. Butler started making the 4 knob tube drivers again as a production model under the tube works brand around 199394. Arizona tube supply audio and radio tubes for sale. With this kit you can build both variants written in the docs.
Pro audio solutions is an authorized dealer for all top brands of professional audio equipment for a variety of sound and audio facilities. This is a unique and classic tube driven style overdrive stomp box. Tube works 910 tube driver 3 knobs tube works 911 tube driver 4 knobs b. Some used 4knob tube drivers marked chandler are not the original design by bk. These pedals have to be dialed in for each individual amp and guitar combination as they are relatively low output and the tube drive tends to kick in at a lower level than some pedals. The whole unit can be conviently mounted in a rack system and only requires half a space. The power requirements are 110230 vac, 5060 hz and power is outputted through a 4pin xlr cable. The power supply on a separate chassis solves the problem of the power tranny external magnetic field contaminating the valve amps electronics, whereas a monoblock does not. Featuring a diehard metal chassis, intuitive control interface, and highlow eq control, the tube works tube driver overdrive captures magic in a box. Works perfectly, and the 12ax7 tube in there is fine and healthy and sounding incredible. David gilmour of pink floyd was seen using two 1980s tube drivers in the studio and on tour in. The circuit my junk box yielded a power transformer with outputs around 600 v centertapped winding at 50 ma, 6.
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