WILDE DRIVE
Designed in collaboration with Will Wilde a musician who has taken the harmonica way beyond its blues roots since he first emerged on the music scene in 2010. Always pushing forward, evolving and redefining his sound, Wilde’s hard-edged harmonica steals the spotlight from the traditional rock guitar, with a sound that owes as much to Slash or Gary Moore as it does to Sonny Boy Williamson or Little Walter.
The Wilde Drive requires an 18vdc source sold separately.
ABOUT
The Wilde Drive is designed to bring an edgier sound to harmonica, mixing vintage and current design techniques and components. The pedal takes an aggressive solid state overdriven signal and slams a subminiature pentode tube, resulting in a hard distortion saturated with harmonics that works great for the harmonica. We then add in a touch of hall echo effect to fatten the tone just a bit, which is switchable.
Please be aware that the subminiature tube, like all tubes, can be microphonic and make a ringing noise when the bypass buttons are hit, any noise should be of low volume and subside quickly. Because this pedal is intended to be an "always on" pedal, this issue is not a factor when performing.
POWER
The Wilde Drive requires an 18vdc power adapter. The DC adapter requirements are a regulated 18vdc with a minimum 200mA output and a 2.1mm x 5.5mm connector with a negative center. Current draw is 147ma. Power adapter is sold separately.
FEATURES
- DRIVE control
- VOLUME control
- TONE control
- FAT Switch
- Subminiature pentode tube
- True bypass with LED indicator
- Buffered high input impedance
- Reverse polarity protection
- 10 year warranty on parts and labor
- If not satisfied, return within 60 days for a refund
United StatesWorks great
I was able to cut down my pedals I only use the Wilder Drive and a reverb ,playing a three day festival this weekend I am excited to see how they sound outside
United States“Drive On”
I’m very excited about this pedal. It does exactly what the manufacturer says it does. I have a Texas Christian blues band and I’m very excited to showcase this pedal at one of my concerts on May 4th. I play Honer rocket amp harmonica, and the Oscar harmonica and they both sound amazing with this pedal. Keep bringing the good stuff “Lone Wolf Blues Co” . PSALMS144:1 ~~~~ Ride or Die
United StatesLone Wolfe Wilde Experience
I have purchased almost every Lone Wolfe pedal over the years and even a Train 40 amp (that I use all of the time). I'm not overly particular in that I've only returned two items mainly because they just didn't suit my playing style. Unfortunately the Wlide drive was one of those returns. It did everything that the marketing data said it would do but for me it sounded to compressed. That may be because I use a strong vintage bullet element so right off the bat there's going to be some compression. I think many players will like it. It just wasn't the effect I anticipated. It's different, so it is worth a try for sure.
United StatesNice Complement for the Harp Break
I absolution love this pedal!!!! Before I bought it, I asked Randy to compare it to Lone Wolf's Harp Break pedal, which I've had for years and use all the time. He described the Wilde Drive distortion as being more complex, with a slightly harsher compression (crunch) and having the richness of the harmonics from an overdriven tube. I'd have to say that's a really good description, and it complements the type of distortion of the Harp Break. I have both pedals on my pedalboard now!
United StatesHave Not Yet Purchased This Pedal... But EVERYTHING That Will Wilde Has Offered Has Been Tops!
I guess I wanted to be the first to post a review, even though I have not purchased this pedal... But over the past four years as I have known Will and taken many Skype lessons from him, he has always delivered. LOTS of effects pedals and rigs out there... but I have a very high confidence in Will's knowledge and professionalism. I am in my 70's and have been playing since I was 17 years old. Will is the best!