Lehle Sunday Driver II Preamp, Buffer and Booster

£149.99

Just pedals are excited to share the latest New Preamp & Amp Sim Pedals by Lehle, the Lehle Sunday Driver II Preamp, Buffer and Booster Preamp & Amp Sim Pedals is a great Preamp choice for new and experienced guitarists alike.. Read More below for more images, videos and latest UK prices from the Lehle brand, delivered by a UK retailer, with warranty & more.


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Just pedals are excited to share the latest New Preamp & Amp Sim Pedals by Lehle, the Lehle Sunday Driver II Preamp, Buffer and Booster Preamp & Amp Sim Pedals is a great Preamp choice for new and experienced guitarists alike.. Read More below for more images, videos and latest UK prices from the Lehle brand, delivered by a UK retailer, with warranty & more.

Here's what Lehle say about the Sunday Driver II:

The LEHLE SUNDAY DRIVER II is a high-end preamp and DI box all in a conveniently compact format.

Its circuit is based on a discrete Class A circuit with JFET technology and provides two modes of operation, selected by a mode selector switch with gold-plated contacts: "D" stands for Driver: in this mode, your guitar signal is amplified, with absolutely no modification, at the input impedance of a guitar amp, efficiently eliminating losses on the route through leads and effects; the signal remains strong and clear, retaining its full dynamics.

The second setting "S" – as in Sunday – multiplies the input impedance by five, bringing out previously inaudible details and, as gain increases, giving your guitar a characteristic and unmistakable warmth that has given this preamp its name – the result is a sound as mellow as a sunny Sunday afternoon.

Even at the maximum +18 dB gain setting, the LEHLE SUNDAY DRIVER II always stays clean and absolutely free of background noise, thanks to its studio-standard overall dynamic range of 130 dB. To exploit the dynamics of tube amplifiers to the full, the input voltage is also rectified from the power supply socket, then filtered, stabilized and transformed to 30 V.

You can use it as a DI box on stage or as a high-end preamp in the studio as well: the output of the LEHLE SUNDAY DRIVER II can be tapped in balanced and the pedal be powered via phantom power.

Whether as a cable driver for stadium gigs, in complex effects setups, or as a recording preamp – with its broad output range of 20 to 100,000 Hz, the LEHLE SUNDAY DRIVER II can be used anywhere. And not just on Sundays.

Key Features

  • High-end preamp, buffer and booster
  • Discrete Class-A input stage
  • 130 dB dynamic range thanks to 30 V technology
  • Select between Buffer and Booster modes
  • Neutral, studio quality sound
  • Boost up to +18 dB
  • Balanced Output can be used as a DI-box, with phantom power

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Lehle

Lehle is a high-end manufacturer of guitar pedals, known for their precision engineering and sophisticated signal routing capabilities. The brand is highly regarded for its innovative designs, particularly in the realm of volume pedals and signal processors. Their products, such as the Lehle Mono Volume S and Lehle Parallel SW II, are favoured by musicians for their transparency, tonal clarity, and durability. The Mono Volume S, for example, offers a smooth operation with low friction bearings and a boost function that can enhance the gain for specific tones. It also features programmable presets, a USB-C socket for calibration and updates, and a buffered direct output, making it versatile and highly functional for modern pedalboards.

Lehle pedals are built with high-quality components, including discrete Class-A input stages, which contribute to their excellent dynamic range and ability to handle various instruments, from electric guitars to keyboards. Their use of true-bypass circuits and advanced switching technology ensures minimal signal loss, allowing musicians to maintain the integrity of their sound even when switching between effects.

Category

Preamp & Amp Sim Pedals

Amp and cab simulator pedals recreate the sound and response of guitar amplifiers, speaker cabinets and microphones in a compact pedal format. They are useful for recording direct, practising silently, running straight into a PA, or building a pedalboard that does not rely on a traditional amp.

Many amp and cab sims include different amplifier voices, impulse responses, EQ controls and headphone outputs. They are a strong choice for modern guitarists who need consistent tone at home, in the studio and on stage without carrying heavy amplifiers and speaker cabinets.

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Preamp

Preamp pedals and related effects are commonly used by guitarists looking to shape their tone in a more focused and creative way. Different designs offer their own response, feel and tonal character depending on the style of music and the type of amplifier or guitar being used.

Many players build pedalboards gradually over time, combining different effects and utilities to create a setup that suits their own sound and workflow. Preamp related gear can play an important role in both live performance and studio recording.