SFX-03 Twin Tube Classic

[benji657]

hello guys, long time no see..
had a few questions about the sfx-03 that i asked evan, which
he has asked me to post in public so everyone can know..


here's my original message:


hello Evan,

right now, im in New Jersey..
our family moved from Korea to NJ because of my dad's job..

anyway, im looking to purchase a twin tube classic,
and i have a few questions:

1. i've read the online manual, and i still can't find out how much gain the sfx-03 has..76dB at 500Hz?
i'm not sure how 'gainy' that is, but from the soundclips, it was pretty saturated, not exactly compressed high gain though.
Could you give a fair comparison of the gain amount between the sfx-03 and other famous dist/od's?

2. I will use this in the US, but when i move back to korea, i realize the US adapter will not be compatible with the 220 voltage..
and i've read the 220v adapter for the sfx-03 is only available from the SD company, not in regular electronic shops..
do your dealers sell a separate adapter for 220v use?
(just so i can keep it for spare and use it in korea)

as always, thank you for your time and help!

can't wait to try it out tomorrow!

benji

 

[Evan Skopp]

Re: SFX-03 Twin Tube Classic

In terms of gain, you have the specs (printed below). I guess to describe it in words, this is a Classic Rock pedal. It's not voiced for extreme metal tones. The rhythm channel goes from just the slightest break-up to moderate crunch. The lead channel picks up with the rhythm channel left off and goes all the way to the heaviest Classic Rock tones. If you play anything from surf, to country, to blues, to ska, to punk, to classic rock, you'll be fine with the gain from this thing.

In terms of the wall wart, you're right that it uses a special 16-volts AC adaptor. (By the way, any piece of tube gear that uses a DC adaptor or batteries is probably not giving you true tube distortion). We currently use that exact same transformer for the D-TAR Preamps, and any D-TAR dealer can get you the 220-volt version. We may also make these available to Seymour Duncan dealers as well. Stay tuned on that.

I hope that helps.

- EAS

SFX-03 Gain Specs
Gain
• Before level compensation
Rhythm channel – 74dB
Lead channel – 98dB
• After level compensation
Rhythm channel – 52dB
Lead channel – 76dB
(Gain measured at 500Hz).

Nominal output level
•Rhythm channel – 0.4 Vrms (-5dBu)
•Lead channel – 0.5 Vrms (-4dBu)
(Nom. output level measured with 100mV 500Hz input signal and all controls set to 12 o'clock).

Max. output level before clipping – 2 Vrms (+8dBu)
(Max. output measured with all controls set fully up).

THD @ 1 Volt RMS output – 3%

 

[junior]

Re: SFX-03 Twin Tube Classic

I really can't wait to get one of these- I talked to Matt at NAMM about it and was real impressed. Ahhh, more GAS

 

[LesStrat]

Re: SFX-03 Twin Tube Classic

*drool*

 

[Evan Skopp]

Re: SFX-03 Twin Tube Classic

Guitar World magazine just got their hands on one. I talked to the reviewer and it's going to be a rave review. They've never heard anything like it.

Here's a little inside tip. Even though these pedals are made in China, every single one gets opened up and put through around 20 minutes of testing here in Santa Barbara. We only have two guys that do the testing. That means, we have a major backlog of SFX-03s waiting to be tested and then sent out to dealers.

The bottom line is this, if you want one, put your order in now. They might take awhile to land in the stores. And if you're outside the USA, definitely put your order in now.

 

[JacksonMIA]

Re: SFX-03 Twin Tube Classic

Evan, if you need someone to help test 'em I'd be happy to. Just send them my way.

 

[LesStrat]

Re: SFX-03 Twin Tube Classic

Perluss Whun. In fact, I'd be happy to test several for you. Just keep 'em comin'.