MK-2 Drive
The Shin's Music MK-2 Drive is a premium, hand-wired overdrive pedal from Japan celebrated for accurately recreating the classic, rich tones of a vintage Plexi Head, delivering the authentic "MKII in a box" experience. This boutique pedal is engineered to capture the distinct, creamy, compressed, and full-bodied bluesy tones associated with the original KT66 vacuum tubes, a sound historically made famous by guitar legends such as Angus Young, Peter Green, and Eric Clapton. The circuit provides a highly touch-sensitive response with stellar harmonic complexity, offering a wide tonal range from subtle, sweet overdrive to a saturated Marshall-style crunch. The MK-2 Drive features a comprehensive control set, including Presence, Bass, Mid, Treble, Volume, and Gain, allowing for precise sonic sculpting. A crucial and powerful feature is the dedicated Boost switch, which instantly adds an extra layer of gain and tonal kick, designed to emulate the aggressive character of the American Gain Boost Mod on a vintage head. Often housed in custom Tolex enclosures like red or black, this Japanese-made pedal is highly regarded for delivering true vintage amp tone in a pedalboard-friendly format.
