Detail 01
Pre/Post EQ Placement switch
Places the active three-band EQ before or after the drive circuit.
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FenderSanta Ana Overdrive V2 Guitar Effects Pedal - Blue
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Santa Ana Overdrive V2 is a dual-voice JFET-based Class-A drive pedal built around hands-on gain and EQ control. Voice A is described as tighter and more focused; Voice B shifts to a smoother, thicker drive response. Drive, Tone, and Level work alongside a switchable active Bass, Middle, and Treble section. Put the EQ before the drive to shape what reaches clipping, or after it to adjust the driven signal. A rear Tight switch trims lows before gain, and bypass mode is selectable.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Changing between a tighter focused drive voice and a smoother, thicker lead-oriented voice.
- Dialing pre-drive or post-drive EQ changes from the pedal’s dedicated three-band controls.
- Tightening low frequencies before the gain stage with high-output pickups or tighter rhythm settings.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Rear-mounted Tight switch
Trims low-end frequencies before the gain stage.
Detail 03
Switchable true or buffered bypass
Lets the player choose either bypass mode.
Detail 04
Multiswitch compatibility
Compatible footswitches support momentary and latching operation.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The pedal has one 1/4-inch input and one 1/4-inch output.
- 02The Tight switch is rear-mounted.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do the two voices differ?
Voice A is tighter and more focused with articulate attack. Voice B is smoother and thicker for lead playing and saturated sustain.
02Can the EQ be switched independently?
Yes. The active Bass, Middle, and Treble EQ section is independently switchable.
03What does the EQ Placement switch do?
It places EQ before the drive circuit or after it, changing whether it shapes the clipping input or the driven output.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsPickups & controls
- Voice Switch
- 2-position
- EQ Placement Switch
- Pre/Post drive
- Tight Switch
- Rear-mounted
- Circuit Type
- JFET-based Class-A overdrive
- Multiswitch Compatibility
- Yes
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsConnections & power
- Output
- 1 x 1/4 inch
- Input
- 1 x 1/4 inch
5 detailsOther
- Knobs
- Drive, Tone, Level, Bass, Middle, Treble
- Bypass Type
- Switchable buffered or true bypass
- Product Type
- Overdrive pedal
- Enclosure
- Aluminum
- Model
- Santa Ana Overdrive V2
