Detail 01
Drive, Level, and Tone controls
Set the amount of overdrive, output balance, and overall voicing independently.
Product detailSKU #1500000320864
SuhrShiba Drive Blue
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Shiba Drive Blue is an overdrive pedal with hands-on control over gain, output, and overall voicing. Its Drive knob moves from subtle breakup into richer compressed distortion, while Level sets the output balance and Tone shifts the result from warm and smooth toward brighter, more cutting settings. The three-position Smooth switch further tapers the high end. Its pronounced midrange character is useful for keeping guitar clear beside vocals and other mid-heavy parts, live or in layered studio work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Keeping guitar parts clear beside vocals and other mid-heavy instruments in a live band mix.
- Recording layered guitar parts with a pronounced midrange character.
- Adjusting overdrive gain, output, tone, and high-end taper directly from the pedal.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Power sources exceeding the stated 18VDC maximum.
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
Three-position Smooth switch
Offers mild through more pronounced high-end roll-off options.
Detail 03
Low-battery monitor
Alerts you to low power and changes to true bypass if voltage becomes too low.
Detail 04
Dimensions: 2.5 x 4.5 x 1.25 inches
Provides the measurements needed for pedalboard placement.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The power connection is 9VDC center-negative, 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm; operating range is 4V to 18VDC.
- 02FX Link integration uses a 1/8-inch mono connector.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the Smooth switch adjust?
It adjusts high-end roll-off, with three positions ranging from mild to more pronounced taper.
02What happens if battery voltage gets too low?
The low-battery monitor alerts you and automatically engages true bypass when voltage is too low.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
9 detailsConnections & power
- Output Impedance
- 600 ohm
- Fx Link Connector
- 1/8 inch Mono
- Over Voltage Protection
- Yes
- Power Connector
- 9Vdc, center negative, 2.1mm x 5.5mm
- Maximum Voltage
- 20Vdc
- Fx Link Max Voltage
- 3.3Vdc
- Operating Voltage
- 4V to 18V (nominal 9V)
- Reverse Battery Protection
- Yes
- Estimated Battery Life
- 75 – 100 hours of continuous use
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 0.75
- Dimensions
- 2.5 inch(W) x 4.5 inch(D) x 1.25 inch(H)
1 detailsOther
- Current Consumption
- 8mA
