Bk butler tube driver manual

Tone guide for more tips and the buyers gear guide overdrive and. I definitely need to try a 12at7 or a 12au7 in mine. Bk butler real tube blue tube tube driver tube works. This pedal is legendary, used by eric johnson, kenny wayne shepherd, david gilmour, and many. Its kind of like having a section of your amp right in a pedal. It is in used condition with some cosmetic wear from use. I would never have bought my bk butler tube driver if i had know it hum. The second channel simply reproduces the real tube overdrive pedal to tubeworks. The tube driver is a holy grail type pedal, but many people, especially younger players, have never heard of it. For the moment, i have not chosen my amp yet but i have a find a bk butler tude driver and i bought it. Oct 20, 2012 bk butler tube driver ecc82 siemens sx ecc82 mullard centre ecc83 yugo dx fender stratocaster cs heavy relic 56 wvoodoo 60 1972 hiwatt dr103. Shown above left to right the 1985 bk butler tube driver, the revised 198687 bk butler tube driver, the unauthorized 1988 knockoff made by chandler after butler parted ways with them, the 1990s tube works 911 tube driver, and a b. Compatible with all electric guitars and amplifiers. The bk butler tube driver manual states that its voltage requirement is 120vac, 10 watts.

These were the original tube outboard guitar preamps and they still sound wonderful. Need help, bk butler tube driver fender stratocaster guitar. Dod fx56 american metal pedal for sale online ebay. For sale is a vintage, original 1986 bk butlerchandler tube driver tube driven overdrive effects pedal. The combo takes first channel circuit pedal bk butler chandler tube 70s. Model 91b, triple output programmable dc power supplies b. Need help, bk butler tube driver discussion in the effect effect started by willeycaster000, jan 31, 2016. I cant tell you where it comes in the signal though. Hi andrea, i have the bk butler tube driver with bias mod as well, i use a nos yugo real tube tho 12ax7. Its a great tube drive and im very happy i happened upon it, thanks duke i dont use the blue tube much for drive but i do dial a little bit of dirt into the signal. I found this one at guitar resurrection in austin texas. Bk butler tube driver page 1 joes guitars, amps and gear. The voodoo labs pedal power manual states that the auxillary ac outlet is rated up to 200 watts maximum.

If that name is familiar, its because it adorns all of the real tube driver pedals, which were. I have never seen one dated earlier than 1985, but butler said he first designed this version in 1983. Discussion in the effect effect started by jeepjones85, sep 10, 2011. Used bk butler tube works tube driver effect pedal guitar. Butler system owners manual the butler corporation. For sale is a vintage, original 1986 bk butler chandler tube driver tube driven overdrive effects pedal. For sale is a 1987 chandler bk butler tube driver tube driven overdrive effects pedal. The 9b series triple output linear programmable dc power supplies feature isolated outputs that can be adjusted independently or combined in series or parallel to output higher voltage or current.

This is the original model, designed by bk butler, built by chandler industries with the power supply built. Tube works td752 combo amp with 12 speaker and built in b. Butler tube works mosvalve 500 mv942 power amp amplifier pa rack m. It can be a little harsh and raspy and i assume that is because i still have a 12ax7 in it. Around this same time, a gentleman named bk butler was also employed at dean markley, though im not sure he had anything to do with the design of these amps. The tube driver td752 is a two channel 100 watt amp with spring reverb, an effects loop and a both a line out and a second speaker output to dri. The finish has a few chips, it is a fairly old pedal from the 80s. Skip to main content skip to footer site5112800493 used 112800493 in store used used bk butler tube works tube driver effect pedal. This is a favourite of eric johnson, david gilmour, joe. If i understand your answer, fender amp is not the best solution with a tube driver or a big muff. This is the big daddy of tube overdrive pedals the classic tube driver from b. For sale is a 1987 chandlerbk butler tube driver tube driven overdrive effects pedal. The level and hi pots are scratchy as is common with these pedals.

But the blue tube will be part of my collection for years to come, its a great keeper the way it is stock imo. The layout included is for an offboard tube socket not mounted on the pcb. These amps were made in denver, co usa and designed by bk butler of the tube driver pedal fame. If that name is familiar, its because it adorns all of the real tube driver pedals, which were eventually popularized by eric johnson. Find great deals on ebay for bk butler tube driver and bk butler tube driver bias. Two channel, 100 watt amp with spring reverb, an effects loop and a both a line out and a second speaker output to drive an external cabinet. Some read like a service manual, and some may have little to no info. Butler which started the modern trend of tube overdrive devices. The tube driver is not an extremely versatile pedal but what it does it does very well.

Tube driver original by bk butler with bias control. The maintenance records booklets and the warranty booklet have been omitted from this online owners manual. Heart of the tube driver is a real handselected 12ax7 tube by bk butler himself controls. Bk butler tube driver ecc82 siemens sx ecc82 mullard centre ecc83 yugo dx fender stratocaster cs heavy relic 56 wvoodoo 60 1972 hiwatt dr103. The information contained in this version of the owners manual supersedes all previous versions. Revealedwhats inside this bk butler tube driver real tube overdrive by lawrence petross design lpd. Sep 02, 2014 the tube driver is not an extremely versatile pedal but what it does it does very well.

Some used 4knob tube drivers marked chandler are not the original design by bk butler. Bk butler tube driver page 2 joes guitars, amps and gear joe bonamassa forum the official forum for all things joe bonamassa, guitars and blues music. This is the original model, designed by bk butler, built by. The only other problem i have had is getting it to cut through in a band situation. But the blue tube will be part of my collection for years to come, its a. K butler tube driver rt9 real tube overdrive bk butler rt904, tube instrument preamp b. I own both pieces of equipment and i always have my bk butler tube driver plugged into my pedal power. Hey, i have a butler blue tube pedal similar to the tube driver that runs off ac power. Bk butlers original hand made tube driver guitar pedal used by eric johnson, david gilmour, billy gibbons, joe satriani, kenny wayne shepherd, robbie krieger, and many other pros. We are confident this unit will be a welcome addition to your tube sound. Sounds ok, better after i changed the tube to a 12au7. My guitar is a fender american standard with custom shop fat 50 pickups. Bk butler tubeworks blue tube bass driver whos using them. This pedal works perfectly and is in used condition with some cosmetic wear from use.

The tube driver houses a preamp tube and it generates distortion by overdriving the tube rather than conventional pedal methods. Vintage 1987 chandler bk butler tube driver 12ax7 overdrive. Butler tube driver real tube overdrive effects database. Check out these unsolicited customer videos on youtube. I am looking for a butler bfr1709 fridge manual bu. A complete butler system owners manual with five 5 maintenance records booklets and a warranty booklet is included with each new and preowned butler system when purchased. Tube driver real tube overdrive bk butler chandler the original, classic 4 knob tube driver with the iconic case color and graphics, made circa 1985 to 1987. I am on again off again with my bk butler tube driver wbias mod. This rack is an updated and more costeffective design from the originator of the tube driver concept, b. There is some tonal variation between these early models, and this is a great sounding example.