Lovepedal Zendrive Thoughts?

[MarkLo]

Greetings to all,

I'm considering purchasing the Lovepedal Zendrive. Lovepedal is building them for $239. I've watched a few videos and really dig the sound you can get with these! I just wanted to see if any others on this forum are using, or have in the past used this pedal, and what your thoughts on it are. Also, what was your experience dealing with Lovepedal?


Thanks, and Merry Christmas and Happy 2022 to all!

 

[wildeman]

Never dealt with them but i have a few of their pedals, a MKlll fuzz that i absolutely love, had a Mosferatu that was pretty cool too. No problems from the 3 or 4 ive owned.

 

[MarkLo]

Never dealt with them but i have a few of their pedals, a MKlll fuzz that i absolutely love, had a Mosferatu that was pretty cool too. No problems from the 3 or 4 ive owned.

Thanks for your insights from your experience with them! The price for the Zendrive is a little steep (But much, much cheaper than the original Hermida models!), but I'm thinking this would be a great addition to my pedal board!

Thanks again!

 

[Lucky Jim]

I had one of Alf's originals. Don't know how the Lovepedal version compares. The Zendrive takes a bit of time to dial in because the controls are interactive. When you get it right it nails the D*mble sound. It is a bit of a one trick pony though. I sold mine to buy an Ethos overdrive which also convincingly recreates the D*mble sound but is more adaptable.

 

[thunder58]

really dig the sound you can get

.... and that's all that should matter Pics when you get it

 

[Groutsch]

I don't have a Zendrive, but my first pedal project, waiting patiently for me to screw up my soldering courage, will be a Zendrive clone called the Azimuth from Aion FX.

 

[stiv]

I have nothing but sweet words for the Lovepedals I had. Both the Champ and the Deluxe were amazing in what they do.
Actually the Champ through a Twin Reverb Reissue sounded much better than my ‘78 Champ.
I don’t know about the Zendrive, but if the quality standards are the same you’ll be all right with it.

 

[NJDevil]

It is odd that I think Lovepedals' is a great company making A+ quality but do not own one. While I was deciding which one I wanted (Tchula or Zendrive) I discovered I like their whole line but I always found a better deal on a Keeley or Wampler or something else so I never picked one up.

I think the Zendrive is one of the best on the market for exceptional quality and tone. I have to believe you'd love it if you got one. Of course we'd love a "tone report" from you if you get one!

 

[AndreasG]

Had one for a while. A great pedal but IMO a bit polished and polite. And yes, takes time todial in even if it has just 4 knobs. Used ones pop up regularly around 130-150…

 

[stevo]

That's quite expensive - there a lot of Z-clones out there that are more reasonable. I'd go for a used one or a clone.

For the price, this one sounds great and is well made (I have one):

http://www.dcwpedals.com/zaz-drive-1.html

But also, this one is a great idea if you like building and my buddy loves his:

https://aionfx.com/project/azimuth-dynamic-overdrive/