{"product_id":"sobbat-db-3-drive-breaker-overdrive-w-boost-1","title":"sobbat DB-3 DRIVE Breaker Overdrive w\/ Boost – Made in Japan – Near Mint w\/ Box","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"176\" data-start=\"142\"\u003e🚚 \u003cstrong\u003eFAST SHIPPING from Phoenix, AZ!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"244\" data-start=\"178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"244\" data-start=\"178\"\u003esobbat DRIVE Breaker DB-3 Overdrive with Boost – Made in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"480\" data-start=\"246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"259\" data-start=\"246\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"262\" data-start=\"259\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent \u003c\/strong\u003e(near mint) condition with minimal signs of prior use. Clean, well-kept, and fully functional. Includes original box and paperwork. \u003cspan\u003eThis unit has been thoroughly cleaned and tested with a compatible power supply and 9v battery. All functions are operational. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"723\" data-start=\"482\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"503\" data-start=\"482\"\u003eProfessor’s Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"506\" data-start=\"503\"\u003eThick, focused, and unapologetically mid-forward, the DB-3 leans into weight without losing definition. It pushes an amp like a finished rhythm voice and steps forward for leads with the onboard boost, all without the brittle edge that plagues a lot of higher-gain drives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"756\" data-start=\"725\"\u003eRig Role \/ What This Solves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds density and low-mid authority without getting muddy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers crunch → saturated rhythm → lead in one unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in boost provides level and sustain lift without changing core tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks especially well with brighter guitars or leaner amps that need weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1321\" data-start=\"1025\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1040\" data-start=\"1025\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1043\" data-start=\"1040\"\u003eThe sobbat DB-3 is the most full-bodied entry in the Drive Breaker line, designed to deliver a thicker, more grounded overdrive voice than the earlier DB-1 and DB-2. It emphasizes low-mid presence and controlled top end, making it easy to dial in gain without harshness or fizz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1648\" data-start=\"1323\"\u003eThe core drive circuit ranges from articulate crunch to dense, singing distortion, while the independent boost circuit is tuned to enhance sustain and push the signal forward for leads without dramatically reshaping the EQ. The result is a pedal that behaves more like a gain stage within a rig than a one-dimensional effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1825\" data-start=\"1650\"\u003eOriginally voiced with humbuckers in mind, the DB-3 also pairs exceptionally well with single coils, where its added body and smooth top end help balance brighter instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2095\" data-start=\"1827\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1851\" data-start=\"1827\"\u003eQuick Start Settings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1854\" data-start=\"1851\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Rhythm Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drive 1–2 o’clock, Bass 1–2 o’clock, Treble 11 o’clock, Level to taste\u003cbr data-end=\"1947\" data-start=\"1944\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTight Crunch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drive 10–11 o’clock, Bass noon, Treble noon–1 o’clock\u003cbr data-end=\"2017\" data-start=\"2014\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLead Boost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set base tone, engage boost for added sustain and forward presence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2371\" data-start=\"2097\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2115\" data-start=\"2097\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2118\" data-start=\"2115\"\u003ePower supply: DC9V (center negative) or 9V battery\u003cbr data-end=\"2171\" data-start=\"2168\"\u003eCurrent draw: 12mA\u003cbr data-end=\"2192\" data-start=\"2189\"\u003eInput Impedance: 1 MΩ\u003cbr data-end=\"2216\" data-start=\"2213\"\u003eOutput Impedance: 1 kΩ\u003cbr data-end=\"2241\" data-start=\"2238\"\u003eControls: Level, Treble, Bass, Drive\u003cbr data-end=\"2280\" data-start=\"2277\"\u003eTerminals: INPUT \/ OUTPUT \/ DC9V\u003cbr data-end=\"2315\" data-start=\"2312\"\u003eExternal dimensions: 124.5mm (W) × 95.5mm (D) × 55mm (H)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sobbat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51979880988992,"sku":null,"price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/6486\/0736\/files\/MG_3489.jpg?v=1778089838","url":"https:\/\/professornigels.com\/products\/sobbat-db-3-drive-breaker-overdrive-w-boost-1","provider":"Professor Nigel's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}