Fulltone Full-Drive User Manual
Congratulaons on your purchase of the
Model FD1
The Fulltone Full-Drive2 has always been a Tube-Screamer killer, plain and simple. The original Full-Drive2
shined with the addion of its vicious Comp-Cut (CC) mode which pummels the input of even the most
stubborn tube amp. Add to that Flat-Mids (FM) mode for another choice offering slightly more open, natural
sound. The only drawback to the Full-Drive2 is the size and the fact that many people just don’t use the
“Boost” channel that much, so for 20 years people have been screaming at me for a small, single channel
version that sounds like the early 90s Full-Drive2s. Well, it’s here...beer late than never, I always say.
Enter the Full-Drive1 (FD1) with its JRC4558 opamp, full-size audiophile-grade capacitors, internal baery
cradle, 9-18VDC operaon, ny bullet-proof steel enclosure, top-mounted jacks, True-Bypass, a warmer
early-90s Comp-Cut mode than any FD2, and an even more natural sounding Flat-Mids mode. Vintage (V)
mode has gorgeous, cut-though-the-mix, MIDRANGE but with more harmonic content and a ton of sustain.
This isn’t your Dad’s Full-Drive!
enjoy your new FD1,
Michael Fuller/ Product Designer & President
2018 FMP Inc. All Rights Reserved
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FD1 Features:
ON/OFF Triple-Pole-Double-Throw (3PDT) footswitch: we use the best parts available anywhere, including the best switch in
the world, the Fulltone-designed & manufactured 3PDT. This pedal has True-Bypass switching so that your sound is not
degraded whether the pedal is turned on or off!
VOLUME Knob: determines the level of the pedal when it’s turned ON only.
TONE knob: This is an acve treble Boost or Cut circuit. You’ll find that the 12 to 1 o’clock posion to be prey neutral, turn
it CCW (counter clockwise) to 10 o’clock or so for smoother high-gain lead sounds (with Drive knob higher than 12 o’clock)
or turn it clockwise for more cut, and a less compressed feel.
OVERDRIVE knob: Turn this Clockwise (CW) for more distoron, keep below 10 0‘clock (with higher Volume knob sengs)
for cleaner sounds and for boosng your amp’s input without adding much distoron.
CLIPPING switch:
CC = Comp-Cut mode:
V = Vintage mode: Normal diode clipping with strong midrange presentaon.
FM = Flat-Mids mode: uses a proprietary feedback circuit that returns signal to the clipping secon cancelling out some of
the midrange content, creang a very open, natural sounding overdrive.
SAMPLE SETTINGS:
Texas Blues: (single coil, Neck PU on clean amp) Vol= 12 o’clock OD= 2 o’clock Tone= 2 o’clock Clipping= V
Rock crunch: (bridge PU distorted tube amp) Vol= 10 o’clock OD= 11 o’clock Tone= 1 o’clock Clipping= CC
Jazz Blues: (neck PU on clean amp) Vol= 12 o’clock OD= 11 o’clock Tone= 3 o’clock Clipping= FM
SPECIFICATIONS:
Input Impedance = @ 370K ohms
Output Impedance = 10k ohms
Current draw= approximately 8 mA
POWER: You may run this pedal on the 9 volt baery (included) or on any voltage
between 9 and 18 Volts DC as long as the adapter is (standard) 2.1mm x 5.5mm
barrel plug with “Negave to Center Pin” configuraon.
Unplug guitar cable from INPUT when not using pedal to prolong baery life.
If you have an adapter plugged in to the DC outlet there is no need to unplug
the guitar cable from the INPUT because our DC outlet is true-bypass and
disconnects the baery supply line, keeping the baery fresh.
You'll be amazed at the sonic differences using 18VDC, it’s cleaner, louder, with
more dynamic. For standard 9 volt operaon, the Fulltone IPS-9 is a great 9VDC
regulated wall wart adapter (for all countries) For 18VDC, make sure that you buy a
regulated adapter like the Fulltone IPS-18. (for use in all countries)
BATTERY REPLACEMENT: remove the 2 thumbscrews from the sides of the pedal
and pull the housing apart. Pull up on the end of the baery and then pull baery
away from the cradle. (see photo)
WARRANTY: User assumes all risks and liability. and is responsible for any injuries and/or damages related to the use of
this product. Fulltone products carry a Limited 5 year Warranty (to the original owner, non-transferable) with proof of
purchase the product was bought from an Authorized Fulltone Dealer. There is no need to register your product, simply
keep a copy of your original sales receipt. The Warranty covers failure due to manufacturing errors only and is void if a
modificaon or repair is aempted by anyone other than Fulltone and/or if we deem that any operator-caused abuse or
damage has occurred. If you are having a technical issue please do not call your store. Instead, go to our website.
2018 FMP Inc. All Rights Reserved
Fulltone Musical Products Inc.
11018 Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232
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