Strymon La Brea Analog Tape Drive

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Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar

Fully analogue drive
Uses multi-stage band-saturation techniques to create distorted sounds ranging from subtle breakup to full-on fuzz
Gain switch for adjusting the range of the ‘Tape Saturation’ control
‘Shift’ switch for selectively boosting the high frequencies, or boosting the high frequencies along with the mid-range for a rich sound and greater clarity
Operates internally at 24 V for greater headroom and a wide gain range
Controls: Tape Saturation, Level, Dry
Switches: High/Flat/Mid (Shift Mode), High/Norm (Gain Mode)
LED: Effect on
Footswitch: Effect bypass
True bypass
Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm, centre negative
Current consumption: 500 mA
Power supply with a 9 V DC mains adapter (not included, suitable power supply unit: Art.409939)
Dimensions (W x D x H): 70 x 100 x 60 mm
Weight: 290 g
Made in USA

Note: Battery operation not supported.

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Available since October 2026
Item number 653404
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Overdrive Yes
Distortion No
Fuzz Yes
Metal No

793,14 AED 192,44 €

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The price in AED is a guideline price only

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Theokryps 03.11.2026

I've had this pedal for a few days now and I just can't put my guitar down. Overall La Brea simply sounds incredible in every setting, from mild crunch to full fuzz but the game changer is the Dry knob. The tonal possibilities are endless. Maybe too early for such claim but it may be that La Brea will be my all-time favorite pedal - my tone will always be depending on it.
For sure on the expensive side of things (especially considering it's an analog drive) but totally worth it. In fact, I am already considering buying a second one - one for my main, always on, sound and one for the more dirty and heavier tones.

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