StewMac Ghost Drive Pre-Built DIY Transparent Overdrive

A couple weeks ago, we took a look at the new lineup of pre-made pedal kit effects from our friends at StewMac, which included the Sun Fuzz, Ghost Drive Transparent Overdrive, Two Kings Dual Boost Overdrive and the Lightcycle Phasor II Optical Phaser. We’re going to take a look at the second pedal in the lineup today, after checking out the Sun Fuzz earlier this month. The Ghost Drive Pre-Built DIY Transparent Overdrive brings a classic circuit to the forefront, giving players of all types access to a mythical, magical tone that’s unobtainable for most…

Four years ago, StewMac put their heads down and dove headfirst into the most hyped pedal of all time. They wanted to see what really made the mythical Klon Centaur Transparent Overdrive so special — what was inside this thing that turned it into legend. They pulled it apart, piece by piece, to deconstruct the magic, if you will…and then they rebuilt it. Faithfully recreating the circuit, scouring the globe to track down the very same components Bill Finnegan used in the originals. The goal wasn’t “close enough.” The goal was a true tribute — authentic down to the tiniest detail.

Here’s the thing: original Klons still sell for $5,000–$10,000 on Reverb. That puts them out of reach for most players. StewMac wanted to change that — to capture the authentic tone of a legend and make it something within reach of any guitar player. So here it is: the Ghost Drive, professionally built and ready to play. Same obsessive attention to detail. Same historically correct components. Same tone that built the legend. The only difference? This one comes straight out of the box, ready to hit your board.

The Ghost Drive Transparent Overdrive is now a pre-built pedal, giving you that Centaur tone without the five-figure collector’s budget, the speculative hype, or the soldering iron. Just plug in, step on it, and hear why this circuit became a legend. Be sure to visit the StewMac website for ordering, more info, and the entire new lineup of pre-built boutique effects pedals – cheers!!