Morley
TYE TRUJILLO “TRUDRIVE” WAH EFFECTS Pedal
MSRP: $199.99
FEATURES:
Switchless Wah Circuit
Electro-Optical design
built in “Always On” Drive.
Wah Mix control
Drive equipped with Level, Tone and Drive controls.
Premium Buffer circuit
Powered by one 9 volt battery or optional Morley 9V adapter.
Rugged cold-rolled steel housing, LED indication
Works with Guitar, Bass, Keys or any instrument you can plug in
Media Mikes Score: 4.5 out 5 stars
Designed with Tye Trujillo of OTTTO and Suicidal Tendencies, the latest signature offering from Morley has something unique for both guitar and bass players. The TruDrive combines both Wah and Drive functions in to one screaming package that instantly takes your sound and playing to another. Loaded with top notch features like super smooth switchless on/off (just step on to engage and step off to go to bypass) and a multitude of tone shaping options.
This pedalboard friendly Wah (L 6.85″ x W 4.5″ x H 2.5″) was designed with a slight amount of drive built into the circuit giving the TruDrive added presence and an overall more aggressive bite. To further address Tye’s tone needs the pedal comes equipped with an optical sensor which provides a wider tonal pallet than traditional audio taper pots. Also featured on the TruDrive (a First from Morley) a Wah Mix knob which allows users to dial in the exact amount of Wah they want in your signal. This is a really cool feature and one I personally enjoyed but, Thats not all. The TruDrive also features a separate Drive switch allowing for the option of added drive which can be shaped by way of the (Tone, Level, and Drive) knobs further adding the the pedals versatility.
Morley spared no attention to detail as the Trudrive aesthetics seemed to be just as important as the pedals sound. The shiny chrome treadle w/ diamond plate grip sit atop a custom racing blue painted cold-rolled steel that should stand up to even the most rigorous use and abuse. The TruDrive can be powered via a single 9V battery or a 9V adapter (not included) and features dual LED indicators.
Tye and Morley really have hit it out of the park with this collaboration. From its rock solid build and unique overdriven sound to the ample tone shaping options the TruDive checks pretty much all the boxes. An included power-supply would have been a welcomed addition however given all you can do with this pedal its a small ask that can be overlooked. For the more casual player this may look like just another signature wah with a few bells and whistles. I can tell you that couldn’t be further from the truth.
The Morley TruDrive is a well built and great sounding pedal no matter if used with bass or guitar. I have yet to find any other pedal capable of the sounds this pedal can achieve and I can easily say the TruDrive will not be leaving my pedal board anytime soon as its versatility meets all my needs. As a side note looking back at Morley’s history I think its super cool that Tye is adding his mark to the Morley brand (Tye is a fourth generation Bass player in the Metallica lineage of Morley Bass Players. From Cliff Burton to Jason Newstead to Robert Trujillo) and now Tye himself gets to be added to that amazing list of players. My hope this is just the first offering between the two entities and one that we will see grow over the years.
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TruDrive w/o Drive (Bass)
Tru Drive w/ Drive (Bass)
TruDrive w/o Drive (Guitar)
TruDrive w/ Drive (Guitar)