Fender Santa Ana V2 Overdrive Pedal
Fender Santa Ana V2 Overdrive Pedal
The Fender Santa Ana V2 is a versatile analogue overdrive pedal designed to deliver the dynamic feel and responsiveness of a cranked Fender valve amplifier. Its JFET-based Class-A circuit runs internally at 18V, providing increased headroom, exceptional touch sensitivity, and everything from subtle breakup to rich, saturated overdrive.
Choose between two distinct drive voices to suit your playing style. Voice A delivers a tight, open overdrive that's ideal for rhythm playing, while Voice B produces a smoother, thicker gain structure that's perfect for lead tones. Simple Drive and Tone controls make it easy to shape your sound, while the rear-panel Tight switch reduces low-end before the drive stage for a more focused and articulate response.
For even greater tonal flexibility, the Santa Ana V2 features an independently switchable active 3-band EQ with Bass, Middle and Treble controls. The EQ can be positioned before or after the drive circuit, allowing you to dramatically change the pedal's character. Placing the EQ before the drive alters how the overdrive reacts and compresses, while placing it after the drive lets you fine-tune your finished tone with precision.
Additional professional features include selectable true bypass or buffered bypass operation, relay-based auto-bypass when power is removed, and Multiswitch compatibility, allowing both latching and momentary footswitch operation. Housed in a durable aluminium enclosure with top-mounted jacks, the Santa Ana V2 is built for life on the road and integrates easily into any pedalboard.
Key Features
- JFET-based Class-A analogue overdrive with internal 18V operation for increased headroom and tube-like response
- Two selectable overdrive voices for everything from transparent drive to smooth lead tones
- Active 3-band EQ with independent footswitch control
- EQ can be placed before or after the drive circuit for enhanced tonal shaping
- Rear-panel Tight switch for a more focused low-end response
- Selectable true bypass or buffered bypass operation
- Relay-based auto-bypass when power is disconnected
- Multiswitch compatible with latching and momentary footswitch modes
- Top-mounted input and output jacks for pedalboard-friendly installation
- Rugged aluminium enclosure built for gigging
- Powered by a 9V centre-negative power supply (sold separately)
Is the Fender Santa Ana V2 an analogue overdrive pedal?
Yes. The Santa Ana V2 features a fully analogue JFET-based Class-A overdrive circuit, designed to recreate the feel, response and dynamics of a driven valve amplifier.
What is the difference between Voice A and Voice B?
Voice A provides a tighter, more transparent overdrive that's ideal for rhythm playing and edge-of-breakup tones. Voice B offers a thicker, smoother gain character with increased sustain, making it well suited to lead playing.
What does the 3-band EQ do?
The active Bass, Middle and Treble EQ allows you to precisely shape your tone. Each control can both boost and cut its frequency range, making it easy to match different guitars, amplifiers and playing styles.
What is the EQ Placement switch?
The EQ Placement switch lets you position the EQ before or after the overdrive circuit. Placing it before the drive changes how the pedal responds and breaks up, while placing it after the drive shapes the finished overdriven tone.
What does the Tight switch do?
The rear-panel Tight switch reduces low frequencies before the overdrive stage. This creates a tighter, more focused sound, particularly useful with humbuckers, drop tunings or high-gain settings.
Can I use the Santa Ana V2 with both single-coil and humbucker guitars?
Yes. The wide gain range, adjustable EQ and Tight switch make the pedal highly compatible with single-coil, P90 and humbucker-equipped guitars.
Does the pedal support true bypass?
Yes. The Santa Ana V2 allows you to choose between true bypass and buffered bypass via a rear-panel switch, so you can optimise your signal chain.
What power supply does the Fender Santa Ana V2 require?
The pedal requires a standard 9V DC centre-negative power supply. It operates internally at 18V for increased headroom, but an 18V power supply is not required. Please note that a power supply is not included.
Is the Fender Santa Ana V2 suitable for live performance?
Absolutely. Its rugged aluminium enclosure, top-mounted jacks, selectable bypass modes and Multiswitch compatibility make it an excellent choice for both stage and studio use.
Select Your New Guitar In Person at Our Store!
Bonners Guitar Store, located on the South coast in Eastbourne, has a large dedicated showroom full of Electric, Acoustic and Bass Guitars. Whether you're looking for your first instrument, or something prestigious, our showroom is the perfect environment to touch, play, and select from an extensive range of guitars.Ā When you visit Bonners Guitar Store, you'll be given the space and time to test several instruments in a comfortable, private environment, allowing you to ensure that you're making the right purchase decision.
We're located just off the A27 main road with plenty of on-site parking. If the train is more convenient for you, we're just a 2-minute walk from Hampden Park railway station (linked directly to London Victoria).Ā
Trade-In Offer - Upgrade to a New Guitar Today
Do you own a guitar you are considering upgrading to a new instrument? Take advantage of the Bonners part-exchange scheme and save yourself the hassle of selling on the private market. We accept most major brands of guitars that are in good condition and in full working order. Complete our onlineĀ trade-in form, and we'll get right back to you with a guide-price valuation.
Next, arrange to visit our store, where we can inspect your guitar to confirm it is in the expected condition. Once checked and the price is agreed, you're all set to trade it for your chosen new model! Call us on 01323 639335 if you would like to discuss trade-in options further.
Online guitar valuations are guide prices only. Confirmed valuations are subject to an instrument inspection by one of our team when you bring it to the store.
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Fender Santa Ana V2 Overdrive Pedal
The Fender Santa Ana V2 is a versatile analogue overdrive pedal designed to deliver the dynamic feel and responsiveness of a cranked Fender valve amplifier. Its JFET-based Class-A circuit runs internally at 18V, providing increased headroom, exceptional touch sensitivity, and everything from subtle breakup to rich, saturated overdrive.
Choose between two distinct drive voices to suit your playing style. Voice A delivers a tight, open overdrive that's ideal for rhythm playing, while Voice B produces a smoother, thicker gain structure that's perfect for lead tones. Simple Drive and Tone controls make it easy to shape your sound, while the rear-panel Tight switch reduces low-end before the drive stage for a more focused and articulate response.
For even greater tonal flexibility, the Santa Ana V2 features an independently switchable active 3-band EQ with Bass, Middle and Treble controls. The EQ can be positioned before or after the drive circuit, allowing you to dramatically change the pedal's character. Placing the EQ before the drive alters how the overdrive reacts and compresses, while placing it after the drive lets you fine-tune your finished tone with precision.
Additional professional features include selectable true bypass or buffered bypass operation, relay-based auto-bypass when power is removed, and Multiswitch compatibility, allowing both latching and momentary footswitch operation. Housed in a durable aluminium enclosure with top-mounted jacks, the Santa Ana V2 is built for life on the road and integrates easily into any pedalboard.
Key Features
- JFET-based Class-A analogue overdrive with internal 18V operation for increased headroom and tube-like response
- Two selectable overdrive voices for everything from transparent drive to smooth lead tones
- Active 3-band EQ with independent footswitch control
- EQ can be placed before or after the drive circuit for enhanced tonal shaping
- Rear-panel Tight switch for a more focused low-end response
- Selectable true bypass or buffered bypass operation
- Relay-based auto-bypass when power is disconnected
- Multiswitch compatible with latching and momentary footswitch modes
- Top-mounted input and output jacks for pedalboard-friendly installation
- Rugged aluminium enclosure built for gigging
- Powered by a 9V centre-negative power supply (sold separately)
Is the Fender Santa Ana V2 an analogue overdrive pedal?
Yes. The Santa Ana V2 features a fully analogue JFET-based Class-A overdrive circuit, designed to recreate the feel, response and dynamics of a driven valve amplifier.
What is the difference between Voice A and Voice B?
Voice A provides a tighter, more transparent overdrive that's ideal for rhythm playing and edge-of-breakup tones. Voice B offers a thicker, smoother gain character with increased sustain, making it well suited to lead playing.
What does the 3-band EQ do?
The active Bass, Middle and Treble EQ allows you to precisely shape your tone. Each control can both boost and cut its frequency range, making it easy to match different guitars, amplifiers and playing styles.
What is the EQ Placement switch?
The EQ Placement switch lets you position the EQ before or after the overdrive circuit. Placing it before the drive changes how the pedal responds and breaks up, while placing it after the drive shapes the finished overdriven tone.
What does the Tight switch do?
The rear-panel Tight switch reduces low frequencies before the overdrive stage. This creates a tighter, more focused sound, particularly useful with humbuckers, drop tunings or high-gain settings.
Can I use the Santa Ana V2 with both single-coil and humbucker guitars?
Yes. The wide gain range, adjustable EQ and Tight switch make the pedal highly compatible with single-coil, P90 and humbucker-equipped guitars.
Does the pedal support true bypass?
Yes. The Santa Ana V2 allows you to choose between true bypass and buffered bypass via a rear-panel switch, so you can optimise your signal chain.
What power supply does the Fender Santa Ana V2 require?
The pedal requires a standard 9V DC centre-negative power supply. It operates internally at 18V for increased headroom, but an 18V power supply is not required. Please note that a power supply is not included.
Is the Fender Santa Ana V2 suitable for live performance?
Absolutely. Its rugged aluminium enclosure, top-mounted jacks, selectable bypass modes and Multiswitch compatibility make it an excellent choice for both stage and studio use.
Select Your New Guitar In Person at Our Store!
Bonners Guitar Store, located on the South coast in Eastbourne, has a large dedicated showroom full of Electric, Acoustic and Bass Guitars. Whether you're looking for your first instrument, or something prestigious, our showroom is the perfect environment to touch, play, and select from an extensive range of guitars.Ā When you visit Bonners Guitar Store, you'll be given the space and time to test several instruments in a comfortable, private environment, allowing you to ensure that you're making the right purchase decision.
We're located just off the A27 main road with plenty of on-site parking. If the train is more convenient for you, we're just a 2-minute walk from Hampden Park railway station (linked directly to London Victoria).Ā
Trade-In Offer - Upgrade to a New Guitar Today
Do you own a guitar you are considering upgrading to a new instrument? Take advantage of the Bonners part-exchange scheme and save yourself the hassle of selling on the private market. We accept most major brands of guitars that are in good condition and in full working order. Complete our onlineĀ trade-in form, and we'll get right back to you with a guide-price valuation.
Next, arrange to visit our store, where we can inspect your guitar to confirm it is in the expected condition. Once checked and the price is agreed, you're all set to trade it for your chosen new model! Call us on 01323 639335 if you would like to discuss trade-in options further.
Online guitar valuations are guide prices only. Confirmed valuations are subject to an instrument inspection by one of our team when you bring it to the store.
