The Fender Santa Ana V2 Overdrive is a versatile, JFET-based overdrive pedal designed to deliver the responsive feel, rich harmonics and high headroom of a Fender tube amplifier pushed hard. Featuring dual-voice overdrive circuitry and an independent, switchable three-band active EQ, it offers everything from tight, natural drive to smooth, thick lead tones, with extensive controls for shaping your sound.

Fender Santa Ana V2 Overdrive Pedal

At the heart of the Santa Ana V2 is a Class-A JFET overdrive circuit that captures the touch sensitivity and dynamic response of a driven tube amp. The Voice switch provides two distinct overdrive characters, with Voice A delivering tighter, more natural-sounding drive and Voice B offering smoother, fuller-bodied lead tones. Dedicated Drive and Tone controls make it easy to dial in the desired level of gain and treble response, while the rear-mounted Tight switch reduces bass frequencies before the signal reaches the drive circuit for a more focused, articulate sound.

The Santa Ana V2 goes beyond conventional overdrive pedals with its independent three-band active EQ. Bass, Middle and Treble controls allow you to boost or cut each frequency range, with centre detents marking the flat settings. The EQ Placement switch lets you position the EQ before or after the overdrive circuit. Pre-drive EQ shapes how the signal responds to clipping, while post-drive EQ provides more pronounced tonal shaping after the gain has been generated, giving you exceptional flexibility for rhythm and lead sounds.

With switchable true or buffered bypass, multiswitch-enabled footswitches offering momentary and latching operation, and a durable aluminium enclosure, the Fender Santa Ana V2 is built for reliable performance on stage and in the studio. Combining responsive JFET drive with extensive EQ control, it is an excellent choice for guitarists seeking versatile, amp-inspired overdrive.

Buy the Fender Santa Ana V2 Overdrive online today from Guitar.co.uk or visit Merchant City Music in our Glasgow shop. We offer fast delivery across the UK and beyond.

Features

• JFET-based Class-A overdrive circuit for touch-sensitive, amp-inspired drive

• Dual-voice overdrive with selectable A and B modes

• Drive and Tone controls for shaping gain and treble response

• Rear-mounted Tight switch for reducing bass frequencies before the drive circuit

• Independent, switchable three-band active EQ

• Bass, Middle and Treble controls with centre-detent flat settings

• EQ Placement switch for positioning the EQ before or after the drive circuit

• Switchable true or buffered bypass

• Multiswitch-enabled footswitches for momentary or latching operation

• Durable, road-ready aluminium enclosure

• 9V DC centre-negative power operation (power supply not included)