StewMac Ghost Drive Transparent Overdrive Pedal

CHASING THE MYTH

Four years ago we set out to uncover the secret of one of the most sought-after pedals in guitar history. By carefully deconstructing the legendary transparent overdrive, we studied every detail of what made it so special. Then we rebuilt it—faithfully recreating the circuit with the very same historically correct components that gave the original its mythical status.

The StewMac Ghost Drive captures that authentic tone with the same obsessive attention to detail, delivering the unmistakable clarity, touch sensitivity, and harmonic richness that made the circuit a legend.

Originally launched as a DIY kit in 2022, the Ghost Drive quickly became one of our most loved pedals. Now it’s available fully assembled—no soldering required, just plug in and play. With Gain, Treble, and Output controls, you can dial in everything from saturated tube warmth to snarling grit, all while preserving your guitar’s natural character.

No hype—just legendary tone, ready for your pedalboard.

Specifications

• Power Supply: 9VDC standard 2.1mm negative center (battery option available)
• Enclosure: 4-3/4" x 3-3/4" (120.5 × 94.5 × 34.25 mm), durable powder coating, printed logo
• Bypass: Buffered bypass for consistent signal integrity
• Current Draw: 20.1mA
• Input Impedance: 1MΩ
• Output Impedance: 560Ω
• Noise Floor: -75 dBm
• Max Input Level: -10 dBm