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Budda Superdrive Series II V-40 – hands on

By Dave Durban
published 15 June 2010

Budda Superdrive Series II V-40 – hands on

Budda Superdrive Series II V-40
New in the Guitarist office this week is Budda Amplification's Superdrive Series II V-40 head, the company's latest mid-gain inclusion into the well-established Superdrive line.

Budda Superdrive Series II V-40

Keep an eye out for the full, in-depth review of Budda’s Superdrive Series II V-40 in issue 332 of Guitarist.

For more information on the Superdrive Series II V-40, visit Budda Amplification's website.

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Budda Superdrive Series II V-40
The V-40's straightforward control layout and cheese-wedge-style control knobs give the amp a classic look.

Budda Superdrive Series II V-40

Keep an eye out for the full, in-depth review of Budda’s Superdrive Series II V-40 in issue 332 of Guitarist.

For more information on the Superdrive Series II V-40, visit Budda Amplification's website.

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Budda Superdrive Series II V-40
Budda keeps things simple around the back on the V-40, with three impedence options (4/8/16), effects loop and slave out with level control.

Budda Superdrive Series II V-40

Keep an eye out for the full, in-depth review of Budda’s Superdrive Series II V-40 in issue 332 of Guitarist.

For more information on the Superdrive Series II V-40, visit Budda Amplification's website.

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