Who else wants a FULLDRIVE 2 for LESS than HALF THE PRICE?

Just because it costs less doesn't mean it's worth less. This Joyo Maximum Overdrive is a classic example of how you can get high end tone on a low end budget. Side by side with the Fulltone Fulldrive 2 MOSFET, it's sounds exactly the same, but costs less than half the cost!
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[@FiveStringCommando]

I notice a difference... a difference in my bank account!!!! LOL

[@DareBear2099]

FiveStringCommando literally the only difference lol

[@rafadorock4]

hahahahahahahahaahha what a "plus" difference :P

[@JJ-bm2jj]

Exactly

[@EvertAlbers]

I am sure that it is perfectly possible to copy the pedal, piggybacking on the time invested in the product development by Fulltone. So do you support copycats? How would you feel if someone copied a song that you had written? There probably is a difference in the labour conditions for the people producing the pedal. And if the copy pedal is from China, please also take a look at how environmental waste is handled there before making your decision.

[@croggers1]

Evert Albers just bought the joyo after reading this

[@erictoniaschwab1009]

3:00 Dan, thank you for being a champion of us working people. I see dudes every weekend playing through a Strymon Big Sky and Strymon Timeline; 2 pedals that alone are more than most of my combined rig. But folks like yourself, Guitar Max Carlisle and Dave Simpson show us all that you can use gear that doesn’t cost very much and just sound incredible.

[@edforever6299]

absolutely loving the new intro and love your videos dan. thanks alot!

[@peterdebad1]

Good to have you back with another video! Been waiting. Thanks Dan!!

[@cora584]

No better birthday gift than learning about a good affordable pedal! I also appreciate your recommendation for the Uzi at the end! I’d probably get much more use out of that one!

[@wesleyalan9179]

Joyo makes Real good stuff, i have a few and they do there job just fine, and mine has lasted this long with no problem, ive owned them for at least 5 years i know

[@deandagner]

Definitely sounds spot on. I'm glad there are companies out there making the exact same gear as the bigger (more expensive) companies. Yet charging half the price and the gear is actually good.

[@JoseCruz-dk3fi]

Thank you for you honest reviews, they really help.

[@L-hargestam]

Keep making videos it helps me sooooooo me so much as a musician 🙏

[@hextray]

This new intro is DOPE. Love the fact that you kept the leitmotiv people prefered... That perfectly sticks to your channel ^^ Great video, as always!

[@jasonvandyke5401]

Dang! That pedal sounds great! Dan, keep up the great work and please keep doing what you're doing. It's amazing to have someone finding these great deals that also play and sound great. I love watching your videos!

[@donwalker7518]

I've got a Joyo AC Tone pedal that I've been trying to kick off my board for about 4yrs now. Spent hundreds of dollars on "boutique" pedals and I keep coming back to it. Very versatile. Does crunch or soaring leads.

[@Sgtmusic01]

That is the Sound I was Looking for, I can't wait to get my hands on one and try it out with my Brian May Red Special thanks for the Demo. Your Awesome and I love the channel.

[@Metal_Scott]

This video was so good! You came into the new year swinging!

[@coyperez3924]

Not gonna lie...Joyo makes some good effects for pretty damn cheap

[@thomasmccann8008]

I’m loving all the new channel stuff!

[@guitardudesteve]

Keep up the great work. You're helping those of us that aren't able to dedicate a large budget to our gear to still have great sound. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

[@keenanhays4582]

Omg I want this pedal so badly, that sound is amazing!!!!

[@lindamessinger4785]

Great review Dan. I recently have really gotten into pedals and your recommendations have been so good. I'm going to definitely get this Joyo pedal. It has the sound I'm looking for. Great job as always!

[@Zengetsi]

This was a great review, and a sick new intro!! Definitely going to be checking out both of these and hopefully purchasing one. Probably the max OD first, it seems more versatile.

[@dennislogston2834]

Dude, you’ve sold me! Been wanting a Fulldrive mosfet for a while now but haven’t been able to set aside the cash. This pedal is the great compromise! Nice review.

[@jhagenseker]

That’s awesome!! I have been so close to getting the full drive so many times. I want this one now! I have to check out the rest of the new joyo line now too. The trem verb that put out years ago got me into tremolo effect. Can hardly play without it now!

[@jodyhendrix5876]

I love JOYO pedals, I use the Ultimate Drive pedal with my bass and it is amazing. It adds some dirt and grit without losing any bottom end. Thanks for sharing Dan, I gotta try this pedal out !

[@williamplankjr.3821]

Awesome demo! And I LOVE the intro video too!

[@thesilentu]

I appreciate the research.....and the longer bars so you can appreciate how the pedal reacts to different kind of playing

[@goat34]

Great review! I purchased right after watching. Thanks

[@Cyril_Harperink_87]

Indeed. Impressive. Good job man and thanks for testing

[@sjohnson8079]

Love it! Thank you for the review Dan. I think the Jo-Yo is going to be the first pedal I am going to buy, to test out. Great review!

[@atomwatt77]

I’m def getting one of those Joyo pedals for my ‘68 silver face Fender Deluxe Reverb amp. Should be a perfect combo! Thanks for the heads up, bro!

[@danielzyska1103]

I couldnt tell the difference. Both sounded great. Another great review Dan!

[@JE-western-rider]

Been a FD2 user since it first came out and it is an almost always on pedal. Really like the Comp Cut and Flat Mids settings. Must admit, I'm impressed. My biggest concern would be dependability of the Joyo pedal.

[@Timbiscuit12]

Man! Thanks for showcasing this for people like me. These sound exactly the same to me, and it looks like I can get it for 30 bucks at the lowest! I was looking at getting an old Fulltone Fulldrive and I probably would never have known about this if not for you, so I really appreciate you saving me this money! You just earned a sub from me!

[@theheavenlyfire]

Love these vids!

[@Sliderdogg]

I bought one because of this review, absolutely love it. I don't have a Fulltone to compare it to, but the versatility is great, thanks for the review!

[@Sanchees3]

I love my Joyo Vintage Overdrive, but I’ve wanted a little more adjusting. Glad to see you put out a detailed review on the tones for this pedal, picking one up soon !

[@GunsandGuitars]

I want a vintage overdrive too, I’ve heard they are killer

[@Sanchees3]

Guns and Guitars I personally love it, I’d be happy to send it over for a review if you’d like !

[@MGC-1977]

I live in China and did some research. The company name is pronounced Jo-Yo and is based in Shenzhen (a big electronics city in China). I can buy their stuff even cheaper here 😁

[@longlivegarybusey6409]

Man...that's not fair haha. Quick story that you didn't ask for....I just got back from a 2 week trip to meet some relatives in Tokyo and was pretty bummed that not a single piece of guitar gear is cheaper there. Not only that but you'd have more luck finding vintage MIJ pedals and guitars in the states. Even new MIJ guitars are cheaper in the US. There's a street that has nothing but guitar stores on both sides however, like a guitar mecca, that actually has an insane amount of vintage Fenders and Gibsons. Every store just about was playing John Mayer, but when I asked if they had any chord books of his (thought it'd be cool to have one in japanese) they had no idea who I was talking about lol. This wall of books was massive and I couldn't read any of the labels without pulling each one out to look at the cover so I couldn't just look for it myself. I had to point to the ceiling and weakly sing along to "Stop This Train" so they'd know who I was talking about. Only to hear "Oooh oh, Johnuh Mayuh.....no no.....solly....".

[@IgnoresTrolls]

@@longlivegarybusey6409 Speaking certain English words in Japan is crazy, if you say it the correct English way they don't understand you, which is fair enough, but they will understand you if you put on the most racist accent. I had to ask for a "dubaroo chizboorga" in Burger King after a night out, when the words "double cheeseburger" were written on the sign.

[@lucrosen]

Wow that Joyo pedal sounds WAY better than I expected! I may need to add one of those to my life

[@Hopfroggerz]

After seeing this video, I bought the Joyo. And you were right, it sounds amazing!

[@micheltremblay4774]

Good deal, I might just get one. Thanks for the review.

[@mattsteele3031]

Great comparison. Thanks!

[@mrt77wv]

Joyo has a lot of quality pedals. I've been using the Vintage Phaser, Ultimate Drive & Dyna Compressor for a few years now, no problems at all. Sounds great, and the cost is unbeatable.

[@daveg4495]

I know I'm old & deaf from 50 years of blowing my ears out but those pedals sounded identical. Excellent video.

[@fisiosaiter]

Lately I am following your tips. Got amazing in ear monitors and I’m just about to order this pedal.

[@DIYGene]

I listened with headphones and can’t tell the difference. Great job and really great review.

[@phillipstai7204]

I busted out my Audiotechnica M40x for this and could hear only the slightest difference in some of the chord patterns. I doubt I could hear it with anything else and it was only in the lower chords. The max OD overdrive sounded hairs more compressed but that was about it. Tone = identical. Drive = Nearly identical. I'm sold.

[@colelikeinminecraft]

they sound the same but have an insane price difference, thank you for showing us this pedal in a great side-by-side comparison!

[@grneyedvillain2084]

Vintage overdrive has never left my board. I was looking into buying a full drive but I didnt realize joyo had made this. Take my money!

[@derred723]

it's 100% on my list to buy as my first overdrive (apartment living means i don't even run my amp so i've yet to buy pedals. Just shop and compare them lol).

[@brad-guitar-miller813]

Another great video. Thanks for the tips.👍🤘

[@jakes8444]

I can really tell that your guitar skills have been improving! keep up the good work and that pedal has a really sweet tone

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks for noticing! I wish I had more time to practice

[@EsharpGflat]

Thanks for another good video!

[@andydavis3494]

Dan, spot on assessment - can’t tell the difference!

[@ernototh-pal9474]

Nice work!! And like your New intro!!

[@musicfreak3536]

What?!?! Joyo is stepping up their game! Thanks so much for this, Dan! You and GuitarMax have really helped with shaping my tone!

[@GunsandGuitars]

Yes! Guitar max, I love that guy

[@musicfreak3536]

@@GunsandGuitarsHe is great! I love how, like you, he tries to find affordable gear! I actually just purchased myself a Cab from a company he suggested, Harley Benton, for about $150 including. The thing came with a Celestion Vintage 30!

[@AiGenerationMagic]

Thanks for the great video, I like the fast cut side-by-side comparisons. I have been hesitant to buy Joyo products because I don't have a fair perception yet of their tone quality and build quality. I might give them a try with this box.

[@1LegintheGrave]

Joyo is ok. As far as Chinese made pedals, they're one of the better ones. Build quality/reliability STILL isn't as good as Fulltone, although tone is certainly close enough. Resale is also much better with Fulltone. Unfortunately, Fulltone is closing their doors mostly due to cheap knock-offs like Joyo (among others), so as things continue down this road, more American/UK pedal companies will be going out of business. No one can compete with Chinese product pricing because employee pay & operating costs are much cheaper over there. And I said something similar elsewhere but it's idiocy reading people's comments of "these companies should be priced more competitively...". Going back to the original point: quality and reliability is not on par with the originals.

[@toddflowers8052]

Cool Dan ,thanks for the heads up!

[@poohtianaman]

Great stuff Dan, i really love that guitar that you are playing

[@anthonysarvabui3908]

I love these kinds of videos Joyo does make nice pedals. I bought a sweet baby used and sounds great. Similar to the soul food which I asking have and for less money. Can't wait for the UZI review.

[@marcelorimoli1983]

Very good comparison.... congrats ...greetings from Brazil

[@haloman447]

Love the new intro!

[@JoseCruz-dk3fi]

Man, that purple les paul is insane, by far my favorite build that you've done. You've inspired me to sand down one of my guitars and have some fun staining it. Oh and I ordered that baroque file to start messing with frets, I wasn't sure about doing that, but your videos give me confidence!

[@wesleyalan9179]

Awe man, building or modifying an axe is fun, i have done 3 strats, sold 2,and kept my first build, its awesome

[@GreyMatterStew]

I agree, both about the guitar and the confidence building.

[@cpngdth]

Sounds like a great deal! Thanks for the vid. Now I'm eagerly awaiting your review of the Uzi (pedal). On second thought.....how awesome would a review video of the Uzi (pedal) and the Uzi (gun) be!! I wonder how a bass would sound through that...might have to get one and find out!

[@jakesmith4506]

I love your channel. Lots of great info. I own a few JOYO pedals and they are great. I also own the Fulltone Fulldrive 3 and it's cool too. The one difference that could be a factor is 'environment'. as in, are you playing an out door gig in extreme heat or cold. That's when things are different. I had a gig in Detroit last summer on a very hot day on an aluminum stage. The stage temp had to be 105 degrees F. Unfortunately, my JOYO pedals did not work at all in the extreme heat. My more expensive pedals did work despite the high stage temp. Hey, I still love JOYO and I will buy from them again. But, the temp factor did affect the operation of the JOYO pedals. But, if you aren't playing a gig in extreme temp conditions the lower priced stuff is great. This is NOT a slam on JOYO , I love my JOYO pedals. Just keep in mind that more expensive components might be more reliable in extreme conditions. ....and once again.....some more expensive pedals might fail in high temps, but, not as likely. Rock on everyone. BE SAFE. LOVE JOYO!!

[@4gvnbygrz398]

I really cant hear the diference at all either, i mean i can but its really i sifnificant for the $100 difference!! Really enjoy ur vids alot!! Love the way how ur always looking to help every one how to save more than just a penny!! Thnx for all your efforts and all your help!!! Blessings!!$

[@radosawwalkowski5824]

That guitar looks absolutely stunning, would like to make that myself

[@AOfuhSHO]

This is a great review!

[@brandondufrene4706]

Yep. Sounds the same to me. I'm a big fan of joyo pedals. Their vintage overdrive and sweet baby overdrive sound good too.

[@rafamichel5541]

Awesome video!!! So usefull!!

[@sussertod9832]

considered buying one of these babies a while back, wasn't sure but I'm definitely gonna do back and do it now!

[@austinbertholds3094]

Great review, I cant tell too much of a difference. Also I love that guitar still

[@albertplaysguitar]

Picked up a used one for $40 bucks. Really good actually. Better than a tube screamer and stacks well with other distortion pedals.

[@DioHenda]

Hi sorry for commenting randomly. Does the pedal still works fine? Is it durable and worth to get? Thanks

[@Christopher_Wheeler]

I love the new intro!

[@Alanoffer]

I bought a joyo American overdrive and it’s my favorite pedal .

[@Alyks1]

Same here. Sounds awesome! I'm getting a british sound next.

[@mxwx51]

I've been eyeing FD2 for awhile because it's pretty widely used in worship settings, but $150+ has kept me away. $58 however... I may need one of these soon. Thanks, Dan!

[@chumh00]

I mean there is a slight difference, but to be absolutely fair i think that joyo actually sounds Better

[@SocksworthRiffs]

the JOYO D-SEED is one of the best delays I've used.

[@zetaminor77]

great playing, too!

[@davidsala9549]

WOW....This is awesome!

[@mikevega7740]

Great video thanks for showing me that more money doesn't mean better

[@motorheadcg]

Really digging that pedal and the uzi

[@123Ir0nman]

My pedal board is made up of Joyo and Donner pedals (all under $50) and I definitely agree with you. Most if not all the clone pedals are basically the exact same circuits but with maybe slightly cheaper parts or manufacturing processes. I would definitely consider buying this if I feel I need this...which I might...

[@thomasseveroii5093]

I never own anything from joyo, but I think it is something to own for someone who one cheap but great. Nice video Dan!

[@nathaniel5394]

Thanks dan!

[@MasterDaveo]

You’re on to something dude 👌 I want one 👍

[@ernestocabantog854]

is this pedal good as ts9 or sd1 in terms of boosting amp and main drive?

[@stevesoldwedel]

You've inspired me to work on my lead playing.

[@GunsandGuitars]

Excellent! I’m glad I could inspire!

[@perkele8341]

I tried listening to it with headphones I tried listening to it with phone speakers I tried listening to it with quality speakers I tried listening to it with a blindfold And I cant Tell any difference that would get my inner perfectionist concerned Holy shit

[@monstrok]

Cool new intro!!

[@latencycc]

I picked up a Joyo ultimate od several years ago, for $30 brand-new, works great never had any problem...good looking out for fellow musicians

[@ignerevhak]

Bro ı want your help. I have a guitar project but it is not good now. guitar is orginally 22 fret and ı modded it to 24. now ı have buzz from truss rod etc. ıt is not a big problem. but my guitar has no intonation. ı really tried intonate it but no change. what can i do about it ?

[@taokichavez9319]

hi man, really nice video :D any chance You know where can I find this pedal to be shipped outside US (Mexico) most of the really cool stuff in Amazon does not ship internationally and, have You tried string butlers on Les pauls? there´s a rumour that it fix the tunning issues due to the headstock shape/string alignment

[@jrduarte99]

I bought my Fulldrive 2 during Black Friday and it was 90 USD brand new. Fantastic overdrive, as well as the Fulltone OCD.

[@GunsandGuitars]

That’s a great deal!

[@eugeneeaton7262]

Same , great video

[@Willkreyify]

jeez, I may have to consider adding one of these to my pedal chain

[@apluscleaning]

yay more videos from guns and guitars

[@onefatstratcat]

Dammit! Now i'm going to hear that silly lick in my head for the next week!! :) I liked the Fulltone on the chords but actually liked the Joyo on the lead notes better... now I guess I'll have to get both :(

[@bbx78]

Damn it, i love this les paul. I've Just bought a harley benton diy guitar kit and i can not decide if i want it in purple, blue, or something like you did on your Jaguar Bass.

[@267koko]

Got my FD-2 for 50 bucks. Basically brand new. Telling you guys have connections if you can. I still can’t thank my buddy enough for helping get my first drive pedal for church. (3 years ago lol)

[@markerf16]

I have a Boss ME80 - going into a HotRod V4 - Im looking to get better overdrives and distortions. The Boss is OK, but Im thinking I can do better., Might just get the Fulltone Plimsoul again and be done with it. Will the Joyo deliver? Is it NOISY? Joyo's are known to be.

[@dave_the_hedge]

Hey Mr Dan - Do you have any half the price amp head recommendations? I want to build a cabinet but don't have the skills or patience to build my own head.

[@abdeljalalsinapilo906]

Does the boost switch of the joyo maximum also function independently or will it only work if the overdrive switch is on?