At A Glance
- Input Impedance
- 1 MΩs
- Output Impedance
- 650 Ωs to 3.3 kΩs
- Current Draw
- 22mA @ 9VDC
- Power Supply
- 9.6 VDC, 200 mA
- Dimensions
- 2.75" (w) x 4.5" (l) x 2.1" (h)
- Bypass
- Selectable true bypass or buffered bypass
- Battery
- 9V
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Electro Harmonix produced the Soul Food as a transparent overdrive pedal, positioning it as an accessible alternative to the Klon Centaur — a pedal that had become difficult to obtain at reasonable cost. The Soul Food sat in EHX's compact effects line, aimed at players who wanted that style of overdrive circuit without the associated scarcity.
The Soul Food's circuit featured boosted power rails, which the design used to provide extended headroom and increased definition. The pedal offered selectable true bypass or buffered bypass modes, giving the owner control over how the unit interacts with the signal chain when disengaged. It operated on a 9.6V DC supply, included at the time of original sale, and also accepted a 9-volt battery. The enclosure was described as compact and rugged.
Owners working on bypass switching, power supply compatibility, or internal circuitry should consult a qualified guitar technician or electronics repair specialist familiar with effects pedal work.
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Electro Harmonix SOULFOOD-U Soul Food Overdrive Pedal
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