"I’m not a Fuzz guy, I’m an Overdrive guy and always looking for the warmest, creamiest OD I can find, and the Earth Drive has been so great... I’ve paired down my pedal rig for this band, only using about 4 boxes—and the Earth Drive is my main overdrive, I use it a lot. It’s all over the record...!!"

"What to do if you can't spend $650+ on the rare one (Klon) you might see on eBay? Simple: get a Sarno Music Solutions Earth Drive. I have never seen one in a store, and I am not sure that Brad Sarno and his lovely wife are ready for an onslaught of orders (should I be sorry?), but the thing is inexpensive and almost as fabulous as a Centaur. It's much smaller, so it's what I bring on trips with my own band/improvisers (I must travel with lots of little pedals wrapped in socks in a little Pelican case when not with mighty Wilco)."

"I got home from tour last week and finally had a chance to sit down with The Earth Drive today before a session I had. Man, that pedal is magic. I use a Jazzmaster and tend to find a lot of pedals are either too sheer or too muddy for it, but your’s is juuuuust right. I love it."

"I love my Earth Drive! Thank you Brad for building this masterpiece!"

"Just a quick follow-up note on the SMS Earth Drive: (1) it's an outstanding pedal, truly (2) it has replaced my former overdrive pedal I was unsure how the Earth Drive would pair with my gear, as most references that i found online weren't with Gibsons. But it sounds absolutely GREAT - I primarily use a vintage Fender Deluxe Reverb (AB763 circuit) and Gibson LP Standard for reference. The pedal is natural and transparent, and has a unique balance between boost & overdrive, as described!"

"The Earth Drive is the most amp-like OD Pedal I have heard in ages, and what really distinguishes itself to me is the useful range of the tone & gain pots, as well as the character of the sustain –it just feels so “real”."

"After buying the Earth Drive sight-unseen I am absolutely in love with it and sold a few other overdrive pedals because they don't even make sense to me anymore."

"Hi just got my ED yesterday, plugged it in and wow..I put velcro on it right away! I've been trying a lot of pedals to get that cranked jerry in a stadium sound that cleans up nice and I could tell right away my search was over..also I've been using the SMS CTP JG mod for about three years and I have to say every gig people come up and say how great my boogie sounds. I can tell you many heads have told me my rig sounds spot on and thanks to you!!!! I just wanted to say thanks a million for making this stuff..you've bumped some pricey gear out of my rig!!"

"One post above describes the Earth Drive as the "sweeter" of the two, and while it's subjective I would agree-- the clipping of the Earth Drive doesn't sound like typical diode clipping to me.... If there is diode clipping happening, Brad has tuned out any harsh overtones. Even with the Drive cranked it's smooth, never buzzy… For my tastes & gear (teles, vox, tweed) there is something special about the Earth Drive. Natural, slightly buttery breakup, good mid presence that sits beautifully & helps the OD sit forward a touch in the mix for rhythm without a boost in actual volume."

"I'm at SXSW, and my band Darling West played TwangFest yesterday. Just wanted to let you know that I am so happy with that pedal. My favorite overdrive ever!"