$299.00. The boost side of things offers everything from a rich, midrange bluesy boost all the way to a dynamic overdrive with wonderful touch sensitivity, while the drive side of the equation runs the gamut from valve-like overdrive to searing rock leads. It has a more neutral EQ-curve than the String-Singer and an arguably more versatile voice that can take you from Claptons Blues Breakers days to Kossoff to Young. The pedal is fitted out with a Gain, Volume for controlling the pedals output gain and volume structure. Heres how it works. I have the Gladio and the Duellist on my board, both awesome. JOYO Dual Crunch Pure Analog Circuit Overdrive Effect Pedal with Independent Clipping for Electric Guitar - True Bypass (King of Kings R-20), NUX ACE of Tone Dual Overdrive Pedal stacked with Tubeman MKII and Morning Star, Strymon Sunset Dual Overdrive Pedal - Midnight Edition, Sondery Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal, Recreation of 70-80s Classical British Stack Sound - True Bypass, 2 Modes of Bright and Normal - Mini Size, Art Design on Top and Diamond Cut Edge, Wampler Pantheon Deluxe Dual Overdrive Pedal with MIDI, Blue, Friedman Amplification BE-OD Deluxe Dual Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal, NUX NDO-6 Queen of Tone Dual Overdrive Pedal Stacked with Horseman and Morning Star, Caline CP-70 Dual Overdrive Guitar Effect Pedal True bypass Design, Suhr Eclipse Dual Channel Overdrive Distortion Pedal, Jackson Audio Optimist Dual Overdrive and EQ Pedal, Blue, Caline DCP-11 Andes Boost Overdrive Effect Pedal Dual Guitar Pedal, Wampler Paisley Drive Deluxe Brad Paisley Signature Dual Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal, Wampler Dual Fusion V2 Tom Quayle Signature Dual Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal, Caroline Hawaiian Pizza Fuzz Overdrive, Limited Edition Reverse Colors Blue/White, Source Audio One Series L.A. Lady Overdrive Effects Pedal, Caline DCP-07 Brigade Dual Overdrive Guitar Effect Pedal, Jackson Audio Optimist Dual Overdrive and EQ Pedal Cory Wong Edition, Blue, JHS Sweet Tea V3 2-in-1 Dual OD Pedal with 3 Patch Cables, JHS Double Barrel V4 Dual Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal, Caline CP-516 Orange Burst Overdrive Guitar Effect Pedal True Bypass Design, Caroline Guitar Company Hawaiian Pizza Fuzz Overdrive, Caline DCP-06 SUNDANCE SPECIAL Boost Overdrive Effect Pedal Dual Guitar Pedal, JOYO Overdrive Pedals R Series Dual Channel Pedal Clean and Wild Overdrive Effect for Electric Guitar (Maximum R-05), Caline DCP-02 BRUTUS Distortion Overdrive Effect Pedal Dual Guitar Pedal, Cioks C8E Expander Pedal Power Supply, Red (Gear Hero Exclusive), Walrus Audio ARP 87 Multi Function Delay, Limited Edition Red/White, LE Red, AZOR Overdrive Guitar Effect Pedal Horse Dirty Overdrive Mini Pedal for Electric Guitar True Bypass AP504, Amuzik Overdrive Guitar Effect Pedal Classic Pedals with Analog Overdrive Effects Pedals for Electric Guitar True Bypass, Empress Effects Heavy Dual-Channel Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal, Demonfx Dual Gun 2 Channel Blues/Rock Overdrive Numerous set Options Fast US Ship, Keeley D&M Drive Overdrive and Boost Pedal, Orange (KDMDrive), Demonfx FREEDMAN BE-ODX Deluxe Dual Channel Options New, Bogner La Grange Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal with Independent Boost, Darkglass Electronics Microtubes B7K Ultra V2 Bass Preamp Pedal w/Aux In, EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2 Dual Fuzz Pedal, T-Rex MUDHONEY-II Dual Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal, Keeley El Rey Dorado Overdrive Pedal, Gold (KElrey), NUX Fireman Distortion Effect Pedal Dual Channel Brown Sound, Truetone V3 Jekyll & Hyde Overdrive & Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal, Caline DCP-05 KEY WEST Compressor Overdrive Effect Pedal Dual Guitar Pedal, JHS Morning Glory V4 Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal. Tyler Bryants signature drive pedal stacks two of the German device makers revered GAS-808 overdrives into a dual-channel unit. I wrote a full review on the Maxon APEX 808 that you can find on my website if you are interested. Price: 199 Description: Dual overdrive pedal Controls: 2x drive, 2x volume, 2x tone, 2x toggle-switch (bass boost), toggle-switch (909 mode, left side only) I/O: Input, Output Bypass: True Power: 9-18V mains. An Internal trim control allows a way to adjust the high frequencies for a brighter or warmer tone depending on your taste. This little blue box has the two-band EQ, functioning as traditional boosting EQ controls as well as the volume and gain controls. Additionally, the Timmy features a two-band EQ system, including Treble and Bass. We're looking for versatility. Like its lower-gain sibling, it's an amp-in-a-box affair more than a simple distortion.

An advantage to this full-range sound is that it doesnt feel like it reduces the overall fatness of any given amplifier. WebMy advice is don't overcomplicate things, just get a basic drive pedal like a Tube Screamer variant, a Boss SD-1, or MXR GT-OD. This limited edition overdrive pedal has a little magic under the hood, making it, in my experience, a modern classic. Certainly one of the most affordable and usable clones out there. When used in conjunction with the guitar's tone knob, it's very usable for players from blues to hard rock. You can pick these up for around $60 or less (make offers on used listings) all day long - not bad for a really good imitation of a Klon Centaur. There are six overdrive circuits crammed into the red box, two of which can be engaged simultaneously and routed any way you want. Ibanez Tube Screamer. This modern take on the famous Vintage overdrive circuit seems to offend so many, and yet, I love it. WebUnique effects pedals and Eurorack modular devices, hand-wired in Seattle, Washington. Texas-based Jackson Audio developed this premium overdrive in a collaboration with slide-guitar golden boy, Joey Landreth. It may not display this or other websites correctly. For better or worse, the BOSS Metal Zone is one of the most popular distortions of all time. Price: $349 Description: Dual overdrive pedal Controls: 2x Volume, 2x Tone and 2x three-way tone switch, internal dip-switches (String-Singer: modern/vintage, symmetrical/asymmetrical; Heavy-Hand: symmetrical/asymmetrical, distortion mode) I/O: Input, Output Bypass: True Power: 9V, + Great low-gain tones + Sensitive response+ Simple operation Pricier than similar offerings.

So, we were all ears when we heard that Joyo had delivered their take on the classic Zendrive. This is an original circuit and was not based on a Tube Screamer or Klon, for example. Sold by Vintage King Audio and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. Feature-wise, its Boss business as usual with a straightforward level/tone/gain control set, input and output, and your choice of battery or mains power. This is not a Tubescreamer clone in any way, so dont expect that. The ace up the TBs sleeve can be found by switching the left-hand circuit to 909 mode which introduces the high-gain tendencies of a GAS-909 overdrive to the TB drive. Thankfully, there are plenty of pedal brands doing just that, and in 2020, budget definitely doesnt need to mean low-cost compromise. If youve never used an overdrive with a wet/dry control, you may be surprised at the difference it can make when sculpting your tone. As you already have a TS, I'd look at either the protein (haven't played it though) or the Gladio. WebFriedman BE-OD Deluxe Dual Overdrive Pedal 2-channel Overdrive Pedal, True Bypass, with Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence, Gain, and Tight Controls $ 269.99 Bundle Our Unbiased Reviews 1. Should you want a smaller footprint, there's also the diminutive Mini RAT. The Timmy is a favorite amongst many guitarists around the world with good reason it rocks.

CONTROLS: (Blue side) Level, Gain, Tone, Bypass footswitch; (Green side) Level, Drive, Tone, Bypass footswitch. The EQ allows for precise parametric control over the mid band as well as standard bass and treble controls. Ibanez Tube What separates this from many of the other Tube Screamer variants is that it contains a variant IC chip that gives the pedal a different sound. Engine (channel) A gives you a lower gain, Klon-style transparent' boost, perfect for when you need those neck-y Strat sounds with some added bite. Looking at the pedal top-down, we get three main controls: volume, tone, and gain. This left channel is my always-on side, and then I use the right side as a boost. However, it has to be said that the pedal shines when given a little bit of leash to cut loose. Price: $/229 Description: Dual overdrive/distortion/boost pedal Controls: 2x Level, 2x gain, 2x tone, two-way pedal order switch Bypass: 2x True I/O: Input, output Power: 9V mains, + Strong midrange focus+ Classic overdriven tones+ Simple operation Not everyone enjoys the mid-hump. Sporting dual channels (Crunch and Lead) along with stacked Level, Tone and Drive knobs, the SD-2 Dual Over Drive is a significantly more complex pedal and was on the market for a comparatively short time between 1993 and 1998. Each has boost, overdrive and fuzz modes, selectable via a three-way mini toggle. The only downside of the Maxon OD-820 overdrive pro is that it is HUGE.

This characteristic gives the Timmy far more oomph and headroom when pushing an amplifier. Great guitar tone doesn't need to be expensive. The Chase Bliss Audio Brothers does it all and exponentially more, thanks to the unique design of this slim stompbox. Included is a two-band EQ allowing you to fully shape the low and high frequencies of the overdrive pedal. Much like the Tube Screamer, the Boss BD-2 is more of a classic than a boutique overdrive, but its status as one of the biggest-selling overdrive pedals in history has earned it a place on any drive fans shopping list.

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One of the key features of the Tube Screamer sound is the famous inherent mid-hump which adds clarity and punch to your signal, and in-turn makes it an ideal boost for solos. You can stack both channels in series (either direction), run them in parallel or activate one at a time. Only 4 left in stock - order soon.

Does this make it better? Bath A three-way toggle switch positioned in the centre of the pedal lets you flip between clipping modes that range from Marshall-like symmetrical clipping, crystal-clear op-amp drive and soft-edged asymmetrical silicon diodes. This is very similar to a classic vintage overdrive circuit expect it has a few advantages. Its a boost, its an overdrive, its a fuzz. Sing the blues, send your amp into raptures or unleash hell with the best overdrive pedals in 2020. Furthermore, Gravity has some additional tone-shaping options thanks to the toggle switches on the top. I have reviewed each of these units on the intheblues YouTube channel and had extensive live playing experience. Great for:Amp-like overdrive, solo boost, Features: Gain, level, tone, hi/low gain switch. The Heavy-Handed circuit adds a far superior range of volume, tonal control and gain to the Marshall unit its based on. The downside? The Zendrive was originally designed to emulate the legendary tones of a Dumble Overdrive Special: the elusive amps built by Alexander Dumble cloaked in mystery and played by the likes of Larry Carlton, Carlos Santana and Robben Ford. This is a list of the best overdrive pedals I have ever used. WebBrian Wampler is helping create some of the worlds best guitar tones. Finding the best overdrive is all personal choice based on your own needs. BA1 1UA. The BE-OD is, as the design implies, modeled on the gain channel of a Marshall-style amplifier. Guitar Effects Worlds uses cookies to enhance the website experience.

While this exact model can only be (rarely) found on the second-hand market, there are some new models available from the PedalPalFx website. The Chellee Ponyboy V3 is handmade in Orange City, Florida. Endorsed by Eric Clapton and Eddie Van Halen, the Soldano SLO 100 Became an Amp of the Guitar Gods, This Mid-1960s Victoria Mod Job Shows What You Can Do With Some Choice Spare Parts, Ingenuity and Imagination, Treasured by Neil Young and Billy Duffy, the Gretsch White Falcon Out-Blings Them All, Favored by Frank Zappa and Jerry Garcia, the Musitronics Mu-Tron III Combined Wild Sonics and Creative Usability, If You Can Imagine It, We Can Do It: Framus Gives Guitar Player an Eye-Opening Factory Tour, Like the Hagstrom, Vox, Framus and Italian EKO Guitars of the Era, This 1965 Meazzi Hollywood Zodiac Plays and Sounds Great, Bigger Isnt Always Better. Ibanez Tube Screamer Mini (opens in new tab). Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Overdrive Guitar Pedal Blue Fall Analog Electric Guitar Overdrive Effect Pedal Vintage Mini Overdrive Pedals for Electric Guitar Single Type DC 9V True Bypass, by Vangoa, Distortion Guitar Pedal Blue Fall Analog Electric Guitar Distortion Effect Pedal Vintage Mini Distortion Pedals for Electric Guitar Single Type DC 9V True Bypass, by Vangoa, Chorus Guitar Pedal Blue Fall Analog Electric Guitar Chorus Effect Pedal Vintage Mini Chorus Pedals for Electric Guitar Single Type DC 9V True Bypass, by Vangoa. As a boost pedal, the Mjolnir delivers clean decibels in volumes, and even more so than in previous iterations, as the gain control has been tweaked to have even more headroom. By building it as a two-channel design, Analogman created a flexible workhorse that is not only a great standalone drive, but also pairs well with a tube amp as a boost. Even without those, the Tubescreamer-like voicing means that there is distortion-like clipping available with the gain turned up. Should you not want to endure the multi-year wait, then an alternative like the Duellist (opens in new tab) is a good compromise. Last edited: Feb 18, 2021. Its easier (and about as affordable) to get yourself on the property ladder than it is to purchase one of the 300 ODS amps in existence. Other companies like TC Electronic also make clones like the Magus that combine the original and Turbo RAT circuits into one unit. This all behaves like running a couple dimed overdrive pedals in series, with tonnes of liquid sustain and squealing harmonics hours of fun are guaranteed! FEATURES: True bypass, green and blue LEDs. Is the tone lost in translation through an approximation of a pedal approximating an amp? The Royal Flush is my favorite dual overdrive of all time. As with many of the pedals on this list, the Ultimate Drive represents a low-risk investment in your board thats hard to fault. It was the first true dual effect pedal for guitar players, ever. The boost cannot be used separately.

Or get a prince of tone maybe? The circuit, although mid-boosted, doesnt colour the original tone of your guitar too much but it tightens the bottom-end nicely and its charms really come to the fore in a band mix. Price: $/349.99 Description: Dual overdrive pedal Controls: 2x level, 2x drive, 2x tone, A switch, B switch, bright switch, configuration switch I/O: Input, Output, Favourite, Expression Bypass: True/Buffered Power: 9V, + Five uniquely voiced clipping options+ Refined attack via wet/dry control+ Usable even at extreme settings More complexity than some players need. Instead, it pairs a version of the famed Klon Centaur circuit with a Marshall Bluesbreaker. Price: $/199 Description: Overdrive pedal Controls: Overdrive, tone, level I/O: Input, output Bypass: Buffered bypass Power: 9V, + High-headroom+ Distinct sounding boosts+ Can easily send a tube amp over the edge Limited controls. If youve been wondering what the best overdrives are of all time, consider this my definitive list! The original RAT may be showing its age, but it's housed in a bombproof enclosure and is still relatively cheap to get your hands on. You can cascade the channels either way or blend them in parallel with a mix knob right in the middle of the enclosure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCrTpfMCO54, Buy it Worldwide on Nordvang Website |Thomann Alternatives |Sweetwater Alternatives(USA). Michael Fuller debuted the Obsessive Compulsive Drive all the way back in 1994.

It was an immediate hit and the rest, as they say, is history. This has possibly the biggest impact on the final sound. So, if that's little difference from the RAT, then are fuzzes distortions? The unique new Tri-Beams straight edge from Music Nomad can help you find out, NAMM 2023: Hagstrom reveals revamped Swede and Super Swede guitars, It looks like John Mayer is roadtesting a new PRS SE Silver Sky guitar with a maple fretboard. The two-way toggle switch very subtly shapes the low frequencies of the pedal. $395. The clarity of the OCD has seen players as varied as Robin Trower, Keith Urban, Joey Santiago and Paul Gilbert attracted to its addictive charm and crunch. This list is a compilation of pedals I have purchased, on loan from friends, or was sent in for video reviews. All rights reserved. Below is my review video featuring the Buffalo FX Carrera Overdrive pedal. BOSS DS-1 Distortion Pedal Review | The Rock Machine!? In the center of the pedal is a two-way toggle switch.

The pedals right-side booster derives from the Danes clean boost circuit, employing a lows knob for thinning or fattening up signals as needed. So versatility is good (which may be an issue with TS pedals with their midhump) Thanks for the help ! Since reviewing the PedalPalFX Pal800 pedal, it has become my go-to recommendation for anyone looking for a Marshall in a Box that replicates the tones and characteristics of the legendary JCM800 amplifier. JavaScript is disabled. The RD Hot Rod follows on from the hugely acclaimed Revival Drive Compact. The reality is that at higher gain settings, quite extreme clipping is available. But with the appetite for vintage pedals growing, and boutique pedal builders tripping over each other to source long-discontinued components to perfect their better-than-the-rest recreations of these coveted tone machines, its important to remember us: the little guys. The Chellee Ponyboy V3 takes this to the next level by adding in the classic tones of the Klon while adding in some EQ and tone-shaping options. This great-sounding overdrive pedal is decked out with an artistic steampunked look that is as unique as youll find. Organise your guitar effects pedal collection with one of the best pedalboards available (opens in new tab). Free shipping for many products! + Strong midrange focus+ Low noise floor+ Bright and clear highs Not the most versatile. The Blue Note features a two-band EQ section that includes a bass and treble control. While the basic voice of the Fatbee is more or less transparent; cranking its honey (gain) dial brings out the devices warmer and stickier tonality. Below is my original review video for the Timmy Overdrive pedal. Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing guitar products so you can choose the best for you. Price: $99/105 Description: Overdrive pedal Controls: Level, tone, gain, three-way clipping mode switch I/O: Input, output Bypass: True bypass Power: 9V mains, + Killer tones aplenty+ Great dynamic response+ Switchable bypass Highest gain settings can get fizzy. The SviSound OverZoid OZ-01 pedal is a fantastic overdrive designed by Mark in Bulgaria. I run it at 18 volts. Enter Joyo with its Ultimate Drive, which for 35 bags you tones way beyond its price tag. EarthQuaker Devices Plumes shouldnt be written off as just another Tube Screamer clone. Unlike many pedals in the overdrive space, the SviSound OverZoid OZ-01 is not a clone of anything else. A good overdrive pedal can do all this, while still maintaining the nuances and dynamics of a players raw expression. It isnt exactly the most straightforward pedal to use. The Golden Boys four clipping options pay homage to four eras of Marshalls iconic amplifier even replicating the more esoteric purple Blues Breaker, which has its own club of devotees. Can the Fatbee be both at once? Price: $/349 Description: Boost/overdrive/fuzz pedal Controls: 2x Gain, 2x Tone, 2x three-way mode switch (boost, drive, fuzz), master, mix, three-way circuit order switch (parallel, A>B, B>A), 16x expression parameters (internal dip switches) I/O: Input, output, CV/expression, EXT(A)/MIDI Bypass: True Power: 9V, + Preserves amplifier tones+ Versatile gain range+ Simple operation Not quite as full-sounding as the original. The Gravity is heavily inspired by the good John Mayers tone of days gone by. While we won't expect a distortion to clean up like an overdrive, it should be functional at lower gain settings and work well with a tube amp as a dirty boost. The Vintage option subtlely rolls out the high-frequencies, whereas the modern option gives the pedal its classic high-end. Doesn't do smooth middle of the road medium gain, particularly. The Best-Selling Overdrive Pedals on Reverb: Nov 2015 - Nov 2016 The Electro-Harmonix Soul Food We weren't surprised to see this at the top of the list. All rights reserved. Here we're going to focus on the best distortion pedals, the highest gain and tightest-sounding of the three. This simple effects pedal does exactly what you want it to do. This top-loaded overdrive pedal allows you to select the signal path from right to left or vice versa. It features two cascading channels stacked on Below is my review video and sound sample of the Maxon Apex 808 overdrive pedal. This extremely versatile and popular overdrive pedal is on many pro and enthusiast boards around the world. I never really noticed a huge difference with this control, so leave it wherever and the tones will be fantastic either way. Hear it for yourself by clicking on my review video of the Pride of Texas overdrive located below. This pedal has slightly more gain than a Tube Screamer, for example. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Meanwhile its filter knob allows you to tighten up the tone. This is one of the best pedals I have ever purchased, and I can highly recommend it even all these years later. Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE Overdrive Pedal Vintage-style Amp Overdrive Pedal with Dual Rectifier Modes, Sag and Ghosting Controls, and Reamp EQ More Info Sale Price: $599.00 + Free Shipping + Free Tech Support + Free 2-year Warranty; Add to Cart View Details. What this means is that both individually and when stacked, these two independent circuits have a very wide range of gain. Its a meaty, asymmetrically clipped and harmonics-rich overdrive thats better for the raucous side of blues. The tone knob has a sensibly voiced range: instant closed-back heft or Blackface glassiness awaits at the flick of the three-way pre-clipping EQ switch. Furthermore, the Rockfabrik Effects Aqua Lung pedal stacks really well with other pedals. Not only that, but its second channel can be set as a distortion by request when your slot comes up with Analogman. Though it has a lot of gain on tap, it cleans up well at lower settings, and does a good job of pushing a tube amp into saturation when pulled back a bit.

The Best Overdrive Pedals The Definitive List 1. Nobels has slipped its iconic ODR-1 a beloved secret weapon among Nashville session players into a scaled-down enclosure. The only real drawback is that the Hot Rod can't really go to 11; it hits the end of its range before all hell breaks loose. Here, weve compiled a list of some of the best affordable overdrive pedals available right now. The idea of a Klon is to cut the mix with that classic upper mids and high-frequency boost, but that is clearly not for everyone.