Best overdrive pedals

Name: KHDK Ghoul Screamer Overdrive Effects Pedal
Brand: KHDK

Steve Romanoski

Last Updated: Sep 16, 2022

In this article, we've listed the best overdrive pedals one can find out there. We've found about 71 of overdrive pedals and selected the 40 top options by DR Strings, Sennheiser Pro Audio. Check out what we recommend in 2023.

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KHDK Ghoul Screamer Overdrive Effects Pedal

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Amptweaker Tight Metal Pro II Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal

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Wampler Pantheon Deluxe Dual Overdrive Pedal

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Top 40 Best overdrive pedals Reviews 2022

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KHDK Ghoul Screamer Overdrive Effects Pedal

KHDK

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Conceived in the dark depths of Kirk Hammett’s mind, an iconic circuit has been pushed to perfection and equipped with five switches to give you the ultimate control over your tone
The dramatic versatility of the controls spans from a clean boost all the way to a massive overdrive
The KHDK Ghoul Screamer is a multipurpose pedal, a true utility knife of overdrives
Drive controls the gain of the circuit. On lower Drive settings, the Ghoul Screamer works as a clean boost with a characteristic mid hump. For more distortion turn the Drive control higher to increase the harmonics, compression and power. Volume controls the overall output volume of the Ghoul Screamer. Tone a very effective active high-frequency tone control. At 12 o'clock it's neutral. Turned clockwise it becomes raw, aggressive and helps your tone cut through. Turned counterclockwise it
In addition to the three standard controls (Drive, Tone, Volume) five mini toggle switches have been added, offering enhancement for Bass, Highs, and Body, as well as two variations of Compression

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Amptweaker Tight Metal Pro II Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal

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The Tight Metal Pro II redefines rock/metal tone
The very definition of total sonic brutality
Tight Metal Pro II now includes Depth Finder and DeFizzerator built in
Perfect for live and studio

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Wampler Pantheon Deluxe Dual Overdrive Pedal

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Independent side mounted Voicing and Gain Level switches allow you to further shape your tone to perfection
Channel 1 delivers a classic Blues Breaker tone, Channel 2 is a recreation of the original Pantheon, a similar circuit to the Blues Breaker but with a modern boutique feel
Lets you dial in two channels of organic creamy gain, gritty overdrive, or heavy distortion while retaining Wampler’s famous ease of use and flexibility
This palace of tone delivers a staggering 200 combinations of gain settings, featuring dual Inputs and Outputs, and for the first time ever, Wampler have added MIDI channel switching to one of their gain pedals
A dual overdrive pedal that takes this evolution several steps further by offering a flexible design with two completely independent Pantheon circuits, one voiced as a classic blues breaker and one with a more modern boutique sound

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Wampler Moxie Overdrive Pedal

Wampler

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Fat switch to enhance the gain structure
9v power jack (no battery connector inside)
Based on one of the most classic overdrive circuits of all time, the TS10 Tube Screamer
High-grade components selected for superior sound and response, premium finish and controls
Built in the U.S.A.

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Pro Co Deucetone RAT Dual Distortion/Fuzz/Overdrive Pedal

Pro Co

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2-channel
6-voice Disttion/Fuzz/Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal with Per-channel Disttion/Filter/Volume Knobs Per-channel On/Off Footswitches

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Strymon Sunset Dual Overdrive Pedal

Strymon

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Boss BD-2 Blues Driver Guitar Effects Pedal

BOSS

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Tone
Gain Controls
Disttion Overdrive Effects Guitar Pedal with Tube Amplifier Simulation Blues Guitar Tone with Level

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Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive Pedal

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Wampler Tumnus Deluxe Overdrive & Boost Guitar Effects Pedal

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A classic treble control like the original perfects the pedal’s higher frequencies
Active bass and mid controls boost or cut the desired frequencies
Same magic sounding buffer with all of the clarity, punch, and detailed breakup of the original Tumnus
Use it to boost a driven amp or another pedal, as a stand alone overdrive, or as an "always on" tonal sweetener
Normal / Hot switch goes from standard Tumnus gain to higher gain
Easily accessible true bypass performance for uncolored tonal purity at the flip of the side mounted switch

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Mad Professor MAD-RBO Guitar Distortion Effects Pedal

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Very versatile with Treble and Bass controls
Very wide range of tones from clean boost to heavy overdrive
Super touch sensitive and transparent

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Boss SD-1-4A 40th Anniversary Super Overdrive Pedal

BOSS

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Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal

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MXR EVH5150 Overdrive

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Extremely versatile
Features multi-stage mosfets, 3-band EQ, boost switch, and Gate
Designed in close collaboration with Eddie Van Halen

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Fulltone OCD Obsessive Compulsive Drive Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal

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Compulsive Drive Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal

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Keeley Super Phat Mod Full Range Overdrive Pedal

Keeley

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From country, to blues and rock the Phat Mod is the choice for those not wanting the over-refined sound of a common screamer.
Our famous mod now perfected with amazing sounding JFETs that emulate old tube amps in a unique way
With the Super Phat Mod you now have all of our refinements, the very best of tone-shaping electronics, and modern features like true-bypass.
Set the gain high and let your guitar's volume control or your pick attack do the work.
The Super Phat Mod pedal now has incredible dynamics. It is full range and very responsive. The phrase "transparent overdrive" was born of this design!

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Harby Centauri Overdrive and Boost Guitar Effects Pedal

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High quality anodized aluminum knobs
Genuine 1n34a germanium diodes
A modernized, yet highly accurate circuit tribute of the legendary Klon Centaur overdrive pedal
Gold plated PCB circuit
Neutrik input/output jacks
Designed and assembled in the USA

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Ibanez TS808 Overdrive Pedal

Ibanez

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Overdrive, Tone and Level controls
Zine die cast construction and rugged rubber stopper assures durability.
Delivers that warm, natural tube overdrive sound previously unattainable by conventional units.
LED indicator shows status of effect and battery condition.

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JHS Pedals Bonsai 9-Way Screamer Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal

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Choosing a mode on the Bonsai rotary actually activates components specific to each unit
The Bonsai Does Not emulate these pedals, it is exact replications of these nine units all housed in one box
The Bonsai is our tribute to one of the greatest pedals ever created, the Tube Screamer
A Simple rotary knob switches through nine classic, vintage, rare, or hard to find variations of the Screamer

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JHS Pedals 3 Series Overdrive (3SOVERDRIVE)

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Offers a wide range of overdrive sounds within straightforward design aesthetics. You can achieve anything from boost, transparent low gain, to huge amp-like medium overdrive sounds
Runs on 9V DC Negative Center power and consumes 12mA
The Gain toggle gives you a choice between more saturated and compressed or more open and crunchy dynamics. This switch plays a big part in how the pedal responds to your playing and touch as a player
The simple knob functions give you control over the Volume, Body (or EQ), and Drive
Made in Kansas City USA

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Boss OD-3 Overdrive Pedal

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Fender Santa Ana Overdrive Pedal Bundle

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FET technology for tube-like performance
Fender Amp Jewel LED
Magnetically latched hinged 9V battery door
A' and 'B' overdrive voicings
LED backlit knobs

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BOSS WAZA Craft Super Overdrive Guitar Pedal (SD-1W)

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Standard and custom sound modes
Premium sound based on the legendary sd-1 super overdrive
Special edition WAZA craft pedal delivers the ultimate BOSS tone experience
Newly revised, all-analog discrete amplifier circuit

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EarthQuaker Devices Plumes Small Signal Shredder Overdrive Pedal

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Fine-tuned Tone Control
JFET Op-amp Overdrive Guitar Effect Pedal with 3 Modes
Flexi-Switch

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Wampler Belle Overdrive Pedal (B ELLE)

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Built in the U.S.A.; Includes Wampler’s limited 5-year warranty
Combine this with the Bass control and you have a very versatile tone shaping palette with Wampler’s legendary ease of use.
Push switch on the side controls the amount of compression and alters the clipping structure in the circuit for some extra punch.
The Color control is more than just a standard tone control and it’s pretty unique to this circuit. Dialling it right or left will either boost or cut the high and low end a little, but the midrange frequencies are left well alone.
If you set the gain low and the bass control up high, you get a wonderful clean boost sound that can rival any Klone circuit, but when you spin the bass down and the gain all the way up, you suddenly find yourself with an awesome transparent overdrive / medium distortion sound with all the crunch you need.

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J. Rockett Audio Designs Tour Series .45 Caliber Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal

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Can be powered by a 9V battery; battery is NOT included
Also achieves that "face-melting" goodness of Pete Townsend on Live at Leeds
A recreation of the original 1962 JTM 45 sound, overdriven
Achieves the brilliantly crunchy rhythm tones of Malcolm Young
Takes advantage of the new J. Rockett “Speed Switch” system

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Behringer TO800 Vintage Tube Overdrive Pedal

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Overdrive Guitar Pedal with 4558 Op Amps MA150 Disttion Diodes

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JOYO Vintage Overdrive Pedal Classic Tube Screamer Pedal

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Before playing, please make sure the guitar is fully connected with the pedal. in order to make JOYO pedals work properly and avoiding unexpected noise, we recommend you to purchase an extra JOYO original power adapter, or choose the other reliable brands and make sure it meets the working current requirement of single pedal.
Producing warmer overtones at quieter volumes when used as a clean volume boost, and can achieve a harsher distortion as gain is increased.
True Bypass provide transparent tone to keep the best tone quality, aluminium-alloy housing classic stoving varnish finish, stable and strong.
JOYO is over decade of brand reputation, with the most popular budget pedals, amplifiers, wireless systems, controllers, metronomes, tuners winning the love of global guitarists and inspiring people's music dreams.
JOYO Vintage Overdrive guitar pedal with RC4558 chip is a representation of the classic TS808 tube screamer.

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Jackson Audio Mateus Asato Signature Asabi Overdrive Distortion

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The stock distortion plug-in of the ASABI is called the MODERN HIGH GAIN and is a high-gain, hard-clipping circuit that is based on the Marshall JCM800
The resulting tone is very open, crisp and addictingly fun to play!
Everything from 80's hard rock to more modern high gain tones can easily be found in the ASABI!
Features replaceable distortion plug-ins so you can swap the distortion circuit in the ASABI without having to buy a completely new pedal!
A distortion and overdrive pedal that contains a HUGE array of tones and is also the world's first pedal to feature analog distortion plug-ins!

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Behringer OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION OD300 2-Mode Overdrive/Distortion Effects Pedal

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Runs on 9V battery or the BEHRINGER PSU-SB DC power supply (not included, best with Polaroid 9V Batteries)
Dedicated Level, Tone, Drive and Mode controls for awesome sound shaping
Status LED for effect on/off and battery check
This BEHRINGER product has been designed to compete head to head with leading products on the market
Take off with overdrive, distortion or a combination of both effects in one powerful pedal

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JOYO JF-01 Vintage Overdrive Guitar Effect Pedal

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Quality Switch, Tone, Volume and Drive Knobs.
Warm overtones when used as a clean volume boost.
Vintage Overdrive, a representation of the classic TS808 tube screamer pedal.
Overdrive is mellow,mild,smooth-simply exquisite, also nice sustain.
It features true-bypass design, and the world-renowned JRC4588 chip provides a full sound.

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Jackson Audio Golden Boy Transparent Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal (GOLDENBOY)

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Very flexible overdrive with 4 presets for clipping options
9V DC (center negative)
Added boost circuit is the same type of MOSFET boost circuit found on our top selling PRISM Preamp pedal
Innovative GAIN CYCLE adjustment feature; divides level of gain into 4 equal parts
3 band active EQ for maximum tonal flexibility

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BOSS Compact Pedal Limited Edition 40th Anniversary Box Set (BOX-40)

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Manufactured in Japan with wiring and circuit adjustments performed by hand, just like the original pedals
Limited worldwide production of 1500 sets
Includes presentation box with a numbered message card
Includes the od-1 over drive, PH-1 Phaiser, and SP-1 spectrum
Commemorative set with rare re-issues of the first three Boss compact pedal models
Carefully selected components ensure faithful reproduction of the original pedals’ sound and response
Subtle modern enhancements include spa-compatible power section, reinforced battery snap, and LED on/off status

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JOYO Overdrive Distortion Pedal Rich Bordering-on-Distortion Overdrive

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Whole aluminium-alloy housing classic stoving varnish finish, stable and strong, with small LED flash indicator shows the working state.
JOYO Ultimate Drive gives you rich bordering-on-distortion overdrive, surpassing what a diode tube amp can provide.
JOYO is over decade of brand reputation, with the most popular budget pedals, amplifiers, wireless systems, controllers, metronomes, tuners winning the love of global guitarists and inspiring people's music dreams.
It's great for feedback, picking out your guitar's natural harmonics effortlessly and the high/low switch will give you that extra kick without having to change your settings.
Before playing, please make sure the guitar is fully connected with the pedal. in order to make JOYO pedals work properly and avoiding unexpected noise, we recommend you to purchase an extra JOYO original power adapter, or choose the other reliable brands and make sure it meets the working current requirement of single pedal.

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Fender Santa Ana Overdrive Pedal

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‘A’ and ‘B’ overdrive voicings
Led backlit knobs
FET Technology for tube-like performance
This pedal draws more current than a typical stomp box. Make sure your power supply can handle a 130mA DC draw
Magnetically latched hinged 9V battery door

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FLAMMA FC07 Overdrive Pedal Electric Guitar Effects Pedal Mini Analog Guitar Pedal True Bypass 2 Overdrive Modes Metal Shell

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2 overdrive working Modes: Warm/Hot. Warm: Reconstruct a warm tube drive tone and nice dynamic response of classic tube amplifier, it provides a natural, smooth, creamy overdrive sound. Hot: More powerful output than Warm mode, mighty crunch tone.
Very small and compact design.
DC 9V adapter power supply. Not Included.
True bypass provides transparent tone.

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lotmusic Vintage Overdrive Electric Guitar Effects Pedal Mini Single Type DC 9V True Bypass

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Pure Signal:True bypass switching maintains pure signal flow when the Vintage Overdrive pedal disengaged. Dedicated Gain & Volume &Tone knobs allow for precise effect tailoring.
Lifetime Promise: Unbelievably inexpensive two-knob setup,it's obviously simple to use. For any problem with this Vintage Overdrive pedal, just contact us for a perfect solution, we are always here and help!
Easy Carry: Powered by a DC 9V adapter (not included in this package),this Vintage Overdrive pedal has a small size body, light weight, suitable for out side gigs.
Solid Quality: The whole Vintage Overdrive guitar pedal is made of aluminum alloy and classic, stable and strong. Aluminium alloy body makes this Overdrive pedal safe to transport.
Integrated Noise Reduction: Developed with the code to reduce noise swells common with Vintage Overdrive circuit, you get the quietest effect possible with this Overdrive pedal.

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Amazon Basics Overdrive Guitar Effect Pedal

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Made of reliable high-quality aluminum alloy with a green finish; anti-skid rubber pads on the backside for stability and friction prevention
2 modes; rotate the knobs to boost the guitar amp for vibrant tone or overdrive the device for one-of-a-kind pedal sound; true bypass hardware switching
Measures 3.7 by 2.1 by 2.1 inches; backed by an Amazon Basics 1-year limited warranty
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LED status indicator; user manual included; no batteries needed; powered by an AC adapter(NOT included) delivery, 9V DC regulated minimum 300mA, Internal negative external positive
Overdrive guitar effect pedal gives an original tone an extra boost; produces that familiar, pleasant tube overdrive sound

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SAPHUE Vintage Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal Overdrive/Volume/Tone Knob Effect Pedals

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Pure Signal: True bypass switching maintains pure signal flow when the overdrive pedal disengaged. Dedicated Drive & Volume & Tone knobs allow for precise effect tailoring.
A representation of the classic Tube Screamer, The overdrive effect is mellow, mild, smooth--simply exquisite! Also nice sustain.
Solid Quality: Aluminium alloy body makes vintage overdrive pedal safe for transport, stable and strong.
Low Noise: Developed with the code to reduce noise swells common with overdrive circuit, you get the quietest effect.
Easy Carry: The overdrive pedal has a small size body, light weight, suitable for out side gigs,powered by a DC 9V adapter (not included in this package).

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ZIP AMP Overdrive Pedal

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Lifetime Promise: Unbelievably inexpensive two-knob setup, it's obviously simple to use. For any problem with this distortion pedal, just contact us for a perfect solution, we are always here and help!
Easy Carry: Powered by a DC 9V adapter (not included in this package), this Distortion pedal has a small size body, lightweight, suitable for outside gigs.
R series effect pedals deliver way more comprehensive tones and functions compared with other pedals. Pedal with bypass provides transparent tone, minimizes the tone loss to keep the tone quality.
Whole aluminum-alloy housing classic stoving varnish finish, stable and strong, with small LED flash indicator shows the working state.
Horse ZIP AMP compression overdrive pedal, delivers a strong compression overdrive tone, also with great Gain, you can adjust the compression by the COMP toggle switch. Compared with TAUREN/TAI CHI, ZIP AMP is kind of a passionate rocker.

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NUX Cerberus Multi-function Guitar Effect Pedal Inside Routing IR Loader Analog Overdrive Distortion Digital Delay Modulation Effects

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NUX Cerberus multi-effects pedal,can be used as a stand-alone device or 4 cable method connection
MIDI control to organize your own effect pedals
including Inside Routing, IR loader, Analog Overdrive,Distortion and Digital Effects
16 effects,128 presets (32 banks x 4 presets)
An integrated loop switcher, IR loader, kill dry function, 0 to 20dB volume boost and an accurate tuner

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Sondery Overdrive Guitar Effect Pedal

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Made of reliable high-quality aluminum alloy with a beautiful art design on the top, and diamond cut along the edge; anti-skid rubber pad on the backside for stability and friction prevention
2 modes of Boost and Normal, switch to Boost position to boost your overdrive sound for vibrant tone or to Normal position to overdrive the device for one-of-a-kind pedal sound. True bypass hardware switching
LED status indicator; user manual included; no batteries needed, powered by an AC adapter (NOT included) delivery, 9V DC, internal negative, external positive
Measures 3.7 by 1.9 by 1.66 inches / 94 by 42 by 48 millimetres; backed by Sondery 1-year limited warranty
Overdrive guitar effect pedal gives a tone of a valve combo amplifier; produces that familiar, pleasant tube overdrive sound. 3 Controls by Volume, Tone and Gain

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Decide Which overdrive pedals Are Best for You

Is tube screamer overdrive or distortion?

The Tube Screamer is an overdrive pedal, and not a distortion pedal. It adds grit and crunch to your tone and is popular with classic rock, indie and blues guitarists. Distortion pedals on the other hand are more aggressive and suit heavier styles of music.

Why did John Mayer stop playing Fender?

John Mayer left Fender because his ideas to modify and alter the Stratocaster to create a modern guitar were dismissed. John had an idea for a guitar that was the future of the classic design. Fender was not going to be able to bring this vision to life. Because of this, he left for PRS.

What pedal settings did Kurt Cobain use?

He preferred a smoother low-end with boosted mids and highs. That means you want to set your bass to just above halfway. Both the mids and treble will then be dialed almost all the way to max. And since Kurt used pedals to boost his sound, the amp should be on the clean channel with the gain and reverb turned down.

Is overdrive good for blues?

Typically, blues tones are harmonically rich, overdriven affairs. When working at high volumes, this wholesome drive tone is achievable with a cranked tube amp – but those 'high-volume moments' are few and far between for most of us.

Is overdrive better than distortion?

Overdrive is mild/medium; distortion is spicier — and hotter! Another difference is this: while an overdrive pedal pushes your signal pretty darned hard, it doesn't change your existing tone much. Distortion pedals, on the other hand, not only add more saturation (or spice), but they also tend to alter your sound.

Does overdrive go before distortion?

Generally, the overdrive pedal goes before amp distortion. Overdrives send both rather clean and strong signals, and the distortion happens within the amp. Buy and sell music gear for free on Gear Aficionado Market! Depending on the amp's characteristics, it will sound either one way or the other.

Can you use a distortion pedal as an overdrive pedal?

It entirely depends on the pedal. Some overdrives may get you some distortion. Some distortions may clean up to an overdrive. A popular, versatile distortion pedal is the Rat pedal.

What overdrive does Eric Clapton use?

Eric did and does not use an overdrive pedal. He gets all of the overdrive from the 25dB boost in his guitar, a Fender Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster. Eric used a Samson Synthetics wireless system on stage.

What type of overdrive is Klon?

While we're used to seeing expensive boutique pedals today, the Klon Centaur was one of the first boutique pedals to come out. Transparent overdrive pedals like the Klon Centaur can be very effective in adding sparkle and character to your tone.

Should I get overdrive or distortion first?

Whether you want to put your overdrive or distortion first depends on what you want to boost the most. If you're looking for more of a distorted gain style, then put it after the overdrive. But if you want a subtler sound, then put your overdrive last and don't have your distortion pedal cranked up too much.

Who uses P90s?

In the United States, the P90 is in use with over 200 law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service. In the United States, the standard selective fire P90 is restricted to military, law enforcement or holders of certain Federal Firearms Licenses (FFL) with the Special Occupational Tax (SOT).

Editor's Notes

To select the best of the best, we've looked through 94 different options of overdrive pedals available out there. Our editors have collected over 325 customer reviews and shortlisted the 40 best overdrive pedals according to the advantages and disadvantages most customers stated. The selected options have an average rating of 368 and are available at $6699 on average.

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Steve Romanoski

Steve loves music. Steve Romanoski and his wife live in Alaska. They are always on the go, exploring new places and trying out new products (especially those which can help them enjoy the great musics even more). When he's not writing about products, Steve Romanoski enjoys reading books about history and science. He likes to think of himself as a renaissance man, but his wife would probably say that he's just a big kid at heart.