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MXR Unveils New FOD Drive Pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 16 September 20 This compact new overdrive allows users to simulate the experience of playing through two hot-rodded amp stacks simultaneously.
Tone City Unveils New Greg Koch Lil Heat Mini Overdrive Pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 3 September 20 Based on Tone City's Sweet Cream pedal, this affordable low-to-medium gain stompbox specializes in "edge-of-breakup" tones.
Fredric Effects Debuts New Blue Monarch Overdrive Pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 31 August 20 This sleek new pedal is based on the ‘90s-era Blues Breaker 'drive unit.
Way Huge Unveils New Green Rhino Overdrive MkV Pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 31 July 20 The MkV features two small new mini knobs - for fine tonal adjustments.
Mesa/Boogie Unveils New Cleo, Dynaplex and Gold Mine Overdrive Pedals By Jackson Maxwell published 18 June 20 Each of the pedals focuses on a specific gain range - with tones ranging from clean boost to high gain.
Walrus Audio Unveils New Ages Overdrive Pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 3 June 20 This versatile new 'drive packs five gain modes.
Danelectro Unveils New Roebuck Overdrive Pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 18 May 20 This spunky pedal is based on the ultra-rare and highly-sought after '90s-era Ibanez Mostortion unit.
Electro-Harmonix Nano Operation Overlord Allied Overdrive Review By Matt Blackett published 27 April 20 EHX shrinks its hugely flexible OD pedal with impressive, amp-like results.
JHS Pedals PG-14 Review By Art Thompson last updated 24 April 20 We try our hand at Paul Gilbert's amp-like overdrive pedal.