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OVERDRIVE PEDALS

OVERDRIVE SHOPPING GUIDES:
• The 3 Best Overdrive Pedals per Type
• The 10 Best Budget Overdrive Pedals (New & Used)
• Best Tube Screamer Pedals and Clones
• Best Blues Breaker Clones and Evolutions
• Best Klon Centaur Clones
• Best Plexi Style Overdrives
• Best Dumble-Style Pedals
• Best Tweed-Style Overdrives
• Best Vox-Style Pedals
• Best Clark Gainster/Hoochee-Mama Clones

Below, the latest news about fuzz pedals

Warm Audio Throne of Tone Dual Overdrive

In the realm of boutique overdrive, few pedals have achieved the mythical status of the dual-channel classics inspired by vintage British amps. Following in the footsteps of royalty like the Analogman King of Tone, Warm Audio brings its philosophy of accessible authenticity to the arena with the Throne of Tone.…Click on the title for more

Warm Audio Throne of Tone Dual Overdrive

New Pedal: ThorpyFX The J Overdrive (Lazy J Amps’ collab)

The ThorpyFX The Ji is the second in the British company's Analog Amp Emulator Series and the result of a collaboration with amp wizard Jesse Hoff of Lazy J Amps. Its mission is simple: to bottle the elusive, touch-sensitive magic of Hoff’s legendary Lazy J20 combo. This pedal goes beyond…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: ThorpyFX The J Overdrive (Lazy J Amps’ collab)

New Pedal: TWA Source Code Overdrive

For decades, the TubeScreamer has been a staple on pedalboards worldwide. Now, prepare for its ultimate evolution. Totally Wycked Audio has unveiled the Source Code, a next-generation soft-clip overdrive designed by none other than Susumu Tamura, the original creator of the legendary TS808. This isn't just another clone; it's a…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: TWA Source Code Overdrive

Keeley Manis Overdrive (Klon Evolution)

The Keeley Manis Overdrive is a modern evolution of the Klon-style circuit, with its softer, tube-like response with reduced high-end harshness. Featuring the classic 3-knob controls of the original (Tone, Drive, Level) the Manis offers more tonal options through a combination of switchable germanium diodes (for a sound closer to…Click on the title for more

Keeley Manis Overdrive (Klon Evolution)

New Pedal: Vongon Solarfaze Multi-Band Overdrive/Chorus

The Vongon Solarfaze redefines stereo processing by merging surgical multi-band saturation with an expressive, dynamic chorus. More than just a drive or modulation pedal, it functions as a complete tonal workstation for guitarists and producers seeking to add depth, warmth, and complex harmonic character. At its core, the Saturate section provides…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Vongon Solarfaze Multi-Band Overdrive/Chorus

Crazy Tube Circuits Venus Overdrive

At NAMM 2025, Greek pedal brand Crazy Tube Circuits introduced the Venus overdrive, a real tube overdrive inspired by all the pedal and rack versions of the Butler Tube Driver. The Venus is now shipping. It's a compact, modern take on classic tube-driven overdrive and distortion, offering a range of…Click on the title for more

Crazy Tube Circuits Venus Overdrive

BOSS OD-3 Overdrive

The BOSS OD-3 is the third generation of the revered OD-1, but with more controls. It sounds like a refined version of the Ibanez Tube Screamer, which was built to compete with the OD-1 and was close to being an OD-1 clone with an added mid-bump. Its sound is often…Click on the title for more

BOSS OD-3 Overdrive

New Pedal: LPD Supernode Dual Overdrive

The LPD Supernode Dual Overdrive is a versatile dual overdrive pedal that combines two classic analog circuits in a single, highly configurable unit. On the right, you'll find a refined take on the iconic ODR circuit, complete with a post-clipping Bass control and an internal trimmer for low-end saturation. The…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: LPD Supernode Dual Overdrive

Warm Audio Tube Squealer Overdrive

Warm Audio has built a reputation on a simple but powerful mission: delivering faithful recreations of legendary studio gear and classic circuits at accessible prices. From microphones to outboard gear, they’ve become masters at capturing the magic of the originals. Now, they’ve turned their attention to the pedalboard with the…Click on the title for more

Warm Audio Tube Squealer Overdrive

Origin RevivalDRIVE Overdrive

The folks at Origin Effects say it took them several years of research and development to finalize the RevivalDRIVE, and looking at this beast we can certainly see why! This is a stompbox that's packed (and we stress packed) with features that are destined to fire the sonic itches of many tone connoisseurs…Click on the title for more

Origin RevivalDRIVE Overdrive

Mr. Black Deuce Coupe MKII Overdrive

Words like "clear," "organic," and "responsive" are overdrive clichés, but the original Mr. Black Deuce Coupe earned them. Lauded as a true cult classic, it shattered expectations with its unparalleled amp-like feel and uncolored tone. Now, over a decade later, it’s back and better than ever. The Mr. Black Deuce…Click on the title for more

Mr. Black Deuce Coupe MKII Overdrive

Color Audio Cassette Preamp

Chasing that warm, saturated, and beautifully imperfect tape sound? The Color Audio Cassette Preamp distills the soul of a vintage Japanese cassette recorder (reportedly, the Porta 2) into a rugged, tour-ready pedal. This isn't just an emulation—it's a part-for-part reproduction of the original circuit, right down to the prized NJM2068…Click on the title for more

Color Audio Cassette Preamp