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OVERDRIVE PEDALS

New Pedal: Couch Electronics Baker’s Dozen

Hailing from Slovenia, the Couch Electronics Baker's Dozen is a truly homemade overdrive pedal based on the Blues Breaker. Every single component you can see (case, knobs, switches) was designed by the company's owner Slobodan and made custom for this pedal. The knobs, for example, were crafted from a solid…... Click for more

New Pedal: Couch Electronics Baker’s Dozen

Beetronics Wannabee Beelateral Buzz

The Beetronics Wannabee Beelateral Buzz represents the LA via Brazil company's entry into not only the expanding market of the dual channel overdrive but also the multifaceted universe of "Klones:" the pedal comprises a Blues Breaker-style circuit (aka Circuit #0) and one inspired by the Klon Centaur (aka Circuit #1),…... Click for more

Beetronics Wannabee Beelateral Buzz

Danelectro Nichols 1966 Fuzz

The Danelectro Nichols 1966 is a modern re-creation of the Liverpool Fuzz-Tone, which was the first fuzz created by FOXX pedals founder and current Danelectro owner Steve Ridinger. The Nichols 1966 houses a unique three-transistor circuit that produces a distinctive sound that falls somewhere between a fuzz and a distortion. The…... Click for more

Danelectro Nichols 1966 Fuzz

Updated Pedals: Dawner Prince Diktator MKII

Coming to us from the Croatian sensation Dawner Prince Effects is the Diktator MkII, a complete redesign of the original unit released over ten years prior in 2013. Presented as a Preamp/Overdrive/Distortion, this is a pedal that can put your guitar through an evolution of drive stages all the way…... Click for more

Updated Pedals: Dawner Prince Diktator MKII

7 of the Best Tube Screamer Clones, Variants and Reissues in 2024

Welcome to our super-thorough buyer's guide to the best Tube Screamer clones and reissues, including TS-inspired variants/evolutions. For a wider perspective on all types of drive pedals, you may want to check out our article about the best overdrives organized by type, or navigate to our overdrive category. --- [lwptoc…... Click for more

7 of the Best Tube Screamer Clones, Variants and Reissues in 2024

New Pedal: Catalinbread SideArm Overdrive

A Tube Screamer variant, the Catalinbread SideArm Overdrive is one of two new pedals featured in the launch of the 6-pedal "''70s Collection" series, also including four older circuits with fresh (green) new looks. The immediately noticeable difference between this pedal and a regular Tube Screamer is the addition of…... Click for more

New Pedal: Catalinbread SideArm Overdrive

Benevale Colt 45 Overdrive

Built by a boutique NYC-based company, the Benevale Colt 45 was designed with recording in mind - to achieve that perfect level of touch-sensitive breakup when playing through a tube amp. It can also work as an always-on foundational pedal pushing other overdrives and fuzzes to higher gain levels. If…... Click for more

Benevale Colt 45 Overdrive

NUX ‘6ixty5ive Overdrive

The NUX ‘6ixty5ive Overdrive is the latest amp-in-a-box by a Chinese builder that's getting an increasing number of fans in the US of A. Just like the overdrive pedal it takes inspiration from (in tone and color), the Vemuram Jan Ray, it's voiced after the Black Panel Fender amps of…... Click for more

NUX ‘6ixty5ive Overdrive

Van Diemens Red Ochre Deluxe Treblebooster

Inspired by the name of a secluded Tasmanian beach near the builder's house, the Van Diemens Red Ochre Deluxe is a high-quality, hand-built Treble-booster recreation available in two colors (Hammered Gold and Hammered Charcoal) with a 3 position rotary or toggle switch offering a few extra voices. No compromises were…... Click for more

Van Diemens Red Ochre Deluxe Treblebooster

Browne Amplification Carbon V2

A stompbox that made our Best New Pedals of 2021 list, the Browne Amplification Carbon is the Blue side of the company's Protein dual overdrive, a high-end Blues Breaker-inspired circuit. Released in 2023, V2 adds a toggle switch that offers a darker voice through a hi-cut filter. The Carbon was…... Click for more

Browne Amplification Carbon V2

LPD Pedals Kokopelli V2 Overdrive

Originally released in 2017 as a two-knob overdrive with a fat switch aimed at enhancing the Boss OD-1 sound, the LPD Pedals Kokopelli Overdrive has undergone a significant evolution, incorporating modern features, that greatly widen its sonic palette. The new Green mode (V2) introduces a three-band EQ, significantly enhancing the…... Click for more

LPD Pedals Kokopelli V2 Overdrive

Cogmeister Dinosaural Drive + Double Boost

The Cogmeister Dinosaural is the flagship drive pedal designed by Dan Coggins, the engineer best known for the now rare and sought-after Lovetone Pedals. Now working for Thoprpy FX, Dan described the Cogmeister as his "Gain Masterpiece." Having closed Lovetone in 2008, Dan built this model under the new business…... Click for more

Cogmeister Dinosaural Drive + Double Boost