Best overdrives

1. MXR Timmy. The new generation of overdrive. ...
2. Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer. The original overdrive. ...
3. Wampler Tumnus. More than just a Klon(e) ...
4. Fulltone OCD. For the tone obsessives. ...
5. Boss BD-2 Blues Driver. The blues players secret weapon. ...
6. Fender Santa Ana Overdrive. ...
7. Strymon Sunset. ...
8. Amptweaker Tight Rock JR.

1. Is overdrive good for blues?
2. What makes a good overdrive pedal?
3. Which boss overdrive pedal is best?
4. Is overdrive good for metal?

Is overdrive good for blues?

It also allows you create an expressive and nuanced guitar tone that is perfect for the blues. Typically there are 2 ways that guitarists use low gain overdrive pedals. The first is as an 'always on' pedal. When using the pedal in this way, you just need to set the pedal with a light bit of overdrive.

What makes a good overdrive pedal?

The best overdrive pedals add colour to your sound, as opposed to changing the picture completely. They don't usually have as much gain as distortion or fuzz pedals - they're a little more subtle, adding a bit more grit, sustain and, if dialled in, volume.

Which boss overdrive pedal is best?

Considering its quality and affordable price, the Boss Super Overdrive SD-1 is our pick for the best all-around overdrive pedal.

Is overdrive good for metal?

The general consensus among present-day metal engineers and players is that a good (probably tube) amp or modeler is the best way to achieve a metal tone – but not by itself. An overdrive pedal in front of the amp is crucial to make the sound more metallic.