DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 50th Anniversary Drive Pedal

£209.00

Allow JustPedals to introduce the DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 50th Anniversary Drive Pedal Celebrate 50 years of sonic euphoria with the Limited Edition DOD OD250 pedal. If you are looking for an overdrive pedal full of versatile, instantly recognisable and versatile tonality, look no further – this pedal contains not 1, not 2 but 3 […]


Description

Allow JustPedals to introduce the DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 50th Anniversary Drive Pedal

Celebrate 50 years of sonic euphoria with the Limited Edition DOD OD250 pedal. If you are looking for an overdrive pedal full of versatile, instantly recognisable and versatile tonality, look no further – this pedal contains not 1, not 2 but 3 overdrives!

Key Features

  • 3 Overdrives – Easily switch between the Silicon, Lift and Ge/ASYM settings to switch between the incredible overdriven tones this pedal has to offer.
  • Limited Edition – Complete with Certificate of Authenticity, a small plaque to commemorate the DOD on the top of the pedal, guitar picks & stickers, and a stunning colour combo.

Intuitive Controls

The DOD OD250–50th Anniversary Edition pedal boasts Gain and Level controls using the original potentiometer values and tapers giving the control knob the feel and range that DOD enthusiasts love.

3 Stunning Overdrives

A three-position toggle switch features the OD250’s classic β€œSILICON” mode replicating that original sound.

The β€œGe/ASYM” mode uses a vintage Germanium diode for asymmetrical even-harmonic distortion. β€œLIFT” mode cuts the diode clipping from the signal path allowing for a clean boost or even a dirty boost when the vintage LM741 op-amp is clipped at higher gain settings. The DOD 250 also features True Bypass to maintain the integrity of your guitar tone.

Celebrating 50 Years

Each pedal will have a serial numbered Certificate of Authenticity, a commemorative laser etched pedal topper, several commemorative guitar picks, and multiple commemorative stickers.

This limited edition OD250 is outfitted in a stunning metal flake grey finish with classic yellow screen print in a call back to the original OD250 of the 1970s. An etched aluminium badge on each unit commemorates this occasion. The DOD OD 250 50th Anniversary is ready to take its place among the historic DOD pedal line-up.

Specifications

  • Power: 9V
  • Hand-built in the USA

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Brand

DOD

DOD, or Digitech/DOD Electronics, is a renowned brand in the world of audio electronics, particularly known for its effects pedals for guitars and basses. The company was founded in 1973 by David Oreste Di Francesco and John Johnson, hence the acronym DOD. Initially focusing on guitar effects pedals, DOD gained prominence with its innovative designs and affordable yet high-quality products.

Throughout its history, DOD has produced a wide range of effects pedals, including overdrive/distortion pedals, delay units, chorus and flanger pedals, and more. Their pedals often feature robust construction, simple yet effective controls, and distinctive sound characteristics. Classics like the DOD Overdrive/Preamp 250 and the DOD Stereo Chorus have become staples on pedalboards of musicians across various genres.

In 1984, DOD was acquired by Harman International Industries, which also owned other prominent audio brands like AKG, JBL, and Lexicon. Under Harman’s ownership, DOD continued to innovate and release new pedals while maintaining its reputation for providing high-quality effects at accessible prices. Though there have been shifts in ownership and product lines over the years, DOD pedals remain highly regarded by musicians seeking reliable and versatile effects for their performances and recordings.

Category

Guitar Pedals

Overdrive Pedals

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