1980s Aria AOD-1 Black – used Aria Overdrive Guitar Effect Pedal
£41.73
A Overdrive Guitar Effect Pedal – A fantastic little blast from the past. Circa 1981 Aria Overdrive AOD-1. Richie Sambora is rumoured to have used one of these in the 1980s. I featu…
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The 1980s Aria AOD-1 Black is in used condition and made by Aria , it is a great Overdrive Black Guitar Effect Pedal – A fantastic little blast from the past. Circa 1981 Aria Overdrive AOD-1. Richie Sambora is rumoured to have used one of these in the 1980s. I featu… . Available from Just Pedals for only 41.73 (+delivery)
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Historically, Aria has offered a range of pedals such as overdrive, distortion, chorus, delay, and other essential effects. These pedals aimed to complement Aria’s guitars and provide players with a complete solution for tone shaping and sonic exploration.
While specific details about Aria’s past pedal lineup is scarce, vintage Aria pedals still hold value for collectors and players interested in exploring the brand’s historical contributions to the pedal market. If you’re interested in Aria’s vintage pedals, check these lovely ones out.
Guitar Effect Pedal
A guitar pedal, also known as an effects pedal, is a device used by guitarists to alter the sound of their instrument in various ways. These pedals are typically small, foot-operated units that are connected in a signal chain between the guitar and the amplifier. They can modify the guitar’s tone, pitch, and dynamics by applying different effects such as distortion, reverb, delay, chorus, and more. Guitar pedals come in both analog and digital formats, and they allow musicians to create a wide range of sounds, enhancing their musical expression and creativity. They are essential tools for guitarists in genres ranging from rock and blues to jazz and electronic music.
Overdrive
An overdrive pedal is a type of guitar effects pedal that simulates the sound of a vintage tube amplifier pushed into overdrive or distortion. It adds warmth, richness, and harmonic complexity to the guitar signal, creating a smooth, saturated tone that ranges from mild grit to full-on distortion. Here’s how overdrive pedals work and some common features:
1. **Gain**: The gain control adjusts the amount of overdrive or distortion applied to the guitar signal. Turning up the gain increases the intensity of the overdrive, while lowering it produces a cleaner, more transparent sound.
2. **Level**: The level control adjusts the output volume of the pedal. This allows you to match the volume level of the overdriven signal with your clean signal or boost the overall volume for solos or lead lines.
3. **Tone**: The tone control (sometimes labeled as “tone” or “EQ”) adjusts the frequency response of the overdriven signal. Turning it clockwise boosts the highs and cuts the lows, resulting in a brighter tone. Turning it counterclockwise boosts the lows and cuts the highs, producing a darker tone.
4. **Drive (or Distortion)**: Some overdrive pedals feature a separate drive control, which determines the intensity of the overdrive effect independently of the gain control. This allows for more fine-tuned control over the amount of saturation and distortion in the tone.
5. **True Bypass vs. Buffered Bypass**: Overdrive pedals may have either true bypass or buffered bypass circuits. True bypass preserves the guitar’s original tone when the pedal is turned off, while buffered bypass maintains signal integrity and prevents signal loss when the pedal is engaged.
6. **Voicing Options**: Some overdrive pedals offer voicing options or switchable modes that allow you to tailor the character of the overdrive to suit your playing style or musical genre. This may include options for different clipping diodes, EQ curves, or saturation levels.
7. **Stacking**: Overdrive pedals are often used in combination with other effects pedals, such as boost pedals, distortion pedals, or modulation effects. Stacking multiple overdrive pedals can create unique tonal textures and dynamic range, allowing for greater versatility and customization of your guitar tone.
Overdrive pedals are widely used in various music genres, including blues, rock, country, and jazz. Guitarists use them to add warmth, grit, and character to their tone, whether they’re playing rhythm parts, lead lines, or solos. An overdrive pedal is a staple on many pedalboards, offering classic tones and timeless appeal for guitarists of all levels and styles.
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Take off with overdrive, distortion or a combination of both effects in one powerful pedal Dedicated Level, Tone, Drive and Mode controls for awesome sound shaping Status LED for effect on/off and battery check Runs on 9 V battery or the Behringer PSU-SB DC power supply (not included) First-class electronic On/Off switch for highest signal integrity in bypass mode
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