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Maxon OD-9 Overdrive

The OD-9 is perhaps one of the most famous and highly regarded overdrive pedals ever made and guitarists the world over know just how awesome it sounds. With it's smooth creamy drive and clear tone it's ideal for blues and classic rock, but it's still a very versatile effect indeed.

The circuit that gave us the 'first tube amp simulator' was designed by Maxon (Nisshin Onpa) in the mid 70s but that company produced units for Ibanez which called it the TS-9 which was known as the Tubescreamer and it was a hit with guitarists from the get go. Eventually when Ibanez started making their own version of the TS-9, Maxon started producing the OD-9 with the original circuit.

On it's own, this mild OD can rock the night away, but when used to drive a tube amp into breakup it can melt the walls, and if used as a boost with another OD unit it can give you a big ballsy crunch. It's probably a must have for any serious player and with it's rugged construction and easy to use layout the OD-9 is a true legend.

The OD-9 on my board to stay!