Originally released in 1979, the Maxon OD808 Overdrive was one of the first tube-amp overdrive simulators to hit the market. Its smooth, creamy crunch tone caught on quickly, and helped to launch a long line of imitators. Today, the OD808 design is without a doubt the most used and most imitated overdrive circuit of all time. The reason for this is simple; tone. Simply put, the OD808 provides the natural overdrive of a tube amp without sacrificing the guitar's original tone. In addition, it can be used as a clean booster to provide increased gain without compromising the sound of your amplifier.
The secret behind the legendary "808 tone" lies in the amplifier section of its circuit. The OD808 distorts signal in the amplifier circuit itself which yields a smoother, milder, more natural sounding distortion.
Whether it's used as an overdrive or a booster, the Maxon OD808 is the closest you can get to the classic sounds of 1970's rock guitar in a compact effect pedal.
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