MXR Classic Overdrive good?

[astrozombie]

I'm looking for a GREEN kind of overdrive pedal for those SRV type clean/overdriven sounds. Will this fit the bill? I can get one locally for $35. On ebay they're worth more, I know GC has sold them for less... but there's no GC here so that's not an argument I can use for getting the price down. The seller says it's in very good condition.

[DankStar]

Re: MXR Classic Overdrive good?

I like it a lot! Has an internal switch to go from classic to zakk wylde. I like the zakk side myself.

[Andrew Lamprecht]

Re: MXR Classic Overdrive good?

That's a pretty normal price for them. Around $35-$40. They are just a clone of the GT-OD I believe with a switch that can make it a Zakk Wylde OD. I had 2 of them at different times... they are the most tubescreamer you will get for your money.

[astrozombie]

Re: MXR Classic Overdrive good?

That's a pretty normal price for them. Around $35-$40. They are just a clone of the GT-OD I believe with a switch that can make it a Zakk Wylde OD. I had 2 of them at different times... they are the most tubescreamer you will get for your money.

I'm going for it. Clips later.

[AudioWonderland]

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Its damn good period, let alone for the money.

[LatsMcGee]

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It's a fantastic od!

[JOLLY]

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They're not the greatest in the world, but they're definitely worth the $35.

[Chickenwings]

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yes they are very good.

[JOEBACCA]

Re: MXR Classic Overdrive good?

Best bang for the buck OD on the market IMO.

[Gearjoneser]

Re: MXR Classic Overdrive good?

That pedal works good at taking a gainy amp to smooth lead tones better than many others.

Also good into a clean amp with Fenders.

It's a good all purpose OD that's tighter on the bottom than a TS and less honky in the upper mids.

Think of it like this. A Tubescreamer TS-9 adds gain, but sounds skinnier than your un-effected tone. The MXR Classic OD is equal in size. A Way Huge Green Rhino bulks up your tone bigger than unison.

[Dr. Vegetable]

Re: MXR Classic Overdrive good?

I think it's a great pedal. It sounds awesome with my Fender amps especially. So good that I own two of them - and for that price, why not?

[astrozombie]

Re: MXR Classic Overdrive good?

I'm digging it but haven't received my new pickups so I can't give it the blues workout it deserves.

Is this pedal really that good? I wasn't expecting so much praise.


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[Dr. Vegetable]

Re: MXR Classic Overdrive good?

I'm digging it but haven't received my new pickups so I can't give it the blues workout it deserves.

Is this pedal really that good? I wasn't expecting so much praise.

I was surprised by how well it works in my setup. For whatever reason, they got this one right.

But don't take my word for it - this pedal has gotten pretty good reviews from a lot of people here whenever it comes up for discussion.

[Aceman]

Re: MXR Classic Overdrive good?

That pedal works good at taking a gainy amp to smooth lead tones better than many others.

Also good into a clean amp with Fenders.

It's a good all purpose OD that's tighter on the bottom than a TS and less honky in the upper mids.

Think of it like this. A Tubescreamer TS-9 adds gain, but sounds skinnier than your un-effected tone. The MXR Classic OD is equal in size. A Way Huge Green Rhino bulks up your tone bigger than unison.

That's a great description Joe.

I'm a fan of the TS-9 to get the slice for leads, but that's me.

[astrozombie]

Re: MXR Classic Overdrive good?

That's a great description Joe.

I'm a fan of the TS-9 to get the slice for leads, but that's me.

There's a ts-9 up for sale. I'm going to pick it up and compare. I'm still curious.


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