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    • Distortion Pedals & Overdrive Pedals

    Distortion and overdrive pedals will give your bass guitar or electric guitar an edgier, harder tone.
    An overdrive pedal will add gain to your electric guitar signal, causing it to break up or distort a bit (or more) depending on how much is used.
    A distortion pedal produces more gain and clips the signal even harder.

    You will find distortion and overdrive pedals from brands such as MXR, Catialinbread, Wampler, Keeley, Electro-Harmonix, and Xotic.

    If you are looking for similar sounds, check out a fuzz pedal.

    • MXR YJM308 Ygnwie Malmsteen Overdrive pedal MXR YJM308 Ygnwie Malmsteen Overdrive pedal
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      MXR YJM308 Ygnwie Malmsteen Overdrive pedal

      MXR YJM308 Ygnwie Malmsteen Overdrive pedal Yngwie Malmsteen’s groundbreaking playing style masterfully fuses neoclassical prowess with the raw energy of rock ’n’ roll. The MXR Yngwie Malmsteen Overdrive is designed to ensure that...
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    • MXR Tom Morello Power 50 Overdrive pedal MXR Tom Morello Power 50 Overdrive pedal
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      MXR Tom Morello Power 50 Overdrive pedal

      MXR Tom Morello Power 50 Overdrive pedal FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! or more than 30 years, the key component of Tom Morello’s raw, hard-hitting sonic voice has been his amp setup. The MXR Power 50 Overdrive captures the sound and...
      $129.99
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    • Seymour Duncan Pickup Booster Mini pedal
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      Seymour Duncan Pickup Booster Mini pedal

      Seymour Duncan Pickup Booster Mini pedal FREE shipping in the USA! Meet the Pickup Booster Mini, our classic Pickup Booster in a pedalboard space-saving size. It delivers that extra push when you need it, along with our unique resonance switch that...
      $99.00
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    • Nobels ODR-mini 2 Natural Overdrive pedal
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      Nobels ODR-mini 2 Natural Overdrive pedal

      Nobels ODR-mini 2 Natural Overdrive pedal FREE shipping in the USA! The new Nobels ODR-mini 2 is the next stage in the evolution of the legendary ODR-1’s little brother, the ODR-mini. Due to popular demand, this diminutive powerhouse now features...
      $79.00
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    • Nobels ODR-1X Natural Overdrive pedal
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      Nobels ODR-1X Natural Overdrive pedal

      Nobels ODR-1X Natural Overdrive pedal FREE shipping in the USA! The new Nobels ODR-1X is the next generation of this now legendary overdrive, heralding a new chapter in the Nobels overdrive legacy. Due to popular demand, a convenient external bass cut...
      $149.00
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    • MXR WA44 Wylde Audio Overdrive pedal MXR WA44 Wylde Audio Overdrive pedal
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      MXR WA44 Wylde Audio Overdrive pedal

      MXR WA44 Wylde Audio Overdrive pedal FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the explosive collaboration between Dunlop and Zakk Wylde with the MXR Wylde Audio Overdrive. Custom built for Zakk’s loud, tough, and...
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    • MXR Custom Shop CSP039 Duke of Tone Overdrive MXR Custom Shop CSP039 Duke of Tone Overdrive
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      MXR Custom Shop CSP039 Duke of Tone Overdrive

      MXR Custom Shop CSP039 Duke of Tone Overdrive FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! Designed in conjunction with indie pedal builder Analog Man, the MXR Duke of Tone Overdrive is for players who want to add a touch of warmth and grit to their rig...
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    • Maxon OD-808X Overdrive Extreme pedal Maxon OD-808X Overdrive Extreme pedal
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      Maxon OD-808X Overdrive Extreme pedal

      Maxon OD-808X Overdrive Extreme pedal  FREE shipping in the USA! For over 40 years Maxon’s legendary "808" overdrive circuit has been an essential ingredient to achieving great guitar tone. Whether it’s used as a booster to drive an...
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    • Way Huge Smalls Red Llama Overdrive MKIII
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      Way Huge Smalls Red Llama Overdrive MKIII

      Way Huge Smalls Red Llama Overdrive MKIII FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! Due to dealer agreements, we're unable to ship this item outside of the USA. Please click here for more details. The iconic Red Llama Overdrive pedal is back—and...
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    • Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff pedal Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff pedal
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      Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff pedal

      The Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff pedal. FREE shipping in the USA! The EHX Nano Metal Muff was built for the player who demands nothing less than hard-hitting distortion and an intense, aggressive sound. It’s a combination of weaponized...
      $84.40
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    • Wampler Pedals Ratsbane Distortion pedal Wampler Pedals Ratsbane Distortion pedal
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      Wampler Pedals Ratsbane Distortion pedal

      The Wampler Pedals Ratsbane Distortion pedal. FREE shipping in the USA! If you are looking for a single pedal solution with multiple degrees of gain from light overdrive to full out saturated fuzz tones, then you’ll surely love the Ratsbane. The...
      $149.97
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    • Catalinbread Epoch Boost Preamp pedal
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      Catalinbread Epoch Boost Preamp pedal

      The Catalinbread Epoch Boost Preamp pedal. FREE shipping in the USA! You’ve heard the rumors: Some of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest tones were achieved without pedals. Not so fast! While that’s technically true, some of the most...
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    • Wampler Plexi Drive Mini Overdrive pedal Wampler Plexi Drive Mini Overdrive pedal
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      Wampler Plexi Drive Mini Overdrive pedal

      The Wampler Plexi Drive Mini Overdrive pedal. FREE shipping in the USA! First there was the Plexi-Drive. Then there was the Plexi-Drive Deluxe. Now Wampler Pedals brings you the all new Plexi-Drive Mini. Brian has managed to cram an improved version of...
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    • MXR CSP026 Custom Shop Timmy Overdrive pedal MXR CSP026 Custom Shop Timmy Overdrive pedal
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      MXR CSP026 Custom Shop Timmy Overdrive pedal

      MXR CSP026 Custom Shop Timmy Overdrive Pedal FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! The MXR Timmy Overdrive provides a huge range of gritty, textured tones that enhance your rig’s sound while preserving its fundamental voice—and in an MXR mini...
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    • Xotic Effects Super Sweet Booster pedal Xotic Effects Super Sweet Booster pedal
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      Xotic Effects Super Sweet Booster pedal

      The Xotic Effects Super Sweet Booster pedal. FREE shipping in the USA!Many players favor vintage sounding pickups, however, due to design and age factors, they (more than often) lack enough power to push the front end of the amp. Those who are...
      $159.00
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    What is the difference between overdrive and distortion?

    Both overdrive and distortion add distortion to your signal. Overdrive does this by adding gain to your guitars signal. The main difference is the amount of distortion you can get out of each pedal. Overdrive will give you a mild to medium amount of distortion, while distortion gives you a much more intense level. Overdrive will boost your sound, while distortion will alter your sound.

    Should I get a distortion or overdrive pedal?

    As with all pedals, this is dependent upon the type of sound you are going for. In general, heavier rock and metal music will use distortion pedals, while country, blues, and pop music will favor overdrive pedals.

    Of course, there is no right or wrong pedal for styles of music! If you are unsure what type of pedal you should get, we would love to help you decide. Give us a call or use the chat feature!

    Can I use gain and overdrive together?

    Yes, you can use gain and overdrive together. This is called gain stacking. You will usually want to put your overdrive pedal before your gain pedal in your signal chain.

    Can I use distortion pedals on bass?

    Yes, you can use distortion pedals on your bass guitar. The distortion pedal will give your clean bass tone some grit and an overall more aggressive tone. Some of our favorites are the Source Audio Bass AfterShock, the Electro-Harmonix Bass Big Muff, and the MXR Bass Distortion.