BE-OD : One of the best ever overdrive/distortion pedals!

8 years ago

I have lots of pedals vintage and new and this one is definitely one of the best pedals I ever bought, period. Initially, I bought it for a very specific reason: My main amp is a Marshall 2555 Silver Jubilee. It is a fantastic amp, but in some cases I needed a little bit more gain AND an overall tighter Bass response. Well this pedal did the trick! The "Tight" knob does exactly what it says and be warned: This pedal has a LOT of gain which sounds fantastic at any setting. Depending on your amp and needs, you can use it both as an overdrive and a distortion pedal as well. I have tried it both ways with fantastic results. You definitely have to experiment with the internal trim pot to find your ideal overall gain level/response. All the EQ knobs are very sensitive even to the most minute adjustment. It's really a "5 star" pedal, I only wish it was just a little bit better quality-wise and especially when taking into account its relatively high price. You really have to try this pedal to see how fantastic sounding it is.

Image Friedman BE-OD

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Friedman
  • Released in 2016
  • Average price : $243
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