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Description

Unleash the soulful warmth of classic tube overdrive with the Behringer TO100 Tube Overdrive pedal. This compact powerhouse offers guitarists an authentic overdrive experience without breaking the bank, making it perfect for both budding musicians and seasoned pros. Its MA150 distortion diodes are at the heart of its dynamic sound, delivering a lush, harmonic-rich tone that can effortlessly transition from a subtle bluesy growl to a full-blown rock roar.

Housed in a sturdy casing, the TO100 is designed to withstand the rigors of the road, while its intuitive control layout ensures seamless operation during live performances. With dedicated Drive, Tone, and Level controls, you have the tools to sculpt your sound with precision, crafting the perfect overdrive tone to match any style or genre. Whether you're aiming for a smooth, creamy sustain or a biting edge, this pedal provides the flexibility to adapt to your unique musical expression.

Key Features:

  • MA150 distortion diodes for authentic tube-like overdrive
  • Drive, Tone, and Level controls for precise sound shaping
  • Durable casing for reliable performance on the road
  • Compact size ideal for any pedalboard setup
  • Budget-friendly option for musicians at any level

Product specs

Brand Behringer
Model TO100 Tube Overdrive
Finish Purple
Year 2010s
Made In China
Categories Overdrive and Boost Pedals

FAQs

What type of sound can I expect from the Behringer TO100 Tube Overdrive?

The Behringer TO100 Tube Overdrive delivers a classic warm overdrive tone reminiscent of vintage tube amplifiers, making it suitable for blues, rock, and other genres requiring a smooth, creamy overdrive.

Is the Behringer TO100 Tube Overdrive pedal suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Behringer TO100 is beginner-friendly due to its straightforward controls and affordable price, making it a great choice for those new to using overdrive pedals.

Can the Behringer TO100 Tube Overdrive be used with a bass guitar?

While primarily designed for electric guitars, the TO100 can be used with a bass guitar, though it may result in some loss of low-end frequencies typical of bass instruments.

What power supply does the Behringer TO100 Tube Overdrive require?

The Behringer TO100 Tube Overdrive requires a 9V DC power supply, or it can be powered by a 9V battery, providing flexibility for different performance setups.

How does the Behringer TO100 Tube Overdrive compare to other overdrive pedals?

The Behringer TO100 offers a budget-friendly option with a classic tube-like overdrive sound, making it a cost-effective alternative to more expensive overdrive pedals while still delivering quality tone.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Affordable alternative for TS9 sound, offering similar performance

  • Provides a crunchy tone and enhances higher gain pedals

  • Ideal for home use, delivering quality sound at a low price

  • Enhances amp performance with a unique character

  • Effective for cleaning up noisy combo amps

  • Suitable for beginners and provides a learning experience

  • Offers a distinct pick attack for specific moments

CONS

  • Fragile plastic housing not suitable for stage use

  • Can suck the low end out of bass rigs

  • Not a boutique pedal, lacks premium build quality

  • Sound quality may not appeal to all users

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Behringer TO100 Tube Overdrive.

Comparisons

  • The Joyo Vintage Overdrive offers a similar price range but features a more durable metal construction compared to the Behringer TO100.

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  • The Earthquaker Devices Plumes and Keeley Red Dirt are mentioned as higher-end alternatives to the Behringer TO100, with the latter being a preferred choice for some users.

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  • The Behringer pedal circuits are nearly identical to the original pedals they emulate, though they use off-the-shelf parts, lacking rare components like germanium transistors.

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Features and functionality

  • The Ibanez TS-7 is noted for its TS-9 sound with an additional "hot" setting, and comes with Tone Lok knobs to prevent accidental adjustments.

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  • Behringer pedals are noted for their FET-based switching, which means there's no traditional footswitch, making them non-true bypass and potentially noisier when off.

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Build quality

  • The Behringer TO100 features a plastic housing that can be susceptible to breakage if subjected to excessive force, making it less ideal for heavy gigging.

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User experience

  • Owners have reported that the Behringer TO100 can sound nearly indistinguishable from more expensive models, especially in a live mix or recording setting.

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Value and pricing

  • The Behringer TO100, now discontinued, is noted to have increased in price on the second-hand market, sometimes reaching $100 despite its originally low cost.

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Critic Reviews

Behringer TO100 Tube Overdrive review | MusicRadar

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The Behringer TO100 Tube Overdrive impresses with its affordable price point, delivering a commendable bluesy lead tone for just £15. However, its lack of versatility might not satisfy all players. While the build quality might not match more expensive models, it's surprisingly robust for the price. Ideal for classic rock riffing and boosting tube amps, this pedal offers great value but may not suit those seeking a wide range of tones.

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harry_jordan

Better than expected

For the price, this is one of the best pedals I've ever bought. It pushes the amp like a TS but for 1/5th of the price. I wouldn't want to take it on stage, I'd worry about breaking the plastic housing, but for messing around at home that's not an issue.

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nick_desimone

fun junk

This isn't a boutique pedal, clearly...the classic Behringer plastic design is about as junky as you can get, but has remarkably held up since I bought it with dishwashing money when I was 14. This was the first pedal I ever got, not really understanding the difference between a distortion pedal and an overdrive. It doesn't necessarily sound "good," but it has a neat character and helps clean up noisy combo amps. Good for beginners for sure...it found a home in my bass rig many years later as a neat dirt sound - sucks the low end completely out, but had a neat character and pick attack for certain moments. Lots of fond sentimental memories of learning guitar attached to this guy.

jimmarchi1

I am so embarrassed to admit I actually prefer my behringer superfuzz to the vintage univox I sold in 2014.... but I do

nick_desimone

haha! I think Behringer pedals get kind of a bad rap for no reason besides the fact that they're extremely cheap...turns out I'm not that much of a pedal guy the older I get, but this is one of the only ones I didn't sell after a major purge where my huge pedalboard had a short in the middle of a show

jimmarchi1

also, they are unabashed lifts of other people's designs much like their other budget ear.... it used to be though if boss or Ibanez had a great idea everyone would copy it, and I never hear anyone bitch about new versions of the tubescreamer.... but something about Uri Behringer's business practices makes people trash the actual products instead of the man himself

jimmarchi1

I seldom use pedals, I have a very simple midi setup that is usually in bypass or is just adding a subtle stereo delay... but tis capable of a lot of basic sounds that I never want to hear

nick_desimone

That's definitely the truth...$40 pedals when you're a teenager though, hard to say no to that!

jimmarchi1

its funny, as a teen I scored lots of valuable old stuff for peanuts.... I made such a profit later, but difress

nick_desimone

whoof, the best I managed in the freebie department was a digitech death metal...yikes bikes, now if you want to talk about a bad pedal, that's not even the same sport

dukeuke

Hehe I had one of those, and I agree, it is the sonic embodiement of sh*te, kills your low end, and just generally sounded horrendous.

jimmarchi1

my best was actually my univox superfuzz, purchased by a band's singer at a ayrd sale for $5, wasn't working right, I fixed it for her and she then gifted it to me.... I also got my 1st TS9 for about 30 bucks.... my '88 plexi reissue was only $600 and my '81 JCM800 came to me for $400 if I recall.... but that was long time ago

jimmarchi1

1962 ac30 $1200 in '00... I think the purple JMP superlead I ahd was only 2k for the whole halfstack.... I also scored some old analog delays when I sold the plexi RI for basically nothing in trade, 2 bosses a DM2 and DM3 and an early Ibanez with the dual 9 volts... I traded a recent vox wah for the 2nd year smalls tone I used for years and sold it for hundreds.... my vox tonebender I got for under $100, the mestro FZ1 I had was a gift from my best friend, too bad he won't give me his tweed Pro as a gift...

jimmarchi1

oh, and my 1st amp was a 1964 fender Princeton reverb given to me for nothing by my uncle... drool if you want.... someone stole it from me though

nick_desimone

Nice! I've got full modeling amps these days...just got an axe fx in the mail yesterday

jimmarchi1

cool, I want to go lght but.... but.... AMPS! I am a dinosaur and feel suspicious.

jimmarchi1

Apatosaurs not trust 1s and 0s, noooooooo!

nick_desimone

Totally fair to feel that way! I just love the idea of having it all in one box, I need my setup to be as plug and play as possible. Plus it's hard to fight the feeling when you can fly with your whole rig in a backpack!

jimmarchi1

it took me until this year to try a digital modelling delay! I have used digital and even used a TC G rack at one point but I always used the 2290 and digital lofi sort of patches on the TC until buying and x4 for panuts. I am such a lame-o with new technology I guess. But vacuum tubes and acetate just smell good to me....

jimmarchi1

hahaha, my fly rig for years was a guitar, 2 cables, a tuner and a '59 Gibson tweed titan 1x10"

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