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Description

Channel your inner sonic alchemist with the Bondi Effects Sick As Overdrive (Limited Edition) — an overdrive pedal that epitomizes Bondi's commitment to tonal excellence. Perfect for guitarists who crave versatility, this pedal offers a dual-functionality that lets you switch between a clean boost and a high-gain overdrive with ease. Enjoy the creative freedom to blend both modes, crafting a unique soundscape tailored to your personal style.

The Sick As Overdrive is engineered for the discerning musician, featuring a powerful two-band EQ that allows you to finely tune your sound with up to 15dB of treble or bass adjustment. The internal voltage boost to 18V ensures ample headroom and crystal-clear clarity, even at higher gain settings. Whether you're looking to add subtle warmth or crank up the drive for a searing solo, this pedal delivers consistently stellar performance.

With its intuitive design and premium components, the Sick As Overdrive is more than just a pedal; it's a cornerstone of your musical expression. Ideal for both live performances and studio sessions, its rugged build ensures reliability while its innovative features open up a world of sonic possibilities. Connect with a community of musicians who have made the Sick As Overdrive their go-to pedal for achieving iconic tones.

Key Features:

  • Dual-functionality: Clean boost and high-gain overdrive
  • Two-band EQ with up to 15dB of treble or bass adjustment
  • Internal voltage boost to 18V for increased headroom
  • Toggle switch for altering tonal characteristics
  • Blend capability for customized sound balance
  • Limited edition release for exclusive ownership

Product specs

Brand Bondi Effects
Model Sick As Overdrive
Finish Various
Year 2014 - 2025
Made In United States
Categories Overdrive and Boost Pedals
Pedal Format Standard

FAQs

What tones can I expect from the Bondi Effects Sick As Overdrive (Limited Edition)?

The Bondi Effects Sick As Overdrive offers a versatile range of tones, from smooth, transparent overdrive to a more aggressive, mid-focused crunch. It's ideal for genres requiring dynamic response and clarity, such as blues, rock, and indie.

Is the Bondi Effects Sick As Overdrive suitable for both live performances and studio recording?

Yes, the Bondi Effects Sick As Overdrive is designed to perform well in both live and studio settings, providing consistent and reliable overdrive tones with excellent clarity and dynamic response.

Does the Bondi Effects Sick As Overdrive work well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?

Absolutely, the Sick As Overdrive is designed to complement both single-coil and humbucker pickups, offering a balanced and responsive overdrive that enhances the natural character of your guitar.

What type of power supply does the Bondi Effects Sick As Overdrive require?

The Bondi Effects Sick As Overdrive requires a standard 9V DC power supply with a center-negative polarity, commonly used for most guitar pedals.

How does the Bondi Effects Sick As Overdrive compare to other overdrive pedals?

The Sick As Overdrive is known for its transparency and dynamic range, setting it apart from other overdrive pedals by preserving your guitar's natural tone while adding a versatile overdrive character.

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Owner Insights

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Comparisons

  • The High Shredroom version features higher gain and Marshall amp-like characteristics, ideal for edge of breakup tones.

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  • The Sick As is favored over the DRV by some users for its ability to serve as an 'always on' drive, providing consistent tone enhancement.

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Use cases and applications

  • The Sick As is frequently used in demos for its reliability and unique Klon Centaur-inspired sound, combining elements of a tube screamer.

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  • The Sick As is often used as a stage 1/always-on drive, and pairs well with the Limelight boost for additional tonal versatility.

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  • The Sick As, when used in a setup with a Silktone Fuzz, provides a versatile combination, allowing for both smooth overdrive and gnarly fuzz tones.

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Features and functionality

  • The pedal excels at achieving an edge of breakup sound and can be pushed with other pedals like the 1981 Inventions LVL for heavier tones.

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User experience

  • Owners value the Sick As for sparking interest in circuit design discussions, indicating its complexity and appeal to enthusiasts.

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  • Owners appreciate the Sick As for its aesthetic appeal, specifically its color, which some find irresistible and a reason to keep it on their board.

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  • An owner who previously sold their Sick As regretted the decision and repurchased it, emphasizing its irreplaceability in their setup.

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See how Mateus Asato uses Bondi Effects Sick As Overdrive (Limited Edition)

Mateus Asato

Guitarist

Silk Sonic

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On September 29, 2016, Mateus posted in his Instagram some information about his pedalboard. The Bondi Effects Sick As Overdrive (Limited Edition) is among his pedalboard number 1.

See how 朝日 廉 (Asahi Ren) uses Bondi Effects Sick As Overdrive (Limited Edition)

朝日 廉 (Asahi Ren)

Singer, Guitarist

ネクライトーキー (Necry Talkie)

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This twitter post shows that he uses these overdrives during Contemporary life performances. The limited edition that Asahi has does look different from the one in the equipboard picture. They are the same besides the color.

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