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Bondi Effects Sick As Overdrive MkII

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The Sick As by Bondi Effects is a Transparent Overdrive Pedal. The Bondi Effects Sick As Overdrive is a diversion from the well-worn path, taking its basic structure from the Klon Centaur® but with some major improvements for the modern player. The gain control serves a dual purpose— as the gain is increased, the ratio of gain-to-clean tone increases as well. This ensures that when the gain is rolled off, the tone never becomes muddy and unpleasant. You can control the amount of headroom and the character of the drive with the toggle switch. Choose from a more compressed, mid-range focused tone or an open, transparent, rhythm tone. The tone circuit is a powerful, two-band active EQ circuit capable of boosting or cutting the bass and treble frequencies up to 15dB for maximum versatility. The voltage is also boosted internally to 18V for increased clarity and headroom.

Clean Boost, Overdrive or a blend of the two. Dynamic and natural, responsive to your pick attack or volume knob. Internally boosted to 18 volts for maximum headroom and clarity. Toggle switch controls the amount of headroom and character of the drive. Powerful active tonestack, capable of 15dB of boost or cut Soft touch true-bypass switching Current Consumption ~67mA

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Power	9V
Bypass	true bypass
Analog/Digital	analog

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Bondi Effects Sick As Overdrive MkII.

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The Sick As Overdrive MkII includes a 2-band EQ and a variable headroom switch, offering "light" or "heavy" drive modes, though not foot-switchable.
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The Sick As Overdrive MkII is noted for its ability to stack well, especially enhancing lead sounds in band settings requiring clear note articulation.
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It's highlighted that the High Shredroom variant offers more gain and headroom compared to the standard Sick As, making it suitable for those seeking higher gain capabilities.
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Works well as an always-on tone-sweetener boost or near edge of breakup light drive, making it versatile for different musical styles.
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When pushed to its limits, the pedal offers a distinctly "dirty" sound, appealing to those seeking high-gain overdrive.
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While based on the Klon, this pedal provides a more modern sound with less cheese or tin, making it distinct from traditional Klone pedals.
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The pedal's overdrive characteristics have been likened to other well-regarded models, generating interest from enthusiasts familiar with Relient K's gear choices.
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The Sick As Overdrive MkII is likened to the ProAnalog Manticore (renamed MojoHandFX Sericon) for its tonal qualities, with some preferring the Bondi for its versatility.
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User experience

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Users find the drive to be gritty and articulate, with excellent responsiveness to playing dynamics, making it suitable for more nuanced playing.
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Owners praise the pedal's ability to deliver various "silky" boost flavors, enhancing tone significantly in different settings.
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A highly anticipated pedal for collectors, with some users eagerly awaiting delivery, indicating strong market interest.
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Users have reported that the pedal's response to playing feels particularly "correct," with a satisfying interaction between sound and playing dynamics.
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Owners have noted that while the pedal excels with single coil pickups, it may not perform as well with certain Les Paul models, indicating a preference for specific guitar types.
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4.5 out of 5

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chase_ed_carter

over 9 years ago

Best I've Heard So Far

I used to be acquainted with Jono at Bondi Effects when he was still starting off in Louisville. I was in need of a good Overdrive and took a chance with the Sick As. This is such a versatile and tight pedal! It can be clear and transparent, or it can fatten your tone! Currently have two of these stacked on my board.