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Description
Unleash your inner beast with the DigiTech Bad Monkey Tube Overdrive. This pedal is not your ordinary overdrive; it's a versatile powerhouse, with the ability to provide a Tubescreamer-esque tone with a touch of a button. Equipped with separate high and low EQ controls, you have the freedom to shape your sound to your liking. What sets the Bad Monkey apart is its Mixer Output, which allows direct connection to a board or interface, eliminating the need for additional equipment. The cherry on top is the built-in cabinet simulator, a feature that pushes this pedal into a league of its own.
Key Features:
- Tubescreamer-esque overdrive
- Separate high and low EQ controls
- Mixer Output for direct connection to a board or interface
- Built-in cabinet simulator
Here's a good review from 2011: - https://www.guitartoneoverload.com/2011/06/12/digitech-bad-monkey-overdrive-cheap-but-not-cheap-sounding/
Product specs
| Brand | DigiTech |
| Model | Bad Monkey Tube Overdrive |
| Finish | Green |
| Year | 2004 - 2016 |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Distortion Pedals, Overdrive and Boost Pedals |
FAQs
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What type of overdrive sound does the DigiTech Bad Monkey Tube Overdrive produce?
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The DigiTech Bad Monkey Tube Overdrive emulates the smooth, natural character of an overdriven tube amp, preserving your guitar's distinct tone while adding warmth and depth.
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How does the DigiTech Bad Monkey differ from a standard Tube Screamer?
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Unlike a standard Tube Screamer, the Bad Monkey includes separate bass and treble controls, allowing for more precise tonal shaping and versatility in achieving your desired sound.
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Can the DigiTech Bad Monkey Tube Overdrive be used with both solid-state and tube amps?
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Yes, the Bad Monkey is designed to work well with both solid-state and tube amplifiers, enhancing their natural tone with its smooth overdrive characteristics.
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Does the DigiTech Bad Monkey work well with bass guitars?
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The DigiTech Bad Monkey is primarily designed for electric guitars, but its extended EQ controls can allow bass players to achieve a desirable overdrive tone as well.
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What power supply does the DigiTech Bad Monkey Tube Overdrive require?
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The DigiTech Bad Monkey Tube Overdrive requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is commonly used for guitar pedals.
Videos
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The Digitech BAD MONKEY Pedal Hype | What Josh Scott ISN'T telling you... And what HE ACTUALLY IS...
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Leon Brown Music
REVIEW DIGITECH BAD MONKEY TUBE OVERDRIVE PEDAL - MUSIX BOX DEMO
Musix Box
Best budget screamer?! Digitech Bad Monkey Vs Behringer Tube Overdrive TO100
Budget Pedal Chap
Reviews
PROS
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Warm, tube screamer-like sound with unique character
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Excellent value for money compared to similar pedals
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Natural and amp-like overdrive quality
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Separate bass and treble EQ controls for tone shaping
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Versatile, can be used as a booster or standalone overdrive
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Mixer output with cab simulation for direct recording
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Durable construction, reliable for long-term use
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Works well with other overdrive pedals for layered tones
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Can be used with both guitar and bass effectively
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Retains clarity at high volumes without clipping
CONS
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Not enough distortion for heavier music genres
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Less desirable for those seeking a true Tube Screamer clone
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Gain spectrum limited, not ideal for very low or high gain needs
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Tone controls may not work as expected for some users
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Battery connector issues reported by some users
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about DigiTech Bad Monkey Tube Overdrive.
Comparisons
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The Wampler Triumph pedal, based on the Bad Monkey circuit but with a three-band EQ, is a recommended alternative at $99 new.
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The MXR M77 Overdrive is noted for a similar functionality to the Bad Monkey, featuring a boost button and a 100Hz knob, priced new at $100.
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The MXR Super Badass Modified OD combines SD-1 and TS-9 features, offering low and high controls, painted in brass like a Marshall panel.
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Owners mention the Bad Monkey is better for bass compared to standard Tube Screamers, as it retains low-end frequencies with its EQ controls.
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The Bad Monkey really shines on bass, providing unique tonal characteristics compared to its performance on guitar.
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The Bad Monkey is likened to a DOD Juicebox clone, essentially a Tube Screamer with added features.
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Value and pricing
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Historical prices show the Bad Monkey selling for $30-$80 before hype inflated the cost, with some recent listings exceeding $200.
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Initially priced around $40, the pedal was known for offering shockingly great performance for its low cost, comparable to the $40 Arion Chorus.
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Prices have surged to $300+, although some owners feel the pedal is sentimentally invaluable, outweighing monetary offers.
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Use cases and applications
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Connecting the cab sim output to the input can turn the Bad Monkey into a tone generator/theremin, with knobs adjusting pitch.
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Works well with humbuckers and tube amps, as some owners noted it performs best in these setups for optimal sound quality.
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The pedal can emulate a $5000 sound in a mix, making it a versatile tool for various musical styles.
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Features and functionality
User experience
Critic Reviews
4.0 out of 5
Based on 31 Reviews and 135 Ratings
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A good One!
i got my Monkey for 40 bucks on ebay and it sounds great, is very versatile and also a brick! I don't own it that long but i will assume it overlastes my life xD
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Great affordable tube screamer
In a blind test it wouldn't quite fool you when pitched against a real tube screamer, but I prefer this over the real thing because of the increased amount of distortion available and the individual treble and bass controls. The price is also incredible.
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Good gritty tube overdrive.
Not enough distortion for my purposes but better for blues and maybe even indie.
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Versatile overdrive for clean and solo boost applications
Use to make the valves crunch/od when using a clean sound, and if already using an OD'd amp, as a solo boost
Artist usage
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At the 10:57 mark in the video "Angels And Airwaves - Start The Machine," Thomas DeLonge is seen with a DigiTech Bad Monkey Tube Overdrive pedal among his gear setup.
At :29s of this video you can see Digitech Bad Monkey Tube Overdrive on Moore's pedalboard.
This is the fourth pedal he used for his "1 Guitar, 10 Overdrive Pedals" video. He can be seen playing through this one on 0:41 minute mark.
In this video Bill shows his pedalboard and this pedal can be seen.
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In this Instagram share of his pedal collection Adrian Utley's Bad Monkey overdrive appears towards the centre the picture on the second step down. He's made the effort to put a rectangle of black tape over the yellow "Bad Monkey" text so it's clearly a pedal that's earned its place despite its goofy appearance.
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During Alex G's live performance of "Gretel" at the Great American Music Hall on October 29, 2019, he uses the DigiTech Bad Monkey Tube Overdrive pedal, as seen in the YouTube video by David D.
At 3:11 of this video there's a shot of Phil's pedalboard and the Digitech Bad Monkey can be seen. Phil says "if I want more gain for my lead I’ll use the bad monkey."
The pedal can be seen on his pedal board below - JoshDaAcidBathFan
Jamie shows his pedal collection in his Xiu Xiu studio tour for Dear God, I Hate Myself, starting at 7:35 in the video.
At 1:57, Matt explains that he uses the Bad Monkey for his gain tone
He states he prefers this overdrive 8:30
Album Usage
The DigiTech Bad Monkey Tube Overdrive has been featured on the following albums:
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