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Unleash your inner beast with the Dirty B. Hinds Mastodrive, a powerhouse overdrive pedal designed to push your guitar tones to the edge. Crafted for those who crave a rich, full-bodied sound, this pedal is perfect for achieving that raw, unrestrained overdrive that traditional pedals might fail to deliver. At its heart lies a specially designed circuit, tailored to preserve the natural characteristics of your guitar while enhancing its harmonic richness.

The Mastodrive is equipped with intuitive controls that allow for seamless manipulation of gain, tone, and volume, giving you the flexibility to craft your signature sound. Whether you're looking to add a subtle edge to your cleans or a thunderous roar to your high-gain settings, this pedal excels in versatility. Its rugged construction ensures it can withstand the rigors of both stage and studio, making it a reliable companion for any musician.

Dive into a world of sonic possibilities with the Mastodrive's unique drive circuitry, which ensures that every note is delivered with clarity and punch, even at the highest gain settings. This pedal doesn't just enhance your sound; it transforms it, making it an essential tool for guitarists who are serious about their tone.

Key Features:

Specially designed circuit for enhanced harmonic richness
Intuitive controls for gain, tone, and volume
Unique drive circuitry for clarity at high gain
Rugged construction for durability on stage and in the studio
Versatile sound shaping for various musical styles

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Power	9V
Bypass	true bypass
Analog/Digital	analog

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Scott Bynoe

Dirty B Hinds Mastodrive Pedal Demo & Unboxing | Brent Hinds of Mastodon Overdrive Pedal

Scott Bynoe

Hračky na hraní #14 - Dirty B Hinds Mastodrive: Brent Hinds (Mastodon) Overdrive

Dan Friml

Dirty B Hinds Mastodrive Overview

Beau Monde Guitars

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Dirty B. Hinds Mastodrive.

Features and functionality

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The pedal includes a headroom switch and a gain switch, allowing it to get very dirty while also cleaning up nicely.
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The treble control can become extremely pronounced, providing variability depending on the amp used, which aids in fine-tuning the tone.
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Unused component spots on the PCB provide opportunities for further customization or enhancements.
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Described as Brent Hinds' take on a Klon, with unique features enhancing its versatility.
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Noted similarity to Monster Effects Mastortion, with the Mastortion offering a Leviathan tone in a box, more fuzz-like than distortion.
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The Mastodrive is considered a "Klon clone on steroids," providing both transparent boosts and heavier distortion capabilities.
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To achieve a Brent Hinds-style tone, pair the pedal with an Orange amp and set it mid-heavy, right at the verge of breakup.
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For a Mastodon tone, consider using a Cry Baby Bass Wah for a bigger sweep and easier engagement, as preferred by Hinds.
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For a Brent-style tone, consider Fuzzlord Effects for overdrive options, but for an exact match, seek out a Mastodrive, Janitor, or Octadon.
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Some builders suggest adding a bass potentiometer or experimenting with additional diodes to explore different tonal possibilities.
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Owners have found the Mastodrive effective in pushing an Orange OR15 amp into Marshall territory, offering a cranked-up Marshall Studio Vintage sound.
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The pedal's clean tones are described as inherently "dirty," aligning with its name and intended gritty sound profile.
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Value and pricing

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Prices in the used market range from $260 to $500, with higher-priced models including hand-signed paperwork by Brent Hinds.
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Build quality

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The pedal includes both SMT and through-hole options for capacitors, allowing flexibility based on component availability.
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The design permits either SMT or through-hole diodes, illustrating thoughtful engineering for varied component integration.
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Frank Iero

Singer, Guitarist

My Chemical Romance

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In this Reddit post, with a picture of Frank Iero's board, you can see the Dirty B. Hinds Mastodrive.

Brent Hinds

Guitarist, Singer

Mastodon

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Hey everyone, it’s your boy bHinds here with a special announcement. With the help of some talented people, we are rolling out the “Dirty B Hinds” brand with our first product the “Mastodrive” pedal, with art by the wizard himself @lurklovesyou aka Russ. We've only made 250 of these bad boys and each comes with a signed certificate by yours truly. Time to jump on the rad train to rockville and grab one of these from the link in my bio before they are gone.