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Frantone Brooklyn Overdrive

Frantone Brooklyn Overdrive

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Paul Wilson

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Page last updated May 01, 2026

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Average Price: $718

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$50

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In the Overdrive Effects Pedals category, Frantone Brooklyn Overdrive is priced in the High-end/Boutique range. This premium gear is built to very high standards and offers premium features.

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Unleash the gritty charm of New York City streets with the Frantone Brooklyn Overdrive, a testament to meticulous craftsmanship and sonic finesse. Born from the hands of Fran, the artisan behind Frantone, this pedal brings a piece of the Big Apple's soul right to your pedalboard. Its straightforward three-knob configuration allows for an intuitive yet profound tonal exploration, ensuring that your quest for the perfect overdrive ends here. Designed and built with passion in NYC, the Brooklyn Overdrive is more than a pedal—it's a bridge to your most electrifying performances yet.

Key Features:

Handcrafted with precision, ensuring each pedal has a unique touch
Simple and effective three-knob layout for ease of use and tonal versatility
Designed and built in New York City, offering a slice of the city’s iconic music scene
Ideal for musicians seeking to add a distinctive overdrive tone to their arsenal

Product specs

Power	9V
Bypass	true bypass
Analog/Digital	analog

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Fran Blanche

Frantone Brooklyn Overdrive: Additive Harmonics

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Frantone Brooklyn Overdrive: Additive Harmonics

Fran Blanche

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Frantone Brooklyn Overdrive

Colin John

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Frantone Brooklyn Overdrive: Additive Harmonics

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Frantone Brooklyn Overdrive

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Adding a 10uF capacitor between pins 1 and 8 significantly increases the gain, similar to the modification used in the Acapulco Gold pedal.
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Features and functionality

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The original Frantone Brooklyn Overdrive circuit utilizes four LM386 amplifiers to create additive harmonics, with a potential gain of up to 400x when all amplifiers are engaged.
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Setup and maintenance

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Removing the voltage divider at the circuit's input and increasing input impedance can improve the pedal's performance by ensuring better signal amplitude retention.
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Paul Wilson

Bassist, Composer

Snow Patrol

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Alternative Rock

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