The Keeley Manis Overdrive pedal is a masterstroke of modern engineering and vintage charm, designed to satisfy both tone purists and adventurous sound explorers. At its heart, the Manis melds vintage germanium diodes with Cold War-era germanium transistors, offering a versatile palette of overdrive tones. This flexibility allows musicians to switch between the iconic, transparent overdrive of Klone circuits and a more saturated, tube-like response, enriching both sustain and compression.

The Manis Overdrive is not just about vintage warmth; it's also imbued with modern innovations. A dedicated bass boost switch enhances low-end frequencies, particularly beneficial for single-coil pickups, by adding an octave and 3dB boost. This ensures that your tone remains rich and robust across the frequency spectrum.

Designed with a voltage-doubling architecture, the Manis operates on 9-18V power supplies, providing increased headroom and dynamic range. Its selectable true-bypass and buffered-bypass options offer pristine signal paths or signal integrity in complex setups, respectively, making it adaptable for both studio and stage environments.

Built to withstand the rigors of the road, the Manis comes encased in a compact, durable design that easily integrates into any pedalboard. Whether you're adding subtle grit or pushing your amp to new heights, the Keeley Manis Overdrive delivers the dynamic response and tonal clarity to bring out the best in your playing.

Key Features:

• Switchable Germanium diodes and Cold War-era transistors for diverse tonal options
• Bass+ switch enhances low-end frequencies by an octave, adding 3dB
• Voltage-doubled architecture for increased headroom and clarity
• True-bypass and buffered-bypass modes for versatile signal chain integration
• Compact and durable design, ideal for pedalboard setups

Product specs

FAQs

What kind of power supply does the Keeley Manis Overdrive require?

The Keeley Manis Overdrive requires a 9V DC power supply, which is sold separately. It uses 15mA of power.

Does the Keeley Manis Overdrive work well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?

Yes, the Keeley Manis Overdrive features a Bass+ switch that boosts low end and adds 3dB, making it suitable for both single-coil and humbucker pickups by recovering low-end frequencies.

Can the Keeley Manis Overdrive be used in a buffered bypass mode?

Yes, the Keeley Manis Overdrive offers both true bypass and buffered bypass options, allowing you to minimize signal loss in complex pedalboard setups.

What unique features does the Keeley Manis Overdrive offer for tone shaping?

The Keeley Manis Overdrive includes a Ge-Trans switch for added saturation and tube-like compression, and Cold War-era germanium transistors that provide enhanced sustain and vintage warmth.

Is the Keeley Manis Overdrive suitable for live performances?

Yes, the Keeley Manis Overdrive is designed for both studio and stage performance, featuring true bypass for a pristine signal path and a compact design that fits seamlessly on pedalboards.