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Description

Unleash the full potential of your guitar’s voice with the Keeley Oxblood Overdrive, a masterful blend of vintage warmth and modern versatility. This pedal isn’t just about boosting your sound; it’s about redefining what overdrive can do. With a classic three-knob interface—level, tone, and drive—paired with a Phat switch for enhanced bass presence, the Oxblood empowers you to sculpt your tone with precision.

What sets the Oxblood apart is its unique Clipping switch, allowing you to toggle between distinct diode voicings. Whether you crave the creamy overdrive of a Klon or the searing mids of a Tube Screamer, this pedal has you covered. It’s the secret weapon for guitarists who demand more from their gear without sacrificing the essence of their instrument's natural sound.

Ideal for both studio sessions and live performances, the Keeley Oxblood Overdrive transforms your pedalboard into a dynamic tone machine. Its transparent overdrive ensures your guitar’s character shines through, while the added distortion capabilities offer a palette of sounds from subtle warmth to full-on grit. Join a community of musicians who have already discovered the Keeley magic, and take your sound to new heights.

Key Features:

  • Three-knob interface: Level, Tone, Drive
  • Phat switch for enhanced bass presence
  • Clipping switch for diode voicing options
  • Transparent overdrive with additional distortion capability
  • Ideal for both live and studio use
  • Crafted for versatility and tone precision

Product specs

Brand Keeley
Model Oxblood Overdrive
Year 2015 - 2025
Made In United States
Categories Overdrive and Boost Pedals

FAQs

What kind of tones can I expect from the Keeley Oxblood Overdrive pedal?

The Keeley Oxblood Overdrive provides a range of tones from warm, transparent overdrive to rich, saturated distortion. It's designed to offer dynamic response and clarity, making it suitable for blues, rock, and classic rock genres.

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

Yes, the Keeley Oxblood Overdrive is designed to complement both single-coil and humbucker pickups, offering clear and articulate overdrive tones regardless of the pickup type.

How does the Keeley Oxblood Overdrive differ from other overdrive pedals?

The Keeley Oxblood Overdrive is known for its versatility and ability to maintain tonal clarity. It features a unique clipping switch for more tonal options and a blend control to fine-tune the pedal's response, setting it apart from standard overdrive pedals.

What power supply does the Keeley Oxblood Overdrive require?

The Keeley Oxblood Overdrive requires a standard 9V DC power supply, with a center-negative polarity, which is typical for most guitar pedals.

Is the Keeley Oxblood Overdrive pedal true bypass?

Yes, the Keeley Oxblood Overdrive features true bypass switching, ensuring that your guitar's tone remains unaffected when the pedal is not in use.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Extremely versatile with a wide range of tones from clean boost to heavy rock

  • Phat switch adds significant depth and bass to the sound

  • Excellent clarity and note articulation, even with high gain

  • Diode clipping switch offers great drive and compressed fuzzy tones

  • Stacks well with other pedals for complex soundscapes

  • Great build quality ensuring durability and consistent performance

  • Smooth, vocal-like lead tones that enhance solos

  • Ability to push mids effectively without sounding muddy

  • Comparable to the best Klon clones but offers more tonal variety

  • Perfect for achieving both transparent overdrive and full-on crunch distortion

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Keeley Oxblood Overdrive.

Comparisons

  • The Keeley Oxblood GE offers a smoother, softer distortion compared to the original, likened to EQD Special Cranker in germanium mode but punchier.

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  • While some consider the Oxblood a Klon-style pedal, others describe it as more of a low to medium gain distortion with a bold, defined sound.

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  • The Oxblood Germanium is noted for adding more dirt than expected at low drive settings, contrasting with the normal Oxblood's reputation for a cleaner boost.

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Features and functionality

  • The germanium version of the Oxblood is noted for its unique matte black finish with glossy black and orange font, distinct from the original.

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  • The phat switch on the Oxblood circuit is highlighted for its ability to enhance smoothness, though it can verge on flubbiness in certain settings.

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  • It's noted that the Oxblood Germanium's description as a "clean tone shaper" may not align with its actual performance, which leans towards higher gain outputs.

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User experience

  • Owners appreciate the Oxblood's ability to stack well with other pedals like Keeley White Sands, Electro Harmonix Hot Tubes, and JHS Morning Glory.

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  • The Oxblood germanium version provides a "smooth blurry smear" of distortion, contrasting with the original's punchier, defined distortion.

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  • Owners found that the Oxblood Germanium can unexpectedly produce high gain even with the drive at zero, making it unsuitable for those seeking a clean or low-gain boost.

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Value and pricing

  • One user returned the Oxblood Germanium due to it not meeting expectations for clean tones, despite being purchased at a discounted price of $186, typically $220.

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In an Instagram video posted by puptheband, Stefan Babcock showcases his pedal board and explicitly mentions using the Keeley Oxblood Overdrive pedal, stating, "They say tone is in the fingers but those idiots never tried this @keeleyelectronics oxblood pedal."

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