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Description
Delight in the rich and versatile tones of the Mesa/Boogie Grid Slammer Overdrive. This pedal is designed to deliver a broad range of overdrive, from a subtle, sweet boost to a fiery, harmonic-rich tone that not only stings but sings. It's a specialist in overdrive, offering a classic, guitar-centric midrange bump that enhances various playing styles.
The Grid Slammer is engineered to ensure you have a commanding guitar tone whenever you need it. It features a considerable variable gain boost with a midrange bump, making your guitar stand out even in the thickest mix. Whether you seek warm breakup or sizzling, harmonic-laden overdrive, this pedal sets the overdrive bar incredibly high.
The master level control offers up to 20dB of signal boost, allowing you to push your tube amplifier into glorious overdrive with ease. Built in the USA with rugged reliability, the Grid Slammer is a workhorse that can withstand the rigors of regular gigging.
Key Features:
- Wide-ranging overdrive suitable for various playing styles
- Classic, guitar-centric midrange bump enhancing tone depth
- Master level control offering up to 20dB of signal boost
- Designed and handbuilt in the USA for rugged reliability
- True bypass switching ensures you maintain your tone
- Powered by 1 x 9V battery or optional power supply (sold separately)
Product specs
| Brand | Mesa Boogie |
| Model | Grid Slammer Overdrive Pedal |
| Finish | Green Sparkle |
| Year | 2010s |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Overdrive and Boost Pedals |
FAQs
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What type of power supply does the Mesa/Boogie Grid Slammer Overdrive require?
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The Mesa/Boogie Grid Slammer Overdrive pedal requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is common for most guitar pedals.
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How does the Mesa/Boogie Grid Slammer Overdrive affect my guitar tone?
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The Grid Slammer delivers a warm, transparent overdrive with a focus on preserving your guitar's natural tone while adding a smooth, tube-like saturation.
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Is the Mesa/Boogie Grid Slammer Overdrive suitable for both rhythm and lead guitar playing?
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Yes, the Grid Slammer is versatile enough to enhance both rhythm and lead playing with its dynamic range and responsive overdrive.
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Can the Mesa/Boogie Grid Slammer Overdrive be used with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?
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Absolutely, the Grid Slammer works well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups, providing clear and articulate overdrive tones for each.
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Does the Mesa/Boogie Grid Slammer Overdrive pedal have true bypass switching?
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Yes, the Grid Slammer features true bypass switching, ensuring your guitar signal remains unaffected when the pedal is turned off.
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Guitar World
Mesa/Boogie Tone-Burst, Grid Slammer, Flux-Drive and Throttle Box Pedals
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PROS
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Enhances harmonic content and EQ for versatile tones
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Boosts low end for pronounced, crunchy sound
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Transparent, allowing amp's character to shine
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Effective across entire gain range, from low to medium
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Offers clarity and articulation without muddiness
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Responsive to guitar volume for dynamic playing
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Durable metal flake paint job and solid construction
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Excels with high gain tube amps for modern metal tones
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Can be used effectively on both clean and dirty amp channels
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Adds clarity to heavy amps with lots of low frequencies
CONS
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Descriptions by Mesa Boogie can be confusing
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Not suitable for metal without additional distortion
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Mesa/Boogie Grid Slammer Overdrive.
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Use cases and applications
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Ideal for emulating tones of favorite guitarists who use the Grid Slammer, making it suitable for those building a signature sound.
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The Grid Slammer is effectively used as a pusher by cranking the level and minimizing gain for enhancing clarity in high-gain setups.
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When paired with a Mesa Flux Drive, the Grid Slammer enhances tonal richness, making it suitable for smoother lead sounds with sustained notes.
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The Grid Slammer works well with analog amp simulators like the AMT F1, providing forgiving tone shaping flexibility in ampless setups.
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User experience
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First-time overdrive users appreciate the Grid Slammer for adding clarity and balance to their tone, especially when transitioning from primarily using distortion pedals.
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5.0 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 10 Ratings
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THE overdrive pedal.
That's a really nice piece of unit especially for playing in a heavy amp with a lot of low frequencies like the Mesa Boogie Dual/Triple Rectifier. Provides a clarity to the overall overdriven sound. Glad to have it!
Artist usage
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I had an... and a Mesa Boogie Grid Slammer pedal which gave the sound that 'fire' that I was talking about earlier.
In a rig tour video by TotalGuitar, Devin Townsend showcases his use of the Mesa/Boogie Grid Slammer Overdrive pedal.
In this video, Willie Adler uses a Grid Slammer overdrive in front of his Triple Crown 100 amp.
In this video from March 2016, Robby shows us his current pedalboard for The Contortionist. He uses 2 Mesa/Boogie Grid Slammer Overdrives. (one is located on his rack)
I have a Mesa Boogie Grid Slammer; this thing is the bees knees. Turns your average high gain amp into an animal. It is my constant runner that punches my gain through the roof without losing the low end. Something about the combination of this pedal and my head really make my tone perfect. It is my secret weapon, and there’s no doubt that it makes my tone
“I use this on the front side, that’s my Tube Screamer right now. I don’t have it on right now, though, because the pickups are really hot in the guitars I’m using right now, so I actually don’t really need that. But over in the States I usually use it, as it gives a nice bite.”
In a Premier Guitar Rig Rundown, Cole Crutchfield discusses his switch from a Maxon pedal to the Mesa/Boogie Grid Slammer Overdrive for its superior tone and performance.
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