Prescription Electronics Rx Overdriver

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The Prescription Electronics Rx Overdriver is a staple for guitarists seeking that perfect blend of classic overdrive tones with modern versatility. This vintage-inspired pedal offers a dynamic response that captures the nuances of your playing, delivering everything from subtle warmth to a searing, full-throttle drive. With its intuitive controls, it allows you to sculpt your sound precisely, making it an essential tool for both studio work and live performances.

The Rx Overdriver stands out with its ability to maintain clarity and punch, even at higher gain settings. It incorporates a distinctive circuit design that ensures your guitar's natural tone remains intact while adding that much-coveted overdrive character. This pedal is built for those who appreciate meticulous craftsmanship and superior sound quality, providing a reliable and durable solution to elevate your music.

Compatible with a wide range of amplifiers and guitar types, the Prescription Electronics Rx Overdriver is designed for versatility. Whether you're playing blues, rock, or any genre in between, this pedal will adapt to your musical needs. Its rugged construction ensures it will withstand the rigors of touring and practice, making it a trustworthy companion for any guitarist serious about their tone.

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Vintage-inspired overdrive tones with modern versatility
Distinctive circuit design for maintaining clarity
Intuitive controls for precise sound sculpting
Suitable for a wide range of amplifiers and guitar types
Rugged construction for durability and reliability

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Power	9V
Bypass	true bypass
Analog/Digital	analog

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RX Overdriver (Prescription Electronics) - Pedal Demo

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The Prescription Electronics RX Overdriver works well with the Keisman Early Bird for driving natural amp breakup without altering the overall tone significantly.
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The RX Overdriver is ideal for stacking at the end of a signal chain when combining with other overdrives, distortions, and fuzz pedals.
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The RX Overdriver can effectively drive an Ampeg SVT-II Pro's natural breakup, offering a smooth integration with its built-in preamp drive.
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jimmarchi1

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over 8 years ago

better than vintage

a solid colorsound overdriver copy in a reasonably sized box with a master volumeso you can get the gnarly fuzzy grind from it without hitting your amp full tilt.... max the master volume and its pretty muchs tock. I had a real one and another clone by a small builder. this sounds closer to the original, the other one was more raspy. The overdriver (AKA powerbooster) is a great circuit and everyone should try one. its sort of a fuzz, a boost, a basic EQ, you name it. Its a great rock n roll gadget.

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Justin Chancellor

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Tool

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This video from DunlopTV features the guitar tech of TOOL's longest acting bassist, Justin Chancellor. As he runs through some of the pedals within Chancellor's pedal board, we see that the over-all board is in 3 sections. The camera does a tightly zoomed pan of the board and shows the Tech 21 SansAmp GT2 Pedal.

Jake E. Lee

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Ozzy Osbourne

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Used on "The Velvet Fire", as specified in this July 20, 2012 breakdown of a A Fine Pink Mist gear list printed in the October 1996 issue of Young Guitar.

John Baldwin Gourley

Singer, Guitarist

Portugal. The Man

Verified via Portugal. The Man Official Website

John Baldwin Gourley uses the Prescription Electronics Rx Overdriver as the last pedal in his chain. Previously, he used a narrow box Colorsound Overdriver but has since switched to this clone. A photo from the official Portugal. The Man website showcases his current pedal setup.

Mike Cooley

Guitarist

Drive-By Truckers

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"Mike played either the Jazzmaster or the Cooleycaster through his Sommatone Roaring 40 head and matching 2x12 open-back cabinet. I know he was using the Prescription Electronics RX Overdriver because I put it on his board that day. He used it all weekend."

Michio Kurihara

Guitarist

YBO²

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Michio posted this photo of his pedals to Twitter, November 2021

Paul Van Bruystegem

Singer, Guitarist

Triggerfinger

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In this vid, at 1.09 you can see his pedalboard. It is a pedalboard for both guitar as bass

He calls this pedal, a copy of a vintage Colorsound Overdriver, one of his favourites, just to add a little bit of boost. He uses is also to add a LOT of gain