Drunk Beaver XR Series OD-1

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Experience a legendary overdrive tone without breaking the bank with the Drunk Beaver XR series OD-1 OverDrive. This pedal captures the magic of the Exar OD-1, a renowned variant of the Ibanez Tube Screamer, known for its rich, low-end, and asymmetrical clipping. We've meticulously recreated this classic circuit using high-quality SMD components for a compact, affordable design without compromising tone. The XR series OD-1 delivers everything from warm boost to singing overdrive, making it an essential addition to any pedalboard.

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Power	9V
Bypass	true bypass
Analog/Digital	analog

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Drunk Beaver Pedals Recreates The Legendary Polish Tube Screamer With Their XR Series OD-1 Pedal – Guitars For Idiots

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Drunk Beaver Pedals revives the Polish Exar OD-1 with their XR Series OD-1, and it's a hit among overdrive enthusiasts. While it may not redefine the pedal market, its affordable $90 price tag and impressive clarity at high gain settings offer significant value. It echoes the beloved Boss SD-1 more than a traditional Tube Screamer, making it ideal for punk musicians who crave clear, articulate sound even during intense performances. While innovation isn't its strong suit, the OD-1's faithful recreation and solid build make it a standout choice for those seeking a reliable and cost-effective overdrive option.

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Excellent SD-1/TS-9 clone

Drunk Beaver, one of Europe's best boutique pedal builders, is launching its budget-friendly XR pedal series with this TS-9-inspired overdrive. More specifically, the XR series aims to revive the spirit of the old Exar pedal line. Exar was well known in Poland for producing affordable pedals at a time when brands like Boss, DOD, and MXR were difficult to find in Eastern Europe. The OD-1 is essentially a Tube Screamer, but like the Boss SD-1 it uses asymmetrical clipping instead of the original green pedal's symmetrical clipping. The other key difference is the tone control. Turning it clockwise adds bass, resulting in a fuller sound than a traditional Tube Screamer, which can sometimes feel a little thin. That said, fuller isn't always better when you're trying to cut through a band mix. For that reason, I think it's best to keep the tone control fairly low when using the OD-1 as a boost, which, in my opinion, is exactly what this pedal excels at. It may not be the greatest standalone overdrive, but I don't think it was designed with that purpose in mind. It's meant to push an already overdriven amp or pedal, and that's how I've been using it. It pairs particularly well with my GupTech Donut, a Crowther Hot Cake clone, adding a pleasing extra layer of grit without overwhelming the core tone. It's also dirt cheap and built like a tank. I love the knobs, which are fairly original, as well as the fact that it has top-mounted jacks, making it more pedalboard friendly than Ibanez and Boss pedals. Also, it comes with an additional circuit (if you want to try to do it yourself) and with a barefoot button. What more could you ask for?