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DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 Reissue with Charlie O’Neal

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The legendary analog DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 is back, with over 40 years of history and experience behind it. The 2013 version of the legendary DOD 250 captures of the classic tone and wild heart of the original but in no way tames its performance. The 250 is better than ever before with true-bypass, a crisp, blue LED indicator, gobs of output, and modern 9V DC power supply input. Redesigned with a lighter aluminum chassis, sleek yellow metallic flake and flat black matte bottom paint job, the 2013 DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 pedal is the perfect sonic foundation to carry on the legacy of DOD.

The DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 has Gain and Level controls, like its predecessors. Gain controls the amount of distortion, from just a touch of grit to all-out grind. Level dials in some subtle body for "always on" performance or huge amounts of boost for boosting solos above a dense stage mix. With the Gain all the way down, crank up the Level to boost your sound and cut through during your solos. True-bypass allows your guitar tone to remain pristine even when the DOD 250 is off. This is a big difference from the original which would color your bypassed tone. The modern 9V DC power supply input make the pedal more pedal board friendly.
DOD Analog Overdrive Preamp 250 Guitar Effects Pedal with True-Bypass and LED
DOD Analog Overdrive Preamp 250 Guitar Effects Pedal with True-Bypass and LED
DOD Analog Overdrive Preamp 250 Guitar Effects Pedal with True-Bypass and LED

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  • True-bypass
  • Crisp, blue LED indicator
  • Modern 9V DC power supply input
  • Lighter, aluminum chassis
  • Sleek yellow metallic flake and flat black matter bottom paint job
  • Gain and Level controls

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  • Dimensions: 4.613" x 2.5" x 2.25"
  • Weight: .56 lb.

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3 year warranty on pedals.

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4.82

17 Reviews

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

DOD OVERDRIVE/PREAMP 250

I had an original Overdrive preamp 250 when I was 14...many years ago. I used it well into my 2o's, before i had any issues with it (structurally and sonically), and have since retired it. Until purchasing the newer Overdrive/preamp 250, i couldn't find a SINGLE pedal that was as reliable, efficient and BALLSY. This pedal DELIVERS! Clean, crisp distortion, warm tone, amazing sustain...perfect for crunchy chords and especially for screaming solos

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Not My Favorite

This pedal seems to be loved by all, but I found myself kind of disappointed with it. It's very bottom heavy, making it sound kind of muddy in a lot of the settings, and if you crank the overdrive too much, it gets really thin and brittle sounding. I found it difficult to find the sweet spots, and even when I landed on some good tones, I ended up preferring my other overdrives instead. That being said, it may fit other rigs better than mine, and it's all just a matter of preference.

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  • Not My Favorite

    3

    submitted9 months ago

    byCoopDbomb

    fromTaylorsville, UT

    This pedal seems to be loved by all, but I found myself kind of disappointed with it. It's very bottom heavy, making it sound kind of muddy in a lot of the settings, and if you crank the overdrive too much, it gets really thin and brittle sounding. I found it difficult to find the sweet spots, and even when I landed on some good tones, I ended up preferring my other overdrives instead. That being said, it may fit other rigs better than mine, and it's all just a matter of preference.

  • Sounds a lot like the original!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byCharles

    fromBishop CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I had an original one of these back in the late eighties. This one sounds like it, but is a notch up with the true bypass, which I consider a good thang. Glad to have that particular distortion tone back in my lineup to give my single channel tube amp some snarl and spice.

  • Great Overdrive for the Money!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byTim

    fromDawsonville, GA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Has a good range of overdrive tones, similar to drive pedals of old. It has a bit more bass/low end than the original, which I like. It is also true bypass.

  • Get one

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byJames

    fromundisclosed

    Great sounding od. Simple operation

  • Great tone

    5

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    submitted8 years ago

    byJAMES

    fromundisclosed

    Great tone ! A great overdrive

  • Would recommend to literally anyone

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byNevada

    fromundisclosed

    Really great pedal. Super versatile. I love drives and distortions and this fits right in.

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  • asked byperrye

    fromWestern Mass

    I assume this is powered by 9V battery?

    I assume this is powered by 9V battery?

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    Yes, it is