Keeley Red Nectar Overdrive & Compressor Pedal - Red

Two classic circuits, one highly flexible tone-shaping platform. That's the name of the game with the Keeley Red Nectar, which pairs overdrive and compression in a single, pedalboard-friendly design built for players who want to control saturation, sustain and feel with precision. Available exclusively at Guitar Center, this dual-effect pedal combines the Berzerker overdrive—a germanium-enhanced screamer-style circuit—with the Constrictor, a refined take on Keeley’s original compressor. Together, they form a responsive system where blendable compression supports a muscular, articulate drive that stays controlled under gain. With independent footswitches, flexible routing and detailed tone shaping, the Red Nectar moves easily from subtle enhancement to full-bodied distortion. It all adds up to a versatile platform designed to push your sound forward while preserving clarity and dynamics.

Berzerker Overdrive for Expanded Gain and Low-End Response

The Berzerker side builds on a classic screamer-style foundation, updated with a germanium diode for added warmth, harmonic texture and enhanced low-end response. Drive and Tone controls shape everything from tight, articulate breakup to thicker, more saturated distortion, while an independent Level control sets how hard you hit the next stage in your chain. A Low/High toggle further adjusts the voicing, allowing you to tighten the response or push into a fuller, more aggressive drive. The result is an overdrive that retains clarity while offering more weight and sustain than traditional designs.

Constrictor Compressor for Blendable Sustain and Tone Control

The Constrictor is rooted in Keeley’s original compressor design, delivering smooth, musical compression with expanded flexibility. The Sustain control determines the amount of compression, while the Blend knob mixes in your dry signal to preserve attack and dynamics. A dedicated mini Tone control shapes the high end after compression, allowing you to maintain brightness or smooth out harshness depending on your setup. Combined with its own Level control, the compressor works equally well as a subtle tone enhancer or a more pronounced sustain tool, adapting easily to clean and driven tones.

Flexible Routing, Dual Footswitches and Pro-Level Control

The Keeley Red Nectar is designed as a complete signal-shaping system rather than simply two effects in one box. A dedicated FX Order toggle lets you choose whether the overdrive feeds the compressor or vice versa, dramatically changing the pedal’s response. Independent footswitches allow each effect to be engaged individually or stacked as needed, while additional controls—including pickup voicing and TRS insert options—expand how the pedal integrates into your rig. A Guitar Center Exclusive, the Keeley Red Nectar overdrive and compressor pedal delivers boutique tone shaping in a flexible, performance-ready design.