Maxon OD-808 Overdrive Reissue user reviews ( 8/10) - 32 user reviews

• 10/25/11

  moosers's review

  Characteristics

  The Maxon OD-808 Overdrive is a reissue of the vintage pedal of the same name. This is a tube overdrive emulation pedal, although no tube exists inside the pedal. It is an analog device consisting of 1/4" connections for input and output and the ability to be powered by either a nine volt battery or AC adapter. It isn't rack mountable since it's a stomp box.

  Utilization

  If you have experience using other overdrive and distortion pedals, you'll feel at ease with the Maxon OD-808 Overdrive since it's got basically the same configuartion as most of the others out there. It's so simple to understand that even if you're not familiar with other pedals, you should be able to see what's going on here. The three parameters that the OD-808 has include knobs for overdrive, tone, and balance, the latter of which is just another word for overall level. No manual should be necessary as this should be super simple to understand.

  Sound Quality

  The tone of the Maxon OD-808 Overdrive is pretty awesome to say the least. It's got that classic tube overdrive sound before, much in the same vein as the Ibanez TS-808 or other Tube Screamer pedals. This one does seem a bit more transparent to me, so it's cool to have another option for this type of pedal. I don't know how it would be compare to the original vintage version of the OD-808 as I've only used the reissue, but this pedal sure sounds great. I don't know that I prefer it to the TS-808 but it's pretty close and still has a fantastic tone that adds a nice overdrive without getting muddy.

  Overall Opinion

  The Maxon OD-808 Overdrive is a great pedal and a good deal if you're looking for a transparent overdrive pedal that can still give you a good amount of crunch and drive. It's actually quite reasonably priced considering that it's a Maxon, although it is of course a reissue. I'd definitely be curious to hear it compared to the original as I've yet to have that ability. I'd recommend checking out the OD-808 if you're in the market for any sort of tube overdrive pedal.
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• 04/09/11

  ibanez4life SZ!'s review "A little green monster! "

  Characteristics

  The Maxon OD808 features the few characteristics standard to a typical ‘tubescreamer’ overdrive, including
  
  
  
  -1 overdrive knob (gain)
  
  -1 balance knob (level)
  
  -1 tone knob
  
  -guitar in and out to amplifiers
  
  -powered by either 9V battery or AC adapter
  
  -JRC4558 IC-based circuit as found in the original Ibanez TS808 tube screamers

  Utilization

  Using the Maxon OD808 is quite simple. Depending on your settings, I can be used as a stand alone overdrive over a clean sound, or a boost over an already dirty sound of an amplifier. Hook it up, turn it on, and go!

  Sound Quality

  The Maxon OD808 is easily my favorite of the tubescreamer clones. On its own, it produces a nice and warm overdrive, and can produce a decent amount of crunch even on its own. My favorite application for it is using it as a boost over an already overdrive channel. Setting wise, this is gain off, level up (anywhere between noon and full on depending on the amp), and tone to taste. It pairs amazingly with the gain structure of my Mesa Boogie amplifiers. When running it with a Rectifier, for example, I boost for a much tighter and more response rhythm sound. The tone becomes much crisper and clearer, as the pedal brings out a little more of the midrange, and cuts some lows, which is EQ curve that definitely helps a rectifier. With my Mark IV, I love boosting the lead channel for an amazing smooth and saturated solo tone that just screams. A third application altogether is to boost a medium gain sound for an alternate high gain sound. Whatever the use, the Maxon OD808 delivers beautifully. A final plus for the pedal, the Maxon adds very little noise to my signal path when boosting, which was a problem with some other pedals I had tried before this one.

  Overall Opinion

  This pedal is one that every guitarist should own for an additional texture of gain when needed. It is a great tool for adding that little extra ‘something’ to your base sound.
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• 03/22/11

  Hatsubai's review "Revised TS808 by Maxon"

  Characteristics

  Maxon has always been working on conjunction with Ibanez when it came to producing overdrives. Whether it's a partnership or rivalry, I'm not exactly sure; I'm not quite up to par on the history between the two companies. However, they both build very similar overdrive pedals, even down to using the same components. The OD808 is a TS808 variant, but it's not exactly the same as the OD808. For one, it's actually a TS10 clone, but I'll get to that a bit later in the review.

  Utilization

  Maxon housing are pretty much bullet proof. In fact, I like these housings more than the Boss housings. One thing worth noting is that, despite the mechanical switch, this is not true bypass. This pedal does suck a little bit of tone when bypassed. Unfortunately, due to the way everything is wired, making this true bypass isn't a task for the novice. If you're not completely comfortable with a soldering iron, I recommend leaving that to a professional. Another thing I'm not a huge fan of is that there is no LED indicator. Aside from that, it's pretty much the same as any other pedal.

  Sound Quality

  Like I said above, this is actually a TS10 circuit. That doesn't mean it sounds bad; it just sounds a touch different. I find them to be a little more compressed than the TS808. That actually leads to a better metal sound, IMO, As a result, this pedal is used quite a bit by heavy metal bands such as The Absence, Killswitch Engage, Unearth and so on. Aside from it sucking a little tone when bypassed, the pedal is nearly perfect. A few people offer mods for this pedal, but I'm sure you'll be happy with it in stock form.

  Overall Opinion

  If you're looking for a good overdrive pedal, I recommend checking this out. These things are very reliable, sound great and are fairly easy to come by. About the only downside is the price. They're a little more expensive than something like a Boss SD-1 or an Ibanez TS-7, but if you're not looking to modify a pedal, I recommend buying this. This was my main overdrive before I started getting into pedal modding.
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• 06/04/13

  Thierry255's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " A "TS like" convincing!"

  Characteristics

  See other opinions.
  
  Analog technology.
  
  No true bypass, which does not necessarily suit me too, I like it when a pedal switch to slap strong engagement :) However, the bypass is good, it does not alter the sound

  Utilization

  3 knobs, effect level, gain and tone. Note that this knob "tone" is effective! (Which is not necessarily the case in od).

  Sound Quality

  A beautiful OD is supposed to be the most faithful replica of the time TS.
  
  The overdrive in any case is progressive in winning with a specific tone setting.
  
  Here you have to like the well-known of these pedals "TS" with a medium tone pronounced texture. Here it is served!

  Overall Opinion

  Used a fortnight.
  
  Purchased used after all the great reviews I read everywhere on this pedal. I had already tested the reissues Ibanez TS, I did not like it at all!
  
  I can not say that this pedal is not good, however I had this as confirmation that I do not like the sound with this bump in the midrange!
  
  I do not refereai this choice, however, for those looking for a typical "TS" sound it can be a great pick! Especially at these prices!
  
  The price - quality ratio is excellent!
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• 02/26/13

  graigaurie's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Overdrive effective.
  
  Not editable.
  
  Analog and destructive J'ADORE!

  Utilization

  3 knob (no need for more).
  
  - Balance (volume)
  
  - Overdrive (gain)
  
  - Tone

  Sound Quality

  Excellent, really.
  
  No breath, no crack.

  Overall Opinion

  Used for a year, I like.
  
  I will change any time soon.
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• 05/01/12

  diabolomanus's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " I do not separate!"

  Characteristics

  Usable in boost or overdrive. Model who needs no introduction.

  Utilization

  Extremely simple to use, presets are provided with the leaflet, depending on the type of microphones used (single / humbucker ...). We quickly found his sound, which complements an amp with an overdrive not satisfactory, or in addition / boost thereof.

  Sound Quality

  Used with many types of Fender guitars (Nash and t-52 s-64) or Gibson (Epiphone Sheraton, Jacobacci Studio), I find it more incisive guitars with fender kind. The chorus sound is incisive, organic, and leaves much reflected the colors of the guitar.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for over 5 years, it is very suited to his blues / rock I was looking for, it is adequate as rhythmic solo. I never left and is even considering finding him a little sister as was supposedly some SRV ...
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• 03/05/12

  Mikus62's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " No regrets"

  Characteristics

  This is a classic overdrive pedal, a POT for adjusting the effect of overdrive, one for volume and one for tone.
  
  An input and an output mono 6.35 6.35 mono, powered by a 9v battery or 9v power supply such a negative center boss.

  Utilization

  Configuration is very simple 3 POTS, no need manual need to pedal quickly found the sound, the whole being to know your stuff.

  Sound Quality

  Yes the effect is present and perfectly realistic, it's not a distortion or a fuzz or a treeble boost, the sound is that of an overdrive.
  
  Respect of the instrument and the amp, it does not spoil or the soul and the stamp or sound.
  
  I use as a single pedal with a strat is a twin reverb, I've taken a lot of fun.
  
  Now I use it with either a Strat, a Tele or a copy of SG, I rarely used alone (+ CP9 maxon OD808, OD808 or V3 + OCD) and mostly in a bassman 100 head. But in a WEM ER15 ...
  
  I do not hate anything in the sound of this pedal.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it since September 2006, at the time I had to buy United States;;
  
  Younger I had an overdrive pedal ARIA, but so much the effect of breath.
  
  the POTS are sensitive and can easily disrupt a hitch and when used the pedal with a battery change is not practical.
  
  United States import, duty free the value taken was excellent.
  
  I do it again this choice.
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• 02/18/12

  X dino x's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Fight!"

  Characteristics

  Analog overdrive with overdrive adjustment, tone and balance. Battery or DC 9V (not included)

  Utilization

  It makes the coffee so it's pratique.En Simple input amp boost with overdrive is 0 to open the sound, or pushed to overdrive with the "add a channel". In home studio is war too. Simplissime .. to use.

  Sound Quality

  All the controls are set usable (and I have already served) even the most extreme, if the situation is ready.
  
  It's a classic for studio recording also.

  Overall Opinion

  It's been 4 or 5 years old and I cursed myself for not having taken one earlier.
  
  If it was to remain a choice between the OD808 is hard and the tube screamer ...
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• 02/17/12

  alexander_'s review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Maxon OD808"

  Characteristics

  very simple: three buttons

  Utilization

  plug and play, triturated buttons for the sound we are trying

  Sound Quality

  excellent! volume / boost works very well, very convenient for the distortion at low volume on your amp lamps. But the sound is every bit higher volume. Nice crunch. Can be used as the distortion pedal, but then most fuzz / distortion than the 70's metal distortion (this is an overdrive).

  Overall Opinion

  very robust, and the sound quality is by appointment. RAS. to 80EUR in occas is honest
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• 02/16/12

  even in death's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Good pedal"

  Characteristics

  What technology is used? ANALOG
  
  What is the connection? AUDIO

  Utilization

  The general configuration is simple? YES
  
  Editing sounds and effects is easy? YES
  
  The manual is clear and sufficient? YES

  Sound Quality

  The effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough? YES
  
  Which instruments do you use? LTD EC 400 EMG MICRO AND SINGLE RECTIFIER MESA AMP.

  Overall Opinion

  How long you use it? 2 MONTHS
  
  Did you tried many other models before buying it? YES
  
  What is so special that you like best? SOUND
  
  How would you rate the quality / price? GOOD
  
  With experience, you do again this choice? YES
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