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Style: Overdrive
Pattern Name: Pedal
Features
- Overdrive guitar effect pedal gives an original tone an extra boost; produces that familiar, pleasant tube overdrive sound
- 2 modes; rotate the knobs to boost the guitar amp for vibrant tone or overdrive the device for one-of-a-kind pedal sound; true bypass hardware switching
- Made of reliable high-quality aluminum alloy with a green finish; anti-skid rubber pads on the backside for stability and friction prevention
- LED status indicator; user manual included; no batteries needed; powered by an AC adapter(NOT included) delivery, 9V DC regulated minimum 300mA, Internal negative external positive
Description
Amazon Basics Overdrive Guitar Effect Pedal - True Bypass, 2 Modes From the Manufacturer Amazon Basics
Style: Overdrive
Color: Silver, Black, Green
Item Dimensions LxWxH: 3.7 x 2.1 x 2.1 inches
Item Weight: 0.19 Kilograms
Product Dimensions โ : โ 3.7 x 2.1 x 2.1 inches; 6.7 Ounces
Item model number โ : โ FOD3
Date First Available โ : โ September 30, 2020
Country of Origin โ : โ China
Best Sellers Rank: #4,686 in Our Brands (See Top 100 in Our Brands)
Customer Reviews: 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 2,469 ratings
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