Maxon OD808 Overdrive

Name: Maxon OD808 Overdrive
SKU: 0840433000167
Availability: PreOrder

€ 129

Delivery time around 16 days

Maxon OD808 Overdrive is the original TS808 circuit with all the warm, creamy, organic overdrive as the original and then some. Can a pedal be considered a clone if it’s made by the company that made the original?!?

Maxon has tweaked the current version ever so slightly to reduce noise level while retaining the legendary “808” tone. This is the perfect pedal for adding smooth, tube-like overdrive to any clean amp – use it as a secondary dirt channel to beef up a song’s chorus section, or keep it on all the time for the crunchy tone that has defined rock and roll.

The OD808 is also ideal for pushing an already overdriven amp over the edge, a ‘la Stevie Ray Vaughan. Hell, stack two of them together like Stevie did and the house is a rockin’! You’ve never heard – or felt – bluesy goodness like this before…

In recent years the drive has been adopted as the overdrive of choice by a generation of guitarists in a most unlikely musical genre – metal. Turns out that the OD808’s mild compression and slight low-end cut are perfect for tightening up high-gain amps; allowing fast note runs to stand out with clarity while making rhythms tight and punchy.

After 40 years it’s still being used to reinvent guitar tone as we know it. Reinvent your tone – play the 808.

Maxon OD808 Overdrive demo video

Available on backorder

SKU: 0840433000167 Category: Overdrive

Description

Effect: Overdrive
Design: Analog
Mono/Stereo: Mono In, Mono Out
Knobs: Overdrive, Balance, Tone
Bypass Mode: True Bypass
Power Supply: 9V DC, center negative
Power Consumption: 6 mA
Works on batteries: Yes (included)
Format: Normal
Made in: JAP

Additional information

Weight	0,36 kg
Dimensions	11,2 × 7 × 5,5 cm
Category	Stock
Brand	Maxon
Sort	Guitar
Type	Overdrive
Routing	Mono In / Mono Out

Brand

Maxon

Maxon Guitar Effects

Maxon Guitar Effects is a Japanese company best known for designing and manufacturing high-quality guitar pedals, particularly overdrive, distortion, and fuzz pedals. Originally established in the 1960s as part of the Nisshin Onpa Co., Maxon initially produced pickups and eventually moved into effects pedals, working as an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for major brands, including Ibanez. The company became particularly famous for developing and producing the iconic Tube Screamer overdrive pedal for Ibanez, one of the most influential and widely-used pedals in guitar history.

Solid build quality and analog warmth

Over the years, the company developed a strong reputation for innovation, often pioneering new effects circuits that became industry standards. Their pedal designs emphasize tonal clarity, durability, and analog warmth, appealing to both vintage enthusiasts and modern players. Maxon’s effects pedals are highly regarded for their build quality and sound, with many musicians and collectors seeking out both vintage models and newer reissues for their reliability and distinct sound. Today, Maxon produces a range of pedals under its own brand name, including overdrive, distortion, delay, chorus, and other effects. While still relatively boutique, Maxon’s pedals have a dedicated following among professional musicians and tone enthusiasts worldwide.