Maxon VOP-9 Vintage Overdrive Pro

Name: Maxon VOP-9 Vintage Overdrive Pro
SKU: 0840433000389
Availability: PreOrder

€ 209

Delivery time around 17 days

Maxon VOP-9 Vintage Overdrive Pro has a warm, smooth overdrive tone without the “fizziness” or mid-spike associated with many solid state pedals. It accentuates the connection between your guitar and amp rather than getting in the way of it.

The VOP makes your fingers feel like they are working effortlessly – notes jump off the fretboard with vibrant, singing sustain and even the most subtle picking nuance is reproduced with exacting dynamic accuracy. It offers a tight, punchy bottom end with just a hint of mild compression and works equally well with clean or distorted amps to produce a rich, velvety guitar tone.

Based on Maxon’s legendary “808” circuit, the pedal has a few hidden tricks in the design that set it apart from your ordinary overdrive. The drive features an internal charge pump that allows it to run at 9 or 18 volts. In 9 volt setting the VOP reacts more like a traditional overdrive, while the 18-volt setting it offers increased headroom and a fuller frequency response for a more expressive, dynamic effect.

While most overdrive’s pass some degree of clean signal, this pedal allows you to control the amount via the dual-function Drive knob – a dual-ganged pot that controls the amount of Gain as well as the mix between clean and distorted signals. At zero Drive setting the VOP can function as a completely clean booster, perfect for boosting solos or driving a distorted amp.

Maxon VOP-9 Vintage Overdrive Pro demo video

Available on backorder

SKU: 0840433000389 Category: Overdrive

Description

Effect: Overdrive
Design: Analog
Mono/Stereo: Mono In, Mono Out
Knobs: Drive, Tone, Level
Switches: 9/18V
Bypass Mode: True Bypass
Power Supply: 9V DC, center negative
Power Consumption: 30 mA
Works on batteries: Yes (included)
Format: Normal
Made in: JAP

Additional information

Weight	0,6 kg
Dimensions	12 × 6,5 × 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.