Heritage Overdrive

Description

Dumble Overdrive Special Pedal for Guitarists

The Heritage Overdrive pedal is a ground-up design inspired by the legendary Dumble Overdrive Special (ODS) amps from the late ’70s and early ’80s. Crafted with a discrete JFET-driven preamp circuit, this pedal distills decades of amp design expertise into a versatile 2-channel boost/overdrive/distortion unit. Whether you’re chasing vintage clean tones or rich, amp-like overdrive, the Heritage Overdrive delivers tonal flexibility for any rig.

Key Features of the Heritage Overdrive Pedal

• Dual-Channel Design

  Switch between Clean (Green LED) and Overdrive (Red LED) modes with the Channel footswitch. Perfect for moving from pristine cleans to searing leads.

• 3-Band EQ

  Shared Treble, Middle, and Bass controls let you sculpt everything from transparent boosts to mid-forward, harmonically rich tones.

• 18V Internal Boost

  Runs on a standard 9V power supply but doubles voltage internally for massive headroom, dynamic range, and output—ideal for driving an amp, cab sim, power amp, or even a mixer directly.

• True Bypass

  Ensures your signal stays pure when the pedal is off.

• Compact and Road-Ready

  Built to stack with other boost or overdrive pedals and fit seamlessly into any pedalboard.

Clean Channel
Dynamic and Versatile

In Clean mode (Green), the Heritage Overdrive acts as a 2-stage preamp delivering anything from a transparent clean boost to a warm, harmonically rich tone. The 3-band EQ offers precise control to enhance your amp’s natural sound or breathe life into smaller amps with limited EQ options. With its 18V power section, this channel provides enough output to push your rig or go direct into a cab simulator for studio-quality tones.

Overdrive Channel
Classic Dumble-Style Grit

Switch to Overdrive mode (Red), and the pedal unleashes a 4-stage gain structure reminiscent of the iconic ODS. The Drive control, paired with the Clean Volume, lets you dial in everything from subtle breakup to high-gain distortion packed with 2nd, 3rd, and higher-order harmonics. Expect amp-like articulation, clarity, and pick sensitivity with just the right amount of compression—perfect for blues, rock, or fusion tones.

Why Choose the Heritage Overdrive?

• Amp-in-a-Box Versatility

  Use it standalone for Dumble-style tones or as a traditional boost/overdrive pedal to enhance your favorite amps.

• Stacking Power

  Place it at the end of your chain or add a boost afterward for soaring lead tones.

• No Compromises

  Features discrete JFET circuitry (no op-amps or diode clipping) for authentic, organic sound.

• Tonal Flexibility

  From bedroom amps to professional rigs, the Heritage Overdrive unlocks a wide range of guitar tones.

Technical Specifications

• Power

  Standard 9V DC (internally boosted to 18V)

• Controls

  Clean Volume, Drive (Overdrive mode only), Treble, Middle, Bass, Master Volume

• Switching

  True Bypass, Channel Footswitch

• Indicator

  Dual-mode LED (Green = Clean, Red = Overdrive)

• Connectivity

  Use with amps, cab sims, power amps, or mixers

Who’s It For?

The Heritage Overdrive pedal is ideal for guitarists seeking boutique overdrive tones inspired by the Dumble ODS. Whether you’re a bedroom player, gigging musician, or studio pro, this pedal adds vintage warmth and modern versatility to your setup. Pair it with your favorite tube amp or use it direct for recording—either way, it’s a game-changer.