Classic Tube Overdrive with Tuned 12AX7A Tube
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Here is a rare find with an incredible backstory born from one of the pedal world's most famous rivalries! Up for sale is a 1988 Dean Markley Overlord. This pedal was Dean Markley's direct, fiery response after the legendary designer B.K. Butler left his company to form Tube Works.After Butler released his iconic "Real Tube" overdrive, Dean Markley, out of spite, immediately released the Overlord—using Butler's own circuit design against him. It's essentially the same pedal but with a few key differences that make it a unique and fascinating piece of guitar history. This unit is the desirable 240V Australian model, ready to plug in and play.Precision Controls at a GlanceDrive Knob: Adjusts the amount of tube saturation, taking you from a warm, articulate boost to a thick, harmonically rich overdrive.Output Knob: Sets the master output volume, allowing you to perfectly level-match with your amplifier.EQ (Lo, Mid, Hi):Lo: Shapes the low-end frequencies for either a fat, warm punch or a tighter, more focused sound.Mid: Allows you to either scoop the mids for a classic heavy tone or boost them to cut right through a dense band mix.Hi: Controls the top-end sparkle and bite, letting you dial in the perfect amount of clarity and aggression.Key FeaturesThe Legendary Rival Circuit: This pedal contains the incredible tube-driven circuit designed by B.K. Butler during his time at Dean Markley. It delivers the same dynamic, touch-sensitive overdrive that made his designs famous, making this a direct sonic competitor to the original Tube Works pedal.Added On/Off Power Switch: In a notable feature addition, the Overlord includes a dedicated on/off power switch on the back, a practical feature not found on the rival Tube Works 901 model from the same era.Real Tube-Driven Tone: At its heart is a genuine NOS Philips JAN 5751 preamp tube, delivering true tube warmth, compression, and complex harmonics. You can also swap out the tube for more gain with a 12AX7. RARE Vintage Collectible: Born from a historic rivalry, the Overlord was produced for a very short time. It is significantly rarer than its Tube Works counterpart, making it a fantastic find for any collector.Powerful 3-Band EQ: The highly flexible EQ section gives you immense tonal control, making the Overlord compatible with any guitar, pickup, or amplifier combination.Additional Details:Made in: TaiwanPower Supply: Features a built-in 220-240VAC power cord with a standard Australian/NZ plug.Package Includes:1x Vintage 1988 Dean Markley Overlord Tube Overdrive Pedal (240v)Own a piece of pedal history drama! This is perfect for any player or collector who wants the legendary B.K. Butler sound with a unique story that sets it apart from everything else on the pedalboard.
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