Description
Maxon OD-808 Overdrive Green
This Item Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
The Pedal Is In Good Overall Condition Showing Minor Playwear Throughout (Please See Photos)
Glue / Tape Residue On Back (As Shown)
Missing Tone Knob (See Photos)
Comes With No Additional Accessories
The Maxon OD808 Overdrive Pedal is a legendary overdrive that has earned a reputation for delivering warm, natural overdrive tones with smooth, organic clipping. Based on the classic Tube Screamer design, the OD808 offers a transparent overdrive that preserves the character of your guitar and amp while adding that perfect touch of warmth and saturation. It’s a favorite among guitarists who want a subtle overdrive that can push their amp into smooth, harmonically-rich distortion without overpowering their tone.
In the late 1970s, the Ibanez Tube Screamer (TS808) was developed by a Japanese company called Maxon, which at the time was responsible for manufacturing Ibanez pedals. The Tube Screamer became one of the most revered and widely used overdrive pedals of all time, known for its smooth, mid-boosted overdrive sound and transparent characteristics. It quickly became a staple on pedalboards, particularly among blues, rock, and metal guitarists.
In the early 1980s, Ibanez and Maxon parted ways, and while Ibanez continued to produce its Tube Screamer models, Maxon began manufacturing its own version of the iconic overdrive. In 1980, the Maxon OD808 was born, essentially a refined version of the original Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer. While it shared a similar circuit design, the Maxon OD808 was distinguished by its slightly different tone characteristics and build quality.