Description
DOD could’ve easily reissued the Digitech Bad Monkey and sold a barrel-load. Instead, they decided to make the cult classic pedal even more a-peel-ing! The DOD Badder Monkey keeps the beloved original circuit and adds two more: Behaved for smooth drive, and Badder for full-on grit. Blend them in parallel with the innovative Barrel control, or hit Troop mode to unleash all three at once. Want fuzz-like chaos? Flip the phase toggle for wild, out-of-phase textures. This isn’t just a remake — it’s an evolution!
You also get a reversible StagePlate with a pre-attached hook-and loop pad for easy pedalboard setup. Plus, “Cage-Free” extras like stickers, picks, a barrel keychain/pick holder and a Bad Monkey Brewery label.
Barrel (blend) control
The Barrel knob lets you mix any two of the three parallel overdrive circuits — Behaved, Bad and Badder — for endless tonal possibilities. Want creamy drive with a touch of grit? Blend Behaved and Bad. Need some monkey mayhem? Try Bad and Badder. You can even pair Behaved with Badder for a unique twist. This control features stop positions at Behaved, Bad and Badder, so you can easily lock in a single circuit for its pure tone whenever you want.
Mode toggle switch
Shape your sound further with three distinct phase modes:
- Up (+): The Bad circuit runs in phase with Behaved and Badder when blended via the Barrel control — perfect for tight, harmonically rich tones.
- Centre (Troop): All three circuits unite in full-phase harmony for massive distortion. In this mode, the Barrel control is bypassed for an all-in, no-compromise wall of sound.
- Down (–): The Bad circuit flips out of phase with Behaved and Badder, creating phase cancellation for unique textures. Dial this in for experimental, fuzz-like tones.
StagePlate: It’s flippin’ cool!
The DOD Badder Monkey comes with a clever reversible StagePlate, giving you two mounting options in one:
- Skid pad side: Ships with the rubber skid pad facing out for rock-solid grip on any surface.
- Hook side: Flip the StagePlate to reveal the pre-installed hook pad, ready to lock onto pedalboard loop material for a secure setup.
Switching sides is simple. Just remove the four screws, flip the plate and reinstall.
Key Features
- Three drive circuits in one: Why settle for one flavour when you can have three? From smooth and polite to downright filthy, these circuits give you everything from subtle drive to full-on distortion.
- Barrel control: Choose a single circuit or mix two together for hundreds of unique combinations. It’s like having a custom overdrive lab at your feet.
- Mode toggle switch: Flip the switch and go bananas with phase modes for even more tonal madness. Go in-phase for classic punch or out-of-phase for fuzzed-out textures.
- Bananas knob: Whether you want a gentle push or screaming distortion, this knob controls the intensity of your gain.
- Curiosity control: Sets your output level, perfect for balancing your tone when stacking with other pedals or cutting through the mix with loads of volume.
- Set your “Mood”: Your global EQ in one knob. Dial in low-end grunt or high-end screech to suit any rig or genre. It’s simple, powerful and seriously fun.
- Reversible StagePlate: Use the skid pad for grip on any surface, or flip to the hook side for instant pedalboard attachment. No extra parts, no hassle — just clever design.
Specifications
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 4.68 x 2.63 x 2.25 inches (11.9 x 6.7 x 5.7 cm)
- Weight: 0.62 lbs. (280 g)
- Instrument: Guitar, Bass
- Chassis: Aluminium
- True Bypass: Yes
- Power Requirements: 9V DC (20 mA)
