DOD Overdrive Preamp 250-X Pedal

£109.99

The DOD Guitar Pedals always come out on top. This is New is in stock and ready to post out to you, with fast, reliable delivery straight to your door. For more New Guitar Pedals options, read on for full specifications, demos, and secure online ordering. The 250-X features the same Gain and Level control potentiometer values and tapers as the original OD250, providing the familiar control knob feel and range that users have come to expect. The 250-X includes the new 3-position toggle switch that not only faithfully replicates the original 250 stock “SILICON” mode but also includes two…

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The DOD Guitar Pedals always come out on top. This is New is in stock and ready to post out to you, with fast, reliable delivery straight to your door. For more New Guitar Pedals options, read on for full specifications, demos, and secure online ordering.

The 250-X features the same Gain and Level control potentiometer values and tapers as the original OD250, providing the familiar control knob feel and range that users have come to expect. The 250-X includes the new 3-position toggle switch that not only faithfully replicates the original 250 stock “SILICON” mode but also includes two additional modes for additional versatility. The “ASYM” mode provides an entirely different asymmetrical even-harmonic distortion characteristic. The third toggle switch selection is a “LIFT” mode, which eliminates diode clipping entirely from the signal path, providing a clean boost at moderate levels, or even a “dirty” boost as you drive the LM741 op-amp into clipping at higher gain settings.

Key Features

  • 3 Overdrives in 1 – 3-way toggle switch for traditional SILICON, ASYM (Asymmetrical), and LIFT which eliminates diode clipping entirely from the signal path, providing a clean boost at moderate levels, or even a “dirty” boost as you drive the LM741 op-amp into clipping at higher gain settings.
  • Most Versatile 250 Ever – From clean boosts and subtle grit to heavy distortion, this is the most versatile and expressive 250 pedal ever made.

Three Modes

At its heart the 250-X keeps the same Gain and Level controls that made the original a classic, while expanding the sonic palette with a three-position toggle switch:

  • SILICON – symmetrical clipping for the iconic 250 sound
  • ASYM – asymmetrical clipping for rich, even-harmonic distortion
  • LIFT – removes diode clipping for a clean boost at moderate settings or a dirty boost at higher levels, pushing the vintage-style LM741 op amp

Specifications

  • Dimensions: 4.68” (11.88cm) x 2.63” (6.68cm) x 2.25” (5.71cm) / (L x W x H) – (Jack W = 2.92” (7.41cm))
  • Weight: 0.56 lbs. (255g)
  • Input: 1/4” Instrument Phone Jack
  • Input Impedance: >300kΩ typical
  • Output: 1/4” Instrument Phone Jack
  • Output Impedance: 9.1kΩ – 27.5kΩ (based on Level control position)
  • Gain: +9.5 dB to +46.7 dB
  • Power Input: 2.1mm DC Barrel Jack, centre (tip) negative
  • Chassis: Aluminium
  • Power Supply: 9V Alkaline Battery, DigiTech PS0913DC Power Supply, Other well-regulated 9V center (tip) negative supply +18V tolerant
  • Consumption: 7mA typical

Additional information

Weight 1 kg

Stuff About Guitar Pedals

Guitar pedals are compact effects units that shape and enhance a guitar’s sound, sitting between the instrument and the amplifier. They include gain pedals like overdrive and distortion, modulation effects such as chorus and tremolo, time-based effects like delay and reverb, and essential utilities including tuners, compressors and loopers. Understanding basic things such as pedal type, signal order, power requirements and intended use helps players choose pedals that suit their style, setup and playing environment.

The Important stuff

Overdrive — Overdrive pedals add warmth, grit, and natural compression to your tone, capturing the feel of a pushed tube amp. They respond dynamically to your playing, offering everything from a light bluesy crunch to full, saturated rock tones. Perfect for boosting solos or shaping your core sound, an overdrive pedal brings character and life to any setup. Whether you prefer vintage smoothness or modern bite, these pedals are essential for players who want expressive, touch-sensitive drive with plenty of personality.. Pedal — Pedals are the tools that let you shape, colour and transform your sound, from subtle tone enhancement to bold, creative effects. Whether you are adding grit, space, movement or control, a pedal becomes part of your playing rather than just an add-on. Exploring different pedals is about discovering what responds to your touch and helps your sound feel more like your own.. preamp — A preamp is a stage in the signal chain that boosts the guitar’s signal and shapes its core tone before it reaches the power amp or recording interface. Preamp pedals and units can add gain, EQ, and character, helping define clarity, warmth, and drive while forming the foundation of a player’s overall sound..

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