Keeley Manis Iconic Overdrive Pedal

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£209.00

This is a New Keeley Manis Iconic Overdrive Pedal from Keeley Electronics, now available in the Guitar Pedals category on Guitars Pedals Amps and Stuff.. Read More below.

Description

The Keeley Manis is Robert Keeleys take on one of the most famous overdrive circuits ever invented. The mythical original circuit is known for its transparency and high headroom allowing for more natural and open overdriven tones. The Manis nails the sound of the fabled original while evolving the design slightly to offer more versatility. Switchable clipping options lets you toggle between germanium diodes and a germanium transistor for increased saturation and more valve-like compression. The Bass+ switch also allows you to increase your low end presence by 3dB to deliver enhanced bass response. Each Manis is handmade in Oklahoma to deliver the usual Keeley quality. With a choice between True Bypass or Buffered Bypass you can even run it on 18V for more headroom giving you greater flexibility over how to use the Manis to wrangle the exact tones you want out of it.

About the manufacturer

Keeley Electronics

Keeley Electronics are known for making standout compressor pedals and more. Founded with a passion for tone and innovation, their gear has shaped countless records and players’ sounds. Look out for their iconic designs and flagship models — they’ve earned a reputation for reliability and creativity.

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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.

Overdrive Pedals

Overdrive uses soft or moderate clipping to add harmonics and compression while retaining more of the original note shape than heavy distortion. Some circuits emphasise the midrange and trim bass before clipping; others remain broad, transparent or amplifier-like. Gain, clipping arrangement, headroom and tone filtering decide whether it supplies a light edge, a saturated drive sound or extra push into another gain stage.

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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.