Behringer TO800 Vintage Tube Overdrive

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Behringer TO800 Vintage Tube Overdrive

Behringer

TO800 Vintage Tube Overdrive

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Product Info

Article Number: 183774
Model: TO800 Vintage Tube Overdrive
Price: $28.60

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The TO800 nails a vintage overdrive vibe surprisingly well, especially considering the price. It’s a great entry point for players chasing that classic ‘brown box’ sound—think early Van Halen or Stevie Ray Vaughan—without emptying their wallet. Don't expect a modern high-gain beast, but for a budget-friendly overdrive, it's a solid choice.

Product Description

Behringer TO800 Vintage Tube Overdrive, Overdrive Floor Effect DeviceNow you can enjoy biting, tube-like distortion, creamy sustain and super-fat sounds modeled after the legendary green magic box under the effect pedals.

With the goal of reproducing the authentic vintage sound, we used Original 4558 operational amplifiers and the legendary MA150 distortion diodes. Separate drive, tone and level controls offer you extensive sound design options. Operation without noises is ensured by a first-class on / off switch. A status LED for effect activation and battery check provides additional ease of use. Power is supplied by a 9-volt battery or a DC adapter (not included).

  • Classic
  • biting distortion sound
  • Original 4558 IC and MA150 distortion diodes for authentic vintage sound
  • Keep every nuance of your playing
  • from warm overdrive to biting tube sounds
  • Separate Drive
  • Tone and Level controls offer a wide range of sound design options
  • Status LED for effect activation and battery check
  • Operation via 9-volt battery or BEHRINGER PSU-SB DC adapter (not included)
  • First-class electronic on / off switch for noiseless switching
PROS
  • • 4558 op-amps mimic tube warmth surprisingly well
  • • MA150 diodes deliver a classic, gritty overdrive tone
  • • Simple controls allow for quick, intuitive sound shaping
  • • Remarkably affordable, offering great value for the price
CONS
  • • Plastic enclosure feels somewhat cheap and less durable
  • • True bypass implementation is likely lacking, potentially coloring bypassed signal
  • • Limited tonal versatility; excels in overdrive, not high-gain distortion

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Key Features

Distortion Type Tube-like Overdrive/Distortion
Controls Drive, Tone, Level
Bypass Type Likely buffered bypass
Power Supply 9V Battery or DC Adapter (not included)
Connections 1/4 in Input, 1/4 in Output, DC 9V Input
Dimensions 4.5 in x 2.5 in x 1.5 in

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Frequently Asked Questions

It captures the general warmth and grit, but lacks the dynamic response and complexity of a genuine tube circuit. Think of it as a convincing approximation, not a perfect replica.
Yes, it will! The TO800's overdrive character works great with the higher output of humbuckers, adding some bite and sustain.
It's more of a mid-focused tone control; it rolls off highs and adds some mid-range, rather than a full-range EQ.

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