Friedman Dirty Shirley Overdrive
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Friedman
Dirty Shirley Overdrive
Product Info
Article Number:
596859
Brand:
Friedman
Model:
Dirty Shirley Overdrive
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$195.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Dirty Shirley is a seriously impressive little box. It nails the aggressive, articulate sound of the Friedman Small Box amp, offering a great high-gain tone in a compact, pedal-friendly format. Perfect for rock, hard rock, and even heavier styles needing a focused, mid-driven overdrive.
Product Description
- Friedman Dirty Shirley Overdrive
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Overdrive
- The sound of the Friedman Small Box amplifier in compact pedal format
- Controls: Bass
- Treble
- Pres
- Gain
- Switch: Gain Structure
- LED: Effect On
- Footswitch: Effect Bypass
- True bypass
- Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
- Power supply connection: barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
- Power supply with a 9 - 18 V DC mains adapter (not included in the scope of delivery
- suitable mains adapter: Art.#409939#)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 64 x 121 x 64 mm
- Weight: 544 g
- Made in USA
*Note.* Battery operation is not supported
PROS
- • Captures the core Small Box amp's aggressive, mid-focused character remarkably well.
- • Excellent dynamic response; cleans up beautifully with guitar volume knob adjustments.
- • Robust, all-metal enclosure feels very solid and durable for gigging.
- • The 'Gain Structure' switch offers a useful tonal variation – thick or more transparent.
CONS
- • Lacks battery power, requiring an external power supply, adding to the setup cost.
- • While versatile, it's primarily geared towards rock and higher-gain styles; clean tones are limited.
- • The relatively small size can be a bit cramped for those with larger hands or complex pedalboards.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive/Distortion (emulating a high-gain tube amp)
Controls
Bass, Treble, Presence, Volume, Mid, Gain, Gain Structure Switch
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9-18V DC barrel connector (5.5 x 2.1mm, center negative)
Connections
6.3mm mono instrument input/output jacks, DC power input
Dimensions
64 x 121 x 64 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Dirty Shirley leans towards a more aggressive, mid-focused Friedman tone, while the others offer a broader range of amp emulations. It’s a more specific flavor, but very well executed for that particular sound.
It's a noticeable shift. One setting is thicker and more saturated, the other more transparent, allowing for a wider range of gain stages and responsiveness.
While well-shielded, it's still an overdrive pedal, so some noise is expected, especially with very high gain settings. A good power supply is essential to minimize any hum or hiss.
