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Harley Benton Custom Line OD-5 Overdrive

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Harley Benton Custom Line OD-5 Overdrive

Harley Benton

Custom Line OD-5 Overdrive

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 348039
Brand: Harley Benton
Model: Custom Line OD-5 Overdrive
Category: Distortion Pedals
Price: $42.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This OD-5 is a genuinely impressive little pedal for the money. It nails that classic overdrive sound, offering surprising versatility for light boost to heavier rhythm tones. It’s a fantastic option for players on a budget who want a reliable and decent-sounding overdrive for blues, rock, and even some lighter metal styles.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton Custom Line OD-5 Overdrive
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Classic warm boutique-style overdrive
  • Great sound diversity from vintage overdrive to modern high gain
  • Heavy duty housing suitable for stage applications
  • True bypass
  • Controls: Gain
  • Clean
  • Tone
  • Level
  • On/Off switch with LED status
  • Input and output: 6.3 mm Jack
  • Operation via 9 V battery or 9 V power adapter (not included
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  • Dimensions with controllers (W x H x D): 120 x 56 x 95 mm
  • Weight: 0.350 kg
PROS
  • • Surprisingly robust metal enclosure feels much pricier than it is.
  • • Gain range offers usable sounds from subtle boost to crunchy overdrive.
  • • Clean control provides excellent dynamic shaping, preventing muddiness.
  • • True bypass preserves your signal integrity when the pedal's off.
CONS
  • • Component quality, while decent, won't match higher-end boutique overdrives.
  • • The tone control can be a bit vague and hard to dial in precisely.
  • • Power supply not included – a common cost-saving measure, but still an extra expense.

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Key Features

Distortion Type Warm, boutique-style overdrive with a focus on vintage tones.
Controls Gain, Clean, Tone, Level, On/Off switch
Bypass Type True bypass
Power Supply 9V battery or 9V DC power adapter (not included)
Connections 6.3 mm mono jack inputs and outputs
Dimensions 120 mm x 56 mm x 95 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

The OD-5 is warmer and less mid-focused than a Tube Screamer, with a more open and less compressed character, though it shares a similar fundamental overdrive flavor.
It’s more of a drive reduction control; it doesn't provide a true clean blend, but rather tames the overdrive's intensity.
No, the enclosure is surprisingly solid – it's a stamped steel housing, not a cheap plastic job, which is a nice touch for a pedal in this price range.

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