Harley Benton Custom Line OD-5 Overdrive
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Harley Benton
Custom Line OD-5 Overdrive
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.
Product Video
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.
