JHS Pedals Overdrive Preamp

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JHS Pedals Overdrive Preamp

JHS Pedals

Overdrive Preamp

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 539090
Model: Overdrive Preamp
Price: $218.90

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This JHS Overdrive Preamp is a fantastic tribute to the legendary DOD 250. It's a versatile little box that’s great for adding some grit and warmth to your clean amp or pushing your existing distortion pedals. Guitarists and bassists looking for that classic, slightly gritty preamp sound will find a lot to love here.

Product Description

  • JHS Pedals Overdrive Preamp
  • Effect Pedal
  • Overdrive
  • Faithful reproduction of the DOD Overdrive / Preamp (250) V1
  • Powerful
  • flexible pedal for sound shaping
  • Can be used as solo boost
  • always-on preamp
  • transparent overdrive or distortion
  • Two switchable clipping arrangements (Down for a rich
  • more distorted sound
  • Up for a more open
  • louder and clearer sound)
  • True bypass
  • Level and gain controls
  • Clipping arrangement slide switch
  • Bypass footswitch
  • Status LED
  • Metal housing
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack plug
  • Output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Power supply via 9-18 V DC mains adapter (2.1 mm x 5.5 mm barrel connector
  • polarity (-) inside
  • not included)
  • Power consumption: 5 mA
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 119 x 94 x 42 mm
  • Weight: approx. 450 g
  • Made in USA

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Faithful DOD V1 recreation delivers classic, gritty overdrive tones.
  • • Dual clipping options offer versatility for subtle boost to heavier distortion.
  • • Solid metal housing feels robust and built to withstand gigging.
  • • True bypass preserves your signal when the pedal isn't engaged.
CONS
  • • Limited power supply options; requires a 9-18V adapter (not included).
  • • Somewhat heavy for a compact pedal, could be a concern for pedalboards.
  • • Clipping choices, while versatile, might be limiting for extreme distortion needs.

Product Video

Key Features

Distortion Type Overdrive/Preamp (based on DOD 250 V1)
Controls Level, Gain, Clipping Arrangement (slide switch)
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9-18V DC mains adapter (2.1mm x 5.5mm barrel connector, polarity -)
Connections 6.3mm mono jack (Input/Output)
Dimensions 119 x 94 x 42 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

JHS has done a remarkable job capturing the core character of the DOD, but it’s not a perfect clone; expect slight differences in overall gain and responsiveness.
Absolutely, the Overdrive Preamp works well with bass; the clipping options allow you to dial in a range of tones from subtle enhancement to more aggressive growl.
While it operates from 9-18V, a 12V or 18V supply might provide a little extra headroom and clarity, but 9V will get you 95% of the way there.

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