Keeley Manis Overdrive

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Keeley Manis Overdrive

Keeley

Manis Overdrive

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 619995
Brand: Keeley
Model: Manis Overdrive
Price: $284.90

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The Keeley Manis is a seriously cool overdrive. It nails that classic germanium amp vibe, and the transistor mode adds a unique, almost fuzz-like edge. This is perfect for players chasing vintage tones in rock, blues, and roots music – especially those who want a bit more flexibility than a straight-up clone.

Product Description

  • Keeley Manis Overdrive
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Overdrive
  • Flexible clone-style overdrive with additional sound-shaping options
  • Switchable between authentic germanium diodes and germanium transistors from the Cold War era
  • Tone control switch for selecting bass boost or standard
  • Drive switch for selecting germanium transistor or germanium diode
  • Switchable between true bypass and completely silent buffered bypass via footswitch
  • Controls: Tone
  • Drive and Level
  • Switches: Bass+ / Stock
  • GE Trans / GE Diode
  • Footswitch: Effect Bypass
  • Status LED
  • Input and output: 6.3 mm mono jack
  • Power consumption: 17 mA
  • Power supply via 9 - 18 V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector
  • centre negative - not included)
  • Aluminium housing
  • Dimensions: (L x W x H): 127 x 67 x 70 mm
  • Weight: 290 g
  • Made in USA

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported

PROS
  • • Authentic germanium tones with a distinct vintage warmth.
  • • Unique GE transistor option adds a darker, more compressed character.
  • • Excellent build quality with a sturdy aluminum enclosure.
  • • Flexible tone shaping with the Bass+ switch and diode/transistor selection.
CONS
  • • Price point puts it in a premium-priced category for an overdrive.
  • • Limited versatility; excels at vintage-style overdrive, less suited for modern high-gain sounds.
  • • Power supply not included, an additional expense for some users.

Product Video

Key Features

Distortion Type Clone-style overdrive with germanium diode and transistor options
Controls Tone, Drive, Level
Bypass Type True Bypass / Buffered Bypass selectable
Power Supply 9-18V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5mm, center negative)
Connections 6.3mm mono jack (Input, Output)
Dimensions 127 x 67 x 70 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

The transistor mode offers a darker, more compressed sound with a slightly smoother sustain, while the diode mode is brighter and more responsive to picking dynamics.
The buffered bypass provides a subtle signal boost and helps maintain clarity, particularly when used with long cable runs or multiple pedals.
The Manis offers a wider range of tonal options with the diode/transistor switch and bass boost, whereas the others are more focused on a specific, classic germanium sound.

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