LPD Pedals Fifty5 Overdrive
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LPD Pedals
Fifty5 Overdrive
Product Info
Article Number:
587354
Brand:
LPD Pedals
Model:
Fifty5 Overdrive
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Fifty5 nails that classic American tweed amp vibe—think early Fender Deluxe or Champ—without needing a vintage amp in your rig. It's incredibly responsive to your playing dynamics, offering everything from subtle grit to full-on overdrive. This is a fantastic option for guitarists chasing that warm, articulate overdrive tone for blues, rock, and Americana.
Product Description
- LPD Pedals Fifty5 Overdrive
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Overdrive
- Reproduction of some of the most recorded amplifiers in history: the great American tweed amplifiers of the 1950s
- Two switchable EQ curves: a mid-emphasised overdrive sound or a more balanced EQ with boosted highs
- Two switchable headroom settings: "Low" for a compressed and saturated overdrive sound
- "High" for a more dynamic and open overdrive sound
- Controls: Drive
- Level
- Tone
- LED: Effect On
- Footswitch: Effect Bypass
- LED: Effect On
- Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
- Power supply via 9 - 18 V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector
- centre negative) - suitable power supply unit: Art. #409939# (not included)
- Power consumption: 15 mA
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 102 x 51 x 51 mm
- Weight: 230 g
- Made in USA
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported
PROS
- • Accurate tweed amp emulation captures vintage warmth and grit.
- • Flexible EQ curves offer tailored mid-range and high-end response.
- • Headroom settings provide dynamic range from compressed to open.
- • Solid build quality with robust footswitch and durable enclosure.
CONS
- • Power supply not included, adding to overall cost and inconvenience.
- • Size can be a bit bulky on smaller pedalboards.
- • Limited versatility outside classic rock and blues tones.
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Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive (Tweed Amplifier Emulation)
Controls
Drive, Level, Tone
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9-18V DC (2.1 x 5.5mm barrel connector, center negative)
Connections
6.3mm Mono Jack (Input/Output)
Dimensions
102 x 51 x 51 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Fifty5 focuses on a more specific, earlier tweed amp sound; it’s less versatile than the Kaleidoscope but offers a more authentic vintage character compared to the Tumnus's more modern voicing.
Yes, it's a true bypass, meaning it completely removes the pedal from the signal chain when disengaged, leaving your core tone unaffected. There's no noticeable tone suck when bypassed.
Yes, the Fifty5 accepts 9-18V, so a 12V supply will be perfectly fine, but make sure it's center negative to avoid any issues.
