Maxon OD-820 Overdrive Pro
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Maxon
OD-820 Overdrive Pro
Product Info
Article Number:
519246
Brand:
Maxon
Model:
OD-820 Overdrive Pro
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The OD-820 Pro is a seriously impressive overdrive – it’s not a full-blown distortion, but its unique voltage doubling circuit gives it a surprising amount of headroom and responsiveness. It's fantastic for players who want to push their amp into sweet, crunchy territory without losing definition, especially those in blues, classic rock, or country genres.
Product Description
- Maxon OD-820 Overdrive Pro
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar & Bass
- Overdrive
- Unique voltage doubling circuit with very large headroom
- Reacts very precisely to every picking nuance or playing dynamic
- Controls: Drive
- Tone
- Level
- LED: Effect On
- Footswitch: Effect Bypass
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 6.3 mm jack
- Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative polarity inside
- Power consumption: 200 mA
- Power supply via 9 V battery or 9 V DC mains adapter (not included in delivery - suitable mains adapter: Art.#409939#)
- True bypass
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 145 x 110 x 50 mm
- Weight: 900 g
PROS
- • Voltage doubling provides surprising dynamic range and clarity
- • Robust metal enclosure feels exceptionally solid and durable
- • Tone control offers a wide, usable frequency spectrum
- • Excellent headroom avoids muddying up high-gain amps
CONS
- • Limited gain range might not satisfy extreme distortion enthusiasts
- • Size (145 x 110 x 50 mm) can be a space constraint on smaller boards
- • Lacks a toggle or switch for further tonal sculpting options
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive with Voltage Doubling
Controls
Drive, Tone, Level
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V Battery or 9V DC Adapter (Barrel Connector 5.5 x 2.1mm, Negative Polarity)
Connections
6.3mm Mono Input/Output, Barrel Power Connector
Dimensions
145 x 110 x 50 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
It provides increased headroom, allowing for more complex harmonic content and a cleaner response at higher drive settings, preventing the typical muddying often associated with overdrives.
While designed for guitar, the OD-820 Pro’s wide frequency response and clean headroom make it surprisingly effective on bass, adding warmth and subtle overdrive without excessive fuzz.
The OD-820 Pro offers a more refined tone control and increased headroom thanks to the voltage doubling, making it more versatile than the classic OD808 while retaining its core character.
