Maxon OD-9 Overdrive
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Maxon
OD-9 Overdrive
Product Info
Article Number:
160755
Brand:
Maxon
Model:
OD-9 Overdrive
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$163.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Maxon OD-9 is a fantastic reissue, capturing that iconic 80s overdrive tone. It’s a real workhorse for players seeking a transparent, amp-like drive—especially ideal for blues, classic rock, and country where you want to add a little extra grit without completely losing your fundamental guitar voice. It’s a solid choice if you’re chasing that vintage vibe.
Product Description
- Maxon OD-9 Overdrive
- Effect pedal for electric guitar
- Overdrive
- Faithful reissue of the legendary OD-9/TS-9 circuit from the 1980s with the JRC45581C chip
- which additionally has a true bypass circuit for clean
- more drive and output than the OD808 for more versatility
- Controls: Drive
- Tone
- Level
- LED: Effect On
- Footswitch: Effect Bypass
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 6.3 mm jack
- Mains adapter connection: Hollow female plug 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative pole inside
- Power consumption: 7 mA
- Powered by a 9 V battery or a 9/10 V DC power supply unit (not included
- suitable power supply unit: art. #409939#)
- True bypass
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 74 x 124 x 54 mm
- Weight: 580 g
- Incl. 9 V Manganese dry cell (S-006P) battery
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • JRC45581C chip delivers classic, warm, responsive overdrive.
- • Robust all-metal enclosure provides excellent durability for gigging.
- • True bypass preserves signal integrity when the effect is off.
- • Higher headroom than the OD808 offers more dynamic range.
CONS
- • Limited tonal shaping compared to more modern overdrive pedals.
- • Can get muddy with very high gain settings and dark pickups.
- • The manganese battery is a bit of an oddity; standard 9V is preferable.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Warm, responsive overdrive with a mid-focused character
Controls
Drive, Tone, Level
Bypass Type
True bypass
Power Supply
9V battery or 9/10V DC adapter
Connections
6.3mm mono input/output, DC power jack
Dimensions
74 x 124 x 54 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The OD-9 is essentially a faithful recreation of the TS-9 circuit, with slight refinements to improve reliability and consistency. It's very close, but some argue the OD-9 has a touch more clarity.
Yes, it works surprisingly well with humbuckers. The OD-9's mid-focused character helps cut through the thickness, though be mindful of muddiness at higher gain settings.
No, it's a manganese dry cell (S-006P). While it works, most players will opt for a standard 9V battery or a DC power supply for convenience.
