Mythos Pedals Chupacabra CMOS Overdrive
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Mythos Pedals
Chupacabra CMOS Overdrive
Product Info
Article Number:
562282
Brand:
Mythos Pedals
Model:
Chupacabra CMOS Overdrive
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Chupacabra is a surprisingly versatile overdrive, leaning heavily into that ZZ Top-inspired Texas blues vibe. Its clean headroom is impressive for a pedal of this type, making it a great boost or a gritty lead tone. Players seeking a straightforward, powerful overdrive sound without a ton of fiddling will really appreciate this one.
Product Description
- Mythos Pedals Chupacabra CMOS Overdrive
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Overdrive
- Inspired by early ZZ Top albums
- Delivers the full range for Texas blues and rock with massive headroom with only 2 potentiometers
- True Bypass
- Controls: Output
- Gain
- LED: Effect On
- Footswitch: Effect Bypass
- Inputs and outputs: 6.3 mm jack
- Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
- Power consumption: 15 mA
- Power supply with DC mains adapter (not included - suitable power supply unit: Art.#409939#)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 67 x 122 x 36 mm
- Handmade in USA
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported
PROS
- • CMOS design delivers a unique, harmonically rich overdrive tone.
- • Excellent headroom allows for clean boost and subtle grit alongside heavier drive.
- • Handmade in USA ensures quality construction and attention to detail.
- • Simple two-control layout encourages immediate, usable sounds; no menu diving.
CONS
- • Limited control set restricts tonal shaping and versatility compared to multi-band options.
- • Lack of battery operation adds an extra dependency on a power supply.
- • Compact size might be a challenge for players with large pedalboards or limited space.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
CMOS Overdrive
Controls
Output, Gain
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm, centre negative; 15mA
Connections
6.3 mm mono jack inputs and outputs
Dimensions
67 x 122 x 36 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
It shares some of the transparent gain characteristics, but the Chupacabra has a more pronounced mid-range presence and a slightly different harmonic signature.
While it’s rooted in blues and rock, it can handle some hard rock, but it’s not designed for full-on metal distortion; it's best used for a crunchy rhythm or lead tone.
Absolutely; the straightforward controls make it incredibly easy to find a sweet spot with a variety of guitars and pickups, even for beginners.
