Mythos Pedals Mjolnir Overdrive

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Mythos Pedals Mjolnir Overdrive

Mythos Pedals

Mjolnir Overdrive

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 562225
Model: Mjolnir Overdrive
Price: $240.90

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The Mjolnir nails that warm, mid-focused overdrive tone that's perfect for blues, rock, and even heavier styles needing a little extra grit. It’s a solid, reliable performer for players wanting a familiar flavor with a slight modern edge, but don’t expect a huge range of tonal options – it does what it does very well.

Product Description

  • Mythos Pedals Mjolnir Overdrive
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Overdrive
  • Homage to an overdrive icon - including buffered bypass and hand-picked components
  • Range from crisp clean boost to roaring gain sounds
  • Buffered bypass
  • LED: Effect On
  • Footswitch: Effect Bypass
  • Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • centre negative polarity
  • Current consumption: 9mA
  • Power supply with a 9 V DC power adapter (not included - suitable power supply: Art.#409939#)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 67 x 122 x 36 mm
  • Handmade in USA

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported

PROS
  • • Hand-picked components deliver a genuinely responsive and dynamic overdrive.
  • • Buffered bypass maintains signal integrity, crucial for longer cable runs.
  • • Versatile gain range, usable from subtle boost to thick, crunchy distortion.
  • • Solid build quality; feels robust and ready for gigging, typical of USA-made pedals.
CONS
  • • Lacks battery operation, necessitating a power adapter – a modern inconvenience.
  • • Limited control set; dialing in precise tones may require external EQ.
  • • The 'icon homage' can feel a bit derivative for players seeking originality.

Product Video

Key Features

Distortion Type Overdrive/Distortion (based on a classic 'Tube Screamer' circuit, but with refinements)
Controls Drive, Tone, Level (standard overdrive control layout)
Bypass Type Buffered
Power Supply 9V DC Barrel Connector (5.5 x 2.1mm, center negative)
Connections 1/4" Input, 1/4" Output, DC Power Input
Dimensions 67 x 122 x 36 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's clearly inspired by the classic, but Mythos has tweaked the voicing for more clarity and a wider gain range, avoiding the muddiness some find in vintage versions.
Generally no, but if you're very particular about your signal chain, be aware that the buffer might slightly color your tone – it’s subtle, but noticeable with very transparent pedals.
It’s a standard passive tone control, offering a familiar roll-off for darker tones. It’s effective, but don't expect extreme tonal shaping.

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