Nux Morning Star OD

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Nux Morning Star OD

Nux

Morning Star OD

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 497301
Brand: Nux
Model: Morning Star OD
Price: $59.40

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The Morning Star OD is a neat little blues-voiced overdrive. It's got a really nice, organic character and that 'Shine' feature is a clever way to add some brightness without getting harsh. If you're a blues or classic rock player wanting a budget-friendly, warm overdrive, this is worth checking out.

Product Description

  • Nux Morning Star OD
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar & Bass
  • Overdrive
  • Mini Core Series
  • Blues-break overdrive with an additional treble touch option
  • The Shine circuit adds a whole new level of tone brightness
  • Controls: Drive
  • Level
  • Tone
  • LED: Effect On/SHINE
  • Footswitch: Effect ON/OFF/SHINE
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • negative polarity inside
  • Current consumption: 100 mA
  • Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (not included in delivery
  • suitable mains adapter: art.#409939#)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 51 x 94 x 53 mm
  • Weight: 174 g

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported

PROS
  • • Warm, blues-inspired overdrive with a pleasant, natural feel
  • • The 'Shine' circuit genuinely adds clarity and sparkle to the tone
  • • Compact size makes it incredibly pedalboard-friendly for travel
  • • Surprisingly robust build for its price point; feels solid in hand
CONS
  • • Limited tonal flexibility; excels at blues but struggles with heavier genres
  • • True bypass implementation would improve signal integrity
  • • Power supply not included; a common but frustrating omission

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Key Features

Distortion Type Blues-break overdrive with treble boost
Controls Drive, Level, Tone, SHINE switch
Bypass Type Electronic bypass
Power Supply 9V DC barrel connector (5.5 x 2.1mm, negative polarity)
Connections 6.3mm mono input/output, DC power input
Dimensions 51 x 94 x 53 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 'Shine' circuit primarily adds upper-midrange and high frequencies, providing a more articulate and 'airy' tone – it's not a harsh treble boost, but a gentle brightening.
While it can add some grit, it’s primarily designed for blues and classic rock tones; heavier styles might find it lacking in aggressive distortion and low-end response.
Electronic bypasses can sometimes introduce a slight noise floor, though the Morning Star OD's implementation isn’t overly problematic; a volume drop is minimal and generally unnoticeable in most setups.

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