Tubesteader Roy Overdrive
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Tubesteader
Roy Overdrive
Product Info
Article Number:
615827
Brand:
Tubesteader
Model:
Roy Overdrive
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$438.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Tubesteader Roy is a serious contender if you're chasing that classic British amp vibe. It’s a warm, responsive overdrive with a surprisingly versatile EQ section. Ideal for players wanting a tube-driven sound without the amp itself, especially those into rock and blues.
Product Description
- Tubesteader Roy Overdrive
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Dual-channel tube preamp and overdrive
- Inspired by the vintage Top Boost amp
- Two identical channels with separate gain and volume controls and a common classic dual-band EQ
- Works excellently with other pedals and can serve as a clean tube platform at the end of the signal chain
- Control: 2 x Gain
- 2 x Volume
- Bass
- Treble
- Tone Cut
- Footswitch: Effect Bypass
- Channel
- LED: Effect On
- Channel
- Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
- Current consumption: 350 mA
- Power supply via 12 V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel plug
- centre negative)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 66 x 121 x 80 mm
- Weight: 450 g
- Includes power supply
- Handmade in Canada
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.
PROS
- • Dual channels offer distinct overdrive tones, from subtle to aggressive.
- • The Top Boost-inspired circuit delivers a warm, vintage British sound.
- • Handmade construction suggests quality components and attention to detail.
- • EQ section allows for significant tonal shaping and customization.
CONS
- • Relatively high current draw necessitates a robust power supply.
- • Limited versatility; shines best with classic rock/blues tones.
- • Size and weight make it less ideal for compact pedalboards.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Tube preamp overdrive, inspired by vintage Top Boost amplifiers
Controls
2 x Gain, 2 x Volume, Bass, Treble, Tone Cut
Bypass Type
True bypass footswitch
Power Supply
12V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel plug, centre negative)
Connections
Two 6.3 mm jack inputs, two 6.3 mm jack outputs
Dimensions
66 x 121 x 80 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Roy has a noticeably warmer, more saturated tone and a more responsive feel due to the tube preamp, unlike the more transparent character of typical TS pedals.
Yes, with the gain set low and volume adjusted, it can function as a clean, yet slightly colored, boost, adding some tube warmth to your signal.
It’s a more sophisticated mid-cut, effectively sculpting the frequencies to tighten up the low-mids and add clarity – not just a simple high-pass.
