Maxon VOP-9 Vintage Overdrive Pro Pedal
Maxon has made a number of great overdrive pedals in their Vintage Overdrive Pro Pedal series, and the VOP-9 is yet another one of them. This overdrive pedal combines both overdrive and clean boost into one device. It uses a dual pot to mix the saturated and clean tones together to make a less compressed and more transparent sound. It also features true bypass switching so you can let your signal shine through if you want.
The VOP-9 is actually an upgraded version of the OD820, a pedal that Maxon introduced in the 90s but that was largely overlooked. However, at the time, few saw the benefits and power of the pedal, and it was mostly ignored as simply being an overpriced version of the OD808. However, the VOP-9 is more than just a renamed OD820. While the pedal does run the entire circuit at 18 volts, just like the OD820, it now comes in one of Maxon’s nearly indestructible 9-series chassis. The pedal is also capable of operating at 9 volts by activating an internal DIP switch. The VOP-9 also makes use of the same op-amp that allowed the OD820 to operate so quietly, and the negative feedback loop clipping diode is the same as well. The Maxon VOP-9 Vintage Overdrive Pro Pedal costs
$200.