The Option 5 Destination Overdrive II is based upon the popular Destination Overdrive pedal, but it has had some major upgrades. However, it still features the amazingly harmonic tones that made the first Destination Overdrive so great. Option 5 listened to what their customers wanted, and they based their improvements on these suggestions. The Overdrive II features improved bass response, an improved gain control that includes more range, and true bypass. The new pedal also features 9 volts of power from an electrical outlet as its standard power source.
The Destination Overdrive II has been called the best tube preamp solid state pedal ever built, and it certainly does seem to deserve this title. It is very responsive and smooth, and it more or less gives you another channel for your amp. The pedal has a nice classic tone configuration that you can use to shape your sounds, allowing it to go from a blues tone to a great heavy medal sound. This isn’t just another one of those Screamer clone pedals—it’s a pedal that is actually very dynamic, very versatile, and actually usable all the way around. It’s a great pedal for just about anyone looking for a new piece of equipment. It’s got controls for bass, middle, and treble, giving you great control over your sound. For $149.95, it’s fairly affordable, too.
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This has to be, by far, the best tube preamp sounding, solid state overdrive pedal ever created. Smooth, tight and responsive are words that come to mind. This is not another "Screamer" clone. This pedal will basically add another channel to your amp with all the features such as a classic tone 'stack' configuration for shaping your sound. It is able to sound like a barely broken up blues tone or with the twist of a few knobs, it will rip your head off with searing, scooped mids heavy metal. This is one pedal that has a range that is actually usable, throughout. I have designed it that way. The bass is never farty. Performing a 'dive bomb' will not make it choke. Roll your volume knob back on your guitar and actually reduce your gain. Picking dynamics and note separation are unbelievable. And, oh yeah, it's low noise too! As with all Option 5 products, the Option 5 Destination Overdrive II is built to last, is RoHS compliant and the A/C Adapter is included!
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However, it still features the amazingly harmonic tones that made the first Destination Overdrive so great. Option 5 listened to what their customers wanted, and they based their improvements on these suggestions. The Overdrive II features improved bass response, an improved gain control that includes more range, and true bypass. The new pedal also features 9 volts of power from an electrical outlet as its standard power source.
