This box is one of the best secrets in the business. I haven't found a more versatile OD in 20 years, from any green box to boutique. THis thing is amazing whether pushing the front of an amp, or pushing another OD pedal. Delicious.....
5 years later I bought this pedal.. The finish is amazingly beautiful and the tone is SUPERB! Very warm, full bodied and harmonically rich! I own 30 pedals and this is The ONE! THANK YOU Jim Dunlop / MXR!! 😉🎵
I have this pedal on my board. Using this as a boost into high gain is straight up AMAZING. Pair it with the MXR Smart Gate and a Ten Band EQ in the FX loop and it gets even better! Little tip for those that like to tinker with their electronics: open the pedal…you’ll find a little switch in there that turns this into a ZW-44 OD unit. It’s like having two OD units in one 😊🤘
The best part about the GT-OD is not only is it one of the best sounding tubescreamer type pedals on the market but that is includes an internal dip switch that alters the gain characteristics or EQ. I think it is supposed to turn in it into a Zakk Wylde signature drive pedal. So it's like having two pedals in one really. This and the Distortion+ should be everyone's first dirt boxes.
This James guy is my favorite for MXR videos. This guy is a great musician. His guitar always sound great. I absolutely love MXR. I absolutely love this pedal.
I've had this pedal for a while and it really is extremely cool. While people may think that this is MXR's take on a TS808, it offers quite a bit more diversity...though you can still get a lot of Tube Screamer-like tones. My favorite thing about this pedal is that the gain is beautiful whether set as a clean boost...or fully cranked. It has great "body" through the whole spectrum. And the pain job on it is the most BEAUTIFUL on any pedal from any manufacturer.
@ Ronaldz Musicz - If it helps, the GT-OD is a transparent overdrive that boosts the overall gain your amp's natural tone. The Modified O.D. is a higher-gain amp-in-a-box overdrive that sounds a plexi when you crank it up.
If you take the whole pedal apart and pull the circuit board out there's a little switch on the top left corner. Push the switch to the other side and it becomes the Zakk Wylde OD. A little something Dunlop probably doesn't want anyone knowing. It's kinda like 2 pedals in one!
Redemption Road, I don't think so but I could be wrong. All you would have to do is take it apart and see. There's pictures online of where the switch would be.
It's the same on the Zakk overdrive as well. I opened it up and the switch is on the upper left hand side. You have to remove the input and output jack screws to access the inner board, when you do, the switch is there. There is a noticeable change in tone so yes, it works.
A mi me sucedió lo mismo con este oberdrive, sin embargo no esta nada mal me gudta bastante, ellos lo mezclan con la distorsion del ampli lo dice al principio de otro video y bueno aun asi con este pedal se puede jugar mucho y si quereis mas saturación poneis un distortion+ bajito y os da tonos mas crujientes o con otros pedales de distorsion
nice examples ur pedals sound good w out messing w them they sound as good as the green box OD i personally don't care for the MXR distortion thanks for the review
Yo lo compré y la verdad es que lo esperaba mas potente luego me enteré que en otro video de mxr que sale el hombre con gafas de sol tocando con el gt od, suena mas trallero y me lo pillé por eso, pero me di cuenta de que el llevaba drive de ampli mas drive del pedal y el pedal no sonaba como en el video asi que al final le pille el punto, hay que darle bien de output y mucho gain y tono si quieres que suene como aqui, en este vid va sin mas efectos aunque la guitarra tiene las pastillas P90
Before I knew jack about electrics, I saw the back cover of zappa's roxy and elsewhere and I was floored. FZ's SG was the one That was back when I was 16.LOL.I tried like hell to get into Les pauls but I just couldn't get comfortable with em, Obviously, they are great guitars . My vintage modded SG Standard fits like a glove. And it can growl just as loud and heavy as a paul. This pedal is nice but my direct drive takes it by a hair. Rock on!
aparte de usar este pedal que otro efecto se esta utilizando en este video...o es que lo combinas con el overdrive del amplificador, por que lo compre y no suena para nada a como esta en el video
Can someone please definitively tell me (cause there’s still to this day no straight answer online), is this a modified TS or a modified SD1? I already know about the Zack Wylde switch and all that, but is the GT mode TS or SD?
I've been boosting my amp with this thing for about 7 years and yes it's nothing but a tube screamer. I might add that it's solid and built like a tank. I flipped the internal switch to the ZW setting but didn't like it it's way milder I put the back on it and never opened it up again.
Seeing as this is an Overdrive I would have liked to hear it with a distorted amp as well, but otherwise this sounded great and was overall a very good demo :) Thank you!
Thinking about adding this pedal to my signal chain, is it really worth the cash?? I'm using a boss BD-2 blues driver, to the electro-harmonix metal muff, mxr full bore metal, then through the MXR custom comp to a line 6 spider 4 HD 150
This is an incredible budget friendly drive pedal, that stands up with my highly modded TS 808 RI! It definitely has it's own unique EQ, and dare I say it's transparent?? Kinda' sorta' anyway. If you're on the fence, they can be had stupid cheap used so you really can't go wrong.
i never saw an sg like that in my life.. but it looks like an sg special with p90s a white pickguard and the "vibrola" maestro.. maybe is a custom shop or maybe james did all the modifications himself
If you want more gain, there's a switch on the inside to make it exactly like Zakk Wylde's signature overdrive. But yo have to take a few things apart to get to the switch.
isnt your effects chain a little redundant?if you already have a metal muff AND a full bore( they almost do the exact same thing)and a blues driver,why would this help?dont you want a nice chorus or delay or flanger(no offense to line 6) you know analog sweet natural sounding effects
It sounds really nice! Have you played it through a tube or solid state amp? I'm wondering the pedals' tone difference between the two. Because I have an overdrive pedal that sounds awful with solid state but amazing through a tube amp.
Absolutely hate OD pedal demos that show entirely all blues and solo licks. Shows us nothing for those who are curious what the crunch tones sound like. Waste.
Sometimes I really hate what demo people play in trying to show what a pedal /sound is all about Its Germanium think 60s think psychedelic Too many demo guys think pretty or country or semi virtuoso Get over it and play the thing already
Sounds like a good pedal but this wasn't a good demo, the whole thing was a solo. There should be some rhythm in there so we at least know what it sounds like below the 12th fret with some chords.
This was the pedal that made me realize that I prefer overdrive over distortion
The boss ds-1 did that for me. Absolutely HATE that p.o.s, yet Love love love my sd-1. This sounds nice too, might have to give it a shot.
This box is one of the best secrets in the business. I haven't found a more versatile OD in 20 years, from any green box to boutique. THis thing is amazing whether pushing the front of an amp, or pushing another OD pedal. Delicious.....
5 years later I bought this pedal.. The finish is amazingly beautiful and the tone is SUPERB! Very warm, full bodied and harmonically rich! I own 30 pedals and this is The ONE! THANK YOU Jim Dunlop / MXR!! 😉🎵
And that beautiful guitar! Looks like a cross between a 60’s Mosrite and a SG.
One of the best guitar tones I've heard!
I have this pedal on my board. Using this as a boost into high gain is straight up AMAZING. Pair it with the MXR Smart Gate and a Ten Band EQ in the FX loop and it gets even better!
Little tip for those that like to tinker with their electronics: open the pedal…you’ll find a little switch in there that turns this into a ZW-44 OD unit. It’s like having two OD units in one 😊🤘
The best part about the GT-OD is not only is it one of the best sounding tubescreamer type pedals on the market but that is includes an internal dip switch that alters the gain characteristics or EQ. I think it is supposed to turn in it into a Zakk Wylde signature drive pedal. So it's like having two pedals in one really. This and the Distortion+ should be everyone's first dirt boxes.
its actually not modelled off the tube screamer at all
It’s so different to a tube screamer, this one is transparent
Can you please tell me which pedal sound better the boss OD3 or the MXR GT OD?
That sounds absolutely gorgeous!
This James guy is my favorite for MXR videos. This guy is a great musician. His guitar always sound great. I absolutely love MXR. I absolutely love this pedal.
Came to look at the pedal, couldn't stop looking at that SG
For me, this is the best sounding overdrive pedal MXR has and this demo proves it. It just sounds so crisp and the sustains great. Love it!
I've had this pedal for a while and it really is extremely cool. While people may think that this is MXR's take on a TS808, it offers quite a bit more diversity...though you can still get a lot of Tube Screamer-like tones. My favorite thing about this pedal is that the gain is beautiful whether set as a clean boost...or fully cranked. It has great "body" through the whole spectrum. And the pain job on it is the most BEAUTIFUL on any pedal from any manufacturer.
Purchased this bad boy yesterday, it's killer
The brightest Overdrive I've ever heard
GREAT pedal! Used one last weekend to make solos pop... beastly!
Great tubescreamer. I find it cuts through better than others thanks to the certain 'grind' that it has.
The best reviews in my opinion as there's no bullshit and just a demonstration n the examples are to the point n tasty
You guys are killing it with these new videos
This was such an excellent review
Really Great sound and playing! The Rambler takes pedals so well and this is a tremendous example. Thanks guys!
Steve
Very nice sound! The Pedal and the Artist!
@ Ronaldz Musicz - If it helps, the GT-OD is a transparent overdrive that boosts the overall gain your amp's natural tone. The Modified O.D. is a higher-gain amp-in-a-box overdrive that sounds a plexi when you crank it up.
best video scenes in a pedal review
Awessome camera work and pedal
If you take the whole pedal apart and pull the circuit board out there's a little switch on the top left corner. Push the switch to the other side and it becomes the Zakk Wylde OD. A little something Dunlop probably doesn't want anyone knowing. It's kinda like 2 pedals in one!
is this the same on a Zakk Wylde OD? can I turn that into the GT?
Redemption Road, I don't think so but I could be wrong. All you would have to do is take it apart and see. There's pictures online of where the switch would be.
k cool thanks. Will have a look sometime.
It's the same on the Zakk overdrive as well. I opened it up and the switch is on the upper left hand side. You have to remove the input and output jack screws to access the inner board, when you do, the switch is there. There is a noticeable change in tone so yes, it works.
mgonsalves g but does it works/sound like the GT-OD?
great sound and REALLY AMAZING GUITAR!!
A mi me sucedió lo mismo con este oberdrive, sin embargo no esta nada mal me gudta bastante, ellos lo mezclan con la distorsion del ampli lo dice al principio de otro video y bueno aun asi con este pedal se puede jugar mucho y si quereis mas saturación poneis un distortion+ bajito y os da tonos mas crujientes o con otros pedales de distorsion
Pero también hay que hacer la prueba con single Coil y hambuker, para redondear mas la prueba
Very warm tone! I wanna see this next to a tube screamer
Fantastic pedal- this and the Super Badass are my two favorite "modern" OD's and DS's. My favorite oldie is the Distortion Plus, script.
LOVE THESE DEMOS!
nice examples ur pedals sound good w out messing w them they sound as good as the green box OD i personally don't care for the MXR distortion thanks for the review
Yo lo compré y la verdad es que lo esperaba mas potente luego me enteré que en otro video de mxr que sale el hombre con gafas de sol tocando con el gt od, suena mas trallero y me lo pillé por eso, pero me di cuenta de que el llevaba drive de ampli mas drive del pedal y el pedal no sonaba como en el video asi que al final le pille el punto, hay que darle bien de output y mucho gain y tono si quieres que suene como aqui, en este vid va sin mas efectos aunque la guitarra tiene las pastillas P90
Before I knew jack about electrics, I saw the back cover of zappa's roxy and elsewhere and I was floored. FZ's SG was the one That was back when I was 16.LOL.I tried like hell to get into Les pauls but I just couldn't get comfortable with em, Obviously, they are great guitars . My vintage modded SG Standard fits like a glove. And it can growl just as loud and heavy as a paul. This pedal is nice but my direct drive takes it by a hair. Rock on!
SG sounds nice.
Can we get more info on that guitar? I've never seen a tobacco burst SG with P90s and I think I might need one...
Maybe is a custom shop
oh dude that SG!!!!!
Simple and effective... I WANT IT SO BADLY!!
aparte de usar este pedal que otro efecto se esta utilizando en este video...o es que lo combinas con el overdrive del amplificador, por que lo compre y no suena para nada a como esta en el video
Yep love these demos. Great ideas.
Does it still have the eternal switch option ?
Also a very nice guitar!
Please do a video with GTOD and Modified OD comparison? Both great pedal with unique sounds but I don't know which best suits me. Thanks!
Can someone please definitively tell me (cause there’s still to this day no straight answer online), is this a modified TS or a modified SD1? I already know about the Zack Wylde switch and all that, but is the GT mode TS or SD?
ts9 and sd1 modified
I've been boosting my amp with this thing for about 7 years and yes it's nothing but a tube screamer. I might add that it's solid and built like a tank. I flipped the internal switch to the ZW setting but didn't like it it's way milder I put the back on it and never opened it up again.
Seeing as this is an Overdrive I would have liked to hear it with a distorted amp as well, but otherwise this sounded great and was overall a very good demo :) Thank you!
Thinking about adding this pedal to my signal chain, is it really worth the cash?? I'm using a boss BD-2 blues driver, to the electro-harmonix metal muff, mxr full bore metal, then through the MXR custom comp to a line 6 spider 4 HD 150
Jonathan Ramm (Graveyard) is playing this.
This is an incredible budget friendly drive pedal, that stands up with my highly modded TS 808 RI! It definitely has it's own unique EQ, and dare I say it's transparent?? Kinda' sorta' anyway. If you're on the fence, they can be had stupid cheap used so you really can't go wrong.
I would love to know more about the SG featured here as well!
Any chance of seeing James doing an MXR Distortion III demo?
that SG is so sexy especially with the P90s
i never saw an sg like that in my life.. but it looks like an sg special with p90s a white pickguard and the "vibrola" maestro.. maybe is a custom shop or maybe james did all the modifications himself
g
How different is this compared to the Custom Badass OD...??
que guitarra uso con el pedal? y que amp? tal vez sea por eso
If you want more gain, there's a switch on the inside to make it exactly like Zakk Wylde's signature overdrive. But yo have to take a few things apart to get to the switch.
isnt your effects chain a little redundant?if you already have a metal muff AND a full bore( they almost do the exact same thing)and a blues driver,why would this help?dont you want a nice chorus or delay or flanger(no offense to line 6) you know analog sweet natural sounding effects
yep I agree!!!!! I own one but it's just taste !! I more like fender Just an opinion!
Guitars awesome which one is it exact model
I love that guitar...somebody can tell me Which guitar is exactly? please thx :)
Great pedal, but what kind of SG is that??
I heard that If you don't have enough money for an Ibanez TubeScreamer. You can buy this as replacement.
***** Sadly after 1 year and 18 days, I still don't have enough money for this :(
Thanks anyway!
Not as a replacement bc they don't sound the same, but I have one mxr gt od and it's wonderful, more adapted to modern tones despite of the ts
It appears this pedal runs on a 9V battery.. is that correct?
wow sounds AWESOME FUCKING GREAT!!!!!
i need this, i love it, dafaq i want it !!!
Such a sexy video. I want that pedal now :(
Is this the same pedal as the classic OD they had years ago?
No
Yes it is with same zw dip switch
Tube Screamer by... MXR? It IS green... 😉
Any good for use in front of a already distorted amp???
Jmackie666 yes
Well, it was bad enough for Les Paul to want his name taken off of it!
But honestly it is a guitar that is only right for certain types of players.
wow
Damn, i loved that SG. Never seen one like that before. Please, tell us more info about that model!
It sounds really nice! Have you played it through a tube or solid state amp? I'm wondering the pedals' tone difference between the two. Because I have an overdrive pedal that sounds awful with solid state but amazing through a tube amp.
Who is the guitarist?
The name of guitarist please
P90s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sweet.
Would this sound good with a fender deluxe?
I think it will sound good mate. I play this through a Fender Blues Junior III. Have used it for several years. Perfect for me.
True bypass?
Kind a like, auto equalizee
not bad.
How to eliminate pedal noise? I have an unbearable noise when I connect the pedal without a guitar
Put a Noise Gate / Supressor after your Pedal Chain.
Absolutely hate OD pedal demos that show entirely all blues and solo licks. Shows us nothing for those who are curious what the crunch tones sound like. Waste.
Jaja shut go away metal funboy.
check out a suhr riot,thats the shit
Captain Obvious in the house everybody!
damn i cant choose between this pedal or Visual Sound's Open Road. Both sound so close.. but i want the best for me :D
Beautiful tone but You won't get my MXR Custom Badass OD off me EVER!
Sounds like boss od3
Messirve
So you don't like SGs, which means they are bad guitars right?
Tell me more about why anyone should take your opinion seriously.
Mine cuts the sound off with i hit the button even women red light is on.
I wish he would have adjusted the dials more, rather than play unnecessary stuff. He didn't even touch the tone control to show its range.
You should play more guitars then.
Sometimes I really hate what demo people play in trying to show what a pedal /sound is all about Its Germanium think 60s think psychedelic Too many demo guys think pretty or country or semi virtuoso Get over it and play the thing already
Sounds like a good pedal but this wasn't a good demo, the whole thing was a solo. There should be some rhythm in there so we at least know what it sounds like below the 12th fret with some chords.
lol, memes
Fewer lead lines, mores chords, please.
Budd
Nice sound. But pls crank the hell out of it
am i the only one who thought when he opened his case there wasnt a guitar in there?
OVER/DRIVE OVEEEEER / DRIIIIIVE, NOT over clean! This dosent help.
You're not getting the point.
nobody cares...