Hammertone Overdrive
The Fender Hammertone Overdrive is a versatile overdrive pedal designed by Fender, perfect for adding warmth, grit, and character to your clean tones or pushing your amp into full-blown distortion. It features a unique analog circuit, a pre-gain mid boost for cutting through the mix, and top-mounted jacks for easy pedalboard integration. This essential pedal offers tube-like drive tones with two selectable clipping modes and an expansive tone control, making it a must-have for guitarists looking to enhance their sound. Consider pairing it with a Fender Breakup Drive for even more tonal options.
What Fender say about the Hammertone Overdrive
Overview Whether you're pushing your cranked amp into full-blown distortion or just adding some warmth, grit and character to your clean sound, the Hammertone™ Overdrive is an essential addition to your rig. This compact drive packs a big punch - the pre-gain mid boost adds the perfect edge for cutting through the mix, while the pedal board-friendly top-mounted in & out jacks and true bypass footswitch mean it will integrate seamlessly into your rig. Overview Features Unique Fender®-Designed Analog Overdrive Circuit Pre-Gain Mid Boost Top Mount Input/Output Jacks True-Bypass Switching Powered by 9-Volt Battery or Center Negative AC Adaptor, Not Included
What guitarists say...
Guitarists found the Hammertone Overdrive to be unique, particularly highlighting the pre-mid-boost control. While the sound wasn't for everyone, many appreciated the pedal's stylish design and form factor. Users recommended trying the pedal due to its unique qualities, though some may not find the overall tone to their liking.
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