Equipped with extra headroom, the od 820 offers a fluid, effortless feel that is perfect for fast solos. As far as i can tell, it was released in 2001 as part of maxon s new vintage series line of newlydesigned analog circuits that retained the spirit of vintage effects from the 70s and 80s. Built specifically to play nicely with tube amps, the od820 will give you a thick, full overdrive without the noise you might get from a klon. Like the ds830, the od820 is a relatively recent addition to maxons lineup. I wanted schematic or internal pictures inside of the pedals. Maxon od 820 overdrive pro clone discussion in member classifieds started by hot tubes 70, aug 21. Maxon od820 overdrive pro guitar effects pedal samash. We send your offer to a network of certified retailers. As far as i can tell, it was released in 2001 as part of maxons new vintage series line of newlydesigned analog circuits that retained the spirit of vintage effects from the 70s and 80s. Hi, i have been considering adding one of these pedals to my small pedalboard tuner overdrive delay. The overdrive pro features a similar overdrive circuit, but can also be used as a clean boost, outputting clean signal only when the drive knob set is at zero. Byoc green pony maxon od820 clone overdrive alchemy. The od820 overdrive pro wears many hats, including clean booster and overdrive. Od820 overdrive pro documentation cirrus overdrive.
Maxon od820 overdrive pro with plenty of gain, a supermusical tone circuit and a transparency rarely found in a pedal, the od820 takes maxons legendary 808 circuit and launches it into the 21st century. As you probably know, the maxon od808 and the ibanez ts808 are identical and from the same factory. Improving on their own standardsetting od808, maxon has added unique voltagedoubling circuitry for greater headroom. This pcb allows you to build an exact replica of a maxon od820 overdrive pro. Maxon od820 overdrive pro electric guitar effects distortion. I wont do the retracing myself, because i dont need another overdrive and my rose screamer can cover every sound that the od9 produces, and many more. The maxon od 820 overdrive pro was designed to provide a wide range of tubeamp overdrive tones as well as a transparent, higain clean boost. A dualganged drive pot is also incorporated and blends clean and dirty tones for the ultimate overdriven effect.
Nimbus maxon od820 overdrive diy project pcb aion electronics. I thought the od 820 was more transparent with more gain on tap. The maxon od820 the quest for the ultimate overdrive ends here. Od820 overdrive pro the od820 was designed to provide a wide range of tubeamp overdrive tones as well as a transparent, hi. How it works you name the price you want to pay for a product. These pedals draw lots of current for the first few milliseconds. Instead of basking in the glowing praise, maxon has focused on the users feedback to come up with an allnew overdrive circuit that addresses the key shortcomings of other units the result is the od 820 overdrive pro. The maxon od820 overdrive pro was designed to provide a wide range of tubeamp overdrive tones as well as a transparent, higain clean boost. Maxon od820x overdrive pro pedal andertons music co. Greentoe guarantee all products are new and from manufacturer authorized retailers. Stepping in where the manufacturers normal wear and tear coverage ends, our pro coverage program offers you upgraded coverage if your product ever fails. This is a huge advantage for diyers since there are many well documented modifications for the tubescreamer, and most of them apply to the od820. The answer is either that maxon copied the centaur or that the two pedals were developed independently, all depending on when the od820 was first released.
I have heard the maxon od820, and because its made by a huge japanese company, and one that seems to be trying on some level to rip me off cf. The od820 features a unique circuit that converts the 9 volt power input up to 18 volts. If the retailer likes your offer, you get that price for the product. Forside effekter overdrive maxon od820 overdrive pro. Maxon od820 overdrive pro pedal box opened the maxon od820 overdrive pro pedal delivers a heavier overdrive than an average pedal thanks to its legendary 808 circuitry. Maxon od820 overdrive pro pedal box opened at gear4music. Sep 04, 2009 the overdrive is very warm, thick and velvety, but is remarkable transparent it preserves your base tone but adds a bit of grit and smoothness at the same time, in a way difficult to define. As the name implies, the od820 was intended for use by professional guitarists with advanced playing techniques. On the pedal description it says the voltage doubling circuit is from a.
Another place where the od 820 circuit differs is in the way its dualganged drive knob works. This is a huge advantage for diyers since there are many well documented modifications for the tubescreamer, and most of them apply to the od 820. I have a maxon 820 od pro and this build is in a 125b box and. But i dont think the centaur copied maxon since the centaur began development in 1990. According to the maxon sites vintage page, the 820 was a modified 808. Instead of basking in the glowing praise, maxon has focused on the users feedback to come up with an allnew overdrive circuit that addresses the key shortcomings of other units the result is the od820 overdrive pro.
The nimbus overdrive project is a straight clone of the maxon od820 overdrive pro, also released as the vop9 vintage overdrive pro. The od820 uses only jrc4558 op amps for the warmest overdrive tone possible. While many consider the od808 to be the greatest overdrive ever created, maxon is not a company to rest on its laurels. The od820 was designed to provide a wide range of tubeamp overdrive tones as well as a transparent, higain clean boost. As the name implies, the od 820 was intended for use by professional guitarists with advanced playing techniques.
Due to the circuits relatively high parts count, it was pretty tough to fit everything. I just sold my keeley modded ts9 and picked up an maxon od820. The overdrive is smoother than a standard tube screamer and it has more headroom. Buy your maxon od 820 overdrive pro guitar effects pedal from sam ash and receive the guaranteed lowest price. Bjf honeybee overdrive note this post also includes information on the bearfoot honeybee and a hot rodded honeybee ala the honeybee deluxe note here it is, the one weve been waiting for its the bjf honeybee overdrive, widely recognized. The maxon od820 overdrive pro is one overdrive pedal that is not for the weak at heart, or technique. I have a maxon 820 pro on my main board and i sometimes run it with a way huge pork loin for extra gain. Aug 26, 2010 maxon was responsible for the design and manufacture of many ibanez products until early 2002, including the original ts808 and ts9 tube screamers. Its the smoothest, warmest, most transparent overdrive ever. Jul 23, 2012 note that the schematic is a screen grab from modelling software you dont need the three seperate voltage dividers which provide 4. Feb 06, 2006 i wanted schematic or internal pictures inside of the pedals. The overdrive pro features a similar overdrive circuit, but can also be used as a clean boost, outputting clean signal only when the drive knob set. I just sold my keeley modded ts9 and picked up an maxon od 820. Review maxon od820 pro overdrive page 1 joes guitars, amps and gear joe bonamassa forum the official forum for all things joe bonamassa, guitars and blues music.
Back in 1974 they invented the original 808 circuit, the staple overdrive design that has shown up in the rigs the worlds greatest guitarists and has been copied, modified, and upgraded ad nauseum. These pedals draw lots of current for the first few milliseconds, and then settle down to the listed current draw. I thought the od820 was more transparent with more gain on tap. Maxon ood9 organic overdrive 179 ibanez tube screamer ts808 179 infos sur pedale deffet maxon od820 overdrive pro. The power supply is very well filtered, this part of the circuit could be interesting for other pedals as well. Equipped with extra headroom, the od820 offers a fluid, effortless feel that is perfect for fast solos. May 21, 2012 instead of basking in the glowing praise, maxon has focused on the users feedback to come up with an allnew overdrive circuit that addresses the key shortcomings of other units the result is the od 820 overdrive pro. Shop for the maxon od820 overdrive pro and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. Maxon was responsible for the design and manufacture of many ibanez products until early 2002, including the original ts808 and ts9 tube screamers. Maxon od820 overdrive pro pedal the maxon od820 overdrive pro pedal delivers a heavier overdrive than an average pedal thanks to its legendary 808 circuitry. Od820 overdrive pro the od 820 was designed to provide a wide range of tubeamp overdrive tones as well as a transparent, hi.
It gives you more to your sound, if that makes sense. The od 820 uses maxon s and ibanezs famous tubescreamer circuit. This pedal was intended to be an update to the legendary tube screamer, but it never really caught on. Buy maxon od820 overdrive pro electric guitar effects distortion overdrive fuzz. It adds clarity, depth and wonderful overtones to your sound, is very crisp and articulate, and is very responsive to picking dynamics and volume changes.
Reacts precisely to every picking nuance and playing dynamic. The lower drive settings have a very amplike cleanbutsaturated quality. The overdrive pro features a similar overdrive circuit, but can also be used as a clean boost, outputting clean. Schematic zoom pd01, maxon od820 or klon centaur discussion in the stomp box started by andyeffect, feb 6, 2006. The od820s voltage doubling circuit adds gain, girth and grit without desecrating your existing tone. Drive, tone, and level knobs for precision tone control.
Maxon od9 vs od9 pro plus overdrive guitar effects pedal shootout demo. Everybody hears different things but overall i just prefer the tone of the maxon. However, those who have the opportunity to play it are invariably impressed. Maxon od update i can report that the pedal also sounds in with a prs mccarty p90s, a les paul, and a tele. Zoom power drive pd01 maxon od820 klon centaur overdrive. Clean booster overdrive designed specifically for tube amps like a klon with a. Maxon od9 with analogman silver mod and a ibanez ts808hw. As you probably know, the maxon od 808 and the ibanez ts808 are identical and from the same factory. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Note that the schematic is a screen grab from modelling software you dont need the three seperate voltage dividers which provide 4.
The od820 uses maxons and ibanezs famous tubescreamer circuit. The overdrive is very warm, thick and velvety, but is remarkable transparent it preserves your base tone but adds a bit of grit and smoothness at the same time, in a way difficult to define. The maxon od 820 overdrive pro pedal delivers a heavier overdrive than an average pedal thanks to its legendary 808 circuitry. I was using the mxr cs baod or a mxr cs odgt, but the maxon works really well with my orange ad30 and dr z 6545. Od820 overdrive pro, overdrive pedal from maxon in the vintage series. While many consider the od808 to be the greatest overdrive ever created, maxon is not a company to rest on its laurels instead of basking in the glowing praise, maxon has focused on the users feedback to come up with an allnew overdrive circuit that addresses the key shortcomings of other units the result is the od 820 overdrive pro. Like the ds830, the od820 is a relatively recent addition to maxon s lineup. When it comes to overdrive, no one knows more than maxon. Max it out for a fullbodied overdrive thats saucy and saturated while still retaining clarity and openness. Building off the od808, maxon created the od820, a klon clone on a mission. The dualganged drive pot blends clean and dirty tones, creating stunning clean solo boosts at lower settings and a buttery, light overdrive at high noon. Apr 30, 2008 the maxon od 820 overdrive pro is one overdrive pedal that is not for the weak at heart, or technique. Buy your maxon od820 overdrive pro guitar effects pedal from sam ash and receive the guaranteed lowest price.
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