OVERDRIVE - MXR -FOD Drive ....another Billie Joe Armstrong OD ??? Basically YES!

MXR FOD OVERDRIVE

$170.00 USD

Back in the not too distant pass MXR made a Billie Joe Armstrong signature pedal ....the pricey limited edition Dookie drive followed by 

a second Ltd, Edition minus the overkill art work. These pedals sell for $1000.00 USD used. The idea was that 'ol Bill used two old Marshall Super Leads on his recordings. One was set for Crunch and the other was set at a high gain. Each was recorded on a separate track so both could be blended to get any variation of the two that fit the tune.

The FOD (F. Off & Die) is virtual the same pedal but without Mr. Armstrong getting his cut :-)

You get the standard level, gain and tone, a switch to choose a boost or cut to the mids and a faux blend control of the the 2 amp thing. 

It is bull of course or it would have to be 2 separate pedals in one box. Of course the marketing boys just love it.

CONCLUSION

BUT ...how does it sound !!! I find the damn thing muddy 

and without any richness or detail in the harmonics. 

Most of favourite OD's are about $60 more but a fair 

comparison is the Keeley El Rey Dorado. It's a very good 

JTM 45 not not a poor Super Lead. Not as fat but otherwise 

it has great tone, sag, and great touch sensitivity.