DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 50th Anniversary Edition

3 Overdrives and 50 years of history inside!

 

The Overdrive Preamp 250 – 50th Anniversary Edition pedal celebrates the introduction of the original 250 pedal in 1974. Widely considered to be one of the most influential overdrive pedals, the original 250 helped shape the sound of rock and metal in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. The Overdrive Preamp 250 – 50th Anniversary Edition pedal is hand-built in the USA using the authentic design of the original pedal, while adding two extra modes for modern sonic versatility.

The Overdrive Preamp 250 – 50th Anniversary Edition is actually three overdrive pedals in one. Set it to Silicon mode for a faithful reproduction of the original 250’s bite and grind, courtesy of an authentic LM741 op-amp. Select Ge/ASYM mode to engage a Germanium diode for asymmetrical even-order clipping that provides a distinct tonal character with incredible touch response. Or switch to Lift mode to remove diode clipping completely from the signal path, for use as a clean boost and preamp.

Complete with a commemorative 50th Anniversary badge, custom artwork and color-matched LED, and a 50th Anniversary pedal topper, the Overdrive Preamp 250 – 50th Anniversary Edition pedal is ideal for players and collectors alike.

FEATURES

 

• 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

• Hand-built in the USA! 

• The most versatile and expressive 250 in history

• Toggle switch with three distinct distortion modes

• Instant collector’s item

• Commemorative aluminium badge emblem on the chassis

• Through-hole components

• True Bypass with neon yellow-green LED indicator

 

50th Anniversary Limited Edition
Hand-built in the USA — only 1,974 units will be made!

3 Overdrives in One
Switch between vintage-authentic SILICON clipping, Ge/ASYM Germanium asymmetrical clipping, or LIFT for no diode clipping for either clean boost use or op-amp rail clipping at higher levels.

Mod-Friendly Components
Equipped with a socketed LM741 op-amp and through-hole components for easier modding just as the original 250 were known for.

For Players and Collectors Alike
Whether you’re hitting the stage or simply celebrating a history-making overdrive pedal, you won’t be disappointed.

50 Years of DOD
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the renowned DOD Electronics, founded in 1974 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA by entrepreneurs John Johnson and “Mr. DOD” himself, David O. DiFrancesco, we are excited and proud to commemorate this historic anniversary with a limited edition 250 Overdrive/Preamp!

Re-Born in the USA
Just as the originals were crafted in the USA, the 50th Anniversary DOD 250 is hand-built to proudly reclaim the title of ‘America’s Pedal.’

SPECIFICATIONS

Input: 1¼” Instrument
Output: 1¼” Instrument
Chassis Material: All Metal
Power Supply: 9V Alkaline Dry Battery, PS0913DC power supply

Dimensions 
Height: 2.25”
Width: 2.63”
Length: 4.68”
Weight: 0.62 lbs.

What's in the box

• 1 x DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 – 50th Anniversary Edition

• 1 x 50th Anniversary Pedal Topper w/Hex Wrench

• 1 x Serialized Certificate of Authenticity

• 4 x Stickers

• 4 x Guitar Picks

• Full-color owner’s Manual

For more information, click here to visit the manufacturers website.