Friedman SMALL BOX OD

Overdrive pedal with British character

The Friedman Small Box Overdrive is an analog overdrive pedal inspired by the tone of the Friedman Small Box tube amplifier. It delivers a distinctive Plexi-style sound with a selectable two-level gain structure, making it flexible for a variety of tonal needs and setups.

Plexi-Inspired Distortion

Dynamic response and defined tone

Designed to emulate the feel and sound of the Small Box amplifier, the pedal offers harmonically rich overdrive suitable for both vintage tones and more modern rock sounds.

Two gain modes

A side-mounted switch allows the user to toggle between two distinct gain settings—from a lower gain Plexi-style tone to a more saturated, higher gain response. This makes the pedal suitable for use as either an overdrive or a boost, depending on your setup.

Connection and Use

The pedal operates in mono with true bypass switching. It can be placed in front of a clean amplifier or used to push an already overdriven amp. Powered by 9–18V DC and equipped with a 4-band EQ, it offers tone-shaping flexibility to suit different rigs and playing styles.

Specifications

• Type: Overdrive with Plexi-style voicing
• Analog circuitry
• Mono
• True bypass
• Two selectable gain levels via side switch
• 4-band EQ
• Power supply: 9–18V DC
• Format: Compact pedal enclosure