OD808

The Maxon OD808 is a renowned overdrive pedal known for its warm, creamy, and organic tube-like overdrive. It was originally designed in the late 1970s and has since become one of the most imitated and lauded overdrive circuits of all time. The OD808 features specific technical specifications as follows:

- Input Impedance: 500K Ohms
- Input Jack: 1/4 inch standard phone jack
- Output Impedance: 10K Ohms
- Output Jack: 1/4 inch standard phone jack
- Output: 1
- Controls: Drive, Tone, Balance
- Switch: Normal/Effect
- Noise (IHF-A): -110 dBu
- Max Amplitude: 35 dBu
- Power Supply: 9V Manganese dry cell battery (S-006P) or special AC adaptor
- Power Voltage: DC9 V (Battery) / DC10 V (AC-adaptor)
- Current Consumption: 5 mA (9V) / 6 mA (10 V)
- AC Adaptor: AC210N (option) Input: AC120V Output: DC9V/200 mA Center - / Sleeve +
- Dimensions (main body): 61 mm (W) x 112 mm (D) x 35 mm (H)
- Dimensions (whole): 70 mm (W) x 112 mm (D) x 55 mm (H)
- Weight: 260 g
- Accessories: 9V Manganese dry cell battery (S-006P) x 1, Non-skid pad x 1, Warranty Card x 1, User's Manual x 1

The OD808 is suitable for adding smooth, tube-like overdrive to any clean amp, as well as for pushing an already overdriven amp over the edge. It has been widely adopted by guitarists in various genres, including rock, blues, and metal, for its versatile and iconic tone.