Donner Overdrive Guitar Pedal, Blues Drive Vintage Overdrive Effect Warm/Hot Modes for Pedal Boards Electric Guitar, True Bypass

This is 1 of 15 Donner pedals that I purchased. The Donner Overdrive Guitar Pedal is a fantastic choice for those seeking authentic vintage tones. The Blues Drive model offers rich, warm overdrive that enhances your guitar’s natural sound while adding a touch of grit. Key Features: Versatile Controls: Intuitive knobs for gain, tone, and volume allow for customized sound shaping. True Bypass: Keeps your signal clean when the pedal is off, maintaining the integrity of your tone. Robust Build Quality: Sturdy pedal housing designed for durability on stage and in the studio. Overall, the Donner Blues Drive Overdrive Pedal delivers classic overdrive tones that appeal to blues, rock, and alternative guitarists alike. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enhance their sound with a vintage flair!

Donner seems to have gone out of their way to confuse people on this one. Despite the name and color, this pedal is actually a Tube Screamer (TS) clone, NOT a BOSS Blues Driver (BD-2) clone. For some reason, Donner decided to name it "Blues Drive" and make it blue rather than the usually obligatory green for a TS clone. But from the main product summary up top: "Warm: The classic TS overdrive sound replica.". Plus, they mention "TS" a few times in the product description details above, as well as on their website. This pedal is essentially a re-brand of the Mooer Green Mile, which is less confusingly green, and uses the JRC4558 chip (used by the TS808 & TS9). Specifically, the Mooer and Donner pedals are both Ibanez TS7 clones, which is the same as a classic TS9 in "Warm" mode, and also has a "Hot" mode (boost). This pedal doesn't have a lot of gain (vs, say, a distortion pedal) because Tube Screamers don't have a lot of gain, so it isn't supposed to have a lot of gain. But you get your classic slightly "mids-forward", slightly "nasal" sound that TS-type pedals are known for, with gain/overdrive levels meant more for classic blues than hard rock. For hard rock, TS-type pedals are meant more for pushing other overdrive pedals and overdrive within amps than meant as standalone overdrive. They boost and tighten the sound of the main overdrive pedal/amp, which is mainly what this pedal does too. The "hot" mode is a bit interesting -- it appears to add more low-end, or maybe it's just perceived by the overall volume boost. This mode fascinated me when I realized that it sounded like my Zendrive clone (I've also played an actual Zendrive, but I don't own one). Keeping everything at noon, and using my guitar's neck pickup, it came close to the Zendrive "pillowy" sound that made Dumbles and the Zendrive so sought-after. Moving the tone knob all the way to the left made it even more pillowy/Zen-like. Now it isn't the same as a Zendrive circuit, but I'd say gets you 90% of the way there. But basically, once you get passed all the confusing marketing and naming of things, and judge the pedal for what it really is -- it is actually an interesting little pedal that gives you a decent TS-like tone and booster capability in "warm" mode, and a sort-of Zendrive-like tone in "hot" mode (which is ironic, considering the Zen-drive circuit is about as opposite as you can get from what "hot" usually means). Like most pedals, I was only expecting one mode to be useful when I bought it, but find both modes useful, making this pedal a really good deal for the money. Note that my star rating is relative to the price range, not all pedals in general.

Down to earth, simple to operate, a whole plethora of sounds given the options of two distinct settings, a gain knob, tone dial and a level dial. Compact yet heavy enough to not get knocked around. 8 out of ten stars for this product.

I've found my perfect match with this guitar pedal, and I couldn't be happier. As a guitarist who primarily uses a Godin A6 Ultra Hybrid Acoustic Guitar with a humbucker pickup, I've been on the hunt for a pedal that would seamlessly enhance my sound without taking up too much precious space on my pedal board. This pedal not only fits the bill but also exceeded my expectations. My main goal was to find a pedal that could provide that sweet crunch when I blend in my humbucker with the piezo pickup for lead guitar moments. This pedal has proven to be the ideal solution. Its subtle yet effective impact on my tone is just what I was looking for. I've been using the warm setting predominantly, and I must say that the pedal's crunch isn't overpowering. It adds a layer of depth and character to my sound, enhancing my humbucker's output without overshadowing the uniqueness of the piezo pickup. It's like the pedal was tailor-made for my setup. One of the aspects that truly stood out to me is the pedal's ability to maintain the balance between the different pickups. It's a delicate dance, and this pedal has nailed it. The warm setting, in particular, has become my go-to choice, providing the perfect level of grit without compromising the overall harmony of my sound. Overall, I'm thoroughly pleased with this pedal's performance so far. It has enhanced my playing experience and brought a new dimension to my music. If you're like me, searching for a pedal that complements your hybrid acoustic guitar setup without overwhelming it, I highly recommend giving this pedal a try. It has certainly earned its place on my pedal board and in my heart. Pros: Ideal for blending humbucker and piezo pickups Subtle crunch without overpowering Maintains balance and harmony Compact size perfect for pedal boards Cons: None encountered in my experience In summary, this pedal has filled a void in my setup that I didn't even know existed. It's a versatile, compact, and harmonious addition that has elevated my sound to new heights. Kudos to the creators for crafting a pedal that truly understands the needs of hybrid acoustic guitarists.

Its great for a intermediate rig. Definitely worth the money for what you get. I wouldn't use it for any proper performances but practice or just at home jamming its great.

I used this with a Fender Stratocaster running through a Hughes and Ketter amp and I am absolutely blown away by the quality of this pedal. The build quality is very solid for this price, and definitely feels much more satisfying than the plastic enclosures Behringer has been using. Very often cheap overdrive pedals may sound great in a live setting, but are too noisy to use in a professional recording setting. That is not the case here. I used this over the weekend to track some guitars and this pedal will help round out your clean tone, or drive your dirty channel, without adding additional garbage to your signal. I'm really into stacking overdrives at subtle settings, so I will absolutely be getting another one of these.

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コスパ最強といった感じ。 安いのにしっかりと、オーバードライブの丸くてロックらしいサウンドを作ってくれます。 クリーンめなサウンドを歪ませるときはhotモード、歪んだ音をブーストするときはwarmモードを使うのがおすすめ。 欠点としては、音が曇りがちなのが気になるので、TONEのつまみをかなり高くして調整すると良いです。 温かみのあるソロや、pop〜JROCKのバッキングに使いやすいと思います。levelやgainを上げればパンクなどのかなり歪んだ音も表現できるので、値段の割にかなり応用が利くと思います。

Good sound, like it much...

I'm a bit amazed how good this things sounds. I've used a pretty long list of overdrives over the years, including higher-end ones from Ibanez and Boss and a few boutique manufacturers, and this easily stands next to them all. I can testify that it not only sounds good into a proper tube amp, it also sounds excellent going DI into an audio interface's hi-Z input and through digital amps/cabs in something like Logic or Reaper. Brings my old Godin Radiator alive, makes it sound like a bad*** blues guitar. Paired with the compressor pedal from the same series of Donner pedals, it's perfect blues drive and tone. No issues at all in a bit over a week of daily use, I'll update this review if anything goes wrong, but for now, I'm more than happy, this is an incredible pedal for the money.