Approaching its eighth year of production, the Overdrive Supreme has received glowing reviews BOTH domestic and foreign publications. We recently received a very favorable review in
Japan’s “Guitar” Magazine, as well as Guitar Player Magazine (February 2005). The Overdrive Supreme is available in power ranges from 20 through 150 watts. Available in heads or 112, 210 or 212 combos. The ODs features a full time effects loop which can handle both line and pedal level signals. It can be run in series or parallel modes, and remains live, whether used as a line out (to drive a mixer or sound system) or a line in (for guitar synth, keyboard, drum machine, etc.). A spacious Accutronics 3-spring long decay reverb pan is used for a natural warm, yet detailed reverb.
The entire audio signal path is fully tube (except reverb). The ODS features a regulated high voltage DC supply for lowest noise, consistent tone despite line voltage variations, and also features regulated DC preamp tube heaters for additional noise reduction. These techniques are used in the finest audiophile and tube studio equipment, and are unique to guitar amps.
The output stage features separate 4 and 8 ohm outputs, AC and standby switches, as well as a detachable IEC power cord and external fuse. The chassis is made of aircraft grade aluminum, finished in gold iridite for corrosion protection. We use a combination of point to point and circuit board construction. All tubes are chassis mounted, while the power and output transformers are mounted directly to the chassis. By using single point grounding, the amp is quiet and free of hum at all operating levels.
High current power transformers and audiophile grade output transformers are standard, and are custom built to our specifications.
The standard foot switch controls Overdrive and your choice of mid, gain or reverb (specify when ordering). Optional artist foot switches provide OD, Reverb, Mid and Gain Boosts (artist package) and OD, Mid, Gain, Reverb, FX bypass and mute (artist plus).
Features:
¾” solid wood cabinets with durable tolex coverings. Anodized aluminum 3-pc chassis with long-lasting silk screened labeling on rear panel and brushed aluminum overlay on the front panel. Heavy duty Cliff brand jacks. Solid metal shaft Alpha potentiometers. Ultra-long-life neon pilot lamp and heavy duty AC power switch. Simple user adjustable bias (except 30-W which is cathode bias).
The ODs combo’s feature tuned rear ported designs to maximize bass and projection:
Specifications:
Size: 8” tall 10.5 inches deep 19” wide. (head)
Tube compliment: 4 X 12AX7 preamp tubes, 4 X 6V6 or 2 X 6L6 power tubes (20 Watt)
Input Impedance - 1 Meg. Output impedance’s 4 and 8-Ohms.
What’s an SLX?:
Recently, the ODS has gotten a revoicing. In conjunction with Scott Lerner, we re-approached the ODS after it’s first three years of production. (All units after serial number 0300 are SLX). Previous units can be updated, contact your dealer or the factory for pricing.
The SLX update simply adjusts various tube operating points and equalizations within the clean and dirty gain structure of the ODS. A few lengths of critical cable are also replaced with high resolution video/digital cable, which opens and extends the high end response, while smoothing the midrange out. The basic circuit design is unchanged, but the result is great detail, more touch sensitivity and a sweeter yet detailed overdrive. Note bloom and touch response are more noticeable. A tube replacement may also be required, as our choice of tubes throughout the amplifier has been carefully chosen to produce the specific tones inherent in SLX amps.
