Pre-Owned Catalinbread Super Charged Overdrive

The Super Charged Overdrive: Amp-Style Grit with Old-School Charm

Boutique Gain Pedal with Amp-Like Response

The Catalinbread Super Charged Overdrive brings massive tube-inspired saturation and dynamic response in a compact, rugged enclosure. Designed to emulate the touch sensitivity and harmonic richness of classic amps, this pedal excels at producing roaring leads and articulate rhythm tones. With its unique “Contour” control and powerful output section, the SCO delivers a wide sonic palette that lets your amp shine—without burying it in fizz or compression.

Tone Sculpting with the Contour Control

Instead of a traditional tone knob, the Super Charged Overdrive offers a “Contour” control that works much like a presence knob on a vintage amplifier. This allows you to shift the voice of the pedal from gritty, open-back tweed amp textures to tight, compressed saturation reminiscent of a cranked 4x12 stack. It’s a subtle but powerful feature that rewards fine-tuning based on your amp and guitar setup.

Gain That Goes from Touch-Responsive Boost to Full-Bore Drive

The SCO is versatile by design. Rolling the Gain back gives you a spanky, edge-of-breakup feel that’s perfect for single coils and clean-ish tones. Crank it up and the pedal becomes a sustain monster, great for singing leads and thick, chewy chords. Paired with the generous Volume control, you can also use it as a gritty boost to drive your amp harder and shape your sound dynamically.

Simple Controls, Deep Flexibility

Built with fewer knobs for a reason, the Super Charged Overdrive encourages players to explore the full range of their instruments and amps. Whether you’re dialing your amp’s EQ or rolling off the guitar’s tone knob, this pedal rewards those who play expressively and listen closely.

Notes on Condition

This is a pre-owned item in fair condition. The cover is beginning to peel, and the screws securing the back plate show wear and are noticeably chewed up, though the back remains removable. These cosmetic issues do not affect performance, and the pedal functions as intended.

Specifications

• Power: 9V DC

• Connector: 2.1 mm negative ground plug

• Controls: Gain, Contour, Volume

• Bypass: True bypass switching

• Construction: High-quality components, including Switchcraft jacks and Alpha pots

• Accessories Included: Original box and manual

This effects pedal ships fully insured with signature required.