Tech Specs

Not Just Another Overdrive

Let's face it, we're tired of pedal swapping. With all of the pedals on the market today, we've been scratching our heads at why we couldn't keep a single overdrive on our boards. After going through thousands of feet of velcro, we decided enough was enough and set out to build what we needed ourselves.

Meet The Gritty Britt

Using special FET amplification stages, the circuit is true to JCM800/2203 topology. No op-amps in this one. The FET stages are high impedance and our use of film coupling caps improve tone greatly over that of electrolytic coupling caps we typically see in most pedals. The tone controls are not just for show, they work just as they would on the classic 2203 circuit. Of course, it wouldn’t be true to the classic design unless it had an output transformer.

We've gone to great lengths to ensure our design, parts, and craftsmanship will stand the test of time and serve as the last overdrive you'll ever need. From rock to country, from stage to studio - The Gritty Brit has you covered.

Tech Specs

JCM800 inspired design with discrete amplification stages

High impedance design with Film coupling caps throughout

Low noise 1/2w metal film resistors throughout

Switchcraft jacks and high quality alpha pots and switches

Buffer/bypass switch allows player to chose bypass mode: Super High Impedance FET buffer or True Bypass

Output transformer topology

Gain: 36dB

Input impedance: 1meg

Input impedance buffer: 4.7meg

Output impedance: 10k

Output impedance buffer: 680ohms

Designed and handwired in Nashville, TN