Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n This pedal was released in mid 90’s and has been at or near the top of the list for blues-style overdrive.\u00a0 I’ve played through the Boss BD-2 Blues Driver and love the sound. The pedal’s warm and creamy overdrive is perfect for blues guitar.<\/p>\n This pedal give you a wide range of distortion from gritty to rock.\u00a0 Also, compared to most pedals the blues driver really cleans up well with the volume knob on your guitar. This is an island pedal for many long-time guitarists.\u00a0 I know 2 guys that gig and use this as their primary overdrive playing a wide variety of music from blues to rock.<\/p>\n You just can’t go wrong with this pedal.\u00a0 Its a classic.<\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n This is one of the more popular modern overdrive pedals.\u00a0 This JHS Morning Glorry pedal was prototyped in 2007<\/a> when Josh Scott (JHS) was modding a Marshall Bluesbreaker but wanted to make some enhancements, so he designed something unique based off that circuit.\u00a0 It’s such a big improvement that I always recommend this pedal over the original Bluesbreaker.<\/p>\n The king of transparent overdrives, the JHS Morning Glory pedal is incredible at adding mid to low-level grit to a clean tone. The pedal is wonderfully responsive, and it’s easy to dial in the perfect amount of gain.\u00a0 It stacks well with other pedals.<\/p>\n The Morning Glory also has a bright-cut switch, which helps tame the high-end on brighter pickups.<\/p>\n I’ve seen this on tons of pedalboards and its a favorite for people that have awesome amps that they don’t want an OD to change the natural tone.<\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n This is the old classic. The overdrive that started it all. The TS9 is a standard and you’ll have a hard time finding a guitar player that hasn’t played their guitar through an Ibanez Tubescreamer or at least some variation.<\/p>\n Here is a short list of the main reasons why this pedal is so good and why its stood the test of time.<\/p>\n – Works well a variety of genres, including blues, rock, and metal When it comes to blues, the TS9 has been used by many famous guitarists over the years, but when it comes to blues, look no further than Stevie Ray Vaughan to John Mayer.<\/p>\n What do I think? I have 2 of them if that tells you anything.<\/p>\n There are now a number of Chinese companies have launched pedal companies that are manufacturing clones and recreation of famous pedals.\u00a0 Technologically these pedals are really fantastic, much smaller, and come at an incredibly low price.<\/p>\n They take the original circuit and put it in on a small circuit board rather than use more traditional electronic components. Many of these have even been able to add in a small circuit board that provides true bypass which is just mind-boggling to me for the small form factor.<\/p>\n I didn’t really like these pedals at first as I thought they were rip-offs, but I’ve come full circle. I appreciate the originals and boutique pedals, but I realized that even my favorite boutique pedals are just clones of other famous pedals. Most of them are not original or groundbreaking.\u00a0 So if a Chinese company can build a good-sounding pedal for $30 and use modern circuit board technology to shrink the size, then sign me up.<\/p>\n With this being said, I do not support the clones that copy trade dress of the original pedal makers.\u00a0 When these clone pedal companies use the symbols, fonts, colors, and layouts of the original, that is taking it too far.\u00a0 They are trying to benefit from the good will that was developed by the brand.\u00a0 I avoid buying clones that are blatantly ripping of the original aesthetics and trademark.<\/p>\n In the least, every pedal I’ve used or heard in a demo sounded about 90% like the original so if you are unsure about buying a $200-$300 pedal, you can always buy the clone first and see if you generally like the sound.<\/p>\n So here is a list of some good mini clone blues-style overdrive pedals that you can consider.<\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n I’m a huge NUX fan. I have a number of their pedals and think they are going to take over the market.\u00a0 \u00a0They tend to be a bit more expensive than some of the other mini clones but I do find them to be really high quality.<\/p>\n This pedal is a clone of the Morning Glory.\u00a0 But still think it offers its own twist on that pedal.<\/p>\n This overdrive produces a warm, natural clean drive tone that can be tweaked for a bit thicker overdrive without getting into high gain distortion. The Shine Circuit adds an extra sparkle to your tone with a bit added distortion without going to high.<\/p>\n The pedal does a great edge of breakup sound and like the Morning Glory it’s one of the best low gain transparent OD’s on the market.\u00a0 It does John Mayer lead tone really well.<\/p>\n If you’re looking for a classic blues overdrive sound, the Mooer Blues Crab is a great option that won’t break the bank.<\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n The Mooer Blue Crab is a clone of the Marshall Bluesbreaker.\u00a0 The pedal really nails that classic blues overdrive tone, with a warm and smooth sound that’s perfect for soloing or adding some grit to your rhythm playing.<\/p>\n This one sounds more like the original and not quite the same as the Morning Glory \/ Morning Star, but its much cheaper than both of those pedals.<\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a clone of the BD-2 at a really cheap price point and nice small format.\u00a0 Like so many clones these days, I can’t believe how good they sound.\u00a0 This one actually has a little different tone than the BD-2 and doesn’t have quite as much high gain at the very top.\u00a0 The Fat and Normal modes allow for a variety of sounds,\u00a0 which is a nice plus.<\/p>\n It also stacks well with other pedals and can even play well with other overdrive pedals.\u00a0 I tend to use a lot of OD’s or Boosts on a pedal board but considering the cost and size of this pedal, its definitely a huge value.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n This is actually an Ibanez Tubescreamer clone and not a Boss Blues Driver clone.\u00a0 You can use this to get that TS overdrive sound or a more powerful, tightened sound, depending on what you are going for.\u00a0 Like the VSN, you have 2 modes to open up options for tone and think it’s similar quality.\u00a0 This pedal, like all tube screamer style pedals, doesn’t have quite as much gain at the top as the BD-2 and VSN Bluesy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"Boss](\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51xVPiJoTTL.jpg\")
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JHS Morning Glory Pedal<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\n– Simple, easy-to-use design with only three knobs (level, tone, and drive)
\n– Can be used as a boost pedal to give your signal more volume and presence
\n– Responds well to changes in playing dynamics, allowing for greater expression and nuance in your playing
\n– Durable construction and reliable performance, making it a go-to choice for many professional guitarists
\n– Affordable price point, making it accessible to musicians at all levels of experience and budget
\n– Compatible with a wide range of amps and guitars, making it a versatile addition to any rig
\n– Has become a classic and iconic pedal, with a rich history and loyal following of fans and users.<\/p>\nMini OverDrive Blues Pedals<\/h2>\n
NUX Morning Star Guitar Overdrive Effect Pedal<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Mooer Blues Crab<\/a><\/h3>\n
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VSN Bluesy Guitar Pedal<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Donner Overdrive Guitar Pedal<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Rowin Vintage Vacuum Bluesy Guitar Effect Pedal<\/a><\/h3>\n
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