has anyone used a Maxon OD-820?

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how does it compare to other ODs?

i kinda want it...GAS :aww:
 
Great pedal...one of the best TS versions out there
 
awesome pedal

it's the best tube screamer type i've ever heard/owned/played.

it's almost not fair to call it a tube screamer because it has more range, depth, headroom, and can get dumbly.
i hit mine with a tone press compressor and it produced a low gain tone that i REALLY miss. had that chimey vox vintage tone with some texas dust.
 
nice! all of that info was very helpful. now i really want one. i wonder why these arent more popular.
 
probably because the attack isn't super focused and modern
it's a low/mid gain pedal and can put out enough juice to be smooth and toneful but not sharp and chuggie so not as popular with the younger crowd
 
I know Lasse Lammert uses one as a clean boost on some of his clips.
 
I love mine. I use it as a boost rather than a standalone od. I find you get all the benefits of a ts boost (i.e. tightness, focus, etc) without sounding as pinched as others can; they seem to leave your tone with more depth and openness.
 
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