NPD and question-Update

[glassjaw7]

Picked up an MXR M-66 Classic Overdrive. It's a GC exclusive, and only $29.99. It actually sounds great and is very similar to the Visual Sound 808 clone I used to own, only much quieter. It has a little more "hair" and grind than an 808, but so far I like it more than several other MXR's including the ZW and I also like it more than my TS9.

My question is this: How difficult would it be to install a new switch? The switch in there now is EXTREMELY stiff and difficult to press down. I'm actually worried about bending the metal housing itself. That's how much pressure I need to apply to switch it on/off. But for 30 bucks you really can't go wrong.

Note: A few people have speculated that this pedal is basically the MXR GT-OD in a new housing, but it is not. The Classic Overdrive is much lighter and has less guts inside. It sounds great nonetheless.

Edit: I stated that the Classic Overdrive is not the same as the GT-OD but it is, only made in China. Still for the money you can't go wrong. I also contacted Dunlop about replacing the switch with one that is easier to push down and they will do it for free. Just thought I'd let you guys looking for a GT-OD on a budget know that this is the one.

 

[XSSIVE]

a switch is a real easy swap. i highly recommend using a desoldering pump to do it though so you don't over heat things trying to melt all the solder on the switch lugs at once and pull it out. i've seen people try to do that and kill pedals and damage the board to the point there was no saving it.

OR

dunlop has some of the best customer service in the industry and i'd be willing to bet if you e-mail them and tell them it's much harder to push than your other mxr pedals they'd fix it for you or perhaps even send you the switch to DIY if you wanted to go that route. they've been great about helping me in the past with a repair and parts.

-Mike

 

[blackba]

I just read a big thread on this pedal over at TGP.

For changing the footswitch, if its soldered to the board, it is a bit of a pain as you have to remove the whole board. If not, it should be easy to change the switch. Supposedly these pedals are True bypass.

BTW, there is a tact switch inside to switch it to more of a Transparent overdrive. To get to it, you have to remove the board or use a paperclip and switch it. Its up near the top of the pedal (upper right hand corner).

 

[glassjaw7]

a switch is a real easy swap. i highly recommend using a desoldering pump to do it though so you don't over heat things trying to melt all the solder on the switch lugs at once and pull it out. i've seen people try to do that and kill pedals and damage the board to the point there was no saving it.

OR

dunlop has some of the best customer service in the industry and i'd be willing to bet if you e-mail them and tell them it's much harder to push than your other mxr pedals they'd fix it for you or perhaps even send you the switch to DIY if you wanted to go that route. they've been great about helping me in the past with a repair and parts.

-Mike

Cool, I'll try contacting MXR. I'd feel better about having them do it than trying it myself. Thanks

 

[glassjaw7]

I just read a big thread on this pedal over at TGP.

For changing the footswitch, if its soldered to the board, it is a bit of a pain as you have to remove the whole board. If not, it should be easy to change the switch. Supposedly these pedals are True bypass.

BTW, there is a tact switch inside to switch it to more of a Transparent overdrive. To get to it, you have to remove the board or use a paperclip and switch it. Its up near the top of the pedal (upper right hand corner).

Really? Wow, lot of bang for the buck at $30. I might have to buy another one now and keep the switch set differently in one of them. Thanks for the info.