The Behringer TO800 Vintage Tube Overdrive pedal is a faithful recreation of that classic green overdrive. The inclusion of the defining 4558 op-amp chip is a nice nod to the original design along with the familiar 3-knob layout which both looks sleek and is remarkably easy to use. With these controls you can adjust the level of the effect, adjust the tone, and set how much gain you’d prefer. This allows you to sculpt your tone however you see fit, from a light boost to thick resonant overdrive. Whatever crunchy tone you’re after, the TO800 will deliver.
The real deal. The Behringer TO800 effects pedal features original 4558 op amps and legendary MA150 distortion diodes which produce the sound of real-tube crunch and provide you with some of the most iconic, powerful overdriven tones. The tonal secrets are made possible by clever design features.
One of these is that the active high pass filter in the clipping stage rolls off the bass, so that only frequencies above 720Hz get the full distortion and harmonics below get progressively less, making the distortion frequency selective. After the clipping stage, a passive low pass filter shaves off excess treble, giving the characteristic mid boost.
The clipped output signal then also contains part of the input signal, perfectly preserving the original dynamics of the instrument while also improving the responsiveness and overall clarity of the distortion. This is all made possible by the input buffer isolating the effect from the guitar, retaining optimum signal fidelity, one of the main reasons the TO800 can offer mid-heavy overdrive without the effect becoming muddy. This is what makes the TO800 special – optimum signal filtering and frequency selective distortion.
Features:
– Vintage overdrive, smooth sustain, and screaming fat tone
– Uses original 4558 IC plus MA150 distortion diodes for authentic vintage sound
– Captures every nuance of your playing, from smooth overdrive to screaming tube sounds
– Dedicated Drive, Tone, and Level controls for versatile sound shaping
– Status LED for effect on/off and battery check
– Runs on 9V battery or the Behringer PSU-SB DC power supply (not included)
– First-class electronic on/off switch for noise-free operation
– Designed and engineered in Germany
Specifications:
– Controls: Drive, Tone, Level
– Input Connector: 1/4 TS
– Input Impedance: 500kΩ
– Output Connector: 1/4 TS
– Output Impedance: 1kΩ
– Power Supply: PSU-SB 9VDC or 9V Battery
– Dimensions: 54mm x 70mm x 123mm (H x W x D)
– Weight: 0.33kg / 0.73lbs
