Friedman
Friedman Dirty Shirley Distortion Pedal
Product Description
The Friedman Dirty Shirley Overdrive delivers the touch sensitivity, harmonic richness, and dynamic response of Friedman’s acclaimed Dirty Shirley all-tube amplifier in a compact pedal format. Designed for players chasing everything from edge-of-breakup tones to thick classic and modern rock overdrive, the Dirty Shirley provides amp-like feel and responsiveness with exceptional versatility.
Its intuitive control layout mirrors the original amplifier, allowing players to quickly shape their ideal rock tone with minimal effort. The gain control offers a wide sweep of usable drive textures, ranging from articulate low-gain boost tones to saturated, gritty overdrive that cuts effortlessly through a mix.
A side-mounted Tight switch allows players to tighten the low-end response for a punchier and more focused feel, making the pedal adaptable across different guitars, amplifiers, and playing styles. Whether used as a primary drive or to push an already-driven amp, the Dirty Shirley Overdrive delivers rich, musical overdrive with outstanding clarity and feel.
Key Features
- Inspired by the Friedman Dirty Shirley tube amplifier
- Amp-like touch sensitivity and dynamic response
- Wide gain range from clean boost to rich overdrive
- Thick, harmonically rich rock tones
- Intuitive amplifier-style control layout
- Side-mounted Tight switch for tighter low-end response
- Suitable for classic and modern rock applications
- Excellent clarity and note definition
- Pedalboard-friendly design
- Rugged construction for stage and studio use
Controls
- Gain
- Volume
- Bass
- Treble
- Presence
- Tight Switch
