Supercool Pedals The Thneed Overdrive

The Thneed is a no-nonsense take on the legendary “transparent” overdrive—stripped of fussy charge pumps and multi–op-amp complexity—yet voiced to deliver the signature clarity, mid presence, and touch response players love.

Under the hood, it adds serious flexibility: four pairs of selectable clipping diodes plus a no-diode option, internal high/low gain modes, a bass “Unless” switch, and the choice of True Bypass or Buffered Bypass. Together, these options make the Thneed a powerful tone-shaping tool for even the fussiest pedalboard curator.

Clipping & Tone Options

The Thneed Overdrive features four pairs of selectable clipping diodes via internal DIP switches, plus a fifth “no diodes” option, letting you tailor the feel and breakup to your rig and playing style:

• LED (Light Emitting Diode)
  High volume boost with an open, crunchy, “amp-like” breakup.

• 1N34A (Germanium)
  Classic germanium warmth with a mid-forward, dynamic overdrive.

• BAT46 (Schottky)
  Smoother, more compressed character with a slightly mid-scooped distortion texture.

• 1N4148 (Silicon) – Default setting
  A balanced option offering a mix of headroom and distortion, great all-rounder voice.

• No Diodes
  Bypasses all clipping diodes for crunchy op-amp-only gain and a big volume boost—ideal for clean or treble-boost duties in front of an amp.

These internal clipping controls work alongside:

• Internal Gain Mode Selector – switchable high/low gain modes

• External “Unless” Bass Toggle – face-forward bass control to tighten or thicken the low end

Key Features

• Transparent light–mid gain drive with articulate, mix-cutting top end

• Four diode clipping pairs + no-diode mode via internal DIP switches

• Internal high/low gain selector for feel and headroom control

• “Unless” bass toggle on the face for quick low-end shaping

• Simplified, reliable circuit (no charge pump, no unnecessary stages)

• True Bypass or Buffered Bypass selectable to suit your signal chain