Fender Hammertone Overdrive Pedal - Warmth, Grit, and Perfect Mid Focus

The Fender Hammertone Overdrive Pedal delivers essential drive tones through a unique Fender-designed analog overdrive circuit engineered for versatile guitar applications. This pedal serves dual purposes: pushing cranked amplifiers into full-blown distortion or adding warmth, grit, and character to clean tones. The analog circuitry provides natural, touch-sensitive response that reacts dynamically to playing technique and guitar volume controls, maintaining the organic feel that defines quality overdrive effects.

The distinctive pre-gain mid boost circuit provides the perfect edge for cutting through dense band mixes, addressing the frequency range where guitars need enhanced presence to remain audible without excessive volume. This mid-focused approach ensures solos and lead lines project clearly while rhythm work maintains definition alongside bass and drums. Top-mounted input and output jacks optimize pedalboard real estate by minimizing horizontal footprint, while true bypass switching preserves signal integrity when the pedal is disengaged. Power options include standard nine-volt battery or center-negative AC adapter for flexible setup configurations. The durable aluminum construction withstands regular performance use while maintaining compact 2.44 x 2.2 x 4.4-inch dimensions suitable for crowded pedalboards. This combination of Fender's unique circuit design, strategic mid-boost functionality, and practical layout creates an overdrive solution that integrates seamlessly into existing guitar rigs for both stage and studio applications.

• Unique Fender Analog Circuit: Custom-designed overdrive delivers natural, touch-sensitive response and organic drive characteristics
• Pre-Gain Mid Boost: Strategic frequency enhancement ensures guitar cuts through band mix without excessive volume
• Versatile Drive Range: Provides tones from subtle warmth and grit to full-blown distortion when pushing cranked amplifiers
• Top-Mounted Jacks: Input and output placement minimizes pedalboard footprint for efficient setup
• True Bypass Switching: Preserves signal integrity when pedal is disengaged for transparent tone
• Flexible Power Options: Operates on nine-volt battery or center-negative AC adapter for versatile configurations
• Durable Aluminum Construction: Robust housing withstands regular transport and stage use
• Compact Dimensions: Space-efficient design fits effectively on crowded pedalboards
• Mix-Ready Tone: Mid-boost design ensures audibility in full band arrangements for both lead and rhythm playing