Best Distortion Pedals 2020
By: The Gear Dude | Date: 10th August 2020
Boss DS-1
Distortion PedalDS-1 other features include:
-20 dBu nominal input level,
2.4 inches height,
2.9 inches width,
5.1 inches depth,
9V dry battery type,
4 mA current draw,
9V DC, AC adapter,
1 k ohms output impedance
Pros
- Affordable
- Incredibly good sound

Fulltone Fulldrive 3
Overdrive/Boost PedalPros
- All-in-one overdrive pedal
- Clean boost for increased versatility
- Flexible

Xotic SL Drive Mini
Overdrive PedalPros
- Incredibly great sound for its size
- True bypass that ensures a pure tone
Cons
- Relatively expensive

Friedman BE-OD
Overdrive PedalPros
- True bypass switching for pure tones
- Wide range of tone controls
Cons
- No battery operation

Ibanez TS808 Original Tube Screamer
Overdrive PedalIbanez’s specifications
- 1/8 inch adapter cable,
- Separate 9V DC negative center,
- Height 2 inches,
- Width 2.8 inches,
- Depth 4.9 inches,
- Weight 1.2 lbs.
Pros
- Classic reissue
- Reasonable price tag

Wampler Tumnus Deluxe
Transparent Overdrive PedalPros
- 3-band EQ

Electro-Harmonix Soul Food
Distortion/Overdrive PedalPros
- Higher drive settings
- Incredibly good sound

Boss BD-2 Blues Driver
PedalPros
- Affordable
- Reliable

Electro-Harmonix Op-amp
Big Muff Pi Fuzz PedalPros
- Controlled sustain
- Temporary tone bypass

Fulltone OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Drive PedalPros
- Wide range of sounds available
- Incredible overdrive tones

