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Maxon OD808 Overdrive settings
How 5 songs dial in the Maxon OD808 Overdrive, across 3 amps — real knob positions, not presets.
Typical Maxon OD808 Overdrive settings
| Knob | Average | Range | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tone | 5.0 | 4–6 | 5 |
| Drive | 2.5 | 0–8 | 4 |
| Balance | 7.3 | 6–8 | 4 |
Averaged across every ToneAdapt match that uses this pedal. It usually sits first in the signal chain.
Song by song
| Song | Amp | Maxon OD808 Overdrive settings |
|---|---|---|
| Everytime I Die Children of Bodom | Boss Katana mini | Drive 0 · Tone 6 · Balance 8 |
| Pupus Dewa 19 | Marshall JCM900 | Drive 8 · Tone 5 · Balance 6 |
| Paradise City Guns N' Roses | Marshall JCM900 | Drive 0 · Tone 5 · Balance 8 |
| Slow dancing John mayer | Boss Katana 50 MkII | Overdrive 3 · Tone 4 · Balance 7 |
| Wonderwall Oasis | Marshall JCM900 | Drive 2 · Tone 5 · Level 7 |
Dial this pedal in for your rig
ToneAdapt works out where to set the Maxon OD808 Overdrive for any song, on the amp and guitar you actually own — pedals included. First match is free.
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