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The Arion SOD-1 delivers vintage-era overdrive warmth in a compact, stereo-output pedal. Ideal for guitarists seeking classic tube-amp style grit or flexible stereo rig options. It's simple Drive, Tone, and Level controls plus dual outputs let you craft smooth boosting, crunchy overdrive or dual-amp textures while preserving dynamics and character. A rare Japanese-made overdrive with surprisingly versatile sonic capability.
BRAND: Arion
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- Classic analog overdrive pedal with steering toward vintage “tube-amp” style drive and saturation.
- Controls: Drive (gain), Tone (EQ), and Level (output volume) for intuitive shaping of your overdrive character.
- Features two outputs: Output 1 for the main overdriven signal, Output 2 (“Soft/Direct”) can provide a cleaner or softer version simultaneously, useful for stereo setups or blending clean + dirty tones.
- Input impedance approx 300 kΩ, output impedance 10 kΩ: Compatible with standard electric guitars and pedalboard setups.
- Runs on 9 V DC power supply or 9 V battery, making it pedalboard-friendly; current draw ~ 10 mA on DC 9 V.
- Mono ¼″ input, dual ¼″ output jack configuration; compact footprint (approx 73 × 50 × 127 mm) and lightweight (~315 g including battery). Easy to slot onto any pedalboard.
- Produces warm, mid-range focused overdrive, works well with tube amps or solid-state rigs; driving clean amps yields classic crunch, stacking with gain amps gives thick saturated tone. Beloved by rock & blues players for its flexibility.
- The SOD-1 was produced in the 1980s in Japan.
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Condition & Warranty
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