Controls
Volume | Controls the overall output level of the overdrive, ensuring your tone sits perfectly in the mix or boosts your signal. |
Drive | Adjusts the gain and saturation, from subtle, transparent overdrive to thick, harmonically rich distortion. |
Bright | Adds brightness and sparkle to your tone, helping your guitar cut through with clarity and definition. |
Attack | Shapes the dynamic response of the overdrive, allowing for either tight, punchy attack or a looser, more open feel. |
Technical Specifications
Input | Standard 1/4" mono jack |
Output | Standard 1/4" mono jack |
Power | 9V DC, 2.1mm center negative |
Effect Type | Fuzz |
Switching | True Bypass |
Dimensions | 4.4" x 2.4" x 1.2" (W x L x H) |
Features
The 1K Lights Overdrive is equipped with four essential controls that let you shape your tone with precision. The Volume control allows you to set the overall output level, ensuring that your signal cuts through the mix no matter how much drive you apply. The Drive knob lets you dial in the perfect amount of gain, from a subtle edge to searing saturation, making it ideal for a wide range of styles.
To further refine your sound, the Bright control lets you add clarity and sparkle to your tone, perfect for cutting through dense mixes or adding definition to your high-end. The Attack control is where this pedal really shines—allowing you to shape the response of your picking dynamics. Whether you want tight, punchy attack for rhythmic precision or a looser, more open feel for expressive lead lines, the Attack control ensures your playing is always front and center.
Built for Tone Purists
Like all high-end boutique pedals, the 1K Lights Overdrive is built with quality and longevity in mind. Each pedal is meticulously hand-crafted using analog through-hole components, providing superior durability and ensuring a rich, natural tone. At its core, the 1K Lights Overdrive uses genuine New Old Stock (NOS) transistors, giving it that classic, warm overdrive character while maintaining modern reliability. This pedal is designed for players who demand the highest fidelity from their gear, and it delivers with a clean, pure signal path free of any digital artifacts.
The pedal also features true bypass switching, which guarantees that your signal remains completely uncolored when the pedal is off. Housed in a compact 1590B enclosure, the 1K Lights Overdrive is designed to fit comfortably on any pedalboard while offering the tone-shaping power of a much larger unit. Whether you’re looking for an always-on overdrive to add character to your sound or a powerful tool to push your amp into breakup, this pedal delivers.
Sound That Shines Bright
The 1K Lights Overdrive is a sonic powerhouse that gives you everything from subtle, harmonic-rich overdrive to aggressive, high-gain distortion. The unique combination of controls ensures that your tone stays tight and articulate, even at high gain settings, making it perfect for metal, rock, or even blues players who want more clarity and control. The Attack and Bright controls allow you to fine-tune your high-end and dynamics, ensuring that your guitar cuts through even the densest mixes with precision.
From smooth, singing sustain to tight, responsive rhythm tones, the 1K Lights Overdrive is built to handle it all. Its versatility makes it a great addition to any pedalboard, whether you’re looking to enhance your core tone or take your sound to new levels of intensity. No matter your style, this pedal will inspire you to play louder, faster, and more creatively.
1K Lights
The 1K Lights Overdrive is a hand-built boutique pedal designed to push your tone into overdrive heaven. Housed in a rugged 1590B enclosure, this analog overdrive delivers precision control over your sound, making it ideal for everything from tight, articulate rhythms to rich, creamy leads. With a powerful combination of controls, the 1K Lights Overdrive offers incredible versatility and tone shaping, allowing you to dial in everything from subtle boosts to full-on saturation. Built with high-quality components, including genuine NOS transistors, this pedal delivers a pristine analog signal path for pure, organic tone.