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The Friedman Dirty Shirley all-tube amp is well known for being one of the most flexible and touch-responsive single-channel amplifiers on the market. Now you can get that same tonal versatility, sensitivity and harmonically rich overdrive in a pedal.

The Dirty Shirley Overdrive packs the same intuitive control set as the amplifier, allowing you to dial in your perfect shade of rock in no time. It doesn't matter if you want a high-output cleaner tone for pushing your amp hard, or a thick gritty drive that will sit well in any classic to modern rock band—a sweep of the gain control gets you there. If you ever want reign in the low end for a punchier feel, simply flip the side-mounted Tight switch and away you go. If you want to experience the amp’s accolade-garnering tone in the convenience of a pedal, put the Dirty Shirley Overdrive on your board today.

British Rock at its Best
 Though the Dirty Shirley overdrive can scream with an unabashedly rock 'n' roll voice, you'll be surprised at how truly versatile it is. To get more out of the amp you already have, roll the pedal's gain knob back, crank the volume and get a killer dirty boost. And of course, roll up the gain and witness how well the pedal responds to every touch and manipulation of your guitar's controls.

Ready for Your Rig
The Dirty Shirley Overdrive pedal delivers tube like tone in a small pedal format which can be used either into a clean amp or to boost an already over-driven amp. If your amp, or other overdrive gets a bit loose in the low end, throw ON the Dirty Shirley's Tight switch to bring back the percussive attack you crave.
Friedman Dirty Shirley Overdrive Effects Pedal
Friedman Dirty Shirley Overdrive Effects Pedal
Friedman Dirty Shirley Overdrive Effects Pedal

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  • Friedman Dirty Shirley amp tone in a compact pedal format
  • Responds to guitar controls and picking nuance exactly like the amp
  • Gain control takes you from gritty to hard rock in no time
  • Ideal for use with both clean and overdriven amps
  • Controls for bass, mid, treble, presence, volume and gain are intuitive and quick to dial in
  • Side-mounted Tight switch tailors the bass for a punchier feel and sound

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  • Voltage requirements: 9-18v center negative
  • Controls: Bass, Treble, Presence, Volume, Mid, Gain, Tight switch
  • True bypass
  • Weight: 1 lb.
  • Built in USA

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Hangs with a real amp!!!
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Reviewed by 6 customers

  • Awesome sounding - best overdrive I heard thus far

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byRich P.

    fromPhila., PA

    Plugged this into a Marshall DSL 40C (speaker replaced with Celestion heritage greenback) into the cleanest channel and was blown away with its classic rock Marshall-esque goodness. It has more of the sound I am looking for than the amps distortion. I am running this at a bedroom volume with only a Boss DD3 in effects loop. This pedal has the nicest character of any distortion/overdrive pedal I heard. Comparing to EVH overdrive, RAH, Tube Screamer, Wampler Pinnacle, EHX Big M and Boss pedals that I own. The Dirty Shirley pedal is a keeper. I don't usually write reviews but this pedal deserves one. If you want the heavier sound, I'd check out the BE-OD.

  • Hangs with a real amp!!!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byBignastyNate

    fromSacramento, CA

    After searching high and low for a Marshall'esque dirt box to go in front of my Mesa Rectoverb, I found this beautiful box of filth. I was looking for something to not only give me a different sound from the Mesa, but it had to be responsive and amp-like. I checked out offerings from JHS, EVH, MXR, Wampler, earthquaker devices, Full-tone etc. I thought I was going to dig the higher gain Friedman BE-OD, but THIS was exactly what I was looking for! Versatile gain that can handle anything from blues to metal. Amplike breakup, or THICC mid-forward grunt. That mid control is all additive, BTW! Handles AC/DC to corrosion of conformity with ease. This is the first "Marshall-in-a-box" that passes the Pepsi challenge for me.

  • Turns a Fender into a vintage Marshall

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byTelepathic

    fromRed Bank, NJ

    Makes a Fender DRRI sound (and feel!) Like a 50 watt Marshall JMP! Great value for what it does. If you need/want quality Marshall tone but don't have $3500 lying around grab one of these!!

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    submitted6 years ago

    byJoseph

    fromUndisclosed

    Not for me did not work with my other pedals.

  • "I'll take three!!!"

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byJB

    fromColumbia, SC

    Wow... that's all I can mentally retrieve from my mind in describing this pedal. Sounds like the real deal boutique amp for a FRACTION of the price. I'd recommend plugging in to your amp of choice before purchasing. But playing a modded Fender HRD, this thing sounds as sweet as its predecessor. I'd buy this thing again and again. Great for all genres, but break out some BB and you'll well up at the sounds that come from this beauty. Buy it now, thank me later. -JB

  • Serious Pedal

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byJAVIER

    fromundisclosed

    Amp like pedal, classic Rock from mild to heavy distortion, excellent controls fir shaping . True professional tool.

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