Friedman BE-OD

Name: Friedman BE-OD
Brand: Friedman
SKU: 636d0ea0e7613f11afa81bce
Rating: 3.3 (44 reviews)

Based on 44 reviews

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Great versatility and customization options

Wide range of gain options

Enhances the tone of guitars and amps

Popular choice among guitarists

Comparable to the tone of Marshall ultra gain

Not suited for use with a gain channel

Some users have reported issues with hiss and fizz

Internal gain level may need to be adjusted for optimal performance

Verdict

The Friedman BE-OD is a highly versatile and customizable distortion pedal that is well-suited for use with a clean amp. It offers a wide range of gain options, from crunchy blues overdrive to full-on high gain heavy metal distortion. While some users have reported issues with hiss and fizz, many others have praised its ability to enhance the tone of their guitars and amps. Overall, the Friedman BE-OD is a popular choice among guitarists looking for a high-quality distortion pedal.

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Friedman BE-OD (Tons of Gain And Tone)

Again, I buy the gear that I review so no one is paying me to say this and I've said stuff not so positive about lots of gear, but this thing is absol...

Friedman BE OD Distortion Pedal Review and Jams

The Friedman B-E-O-D, it's kind of misnamed because it's not an overdrive pedal. This thing is a full-on distortion from the word go. On the lowest ga...

Negative

VACUUM TUBES AND GUITARS

1 year ago

youtube.com

Friedman BE-OD Overdrive Pedal Demo

Ready? This is a high-gain pedal. As you've already heard, we haven't had it much past twelve o'clock, and it's got more gain than, if I'm honest, mos...

NPD: Did a pedal shootout at the store, the BE-OD won. (My thoughts in the comments)

Friedman BE-OD: The winner, with the gain and tight all the way down, it was in DLS territory. With gain and tight higher, it got good high gain sounds like the 5150. It kind of felt like the most versatile choice even though it was the overall gainiest pedal. (internal trimpit to reduce gain though).

Positive

Catharsis_Cat

4 years ago

reddit.com/r/guitarpedals

Great sound albeit limited adjustment.

This pedal sounds awesome running through my peavey 12' on clean. Certainly comparable to the tone of Marshall ultra gain. It is worth having if one is looking for a crunchy distortion / british overdrive. I will keep it in my line-up for particular pieces. However, there are a few issues I have wit...

Which guitar pedal do y’all suggest ?

Friedman BE Od is one of my favorite pieces of gear period.. I have 4K guitars and amps and that little 200$ pedal makes everything sound better.. I also enjoy the hall of fame reverb pedal

Positive

bmark7088

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/guitarpedals

too much hissss

Love the diversity it can give. Easy to dial in. But to much hiss even when the volume in all the we down.

What’s a pedal that you absolutely love even after the “honeymoon” phase?

Friedman BE-OD Deluxe. This is my go-to drive sound. Super versatile and tweakable, it can go from crunchy blues overdrive to full on high gain heavy metal distortion. Absolutely love it and use it all the time.

Positive

inderu

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/guitarpedals

Disappointment in a box

I read and listened to reviews for nearly a week before purchasing. All heaped praise upon the BE-OD so my expectations were high by the time it arrived. Man was I disappointed when I finally plugged it in and started playing. "Sound like Alice in Chains" was the review that sold me on buying this b...

Finally Built My First Board!

I'm not really a huge fuzz guy but this thing does the job for some doom metal riffing if needed. Also and be a pretty decent lead sound if paired with the TS. Friedman BE-OD: This is the first pedal I ever owned and purchased a couple of years ago.

Positive

caniac85

4 years ago

reddit.com/r/guitarpedals

Specs

Brand

Friedman

Style

Bass,Overdrive

Color

Black

Item Dimensions LxWxH

7 x 4 x 4 inches

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