Overdrive (Dual Overdrive + EQ) · $349
The Jackson Audio The Optimist is an analog dual Overdrive + EQ pedal based on the OD1 Klon/Centaur-style germanium-clipping OD + OD2 flat clean OD + Baxandall 3-band EQ, with OD1 (Gain, Tone, Volume); OD2 (Gain, Volume); 3-band active EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble) controls, made in USA. From $349.
| Category | Overdrive (Dual Overdrive + EQ) |
| Circuit / based on | OD1 Klon/Centaur-style germanium-clipping OD + OD2 flat clean OD + Baxandall 3-band EQ |
| Signal | Analog |
| Controls | OD1 (Gain, Tone, Volume); OD2 (Gain, Volume); 3-band active EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble) |
| Switches | EQ bypass |
| Footswitches | 2 |
| I/O | Mono in / Mono out |
| Power | 9V DC |
| Country of manufacture | USA |
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