Beetronics Wannabee vs Dunlop MXR M78 Custom Modified OD, also known as the Bad Ass Modified OD
The Beetronics Wannabee and the Dunlop MXR M78 Custom Modified OD, also known as the Bad Ass Modified OD are both pedals sharing compressed, tight, transparent. The Dunlop MXR M78 Custom Modified OD, also known as the Bad Ass Modified OD leans mid-forward and warm.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.36% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Alternative Rock
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- compressed
- tight
- transparent
- saturated
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$299via Reverb
The Beetronics Wannabee is a dual-drive pedal handmade in Portland, Oregon housing two independent overdrive circuits with complementary voices in a single enclosure. One channel delivers a smooth, dynamic overdrive with a warm, compressed character suited for rhythm playing, while the second provides a tighter, punchier drive that cuts for lead work. The two channels can be stacked in series for layered saturation or blended in parallel for wide, articulate tones that combine both voices simultaneously. Handmade in small batches, the Wannabee suits guitarists seeking flexible overdrive configurations in a compact, well-built unit. Part of the Beetronics boutique lineup.
The MXR M78 Custom Modified OD, also known as the Bad Ass Modified OD, is a vintage-voiced overdrive from MXR by Jim Dunlop based on the 1978 MXR Distortion Plus circuit with additional Tone and Filter controls added to increase tonal flexibility. The 1978 vintage Distortion Plus is known for its warm, smooth clipping character and distinctive compressed saturation that works well into an already-driven tube amplifier. The M78 extends the original circuit with front-panel EQ control that was not available on the vintage unit, allowing players to shape the midrange and frequency balance without requiring external pedals. It bridges the original vintage MXR sound with modern usability.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Classic Rock
- Rock
- Blues Rock
- mid-forward
- warm