The Beetronics OV-LE-Uva is a Beetronics overdrive pedal, currently around $227.01. Close alternatives include the Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive and the Beetronics Overhive Custom Skulls. It pairs well with the Traynor SB106 and the Traynor YBA300.
Beetronics OV-LE-Uva
Beetronics · pedal
The Beetronics OV-LE-UVA is a Limited Edition Overhive variant from Beetronics FX with the Uva finish, named after the Portuguese word for grape. The Overhive is Beetronics versatile medium-gain overdrive with a round, warm tone that enhances amp character. Limited edition Overhive pieces feature unique painted finishes produced in small runs while maintaining the same circuit. The Uva finish identifies a specific visual variant of the Limited Edition series. Suited for blues, rock, and indie playing where warm medium-gain overdrive is needed.
What stands out
“Suited for blues, rock, and indie playing where warm medium-gain overdrive is needed”
— from the listing
“The Overhive is Beetronics versatile medium-gain overdrive with a round, warm tone that enhances amp character”
— from the listing
“The OV-LE-UVA shares the Overhive circuit praised for round, warm medium-gain overdrive that respects and enhances the natural amp tone”
— from the community notes
“The Uva finish is one of several Beetronics color runs distinguishing limited editions visually”
— from the community notes
“Limited edition Overhive variants are collectible for their unique finishes alongside circuit quality”
— from the community notes
- medium gain
- warm
- round
- overdrive
- natural
- drive
- amp character
- boost
Price updated Oct 25, 2026
Genres the Beetronics OV-LE-Uva is commonly used in
- Blues Rock
- Rock
- Indie
- Blues
- Classic Rock
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Beetronics OV-LE-Uva
Traynor SB106
Traynor
31% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Where this leans warm, Traynor SB106 answers back bright
Comes later in the signal chain
Traynor YBA300
Traynor
30% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Run Traynor YBA300 after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Comes later in the signal chain
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass
Vox
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Bogner Snorkler 50
Bogner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Where this leans warm, Bogner Snorkler 50 answers back bright
Díaz CD-100 Amp Head
Diaz
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Díaz CD-100 Amp Head leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Blackstar HT Club 50 MKII
Blackstar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Blackstar HT Club 50 MKII after Beetronics OV-LE-Uva
Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Where this leans warm, Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800 answers back bright
Morgan MVP66
Morgan
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run Morgan MVP66 after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Pedals that stack with the Beetronics OV-LE-Uva
Ashdown Triple Shot
Ashdown
18% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Run Ashdown Triple Shot after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
MXR Distortion+
MXR
18% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
MXR Distortion+'s bright balances out the warm tone
Comes later in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Lillian
Walrus Audio
15% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Walrus Audio Lillian's bright voice goes after Beetronics OV-LE-Uva in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Beetronics OV-LE-Uva's own medium gain character
Comes later in the signal chain
Jackson Audio hour-glass
Jackson Audio
13% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Beetronics OV-LE-Uva leans toward medium gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Neunaber Wet Mono Reverb Pedal
pedal
9% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Beetronics OV-LE-Uva's medium gain voice out front: Neunaber Wet Mono Reverb Pedal goes after Beetronics OV-LE-Uva in the signal chain so its pristine voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Strymon El Capistan
Strymon
9% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Strymon El Capistan after Beetronics OV-LE-Uva in the signal chain, clear of Beetronics OV-LE-Uva's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
JHS Pedals Hard Drive Distortion
JHS Pedals
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
JHS Pedals Hard Drive Distortion leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Keeley KO-Als Distortion
Keeley
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Keeley KO-Als Distortion's bright balances out the warm tone
Cheaper alternatives
Fulltone Fulldrive 2 MOSFET
Fulltone
54% similarityShared character: round, crunch, boost
Xotic BB Preamp V1.5
Xotic
53% similarityShared character: boost, warm, clean
MXR Super Badass Distortion
MXR
51% similarityShared character: crunch, boost, warm
Boss OD-3 Overdrive
Boss
50% similarityShared character: crunch, boost, overdrive
Xotic BB Preamp
Xotic
49% similarityShared character: crunch, boost, warm
Vertex Ultra-Phonix
Vertex
49% similarityShared character: natural, warm, overdrive
Boutique & premium upgrades
Beetronics Overhive Custom Cross Path
Beetronics
69% similarityShared character: round, natural, boost
Browne Amplification Carbon
Browne Amplification
50% similarityShared character: crunch, boost, warm
J. Rockett PXO Phil X Signature Overdrive
J Rockett
49% similarityShared character: natural, boost, warm
Strymon Riverside
Strymon
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Empress Driv
Empress
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive
Beetronics
73% similarityShared character: variant, round, natural
Beetronics Overhive Custom Skulls
Beetronics
66% similarityShared character: round, crunch, warm
Beetronics Overhive Medium Gain Overdrive
Beetronics
64% similarityShared character: round, boost, crunch
Klon KTR
Klon
52% similarityShared character: natural, boost, warm
Tech 21 Tri-O.D.
Tech 21
51% similarityShared character: crunch, boost, warm
Revv Shawn Tubbs Tilt
Revv
51% similarityShared character: boost, overdrive
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Beetronics OV-LE-Uva?+
The closest matches in character are the Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive, the Beetronics Overhive Custom Skulls, the Beetronics Overhive Medium Gain Overdrive. Budget picks: Fulltone Fulldrive 2 MOSFET, Xotic BB Preamp V1.5, MXR Super Badass Distortion. Boutique upgrades: Beetronics Overhive Custom Cross Path, Browne Amplification Carbon, J. Rockett PXO Phil X Signature Overdrive.
What pairs well with the Beetronics OV-LE-Uva?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Traynor SB106, Traynor YBA300, Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass — Where this leans warm, Traynor SB106 answers back bright.
How much does the Beetronics OV-LE-Uva cost?+
Around $227.01 (live listing price, updated Oct 25, 2026).