The Beetronics Overhive is a Beetronics overdrive pedal. Close alternatives include the Beetronics Tuna Fuzz and the Beetronics AB-ST. It pairs well with the Synergy SL2 Module and the Friedman BE-Mini Head.
Beetronics Overhive
Beetronics · pedal
The Beetronics Overhive is a medium-gain overdrive from Beetronics FX that fits broadly into the transparent category, preserving the EQ balance of the bypass signal with only a slight softening of the note attack. Two internal toggle switches provide potent tone-shaping options beyond the main gain and tone controls. At lower gain settings the Overhive remains clean and open; only at near-maximum gain do things start to feel congested. Designed to prevent chord mushiness while delivering amp-like drive. Part of the bee-themed boutique Beetronics lineup with steampunk aesthetic.
- transparent
- medium gain
- eq
- overdrive
- drive
- classic rock
- bypass
- blues
Genres the Beetronics Overhive is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Blues
- Country
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Indie Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Beetronics Overhive
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchRun Synergy SL2 Module into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman BE-Mini Head into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Egnater Tweaker 88 Head brings the low gain it's missing
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchRun Ceriatone 2202H into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Jose LTD's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Bad Cat Lynx 50
Bad Cat
tonal matchRun Bad Cat Lynx 50 into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Friedman Jose Arredondo
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman Jose Arredondo into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Pedals that stack with the Beetronics Overhive
Ibanez Tube Screamer
Ibanez
40% matchStacking the Overhive's transparent medium-gain drive with the Screamer's mid-forward boost layers two complementary low-to-medium gain voicings rather than doubling up on the same one.
Klon Centaur
Klon
39% matchStack the Klon's midrange bump in front of the Overhive's own transparent gain for two boosts with slightly different character rather than a wall of drive.
Xotic RC Booster
Xotic
37% matchThe RC Booster's clean, transparent treble boost stacks with the Overhive's own transparent medium-gain drive.
Gamechanger Audio Plasma Pedal
Gamechanger Audio
34% matchStack the Overhive's transparent medium gain ahead of the Plasma's tube-diode distortion for a more defined edge before things get experimental.
TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive
TC Electronic
32% matchStack the brighter MojoMojo in front of the Overhive and its natural boost pushes the medium-gain drive harder without muddying it.
Wampler Ego Compressor
pedal
31% matchEven out your pick attack with the Ego first and the Overhive's medium-gain drive stays consistent note to note.
Walrus Audio Luminary
Walrus Audio
31% matchThe Luminary's clear, experimental octave tracking gives the Overhive's medium-gain drive a harmonic layer instead of just more gain.
Vertex Steel String Slight Return
Vertex
31% matchStack the Slight Return's touch-sensitive touring drive with the Overhive's own medium-gain overdrive for two distinct transparent textures.
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Beetronics Tuna Fuzz
Beetronics
70% similarity“under names including Fatbee, Overhive, Swarm, Whoctahell, Buzzter, and Nectar”
Beetronics AB-ST
Beetronics
70% similarity“The brand produces overdrive, fuzz, boost, and octave fuzz circuits under names including Fatbee, Overhive, Swarm, Whoctahell, Buzzter, and Nectar”
Beetronics Overhive Medium Gain Overdrive
Beetronics
70% similarity“is a specific medium-gain variant or configuration of the Beetronics Overhive, a boutique overdrive with warm, round tone”
Beetronics FatBee Overdrive
Beetronics
70% similarity“Players wanting more gain or heavier saturation should look at the Overhive or a higher-gain pedal.”
Beetronics Fatbee JFET Overdrive
Beetronics
70% similarity“Players who want a truly transparent overdrive without any lower-mid thickening may prefer the cleaner base voice of the Overhive”
Beetronics Overhive Custom Cross Path
Beetronics
70% similarity“The Beetronics Overhive Custom Cross Path is a custom shop edition of the Beetronics Overhive, a versatile medium-gain overdrive”
Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive
Beetronics
70% similarity“The Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive is a variant of the Beetronics Overhive overdrive pedal configured for mid-range gain levels”
Beetronics Overhive Custom Skulls
Beetronics
70% similarity“The Beetronics Overhive Custom Skulls is a custom shop edition of the Beetronics Overhive with a skull-themed hand-painted finish”
Beetronics OV-LE-Uva
Beetronics
70% similarity“The Beetronics OV-LE-UVA is a Limited Edition Overhive variant from Beetronics FX with the Uva finish”
Beetronics Royal Jelly
Beetronics
70% similarity“under names including Fatbee, Overhive, Swarm, Whoctahell, Buzzter, and Nectar”
Dunlop MXR M294 Sugar Drive
Dunlop
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Dunlop MXR Timmy Overdrive, sold as Dunlop CSP027
Dunlop
94% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Beetronics Overhive (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Beetronics Overhive?+
The closest matches in character are the Beetronics Tuna Fuzz, the Beetronics AB-ST, the Beetronics Overhive Medium Gain Overdrive.
What pairs well with the Beetronics Overhive?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Synergy SL2 Module, Friedman BE-Mini Head, Egnater Tweaker 88 Head — Run Synergy SL2 Module into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain.
Compare
- vs Dunlop MXR M294 Sugar Drive
- vs Dunlop MXR Timmy Overdrive, sold as Dunlop CSP027
- vs Dunlop MXR Super Badass Dynamic Overdrive, model M89