The Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive is a Beetronics overdrive pedal, currently around $230. Close alternatives include the Beetronics OV-LE-Uva and the Tech 21 Tri-O.D.. It pairs well with the Traynor SB110 and the Marshall Super Bass.
Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive
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The Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive is a variant of the Beetronics Overhive overdrive pedal configured for mid-range gain levels. The Overhive is a warm, round medium-gain overdrive that enhances amp character while maintaining natural touch sensitivity. The mid-gain designation corresponds to the Overhive natural operating range, producing musical saturation from light crunch through warm drive. Suited for blues, classic rock, and indie playing. Part of Beetronics range of boutique-quality overdrive pedals built with hand-painted artwork and premium components.
- natural
- round
- expressive
- drive
- boutique
- blues
- pedal character
- dynamic
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Indie
- 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. - Blues Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive
Traynor SB110
Traynor
25% matchRun Traynor SB110 after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Marshall Super Bass
Marshall
25% matchMarshall Super Bass leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800
Marshall
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800 answers back bright
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass
Vox
tonal matchVox Mini SuperBeetle Bass leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Randall Lynch Box
Randall
tonal matchRun Randall Lynch Box after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Díaz CD-100 Amp Head
Diaz
tonal matchDíaz CD-100 Amp Head leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Peavey MAX 100
Peavey
tonal matchRun Peavey MAX 100 after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Peavey MAX 208
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey MAX 208 leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Pedals that stack with the Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive
Browne Amplification Carbon
Browne Amplification
24% matchWhere this leans warm, Browne Amplification Carbon answers back bright
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
23% matchAshdown Geezer Butler Signature's bright balances out the warm tone
Walrus Audio Lillian
Walrus Audio
18% matchPut Walrus Audio Lillian after Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive in the signal chain, clear of Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive's own gain stage
Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro
Pigtronix
14% matchWhat Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro brings here leans toward sustaining — that's worth building a pairing around
Boss DD-200 Digital Delay
Boss
9% matchKeep Boss DD-200 Digital Delay after Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive in the signal chain, clear of Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay
MXR
8% matchKeep MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay after Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive in the signal chain, clear of Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Tone City Dry Martini
Tone City
tonal matchTone City Dry Martini is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive gives it exactly that
DOD YJM308 Preamp Overdrive
Dod
tonal matchDOD YJM308 Preamp Overdrive's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive delivers it
Cheaper alternatives
Alexander Pedals Hot Pink Drive
Alexander Pedals
73% similarityShared character: circuit, boost, pedal
Maxon OD808
Maxon
73% similarityShared character: boost, pedal, middle
Behringer OD300 Overdrive Distortion
Behringer
72% similarityShared character: circuit, boost, middle
Fulltone Fulldrive 2 MOSFET
Fulltone
72% similarityShared character: round, boost, pedal
MXR CSP039 Duke of Tone Overdrive
MXR
95% similaritysimilar tone character
MXR Super Badass Distortion
MXR
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar charactersee all similar tone character →
Beetronics OV-LE-Uva
Beetronics
76% similarityShared character: variant, round, boost
Tech 21 Tri-O.D.
Tech 21
73% similarityShared character: boost, pedal, middle
Beetronics Overhive
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 Medium Gain Overdrive
Beetronics
96% similaritysimilar tone character
JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2
Jam Pedals
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Snouse BlackBox Overdrive 2
Snouse
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive?+
The closest matches in character are the Beetronics OV-LE-Uva, the Tech 21 Tri-O.D., the Beetronics Overhive. Budget picks: Alexander Pedals Hot Pink Drive, Maxon OD808, Behringer OD300 Overdrive Distortion. Boutique upgrades: Beetronics Overhive Custom Cross Path, Empress Driv.
What pairs well with the Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Traynor SB110, Marshall Super Bass, Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800 — Run Traynor SB110 after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright.
How much does the Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive cost?+
Around $230 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).