The Dunlop MXR GT-OD Overdrive is a Dunlop overdrive pedal, currently around $118.77. Close alternatives include the Dunlop MXR Timmy Overdrive, sold as Dunlop CSP027 and the Paul Cochrane Timmy. It pairs well with the Friedman Dirty Shirley and the Mesa Boogie JP-2C 1x12 Combo.
Dunlop MXR GT-OD Overdrive
Dunlop · pedal
The MXR GT-OD Overdrive is an overdrive pedal from MXR by Jim Dunlop designed to deliver transparent, touch-sensitive overdrive across a wide gain range with precise EQ control through a three-band active bass, middle, and treble EQ stack. The GT-OD is positioned as a versatile, studio-quality overdrive capable of subtle output enhancement through to aggressive pushed saturation. The three-band active EQ gives players frequency-specific shaping control rather than the single Tone knob found on most compact overdrive pedals, making it adaptable across multiple guitar and amplifier configurations. It suits blues, rock, and classic rock applications where dynamic feel and tonal flexibility are prioritized.
- overdrive
- eq
- saturation
- transparent
- frequency
- touch
- low gain
- driven
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Dunlop MXR GT-OD Overdrive is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Blues
- Indie Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Country
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Amps that pair well with the Dunlop MXR GT-OD Overdrive
Friedman Dirty Shirley
Friedman
25% matchInto a low gain tone, Friedman Dirty Shirley brings the high gain it's missing
Mesa Boogie JP-2C 1x12 Combo
Mesa Boogie
23% matchMesa Boogie JP-2C 1x12 Combo pushes a saturated tone toward tight
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, EVH 000 brings the high gain it's missing
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchRun Synergy SL2 Module into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman BE-Mini Head into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Randall KH103 Kirk Hammett Signature 3-Channel 120W Head
Randall
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Randall KH103 Kirk Hammett Signature 3-Channel 120W Head brings the high gain it's missing
Randall RD100H Diavlo 100W 3-Channel Head
Randall
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Randall RD100H Diavlo 100W 3-Channel Head gives it high gain to fill it with
Pedals that stack with the Dunlop MXR GT-OD Overdrive
Greer Royal Velvet
Greer
22% matchInto a low gain tone, Greer Royal Velvet brings the fuzzy it's missing
Soldano SLO
Soldano
22% matchRun Soldano SLO into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Crazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio
Crazy Tube Circuits
16% matchCrazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio leans toward tight, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Heavy Metal FX HMFX Phase Riot Factory Second
Heavy Metal Fx
12% matchHeavy Metal FX HMFX Phase Riot Factory Second's modulated voice goes after Dunlop MXR GT-OD Overdrive in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Dunlop MXR GT-OD Overdrive's own saturated character
Red Witch Titan
Red Witch
8% matchRed Witch Titan's ambient voice goes after Dunlop MXR GT-OD Overdrive in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Dunlop MXR GT-OD Overdrive's own saturated character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Boss DD-2 Digital Delay
Boss
7% matchBoss DD-2 Digital Delay's transparent voice goes after Dunlop MXR GT-OD Overdrive in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Dunlop MXR GT-OD Overdrive's own saturated character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Suhr Eclipse
Suhr
tonal matchInto Dunlop MXR GT-OD Overdrive, Suhr Eclipse is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Catalinbread MontaVillian
Catalinbread
tonal matchCatalinbread MontaVillian is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Dunlop MXR GT-OD Overdrive gives it exactly that — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
JHS Morning Glory
JHS Pedals
72% similarityShared character: tube_screamer, high_gain_settings, boost
Crowther Hot Cake
Crowther
71% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, boost, guitar
Origin Effects DCX Boost
Origin Effects
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Empress Driv
Empress
95% similaritysimilar tone character
DigiTech DOD Looking Glass Signature Designer Distortion
Digitech
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Catalinbread Tribute Low Gain Overdrive Vari-O-Boost
Catalinbread
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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Dunlop MXR Timmy Overdrive, sold as Dunlop CSP027
Dunlop
73% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, boost, treble
Paul Cochrane Timmy
Paul Cochrane
73% similarityShared character: tube_screamer, boost, treble
MXR ZW-44 Berzerker Overdrive
MXR
72% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, wide_range, boost
Fender Santa Ana Overdrive
Fender
72% similarityShared character: tonal_possibilities, wide_range, boost
Colorsound Power Boost
Colorsound
71% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, boost, treble
Strymon Riverside
Strymon
71% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, boost, touch
See all alternatives to the Dunlop MXR GT-OD Overdrive (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Dunlop MXR GT-OD Overdrive?+
The closest matches in character are the Dunlop MXR Timmy Overdrive, sold as Dunlop CSP027, the Paul Cochrane Timmy, the MXR ZW-44 Berzerker Overdrive. Budget picks: DOD 250 Overdrive Preamp, TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive, Behringer OD300 Overdrive Distortion. Boutique upgrades: JHS Morning Glory, Crowther Hot Cake, Origin Effects DCX Boost.
What pairs well with the Dunlop MXR GT-OD Overdrive?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman Dirty Shirley, Mesa Boogie JP-2C 1x12 Combo, EVH 000 — Into a low gain tone, Friedman Dirty Shirley brings the high gain it's missing.
How much does the Dunlop MXR GT-OD Overdrive cost?+
Around $118.77 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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