The Keeley Manis Iconic Overdrive is a Keeley overdrive pedal, currently around $169.15. Close alternatives include the JHS The Overdrive Preamp and the Ibanez TS9 40th Anniversary. It pairs well with the Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet and the Hiwatt DR103H.
Keeley Manis Iconic Overdrive
Keeley · pedal
The Keeley Mani's Iconic Overdrive is a signature overdrive pedal from Keeley Electronics designed around iconic vintage overdrive tonal character, delivering the warm, musical saturation associated with classic overdrive designs used by influential guitarists. The Mani's Iconic Overdrive reflects Keeley's extensive knowledge of vintage overdrive circuit history and their ability to synthesize iconic tonal character into a modern, reliable pedal.
- overdrive
- vintage
- reliable
- modern
- american
- consistent
- iconic tonal character
- tonal character
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Keeley Manis Iconic Overdrive is commonly used in
- Electronic
- Blues Rock
- Rock
- Blues
- Classic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Amps that pair well with the Keeley Manis Iconic Overdrive
Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet
Laney
23% matchStack Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet on top and a saturated tone tightens toward tight
Hiwatt DR103H
Hiwatt
23% matchStack Hiwatt DR103H on top and a saturated tone tightens toward tight
EVH 010
Evh
tonal matchFeed a saturated signal into EVH 010 and it comes out closer to tight
Friedman JEL-Junior (Jake E. Lee Signature) 20W Head
Friedman
tonal matchFeed a saturated signal into Friedman JEL-Junior (Jake E. Lee Signature) 20W Head and it comes out closer to tight
Gallien-Krueger MB108
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger MB108 pushes a saturated tone toward tight
Hiwatt HB210HN
Hiwatt
tonal matchFeed a saturated signal into Hiwatt HB210HN and it comes out closer to tight
Hiwatt HB410HN
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt HB410HN pushes a saturated tone toward tight
Laney Digbeth DBV212-4 Cabinet
Laney
tonal matchFeed a saturated signal into Laney Digbeth DBV212-4 Cabinet and it comes out closer to tight
Pedals that stack with the Keeley Manis Iconic Overdrive
Shin's Music Dumbloid
Shins Music
19% matchFeed a saturated signal into Shin's Music Dumbloid and it comes out closer to tight
Airis Effects SPEC-Defier
Airis Effects
17% matchAiris Effects SPEC-Defier pushes a saturated tone toward tight
Crazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio
Crazy Tube Circuits
16% matchCrazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying
Anarchy Audio Flutterby Tremolo
Anarchy Audio
9% matchRun Flutterby's optical tremolo pulse after Manis Iconic's reliable American drive settles, so the modulation moves a defined tone.
TC Electronic Triple Flashback Delay
TC Electronic
7% matchRun TC Electronic Triple Flashback Delay after Keeley Manis Iconic Overdrive in the signal chain, clear of Keeley Manis Iconic Overdrive's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Mooer A7 Ambience
Mooer
7% matchKeep Mooer A7 Ambience after Keeley Manis Iconic Overdrive in the signal chain, clear of Keeley Manis Iconic Overdrive's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Laney TI-Boost
Laney
tonal matchKeeley Manis Iconic Overdrive leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Laney TI-Boost wants
Mooer Flex Boost
Mooer
tonal matchInto Keeley Manis Iconic Overdrive, Mooer Flex Boost is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Cheaper alternatives
Audiocade Royal British Velvet AC30 Overdrive/Preamp Clone
Audiocade
65% similarityShared character: tonal_character, natural, blues_players
NuX NRO-6 Diamond 63 Overdrive Effektpedal
Nux
92% similaritysimilar tone character
J. Rockett Lenny Overdrive
J Rockett
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Lovepedal MKIII
Lovepedal
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Keeley Fuzz Bender
Keeley
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Maxon ST-9 Pro+ Super Tube
Maxon
71% similarityShared character: tonal_character, natural, blues_players
Friedman BE-OD Deluxe
Friedman
64% similarityShared character: vintage_charm, overdrive
Jackson Audio The Optimist Warped
Jackson Audio
61% similarityShared character: tonal_character, natural, boutique_stuff
Empress Driv
Empress
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Greer Tomo-Hawk
Greer
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Malekko Fetish MKII
Malekko
91% similaritysimilar tone character
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JHS The Overdrive Preamp
JHS Pedals
66% similarityShared character: natural, vintage_charm, blues_players
Ibanez TS9 40th Anniversary
Ibanez
66% similarityShared character: tonal_character, natural, blues_players
Crazy Tube Circuits Ziggy Overdrive
Crazy Tube Circuits
66% similarityShared character: tonal_character, natural, blues_players
Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion
pedal
66% similarityShared character: vintage_charm, overdrive
Cusack Music Screamer Fuzz V3
Cusack Music
65% similarityShared character: natural, vintage_charm, blues_players
Electronic Audio Experiments Longsword
Electronic Audio Experiments
63% similarityShared character: tonal_character, blues_players, overdrive
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Keeley Manis Iconic Overdrive?+
The closest matches in character are the JHS The Overdrive Preamp, the Ibanez TS9 40th Anniversary, the Crazy Tube Circuits Ziggy Overdrive. Budget picks: Audiocade Royal British Velvet AC30 Overdrive/Preamp Clone, NuX NRO-6 Diamond 63 Overdrive Effektpedal, J. Rockett Lenny Overdrive. Boutique upgrades: Maxon ST-9 Pro+ Super Tube, Friedman BE-OD Deluxe, Jackson Audio The Optimist Warped.
What pairs well with the Keeley Manis Iconic Overdrive?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet, Hiwatt DR103H, EVH 010 — Stack Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet on top and a saturated tone tightens toward tight.
How much does the Keeley Manis Iconic Overdrive cost?+
Around $169.15 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).