The Maxon OOD-9 is a Maxon overdrive pedal, currently around $159.99. Close alternatives include the Ibanez Tube Screamer and the Joyo Tauren. It pairs well with the Friedman BE-Mini Head and the Hughes & Kettner Warp 7.
Maxon OOD-9
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The Maxon OOD-9 is an overdrive pedal from Maxon providing Tube Screamer-style mid-boost overdrive character with Japanese manufacturing precision. Maxon is the original manufacturer of the Tube Screamer circuit and their OD-series pedals represent the most authentic implementations of the TS circuit from the designers who created it.
- ts
- mid boost
- overdrive
- consistent
- ts circuit
- original designers
- original manufacturer
- maxon construction
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Amps that pair well with the Maxon OOD-9
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Friedman BE-Mini Head for more high gain on top
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchPut Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchPut Synergy SL2 Module in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchPut Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Coreblade layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Phil X Signature layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchEVH 000 stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766
Engl
tonal matchRun mid-forward into ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766 for more high gain on top
Pedals that stack with the Maxon OOD-9
ThorpyFX The Dane
ThorpyFX
21% matchPut ThorpyFX The Dane in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
21% matchRun mid-forward into Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz for more fuzzy on top
Fuzzrocious Cosmic Bull Shark
Fuzzrocious
13% matchKeep Fuzzrocious Cosmic Bull Shark after Maxon OOD-9 in the signal chain, clear of Maxon OOD-9's own gain stage
Artec SE-NGT
Artec
10% matchRun the SE-NGT ahead of the OOD-9 to gate out hiss before the consistent, mid-boosted TS-voiced drive reacts.
Red Witch Titan
Red Witch
7% matchKeep Maxon OOD-9's mid-forward voice out front: Red Witch Titan goes after Maxon OOD-9 in the signal chain so its ambient voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath
EarthQuaker Devices
7% matchPut EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath after Maxon OOD-9 in the signal chain, clear of Maxon OOD-9's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchPut Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 for more fuzzy on top
Cheaper alternatives
Mooer Demonfx TS Green
Mooer
67% similarityShared character: overdrive
Ibanez TS Mini Tube Screamer
Ibanez
65% similarityShared character: overdrive
Electro-Harmonix ERD
Electro-Harmonix
63% similarityShared character: overdrive
NuX Drive Core Deluxe MKII
Nux
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Wampler Moxie TS10 Tube Screamer Style Mini Overdrive
Wampler
67% similarityShared character: overdrive
Fortin Amplification Fourteen Overdrive
Fortin Amplification
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Maxon OD 820 Overdrive Pro
Maxon
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Cusack Music Tap-A-Scream
Cusack Music
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Cornerstone CST-Ant
Cornerstone
90% similaritysimilar tone character
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Ibanez Tube Screamer
Ibanez
70% similarity“The Maxon OOD-9 is an overdrive pedal from Maxon providing Tube Screamer-style mid-boost overdrive character with Japanese manufacturing precision”
Joyo Tauren
Joyo
64% similarityShared character: overdrive
Maxon OSD-9 Overdrive Soft Distortion
Maxon
63% similaritySimilar voicing: mid-forward
Tone City Green Tube
Tone City
63% similarityShared character: overdrive
J. Rockett The Dude
J Rockett
93% similaritysimilar tone character
JAM Pedals Tubedreamer
Jam Pedals
90% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Maxon OOD-9?+
The closest matches in character are the Ibanez Tube Screamer, the Joyo Tauren, the Maxon OSD-9 Overdrive Soft Distortion. Budget picks: Mooer Demonfx TS Green, Ibanez TS Mini Tube Screamer, Electro-Harmonix ERD. Boutique upgrades: Wampler Moxie TS10 Tube Screamer Style Mini Overdrive, Fortin Amplification Fourteen Overdrive, Maxon OD 820 Overdrive Pro.
What pairs well with the Maxon OOD-9?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman BE-Mini Head, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7, Synergy SL2 Module — Run mid-forward into Friedman BE-Mini Head for more high gain on top.
How much does the Maxon OOD-9 cost?+
Around $159.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).