The MXR Badass Modified O.D. is an MXR overdrive pedal, currently around $124.72. Close alternatives include the MXR CSP033 Il Torino Overdrive and the Subdecay Blackstar Distortion. It pairs well with the Diezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt and the Divided by 13 JRT 9/15.
MXR Badass Modified O.D.
MXR · pedal
The MXR Badass Modified OD is a premium overdrive modification from MXR's custom shop product line, delivering enhanced overdrive character with circuit modifications that extend tonal range and improve harmonic quality beyond standard production overdrive designs. The Badass series reflects MXR's capacity for boutique-level circuit design within the Dunlop manufacturing standard.
- production
- overdrive
- boutique
- reliable
- standard production designs
- tonal range
- modification approach
- circuit modifications
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Amps that pair well with the MXR Badass Modified O.D.
Diezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt
Diezel
11% matchWhat Diezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Divided by 13 JRT 9/15
Divided By 13
11% matchWhat Divided by 13 JRT 9/15 brings here leans toward lush — that's worth building a pairing around
Peavey Invective 120
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey Invective 120 pushes a higher-gain pedal harder
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Fusion 210 tightens a saturated voice
Ceriatone HRM 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone HRM 50 tightens and focuses this high-gain tone with a mid-forward boost
Magnatone Super Fifteen 15W Head
Magnatone
tonal matchMagnatone Super Fifteen 15W Head tightens a saturated voice
Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50 tightens and focuses this high-gain tone with a mid-forward boost
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 212
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Fusion 212 warms up and rounds off a bright tone
Pedals that stack with the MXR Badass Modified O.D.
Electro-Harmonix Crayon
Electro-Harmonix
8% matchWhat Electro-Harmonix Crayon brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Ibanez Pentatone Preamp
Ibanez
8% matchIbanez Pentatone Preamp's own saturated character is the real reason this is worth trying
Walrus Audio Julia
Walrus Audio
6% matchKeep Walrus Audio Julia after MXR Badass Modified O.D. in the signal chain, clear of MXR Badass Modified O.D.'s own gain stage
Ashdown Studio Compressor
Ashdown
6% matchAshdown Studio Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Empress Echosystem
Empress
5% matchEmpress Echosystem's pristine voice goes after MXR Badass Modified O.D. in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with MXR Badass Modified O.D.'s own harmonically rich character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Keeley Halo
Keeley
5% matchPut Keeley Halo after MXR Badass Modified O.D. in the signal chain, clear of MXR Badass Modified O.D.'s own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Spaceman Effects Atlas IV
Spaceman
tonal matchSpaceman Effects Atlas IV drives a saturated tone harder
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
tonal matchWampler Cory Wong drives a saturated tone harder
Boutique & premium upgrades
JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2
Jam Pedals
61% similarityShared character: overdrive, boutique_stuff
Matthews Effects The Engineer
Matthews Effects
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Mesa Boogie Goldmine
Mesa Boogie
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Beetronics WannaBee Beelateral Buzz
Beetronics
89% similaritysimilar tone character
Browne Amplification The Atom Nashville Overdrive
Browne Amplification
88% similaritysimilar tone character
Maxon DS Distortion Reissue
Maxon
88% similaritysimilar tone character
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MXR CSP033 Il Torino Overdrive
MXR
62% similarityShared character: overdrive, boutique_stuff
Subdecay Blackstar Distortion
Subdecay
61% similarityShared character: s_build_quality, boutique_stuff
One Control Super Apricot OD
One Control
60% similarityShared character: s_build_quality, overdrive
Greer Special Request
Greer
94% similaritysimilar tone character
AlfaTone Paperback Heartbreaker #3
Alfatone
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Subdecay Super-nova Drive
Subdecay
89% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR Badass Modified O.D.?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR CSP033 Il Torino Overdrive, the Subdecay Blackstar Distortion, the One Control Super Apricot OD. Boutique upgrades: JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2, Matthews Effects The Engineer, Mesa Boogie Goldmine.
What pairs well with the MXR Badass Modified O.D.?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Diezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt, Divided by 13 JRT 9/15, Peavey Invective 120 — What Diezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the MXR Badass Modified O.D. cost?+
Around $124.72 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).