The MXR double-double overdrive is an MXR overdrive pedal, currently around $99.99. Close alternatives include the Crowther Double Hot Cake and the Wampler Tumnus. It pairs well with the Park P50 Classic and the Laney Ironheart Foundry Leadtop 60W Head.
MXR double-double overdrive
MXR · pedal
The MXR Double Double Overdrive is a dual-channel overdrive pedal from MXR providing two independently voiced overdrive channels that can run independently or stacked in series. The dual-channel format provides gain range and stacking capability that allows players to go from clean boost to fully saturated overdrive in a single enclosure.
- overdrive
- clean boost
- stacking
- gain
- reliable
- production
- consistent
- overdrive channels
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the MXR double-double overdrive is commonly used in
- Indie Rock
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the MXR double-double overdrive
Park P50 Classic
Park
32% matchPark P50 Classic is voiced for Marshall-style amps — MXR double-double overdrive gives it exactly that
Laney Ironheart Foundry Leadtop 60W Head
Laney
32% matchInto MXR double-double overdrive, Laney Ironheart Foundry Leadtop 60W Head is right at home: it's built around Marshall-style amps
Pedals that stack with the MXR double-double overdrive
Nobels ODR-1
Nobels
9% matchNobels ODR-1's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying
Paul Cochrane Timmy
Paul Cochrane
9% matchWhat Paul Cochrane Timmy brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
pedal
7% matchKeep MXR double-double overdrive's clean boost voice out front: Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble goes after MXR double-double overdrive in the signal chain so its lush voice doesn't muddy it
Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature
Ashdown
6% matchWhat Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Alexander Pedals Radical Delay
Alexander Pedals
6% matchKeep Alexander Pedals Radical Delay after MXR double-double overdrive in the signal chain, clear of MXR double-double overdrive's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Caroline Guitar Company Meteore
Caroline Guitar Company
6% matchCaroline Guitar Company Meteore's pristine voice goes after MXR double-double overdrive in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with MXR double-double overdrive's own clean boost character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Xotic BB Preamp Andy Timmons Limited Edition Pedal
Xotic
66% similarityShared character: boost, overdrive
Third Man Hardware x MXR Limited Edition Double Down
Third Man Hardware
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Zvex Super Duper 2 in 1
Zvex
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Lovepedal Eternity
Lovepedal
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Fortin Amplification Fourteen dual boost
Fortin Amplification
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Z.Vex Super Hard On
Zvex
91% similaritysimilar tone character
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Crowther Double Hot Cake
Crowther
67% similarityShared character: boost, gain, overdrive
Wampler Tumnus
Wampler
66% similarityShared character: boost, gain, overdrive
Summer School Electronics Class Reunion Double Drive
Summer School Electronics
66% similarityShared character: boost, gain
Snouse BlackBox Overdrive 2
Snouse
65% similarityShared character: boost, gain, overdrive
Keeley D&M Drive
Keeley
65% similarityShared character: boost, gain, overdrive
NuX Ace of Tone Dual Overdrive
Nux
64% similarityShared character: boost, overdrive
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR double-double overdrive?+
The closest matches in character are the Crowther Double Hot Cake, the Wampler Tumnus, the Summer School Electronics Class Reunion Double Drive. Budget picks: Ibanez Tube Screamer Mini, Tone City Flexo Drive Overdrive/Boost, Carl Martin Dual Injection. Boutique upgrades: Xotic BB Preamp Andy Timmons Limited Edition Pedal, Third Man Hardware x MXR Limited Edition Double Down, Zvex Super Duper 2 in 1.
What pairs well with the MXR double-double overdrive?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Park P50 Classic, Laney Ironheart Foundry Leadtop 60W Head, Nobels ODR-1 — Park P50 Classic is voiced for Marshall-style amps — MXR double-double overdrive gives it exactly that.
How much does the MXR double-double overdrive cost?+
Around $99.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
Compare
- vs Third Man Hardware x MXR Limited Edition Double Down
- vs Zvex Super Duper 2 in 1
- vs Lovepedal Eternity