The Rodenberg LDP Overdrive/Clean Boost is a Rodenberg preamp pedal, currently around $178.94. Close alternatives include the Z.Vex Super Hard On and the MXR Booster. It pairs well with the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi and the Fulltone OCD.

Rodenberg LDP Overdrive/Clean Boost

Rodenberg · pedal

Rodenberg is a respected German boutique pedal builder known for amp-in-a-box style drive circuits that closely emulate specific classic amplifier voicings, and the LDP combines overdrive and clean boost functions in a single unit rather than requiring two separate pedals for those roles. This kind of combined overdrive and clean boost design lets a player either push their amp into breakup with the drive circuit or add clean volume for solos without added gain, switching between the two functions as the song demands. Rodenberg's broader catalog has built a strong reputation among tone-focused players specifically for amp-accurate voicing rather than generic, one-size-fits-all drive circuits.

  • clean boost
  • boutique
  • drive
  • breakup
  • overdrive
  • boost
  • consistent
  • tone focused players
$178.94View on Reverb

Price updated Aug 26, 2026

Genres the Rodenberg LDP Overdrive/Clean Boost is commonly used in

  • Blues
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  • Alternative
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  • Indie Rock
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  • Classic Rock
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  • Country
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  • Rock
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Pedals that stack with the Rodenberg LDP Overdrive/Clean Boost

Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi

Electro-Harmonix

7% match
$88.76via Reverb

Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi's own fuzzy character is the real reason this is worth trying

Fulltone OCD

Fulltone

7% match

Fulltone OCD's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying

Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature

Ashdown

6% match
$260.05via Reverb

Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying

Walrus Audio Julia

Walrus Audio

6% match

Put Walrus Audio Julia after Rodenberg LDP Overdrive/Clean Boost in the signal chain, clear of Rodenberg LDP Overdrive/Clean Boost's own gain stage

Eventide Space

Eventide

5% match

Put Eventide Space after Rodenberg LDP Overdrive/Clean Boost in the signal chain, clear of Rodenberg LDP Overdrive/Clean Boost's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Maxon AD-9 Pro Analog Delay

Maxon

5% match
$349via Reverb

Keep Maxon AD-9 Pro Analog Delay after Rodenberg LDP Overdrive/Clean Boost in the signal chain, clear of Rodenberg LDP Overdrive/Clean Boost's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Cheaper alternatives

Mad Professor Ruby Red Booster

Mad Professor

64% similarity
$129.99via Reverb

Shared character: pedal, boost, overdrive

Ibanez Booster mini

Ibanez

63% similarity
$75.49via Reverb

Shared character: pedal, brand, boost

Matthews Effects The Pocket Drive Overdrive Boost

Matthews Effects

96% similarity
$105via Reverb

similar tone character

Red Witch Seven Sisters Lily Boost

Red Witch

93% similarity
$129.99via Reverb

similar tone character

Boutique & premium upgrades

Free The Tone ODL-1 Overdriveland Standard

Free The Tone

65% similarity
$279via Reverb

Shared character: pedal, players, boost

Fortin Amplification Fourteen dual boost

Fortin Amplification

60% similarity
$249via Reverb

Shared character: s_flexibility, boost, overdrive

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Black Bobbin Boost

Old Blood Noise Endeavors

93% similarity
$262via Reverb

similar tone character

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Z.Vex Super Hard On

Zvex

66% similarity
$189via Reverb

Shared character: pedal, players, boost

MXR Booster

MXR

62% similarity

Shared character: brand, boost

Mooer Solo

Mooer

94% similarity

similar tone character

Matthews Effects The Gentleman Overdirve Boost

Matthews Effects

93% similarity

similar tone character

Maxon DB10 Dual Booster

Maxon

93% similarity
$172.96via Reverb

similar tone character

Tech 21 BST-O Boost Overdrive

Tech 21

92% similarity

similar tone character

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Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the Rodenberg LDP Overdrive/Clean Boost?+

The closest matches in character are the Z.Vex Super Hard On, the MXR Booster, the Mooer Solo. Budget picks: Mad Professor Ruby Red Booster, Ibanez Booster mini, Matthews Effects The Pocket Drive Overdrive Boost. Boutique upgrades: Free The Tone ODL-1 Overdriveland Standard, Fortin Amplification Fourteen dual boost, Old Blood Noise Endeavors Black Bobbin Boost.

What pairs well with the Rodenberg LDP Overdrive/Clean Boost?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi, Fulltone OCD, Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature — Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi's own fuzzy character is the real reason this is worth trying.

How much does the Rodenberg LDP Overdrive/Clean Boost cost?+

Around $178.94 (live listing price, updated Aug 26, 2026).

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