Friedman BE-OD review

Your Plexi’s on fire!

  • £199
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MusicRadar Verdict

For £199, this pedal will let you in on one of rock’s best-kept secrets.

Pros

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    Great value.

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    Top distortion tones.

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    Loads of gain.

Cons

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    Could be too much gain for some.

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The BE-OD distortion pedal pairs down Friedman’s Marshall-inspired BE-100 amp to pedal form. 

Control-wise, it’s the most preamp-like here and there’s an internal gain trim pot, too. 

Maxing out the gain, you’d think it was already turned up full, but a quick look inside reveals that it’s factory-set to halfway! In truth, cranking it past three-quarters is too much, but it’s a nice addition. 

This is a cracking all-round distortion. Its defined bite and increased output is very noticeable and the tight control does exactly that - removing flab - and the BE impressively retains its character across the gain spectrum.

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