MusicRadar Verdict
There are Tube Screamer clones everywhere you look. This one has the advantage of taking care of the overdrive and amp-driving duties for under 30 quid, even if the design is highly derivative.
Pros
- +
Natural-sounding overdrive; rather cool colour scheme.
Cons
- -
Nothing.
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