Caroline Guitar Company - Aaron Graves Overdrive
We’ve had customers who just want our preamp from our "pawnshop" Parabola & Météore as its own pedal. It would have been a layup of a release. But Aaron always wanted to see his friends *grow*. So while on first glance this pedal looks like a straightforward overdrive/preamp, it has some surprises.
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Dual-stage architecture with a transparent preamp front-end that stacks intuitively; interactive tone stack that reshapes midrange without muddying; subtle compression characteristics that tighten without squashing; built on BA6 topology for high headroom and natural sag.
Pairs exceptionally well with fuzzes and distortions as a push-in-front tool. Standard 9V DC powered. Benefits from proper cable management to avoid ground hum at high gain settings. No footswitchable sub-circuits, so gain shaping happens via knobs.
A preamp-grade overdrive that refuses the obvious path. Its responsiveness and layering potential make it essential for players who view dirt not as a single colour but as a foundational texture for deeper exploration.
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AARON GRAVES OVERDRIVE
Preamp/Power Amp Drive
“Mostly I just want to see my friends grow.”
We’ve had customers who just want our preamp from our "pawnshop" Parabola & Météore as its own pedal. It would have been a layup of a release.
But Aaron always wanted to see his friends *grow*.
So while on first glance this pedal looks like a straightforward overdrive/preamp, it has some surprises.
Whether on its own or stacked with other drives, the Aaron Graves Overdrive brings both clarity and heft to the proceedings. And if it can get a bit gnarlier than people expected, we were reminded that Aaron learned guitar from learning Misfits songs.
We heard people missed the “Mode B” circuit from our old Haymaker and Icarus V1 because it resembled power amp clipping. So we brought it back, but added a second gain stage to our classic voicing to balance the two drive styles more evenly. The bass voicing selector comes from listening to those of you who work in studios, love humbuckers, and/or like using the neck pickup. And there is PLENTY of gain and volume on tap.
A portion of the sales proceeds from these pedals will go to Fork & Spoon Records, so that Aaron's friends may continue his work in creating music and community.
| Manufacturer | Caroline Guitar Company |
|---|---|
| Type | Overdrive/Distortion |
| Configuration | Preamp-based Overdrive |
Caroline Guitar Company is a boutique pedal manufacturer known for thoughtfully designed effects that combine clarity with creative functionality. The brand emphasizes pedals that challenge conventional design, incorporating unexpected features and flexibility into instruments built for both subtlety and impact.
Founded on the principle of artist collaboration and continuous innovation, Caroline works closely with musicians to develop pedals that serve as genuine creative partners rather than one-dimensional tools. Each design reflects the company's commitment to sonic quality and user experience.
