Greer Amps - Lightspeed Organic Overdrive Pedal - Reverse Daphne
The Lightspeed Organic Overdrive is a very natural sounding overdrive. Why "organic"? Well, simply put, it's the clearest, most natural feeling, and best overdrive we've heard for the player looking for a natural drive tone. Blending with the tone of the guitar and amplifier, this pedal has rich harmonics and complex but smooth clipping. The Lightspeed Overdrive is sensitive to pick attack and has a different "feel" than other overdrives. The Lightspeed can be set to be "transparent," but can also drive your signal to the edge.
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
Complex smooth clipping architecture that prioritizes harmonic richness and pick-attack sensitivity; transparent enough to retain guitar tonal character while capable of driven saturation; reverse Daphne finish is exclusive colorway option.
Standard 9V DC operation; pairs well with amp-mounted drives for layering; respects budget outlay at $359—consider as primary overdrive rather than secondary gain stage. Rewards technique-focused players; steep learning curve for those seeking plug-and-play coloration.
The Lightspeed eschews marketing hyperbole in favor of demonstrable musical utility. Its responsiveness and clarity justify the investment for guitarists seeking an overdrive that serves the instrument rather than imposing itself—rare enough in the category to warrant serious consideration.
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Enclosure Dimensions (in): 4.77" x 2.6" x 1.39" Power: 9-18 volt neg. center pin ONLY. Current draw: 11mA @ 9v.
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- Natural light to mild overdrive!
- Rich harmonics, smooth clipping!
- Can be set to sound like original signal (what some call "transparent")!
- True Bypass!
- Uses 9-Volt battery or standard neg. center, 2.1mm power supply.
- Built with top quality component
- 5-year to the original owner!
- Pedals are currently built to order, and will ship within 1-2 weeks ofyour order and payment
SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Pedal Type | Organic Overdrive |
| Bypass | True Bypass |
| Color | Reverse Daphne |
CONTROLS |
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| Controls | Volume, Gain, Tone |
POWER |
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| Power Supply | 9-18 Volt DC, Negative Center Pin |
| Current Draw | 11mA @ 9V |
| Battery | 9-Volt |
| Power Jack | 2.1mm |
GENERAL |
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| Enclosure Dimensions | 4.77" x 2.6" x 1.39" |
| Orientation | Floor Pedal |
| Warranty | 5-Year to Original Owner |
| Country Of Origin | USA |
Greer Amps is a boutique amplifier and effects manufacturer known for handcrafted tone and meticulous attention to detail. Founded with a commitment to delivering studio-quality sound in compact, pedalboard-friendly formats, Greer has earned respect among discerning guitarists for refusing to compromise on sonic character or build quality.
The brand's signature approach emphasizes organic, musically responsive designs that interact intuitively with a player's technique and gear. Each pedal is engineered to enhance rather than mask the inherent tonal qualities of the instrument and amplifier, making Greer effects prized by players who prioritize naturalness and clarity in their signal chain.
