3 Overdrives and 50 years of history inside

Overdrive Preamp 250 - 50th Anniversary Edition

50th Anniversary Limited Edition

Hand-built in the USA — only 1,974 units will be made!

3 Overdrives in One

Switch between vintage-authentic SILICON clipping, Ge/ASYM Germanium asymmetrical clipping, or LIFT for no diode clipping for either clean boost use or op-amp rail clipping at higher levels.

Mod-Friendly Components

Equipped with a socketed LM741 op-amp and through-hole components for easier modding just as the original 250 were known for.

For Players and Collectors Alike

Whether you’re hitting the stage or simply celebrating a history-making overdrive pedal, you won’t be disappointed.

50 Years of DOD

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the renowned DOD Electronics, founded in 1974 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA by entrepreneurs John Johnson and “Mr. DOD” himself, David O. DiFrancesco, we are excited and proud to commemorate this historic anniversary with a limited edition 250 Overdrive/Preamp!

Re-Born in the USA

Just as the originals were crafted in the USA, the 50th Anniversary DOD 250 is hand-built to proudly reclaim the title of ‘America’s Pedal.’

BUILT IN THE USA

Reclaiming the original DOD moniker, "America's Pedal"

LIMITED EDITION

Only 1,974 units will be made.

THE MOST VERSATILE 250 EVER

From clean boosts and subtle grit to heavy distortion, this is the most versatile and expressive 250 pedal ever made.

3 MODES

3-way toggle switch for traditional SILICON, Ge/ASYM (Germanium Asymmetrical), and LIFT (no diode clipping for use as a clean boost).

IDEAL FOR COLLECTORS

Includes a custom 50th Anniversary badge, commemorative pedal topper, guitar picks, and stickers, and individually serial-numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

MOD-FRIENDLY DESIGN

Hand-built with through-hole components for easier modding.

GAIN CONTROL

Control the amount of overdrive, from subtle grit to full distortion.

LEVEL CONTROL

Match to your amp’s volume, or crank it up to boost leads and solos.

BRIGHT LED INDICATOR

Great modern addition to a classic design.

Overdrive Preamp 250 - 50th Anniversary Edition

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Overdrive Preamp 250 - 50th Anniversary Edition

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Overdrive Preamp 250 50th Anniversary

SPECIFICATIONS

General Specifications

Dimensions

 4.68” (11.88cm) x 2.63” (6.68cm) x 2.25” (5.71cm) / (L x W x H) - (Jack W = 2.92” (7.41cm))

Weight

 0.60 lbs. (272g)

Input

 1/4” Instrument Phone Jack

Input Impedance:

 >300kΩ typical

Output:

 1/4” Instrument Phone Jack

Output Impedance:

 9.1kΩ – 27.5kΩ (based on Level control position)

Gain:

 +9.5 dB to +46.7 dB

Power Input:

 2.1mm DC Barrel Jack, center (tip) negative

Chassis:

 Aluminum

Power Supply:

 9V Alkaline Battery, DigiTech PS0913DC Power Supply, Other well-regulated 9V center (tip) negative supply +18V tolerant

Consumption:

 7mA typical

Warranty:

 1 year
Product Information

SKU:

 DOD250-50TH

SKU UPC:

 8 10147 52007 7

SKU Dimensions:

 6.94” (17.62cm) x 3.38” (8.58cm) x 2.88” (7.31cm) (L x W x H)

SKU Weight:

 0.87 lbs. (367g)

Designed In:

 Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Fully Assembled In:

 Utah, USA