Could someone explain to me what exactly is "British OD

soma89 · Post by **soma89** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:06 pm

I see people describing Overdrive as "British" but i have no idea what that even means. I'm guessing an overdriven Vox sound?

Post by **Doog** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:07 pm

Vox or Marshall, normally. EL34ish, upper mids, snarly.. more crunchy than saturated high gain stuff.

Post by **Mike** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:14 pm

More Marshall than Vox is what the British overdrive sound refers to.

Overdrive, not Distortion
Prominent but not humped mids.
A cutting upper midrange attack accompanied by a chunky bass end.

mickie08 · Post by **mickie08** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:38 am

pretentious, with a strong accent.

Post by **Mike** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:38 am

I should delete that post so hard.

mickie08 · Post by **mickie08** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:39 am

Just kidding.

Think Marshall/Orange/Vox verses Fender or Mesa type stuff.

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:56 am

British OD is oppressive. Watch out for them, they'll steal your language/tax monies.