The mean, green midrange machine. Refined and redefined. Scream better.

Sure, this circuit has been done so many times that we’re all green in the face. A classic is a classic for good reason, but when a classic is a launching pad rather than a thing to be copied? That’s an inspiration.

The Cleveland Music Co. Old Stone Overdrive isn’t just another son or brother of the fabled Tube Screamer. First of all, the signature midrange honk has been tamed just a touch. And with true-bypass switching, 3 clipping options, improvements to the tone control, and selectable pre-gain EQ modes, the Old Stone is more like a versatile distant relative. So, maybe a third cousin twice removed? We don’t know. We’re still waiting on the DNA test results. In any case, who cares? The Old Stone just screams better.

Controls

• FAT adds bass frequencies to the signal in the gain and clipping stage, which produces a warmer, rounder tone and a touch more apparent gain. Great for bridge single coils!
• STOCK leaves the EQ as-is. But note that the Old Stone is not as midrange-humped as a typical screamer-type pedal.

True-bypass switching. Top-mounted audio and DC power jacks. No battery snap provided. The pedal is industry-standard 125B in size.