Horseback Overdrive
An Overdrive Pedal with Lots of Headroom
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The SonicTone Horseback Overdrive is a highly sought-after - and very clever - overdrive circuit. It provides a really responsive and transparent overdrive that pairs well just about any amp and any style. Use it for a clean boost, a light crunch, or to bring the heat. The pedal comes with 2 switches for up to 5 different combinations to select alternate versions of this popular circuit from over the years.
Features & Specs
- Gain control to adjust the amount of gain
- Tone control to adjust how bright or dark the pedal is
- Volume control to adjust the volume of the pedal
- Type 3-way switch to switch between silicon, LED or germanium diodes
- Clipping switch to switch between symmetrical & asymmetrical clipping (doesn't apply to the LED diodes)
- True bypass
- 9V DC Jack, negative tip (25mA current draw)
- Internal 9V battery clip (9V battery not included)
Dimensions
4.50" W x 2.50" H x 1.50" D, 1.00 Lbs
Documentation
Horseback Overdrive Reviews
Michael L
Wetumpka AL
August 4, 2026Horseback Overdrive
Verified PurchaseGreat pedal. I have many pedals of this style and this one ranks with the best. Sounds great as a clean boost or as a grainy drive. It paired well with several different amps. Looking forward to trying more of the pedals from SonicTone. Keep up the good work and thanks a lot Nick.
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