Clay Jones Overdrive

Ah, the wonderful world of boutique pedals - this boutique box is actually an almost direct copy of another boutique box - the Langdraff Dynamic Overdrive - which itself is an almost direct copy of a Tube Screamer. The differences are enough to warrant its own listing though.

The component changes in this take it away from TS territory - not too far, maybe just around the corner - but far enough. It just has a bit more oomph about it than a typical TS, which is why originals go for mucho moolah.

Built on the latest Tube Screamer PCB. Why? Because you can.

The kit is supplied with vertical-mount pots which have round shafts, so you'll need set-screw fitting knobs.

If you want the PCB without parts there's a link for that at the bottom of the page.

Partial kit: PCB, all board-mounted components, pots.

Full kit: As above, plus footswitch and appropriate daughterboard/components for your selected bypass type (see Downloads section for details of those), jack sockets, DC socket, battery snap, hook-up wire, LED.

Enclosure (pre-drilled) is only available with full kits, and can take a battery if desired with footswitch positioned 22mm higher, closer to the controls. Knobs are not included.

Builds are only available with full kits including enclosures and vertical-mount pots. Please choose appropriate knobs.

Inspired by: Clay Jones Overdrive

Difficulty: Medium

PCB size: 50 x 37mm

Knobs required: 3

Enclosure: 1590B

Direct-Connect compatible (4-way)

Download the INSTRUCTION PDF

Product Code: CJOD

Brand: Pedal Parts

Weight: 120.0g

Product Condition: New

Kit type* Allow for battery?* Ribbon connector?* Pre-built (UK Only)?*

£31.20 inc. tax

£26.00 ex. tax

? Tax based on United Kingdom.

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Customer Reviews

7 review(s) posted (write review)

Great overdrive
"A really good sounding overdrive, it responds well to playing dynamics and/or guitar volume pot. I built it a couple of years ago and since then it's become my main overdrive unit. It teams up well with the super skwisher kit. I built a second one last year as a gift for a mate and he loves it too. It's not the heaviest drive out there but it's got bags of charm." Graham - 31 March 2021

Great overdrive
"A really good sounding overdrive, it responds well to playing dynamics and/or guitar volume pot. I built it a couple of years ago and since then it's become my main overdrive unit. It teams up well with the super skwisher / Ross style compressor kit. I built a second one last year as a gift for a mate and he loves it too. It's not the heaviest drive out there but it's got bags of charm." Graham - 31 March 2021

Just.....awesome!
"A tight build, but well worth it. The best sounding overdrive I've tried. It's knocked my TS, and ZW44 off the board. It'll go from crisp, clear, and loud to full on actual distortion. Simply put, it's the (fuzz) dog's nuts! Thank you Fuzzdog!" Ian - 03 September 2018

Cant stop playing with it
"Sounds so sweeeeet. Definitely a step up from a regular tubescreamer. I find it to be more dynamic, a bit more harmonic, and a super sweet crunch when maxed. I cant stop jamming on this thing." Bill - 13 September 2017

Review update
"Just a little update to my previous review... I've been using my CJOD for nearly a year now and have found it to be a very reliable pedal, no problems whatsoever. I ended up changing the IC to a JRC 4558, which has a slightly different tone colour to the one supplied. This pedal has definitely been a worthy investment, so thanks again Poodle's Pedals! I have a youtube video where I'm playing my CJOD, here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgt3xn8394U" Joe Sullivan - 23 February 2014

A must-have pedal.
"A truly excellent kit as ever from the mighty Poodle and I have to say, this sounds absolutely amazing. Way more grunt to it than a standard TS and through a JCM900 this thing positively soars. Not usually one for commenting on these things but thanks to the continuous, amazing support from Lee and the sheer brilliance of this kit, I really just felt the need to comment. Respect." Dave - 25 October 2013

Highly Recommended
"This is a great kit which has taken me 3 hours to build. I'm pretty much a beginner at DIY pedals having only made some simple boosts on vero board, so I'm thrilled this has worked first time. It sounds much better than my modded TS9, warmer and more touch-responsive but still has that Texas tone. Also, the speedy delivery was excellent. Thank you very much Poodle Pedals, I will certainly be ordering more :D" Joe Sullivan - 25 June 2013