Seymour Duncan 805 Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal With 3-Band Active EQ
Why you'll like it
- Enhanced Tone Shaping — Powerful 3-band active EQ with bass, mid, and treble controls lets you precisely contour your frequency response.
- Versatile Gain Range — Drive control seamlessly transitions from a subtle clean boost to smooth bluesy tones and heavy metal crunch.
- Authentic Tube Response — Glass diode circuit and legendary 808-inspired architecture deliver warm, touch-sensitive dynamics.
- Signal Integrity — True-bypass design keeps your instrument signal clean and transparent when the pedal is not in use.
Product details
Description
Unlock exceptional tonal versatility with the Seymour Duncan 805 Overdrive Pedal, an analog effects stompbox engineered to elevate your electric guitar performance. Built upon the foundation of the legendary 808 chip design, this pedal incorporates an advanced glass diode circuit to deliver a warm, natural touch response with minimal noise.
Whether you want to add a subtle clean boost, rich bluesy overtones, or screaming modern metal crunch when pushed into an overdriven amplifier, this unit handles it all seamlessly. Featuring a powerful 3-band active EQ with dedicated bass, mid, and treble controls, you can precisely contour your frequency response to match any musical style or instrument setup.
The true-bypass design ensures your clean signal remains entirely unaffected when the pedal is disengaged, preserving your pristine tone throughout your signal chain. Compact, durable, and equipped with convenient top-mounted jacks, it fits easily onto any pedalboard while delivering professional-grade audio fidelity for recording studios and live stage performances alike.
How to use
- Connect your electric guitar to the input jack and route the output jack to your amplifier or subsequent pedalboard effects.
- Power the unit using a standard 9-volt DC external power adapter or a compatible 9-volt battery.
- Adjust the Drive, Level, Bass, Mid, and Treble knobs to dial in your desired overdrive tone.
Ingredients
High-grade analog circuit components, electronic resistors and capacitors, glass diode MC33178 chip, metal enclosure chassis, 1/4-inch input and output jacks, standard 9-volt power connector.
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Specifications
| Brand | Seymour Duncan |
|---|---|
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
Ratings & reviews
From our customers
Top reviews first: highest rated, with photos first
- Nikhil V.5 ★
awesome tone response
mast sound hai bhai, bass ekdum tight ho gaya rig me.
- Karthik I.5 ★
finally a pedal that fixes low end mud
Switched to this after my old boost pedal started failing to cut through the mix during high gain settings. The active 3-band EQ lets me dial in mids and clean up muddy low-end effortlessly. Very low noise floor too, exactly what my setup needed.
- Amitabh S.5 ★
studio aur jam room ke liye best
stocked up couple of these for our studio and practice space since everyone wanted one for their rig. true-bypass is great, clean tone remains totally unaffected when turned off. glass diode touch response is super smooth 🔥
- Siddharth K.5 ★
parat magvla, ekdum mast
mi ha pedal dusrya vela magvla because bandmates la pan khup avadla. yacha active 3 band eq mule tone shape karna khup sope jaate. low noise floor aahe ani touch response pan chhan milto. delivery pan fast hoti.
FAQs
What is the most popular overdrive pedal?
While classic overdrive designs like the Tube Screamer have historical prominence, modern players often seek pedals with expanded tone-shaping capabilities. The Seymour Duncan 805 stands out by combining a legendary 808-style circuit with a full 3-band active EQ for superior tonal flexibility.
How does the Seymour Duncan 805 differ from standard 808-style pedals?
Unlike traditional overdrive pedals that feature a single tone control, the 805 incorporates a full 3-band active EQ providing separate bass, middle, and treble knobs. It also offers an expanded gain range and utilizes an MC33178 glass diode circuit for reduced noise and enhanced touch sensitivity.
Can I use the Seymour Duncan 805 with an already overdriven amplifier?
Yes, pushing the 805 into an already overdriven tube amplifier acts as a powerful boost that tightens your low end and sends your signal into hard rock and heavy metal territory.
Are the Seymour Duncan products sold on Dropy India authentic USA imports?
Yes, Dropy sources 100% authentic USA-imported beauty, skincare, health, personal care, and specialty music gear directly from authorized channels in the United States, ensuring genuine quality delivered straight to your doorstep in India.
What are the power requirements for the Seymour Duncan 805 pedal?
This analog overdrive pedal operates on standard 9-volt power, requiring a minimal 4.5 mA draw which can be supplied via a standard 9-volt battery or an external DC power adapter.
How long will delivery take?
Most orders arrive in 15–20 days: we source each product directly from the USA, check it at our Navi Mumbai warehouse and pack it on video. Items marked Dropy Express ship from our India warehouse and arrive in 3–5 days.
Is cash on delivery available?
Full cash on delivery is available all over India on Dropy Express items. For other orders from ₹2,499 to ₹15,000 you can use Partial COD: pay 25% online now and the rest in cash on delivery.
Are your products genuine?
Yes. Every product is 100% authentic, sourced directly from the USA, quality-checked and packed on video at our Navi Mumbai warehouse.
What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?
Write to us at [email protected] as soon as it arrives. Damaged, wrong or not as described, our Buyer Protection gives you a full refund. The details are in our Return, Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Is delivery free?
Delivery is free on orders from ₹1,499. Below that a ₹79 delivery fee applies.