DOD Overdrive 250

The DOD Overdrive 250 distortion pedal is very similar to the MXR Distortion Plus pedal. This project uses the same Ready-For-Transfer Printed Circuit Board Layout file that is used in the MXR Distortion Plus Project on this site. This is really a great sounding distortion pedal, remenisent of some of the great sounds of the 1970’s. In our option,  the 741 IC or similar, is essential to the great sound.  Note:  Trademarks mentioned here belong to their owners and not to General Guitar Gadgets


To Build a ’77 Gray version, use these diagrams:


Buy a DIST Complete Kit. Includes all the parts and materials you need to build one, all for about the price you would pay for a PCB and parts.

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Would you like a Ready to Solder Circuit Board for this project? Note: If you buy the kit, the Ready-to-Solder Circuit Board (RTS PCB) is included in the kit.  You do not need to purchase this RTS PCB if you buy the kit.

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The following distortions can be built with the DIST Complete Kit or the Ready-to-Solder Printed Circuit Board.  The Kit includes all parts for a replica of any of these distortion pedals!

  • MXR Distortion Plus
  • DOD 250 Overdrive
  • ’77 Gray DOD 250 Overdrive
  • Ross Distortion