Warm Audio WA-DBJR-OD – Dirty Boy Jr. Overdrive Guitar Pedal

The Dirty Boy Jr. Overdrive is an official collaboration between Warm Audio and Dirty Boy Pedals, delivering boutique overdrive, preamp, and all-analog amp simulation tones in a compact pedal format. Powered by proprietary T.A.E. (Tube Amp Emulation) technology developed by Danny Gomez, Overdrive delivers touch-sensitive response, tube-like harmonic saturation, and dynamic cleanup inspired by vintage British-style amplifiers. Dedicated Gain, Tone, Volume, and Variac controls shape everything from transparent boost tones to saturated breakup, compression, and voltage-starved fuzz textures. With speaker-emulated output voiced after a 4x12 cabinet, Dirty Boy Jr. Overdrive easily connects directly to interfaces, mixers, front of house systems, and FRFR speakers.

An OD, Preamp, & Amp-Sim - All In One: The Dirty Boy Jr. Overdrive was created in partnership between boutique builder Dirty Boy Pedals and Warm Audio, bringing the celebrated Dirty Boy Preamp pedal circuit to more players in a compact format. Powered by all-analog proprietary T.A.E. (tube amp emulation) tech, the Dirty Boy Jr. Overdrive brings a faithful all-analog amp-simulator to any pedalboard.



Developed With Dirty Boy: Working closely with Dirty Boy owner Danny Gomez, Warm Audio carefully recreated the amp-like tone, and boutique-style overdrive that made the original hand-built Dirty Boy Preamp pedal a favorite among players. Dirty Boy Jr. Overdrive delivers the authentic feel and sonic behavior of the original boutique pedal known for everything from all-analog amp simulation, all the way to lush overdrive tones.



T.A.E. & Variac Control: Dirty Boy Jr. Overdrive’s emulated output allows the pedal to be used at line-level, as an all-analog amp simulator, making it easy to plug in directly to front of house, mixers, interfaces or FRFR speakers. The variac control introduces sag and compression via calibrated voltage reduction to simulate old tube amps at various stages of breakup.



True Bypass, 100% Analog Circuitry: Premium all-analog circuitry delivers authentic boutique OD & preamp tones with true bypass operation for preserving your natural guitar and amp character.

Hand-Tested In Austin, TX: Like all Warm Audio gear, the WA-DBjr-OD is meticulously hand-tested and inspected by trained technicians with a passion for making music in Austin, TX USA.

Artists Using Dirty Boy Brand Pedals

• John Frusciante (Red Hot Chili Peppers)


• Dweezil Zappa


• Tim Pierce


• Tom DeLonge (Blink-182)


• Mark Lettieri (Snarky Puppy / Fearless Flyers)


• Neal Schon (Journey)


• Blues Saraceno (Poison)


• Mike Scott (The Waterboys)


• Dave “Phoenix” Farrell (Linkin Park)


• George Pajon Jr. (Black Eyed Peas)
  
  

Tech Specs

• Fully Analog Tube Amp Emulation Preamp Designed For All Studio & Live Direct Applications


• Authentic Dirty Boy “Preamp” Circuit


• Powered By Proprietary T.A.E. (Tube Amp Emulation) Technology Developed By Danny Gomez


• Use As A Standalone Amp Simulator, FX Loop Preamp, Or Tube-Style Boost / Overdrive


• Variac Simulator Delivers Dynamic Sag, Compression, and Voltage-Starved Fuzz Textures


• Speaker Emulated Output Voiced After A Closed-Back 4x12 “Greenback” Cabinet


• Gain, Tone, Volume, and Variac Controls


• Preamp Output (Instrument) and Speaker Emulated Output (Line) Connections


• Touch-Sensitive Response With Tube-Like Harmonic Saturation And Dynamic Cleanup


• Metal Enclosure with Authentic Dirty Boy Boutique Styling


• 1/4" Input, Preamp Output, and Emulated Output Jacks


• True Analog Signal Path | Standard 9V Center-Negative Power


• Input Impedance: 1 MOhms | Output Impedance: 6.5 KOhms


• Dims: L: 4.8” W: 2” H: 2.6” | L: 12.2 W: 5.1 H:6.5 cm | Weight: 0.6 lb, 0.27 Kg
  
  

• Preamp “better-maker” pedal improving overall signal fidelity
• Direct to board/interface or FRFR speaker as an all-analog amp simulator
• Classic three-knob gain overdrive with range from boost to saturation