DOD FX57 Hard Rock Distortion, 1987 Vintage • A True Underdog

Here’s a seriously cool 1987 vintage DOD pedal that deserves much more attention.

When I think of the DOD FX57 Hard Rock Distortion, I immediately think of Ritchie Blackmore and Deep Purple’s legendary Made in Japan era. Plug this into any rig and you can get into that classic hard-rock territory in no time - Smoke on the Water is just waiting to happen. 🤘

The FX57 is more than just another Marshall-style distortion pedal. One of its most interesting characteristics is the way it adds a subtle delay-like ambience on top of the distortion, giving the sound extra depth and making the FX57 quite different from the usual vintage distortion boxes.

And there’s some very cool old-school circuitry inside: the distortion stage uses germanium diodes, contributing to a quick, smooth saturation with an organic, amp-like character. It has that immediate response and compression that can remind you of a pushed tube amp.

This is one of those unusual vintage pedals that flies under the radar. It may not have the fame of some of the more collectible DOD models, but that’s exactly what makes it interesting - you get a genuinely vintage 1980s pedal with a distinctive sound without following the crowd.

Condition

• 1987 vintage
• Everything works properly
• Pots are clean and smooth
• Jacks are clean and tight
• New footswitch
• Fully tested and ready to rock
• Battery door missing like on 99% of these vintage DOD pedals

If you're into Deep Purple, classic hard rock, vintage DOD gear, or simply looking for a distortion pedal that sounds different from the usual suspects, the FX57 is definitely worth checking out.

A true vintage underdog from the golden age of DOD pedals.

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