Manis Overdrive

Evolution of the legendary transparent overdrive

• NOS germanium transistors & diodes for rich saturation

• Bass+ switch adds low-end punch (+3dB)

• Ge-Trans switch enhances tube-like compression

• Selectable True Bypass or Buffered Silent Switching

• 18V-ready for massive headroom

• Handcrafted in the USA

The Keeley Manis Overdrive uniquely combines both germanium NOS transistors and diodes for more compression and saturation plus a 3db bass-boost makes it unlike any other mythical Klone!

Keeley pens the next chapter in the legend of the mythical Klone with several storied upgrades and features. First up is the germanium diode switch.  The “essential” germanium diodes are at the heart of the myth.  By substituting essential germanium diodes with germanium transistors (circa Cold War era) we increase the compression and saturation of the tone.  The Manis can give you a softer attack that sounds more like a tube amp.  Less ice-pick, more tube amp.  This feels incredible under your fingertips too.  Wouldn’t you like to hear a little more of the natural low end from your guitar?  The bass boost switch lowers the cutoff by exactly one octave and increases the output by +3dB.  It’s the perfect low end recovery and push for single coil guitars.  True Bypass or Buffered Silent Switching on the fly.  The Manis is built like a tank and is the first klone you can power with 18 volts. The Manis is a Hard Clipping ‘clean boost’ that has been updated and modernized with our power supply improvements as well as other mind bending fixes to the inherent tonal problems of the original circuit.

• The Manis is Hard Clipping “clean boost” using Russian transistors as germanium diodes  
• Ge-Trans Switch – Diodes or Transistors – Huge difference in feel with increased saturation and tube like compression 
• The Bass+ Switch –  Lowers the frequency response by one octave and then pushes 3dB harder
• True-Bypass or Buffered Bypass/silent Switching – Whichever works and sounds best in your rig.

Switchable Germanium Diodes

Germanium is a rare earth metal.  The Manis has both germanium diodes and transistors, significantly increasing the chances of making rarified music.

Switchable Low Frequency Cutoff

The Manis Overdrive lets you fatten your bottom end in a sensible way.

Buffered Bypass or True Bypass

The Keeley Manis Overdrive allows you to quickly switch between either mode.  Having a great buffer will make your rig sound strong and clear even when the pedal is off.  Buffered switching prevents the pops and clicks of true-bypass switching.  If you want to turn on true-bypass, simply press and hold the foot switch for two seconds.  Holding the switch for two seconds toggle between modes.  True Bypass is great if a buffer might affect the tone of a vintage pedal.  Enjoy truly silent switching and a better sounding rig with Keeley’s buffered switching mode.

Keeley Manis – Made In The USA

We design, engineer, and manufacture the Keeley Manis in Oklahoma City. The Keeley Manis is geared towards the professional musician’s demand for an inspiring tone when performance demands it. From the meticulously built electronic circuit boards to our in-house fabricated aluminum enclosure, Keeley pedals are professional grade. We make guitar effect pedals to be finely crafted musical instruments.