The Fender Malmsteen Overdrive is an overdrive/boost pedal designed to reproduce and draw inspiration from the aggressive, defined, and "edgy" sound that characterizes Yngwie Malmsteen's tone—that neoclassical shred full of harmonics and sustain. It is designed primarily for: melodic rock and metal powerful, clear rhythms leads with sustain and definition. The pedal's character is: full and rich, not just a simple boost pushed and punchy, with presence in the mid-high frequencies excellent for adding punch to already crunchy amp sounds responsive to the amp's gain and volume settings This makes it particularly suitable for those seeking that typical "Malmsteenian" tone, that is, clear even at high saturation, with excellent sustain and a quick response.