Pendletone Effects UXO Overdrive

UXO is a raw, touch-sensitive aggressive medium-gain overdrive designed to serve as the primary drive voice in your rig.

Its external Fuse control adjusts the transistor bias, moving the pedal from lighter, more open overdrive toward a denser, rougher, more saturated response. At higher Fuse settings, UXO approaches fuzz territory without becoming sputtery or gated.

Even at its more saturated settings, UXO cleans up smoothly from the guitar’s volume control. Dig in or turn the guitar up for the full drive response, then roll the volume back for a cleaner, more restrained sound.

Controls

Gain — Output Volume
Despite its label, Gain controls the pedal’s output level rather than the amount of distortion. Turn it clockwise to increase volume and push the amplifier or next pedal harder.

Fuse — Transistor Bias
Turn Fuse counterclockwise for a lighter, cleaner, more open overdrive response.

Turn it clockwise for denser saturation, a rougher edge, and a sound that approaches fuzz territory without collapsing into sputter or gated breakup.

Tone — Dark to Bright
Turn Tone counterclockwise for a darker sound and clockwise for a brighter response.

Best suited for

• Raw, aggressive medium-gain overdrive
• A primary drive voice rather than a simple boost
• Touch-sensitive response throughout the drive range
• Smooth cleanup from the guitar’s volume control
• External control over transistor bias
• Lighter, open overdrive through dense, near-fuzz saturation

UXO may not be the right fit if you want a smooth, heavily compressed drive, a conventional gain control that directly adds distortion, or sputtery and gated voltage-starved sounds.

Construction

Each UXO is hand assembled by Pendletone Effects using through-hole components on a professionally manufactured printed circuit board.

Every pedal is individually tested before shipping, then dated, serialized, and signed inside the enclosure.

Specifications

Effect type: Aggressive medium-gain overdrive
Controls: Gain, Fuse, Tone
Gain range: Light, open overdrive to dense saturation approaching fuzz
Transistor bias: Externally adjustable with the Fuse control
Bypass: True bypass
Switching: Soft-click footswitch
Power: Standard 9V DC, center-negative
Battery operation: Not supported
Power supply included: No
Enclosure: Standard 1590B
Dimensions: 67 × 117 × 52 mm / 2.64 × 4.61 × 2.05 in
Measurement basis: Includes installed knobs and jacks
Input and output: Side mounted
Power connection: Top mounted
Made in: Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, USA

Shipping

In-stock orders normally ship through USPS within two business days of purchase, excluding weekends and holidays.

Free shipping within the United States. International shipping is not currently available.

Included with purchase: UXO overdrive pedal. Power supply not included.

Four-year limited warranty

UXO includes a four-year limited warranty for the original purchaser, beginning on the original purchase date. Proof of purchase is required.

The warranty covers manufacturing defects. It does not cover damage caused by abuse, incorrect power, or environmental exposure.

The customer is responsible for shipping the pedal to Pendletone Effects for evaluation. For an approved claim, Pendletone Effects will repair or replace the pedal at its discretion and cover shipping back to the customer.