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Rose Electric Audio T.O.D.D. 2

T.O.D.D. 2

£309.00

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Highlights

Valve-driven Tube Over Drive Distortion pedal acting as a real amplifier preamp
Covers clean boost, amp-like overdrive and harmonically rich distortion with strong volume push
Highly dynamic, touch-sensitive feel that responds naturally to picking strength and instrument volume
Simple Gain, Tone and Volume controls with Overdrive or Distortion toggle for wide tonal control
Real valve analogue circuit voiced to behave like a driven British valve amplifier
Designed and built by qualified electronics engineer Nick Rose in the United States
Roadworthy all-metal enclosure built for long-term reliability and regular professional use
Black sparkle finish with clear white graphics and chrome controls for pedalboard visibility
Illuminated valve window lights when engaged, showing operation and the working tube
True bypass switching preserves your core tone when the pedal is disengaged
Fully analogue signal path with no digital processing or modelling
Side-mounted input, output and DC jack placement suits tidy, practical pedalboard layouts
Covered by a manufacturer’s warranty for confidence in reliability and long-term ownership

Description

The Rose Electric Audio T.O.D.D. 2 is a valve-driven overdrive and distortion pedal designed to function as a genuine valve amplifier preamp within a pedalboard format. Built to sit comfortably in front of amplifiers, it allows players to move from full, open cleans to classic British overdrive and saturated distortion with a single footswitch. It is equally suited to guitarists and bass players who rely on touch sensitivity, dynamic response and strong interaction between instrument, pedal and amplifier, and it works naturally as a primary drive sound rather than a flavour or boost layered on top of other gain stages.

Tonally, the Rose Electric Audio T.O.D.D. 2 stands apart from familiar overdrive and distortion circuits. It does not aim to replicate a Tube Screamer, Klon or Bluesbreaker style response, and it avoids the compressed, mid-forward character associated with many pedals in those families. Instead, its sound is broad, authoritative and distinctly amplifier-like, with a gain structure that behaves and develops the way a valve amp does. Clean settings retain weight and clarity, while pushed sounds build progressively into rich overdrive and then into harmonically dense distortion without losing definition. The Rose Electric Audio T.O.D.D. 2 adds an immediate sense of volume and authority to an amplifier, but its real strength lies in how naturally the gain evolves, always retaining the character, feel and complexity associated with a driven valve circuit.

The playing feel is central to the design. The Rose Electric Audio T.O.D.D. 2 responds directly to picking dynamics and guitar volume adjustments, allowing players to clean up or dig in without touching the controls. In the Overdrive mode it delivers clean to medium gain tones that roll back smoothly and remain articulate, making it ideal for expressive rhythm and lead work. Switching to Distortion biases the valve hotter, introducing more saturation, harmonic content and controlled feedback for heavier, hot-rodded sounds. Despite its wide gain range, the Rose Electric Audio T.O.D.D. 2 remains intuitive to use, encouraging exploration rather than demanding constant adjustment, and it has the immediacy and elasticity that players expect from a well-designed valve amplifier.

Control layout is deliberately simple and effective. Gain operates as a variable bias control, moving from lightly driven tones through to classic British crunch and beyond, rather than behaving like a conventional clipping control. Tone is a variable low-pass filter that shapes the top end without hollowing out the sound, making it easy to adapt the pedal to different guitars, pickups and amplifiers. Volume provides substantial output, allowing the pedal to push an amp hard when required. The Overdrive and Distortion toggle switch offers two distinct operating ranges by altering the tube bias, giving access to both expressive lower-gain sounds and more aggressive, saturated textures without complicating the signal path.

At the heart of the Rose Electric Audio T.O.D.D. 2 is a real valve, making it effectively an amplifier in a pedal enclosure. The circuit was developed by Nick Rose, a qualified electronics engineer with extensive experience building and restoring valve amplifiers. The design began with the aim of fitting true valve amplifier topology into a pedal running from a standard power supply, a challenge that required careful compromises and creative engineering. The final circuit was refined by directly comparing a clean Fender Twin with a 1972 Marshall JMP, adjusting the Rose Electric Audio T.O.D.D. 2 until the Twin reproduced the tone and feel of the Marshall when driven by T.O.D.D. 2. The result is a reliable, stable design that captures genuine amp behaviour rather than approximating it through diode clipping.

The Rose Electric Audio T.O.D.D. 2 accepts standard 12AX7 preamp valves, allowing players to tailor the feel and gain structure by changing the tube. A 12AX7 delivers the highest gain, with strong saturation, rich harmonics and a more aggressive response suited to classic rock and heavier styles. A 12AT7 offers reduced gain with a firmer, tighter feel, more headroom and enhanced clarity, making it a good choice for players who favour dynamic overdrive and articulation. A 12AU7 provides the lowest gain and cleanest response, with greater headroom and a smoother breakup, ideal for subtle drive and touch-sensitive applications. FX Pedal Planet Online Store recommends that all valve replacements are carried out by a qualified technician or engineer.

The Rose Electric Audio T.O.D.D. 2 is housed in a robust all-metal enclosure designed for regular use on professional pedalboards. Its construction reflects Rose Electric Audio’s approach to durability and practicality, ensuring it can withstand transport, rehearsal and performance without issue. The finish is a distinctive black sparkle with white graphics and chrome controls, offering clear visibility and a striking presence without being distracting. A clear vale window on the top surface illuminates when T.O.D.D. 2 is engaged, allowing the warm glow of the valve to be seen under stage lighting, while also providing immediate visual confirmation of operation. The rear of the enclosure features detailed engraving, reinforcing the sense of purpose and attention to detail throughout the design.

True bypass switching ensures that the signal remains unaffected when the Rose Electric Audio T.O.D.D. 2 is disengaged, preserving the natural tone of the instrument and amplifier. Input, output and DC power connections are positioned with pedalboard layout in mind, making integration straightforward and avoiding unnecessary cable strain. The pedal operates from a standard external power supply, eliminating the need for proprietary adapters or additional power units on a board.

Every Rose Electric Audio T.O.D.D. 2 is designed and built in the United States by Nick Rose, whose background in analogue audio and amplifier design informs every aspect of the pedal. Rose Electric Audio embraces a purposeful, retro-inspired aesthetic, and small variations in finish are a natural result of the hands-on building process, giving each unit its own character. The Rose Electric Audio T.O.D.D. 2 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty, providing reassurance and long-term confidence in its reliability.

The Rose Electric Audio T.O.D.D. 2 stands out by offering something rarely found in a pedal: the sound, feel and response of a true valve amplifier preamp in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format. It covers clean boost, overdrive and distortion convincingly within a single unit, making it a serious and practical choice for players who want authentic amp-like tone without relying on multiple gain pedals.

Controls

FOOTSWITCH: Engages true bypass switching with immediate response and clear visual feedback
GAIN: Variable valve bias control ranging from clean edge to full M-style saturation
TONE: Smooth low-pass filter shaping highs without thinning lows or masking playing dynamics
VOL: High-headroom output control for amp push, level matching and authoritative solo boosts
DIST/OD TOGGLE: Switches valve bias from cooler overdrive to hotter, harmonically rich distortion

Components and Technical Specifications

Real valve preamp circuit using replaceable valves for authentic amplifier response
Fully analogue signal path preserving dynamics, touch sensitivity and instrument character
Internal voltage conversion for valve operation
High-quality resistors and capacitors selected for low noise and tonal stability
High input impedance suits guitars and basses without loading pickups
Low output impedance drives long cable runs and complex pedalboards reliably
Internal components optimised for thermal stability and long-term reliability
Powered by standard 9V centre negative supply (not included)
Battery operation not supported
Current draw measured using a Truetone 1Spot mA Meter:
Bypass (minimum): Approximately 136 mA
Engaged (maximum): Approximately 162 mA

Current draw may vary slightly depending on control settings, circuit behaviour, and active features such as gain stages, modulation, filtering, or reverb tails. For best performance, use a high quality isolated power supply that matches the pedal’s current requirements. Always refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations, as incorrect powering may cause damage.

Enclosure Dimensions

Depth: 94 mm / 3.7 in
Width: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Height: 34 mm / 1.3 in

Weight

348 g
0.77 lbs

Official UK Dealers

FX Pedal Planet Limited and FX Pedal Planet Online Store proudly serve as official UK dealers for Rose Electric Audio effects pedals. If we do not have the specific Rose Electric Audio pedal you are looking for, please reach out to us via the contacts page, and will order it on our next stock order for you at the best price and customer service.

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