What a pedal. It sounds great when turned on with an amp that has a clean or little distortion setting. Ideal for an attention-catching boost for that lead and rhythm part. It's not an overpowering distortion, but a great sounding overdrive with clarity in your power chords or single notes. The bass and treble knobs are convenient to shape and match to the setting on your amp. The gain knob sounds superb whether on a low or high setting. Just an awesome looking and sounding pedal.