The Fender Hammertone Breakup Drive Overdrive Pedal delivers responsive, amp-like tone in a compact and pedalboard-friendly format. Read more.
The Fender Hammertone Breakup Drive Overdrive Pedal delivers responsive, amp-like tone in a compact and pedalboard-friendly format. Designed to recreate the natural feel of a tube amp pushed to the edge of saturation, this JFET-based overdrive pedal offers dynamic, touch-sensitive performance that reacts to your playing style—from subtle warmth to expressive breakup.
Featuring Drive, Tone, and Level controls, the Hammertone Breakup Drive provides intuitive sound shaping, while two selectable clipping modes allow you to switch between light breakup and medium-gain overdrive for maximum tonal versatility.
A switchable pre-gain mid boost helps your guitar cut through dense mixes, and the interactive tone control offers a wide range of EQ options to fine-tune your sound. Built with a rugged aluminium enclosure, top-mounted jacks, and soft-touch true bypass switching, this pedal is ideal for live performance and studio use alike.
Perfect as an “always-on” pedal or as part of a larger effects setup, the Fender Hammertone Breakup Drive is a reliable choice for guitarists seeking classic overdrive tones with modern flexibility.
Key Features:
JFET-based overdrive for tube-like response
Two clipping modes: light breakup & medium gain
Drive, Tone & Level controls for easy shaping
Switchable mid boost for enhanced presence
True bypass with soft-touch switching
Compact, road-ready aluminium housing
Powered by 9V battery or standard pedal supply