Black Cat OD1 Overdrive

effect pedal project by Fred Bonte

Here's the Black Cat OD1 Overdrive effect pedal project from Fred Bonte.

This project has been described using terms like distortion, overdrive, stripboard, and vero and is reportedly verified, meaning many hobbyists have already completed this project and verify that the instructions are without issue.

Beyond the specs and details found on this page, you'll want to check out these stripboard resources too.

Project Resources

Parts List

  • C1
    220p
  • C2
    100n
  • C3
    100n
  • C4
    100n
  • C5
    100n
  • C6
    100u
  • C7
    10u
  • C8
    100p
  • C9
    220p
  • P1
    50k Gain
  • P2
    50k Volume
  • Q1
    OP275
  • Q1 (Alt)
    Opamp Dual
  • R1
    470k
  • R2
    1M
  • R3
    22k
  • R4
    100k
  • R5
    22k
  • R6
    1M
  • R7
    430R
  • R8
    100k
  • U1
    9V