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Visual Sound Route 66 Overdrive/Compression Pedal

Item ID: Route66

2-channel Overdrive/Compression Pedal

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Compression and Overdrive in a Single Pedal

Route 66 offers classic compression combined with classic overdrive modeled after the sound of the original TS-808 Tubescreamer (JRC4558 chip and all!). These two effects are great on their own and can be combined to complement one another. In fact, Route 66 corrects many common complaints of guitarists concerning the original Tubescreamer - it was lacking sustain and bottom end. Combine the overdrive with the compression to get all the sustain you want. Add the Overdrive Bass Boost and get that big cabinet sound. The Route 66 responds especially well when paired with a good tube amp!





Visual Sound Route 66 Features:
  • Thick steel housing
  • Improved Pure Tone buffer circuit
  • Tone control bypass switch for Compressor for vintage Ross compressor tones
  • Increased output volume for OD channel
  • Improved radio frequency protection
  • Upgraded capacitors throughout pedal
  • Upgraded Bass Boost switch
  • Overdrive and Compression on two separate channels with individual tone controls
  • Overdrive channel sounds like the original TS808 and uses the JRC4558 op-amp
  • Unique overdrive bass boost switch
  • Compression channel can be set for fully squashed "Nashville" sound or very subtle compression
  • Compressor has an integrated pre-amp controlled by a Gain knob so you can get loads of clean gain without overdrive
  • Combine the channels to heat up leads

Visual Sound Route 66 - great clean compression with amazing classic overdrive!
Specification Detail
Type Overdrive/Compressor
Inputs 1 x Instrument
Outputs 1 x 1/4"
Power Supply Included No
Batteries 1 x 9V
Height 1.5"
Depth 6"
Width 5"
Weight 2 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number V2RT66

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Reviews

based on 6 reviews

Outstanding Overdrive

by Ben Bach from NY
November 8, 2012
Music Background: Recording Eng. Live sound Eng. Pro Musician
The is the best overall pedal I have owned and believe me I have tried them all personally after 40 years of playing and looking for that perfect sound we all look for, and hauling tons of gear to ge... read more [+]t it, I now just use a 65 deluxe reverb a 63 champ this pedal a tuner and a electro-harmonix hum eliminattor to fix the ocassional club ac from hell and I am happier than ever with the sound I get. Outstanding choice trust me. Rock on! close [-]

Phenominal Pedal!

by Tommy from Newport News, VA USA
June 5, 2012
Music Background: Hobbyist
In my opinion, the two best pedals out there are made by Visual Sound. They would be this and the Jekyll & Hyde. The compression on this pedal is great and the overdrive CAN NOT be beat. If you plan o... read more [+]n playing anything really heavy (punk, thrash, metal), you NEED the Jekyll & Hyde. If you are playing any other rock style, blues, or country; you NEED the the Route 66. Enough said, this pedal is fantastic. close [-]

Tied for the best pedal I've ever used.

by Marvin Mealer from Tunnel Hill, GA USA
September 18, 2011
Music Background: Musician
The overdrive has one of the sweetest tones I've ever played, and the pedal is so versatile. Go from crunching classic rock to scalding blues! You won't be disappointed. I never knew how much I nee... read more [+]ded a compressor for my clean playing, and when I used it with my Visual Sound Liquid Chorus, I was blown away. Customer service with Visual Sound is great just as it is with Sweetwater. I haven't found a VS pedal I haven't liked! close [-]

Route 66 O/D Com Pedal

by Greg from Sandwich, Il
January 2, 2013
Music Background: Serious Weekend Rocker
The pedal rocks, it gives me the lead sound I want with sustain. The controls are very responsive. Its just what the doctor ordered.
I play a PRS McCarty and a Fender Super-Sonic.

Route 66

by Charles Crudgington from Breckenridge, TX
November 26, 2012
Music Background: Hobbyist
It took a little time to figure it out.......I like it very much......it is hooked up right now.
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Visual Sound Route 66 Overdrive/Compression Pedal

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