Detail 01
Nutube 6P1 fully analog triode
The overdrive circuit uses KORG’s Nutube 6P1 triode vacuum tube.
Product detailSKU #1500000319304
KORGOD-S Nutube Overdrive Effects Pedal Kit Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
KORG’s OD-S is a build-it-yourself overdrive pedal kit that goes together without soldering. Its fully analog Nutube 6P1 triode circuit provides the pedal’s tube-based overdrive character, while separate GAIN and TUBE GAIN controls let you adjust the tube circuit in two ways. A two-position overdrive selector offers distinct Low–High ranges, and True Bypass suits a pedalboard used in live performance. The layout also invites deeper component-level modification.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitarists who want to assemble and personalize an overdrive pedal without soldering.
- Live pedalboard use requiring two selectable overdrive ranges and True Bypass switching.
- Experienced builders wanting to alter discrete components using available circuit diagrams.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
GAIN and TUBE GAIN controls
One control adjusts the tube input level; the other changes the tube amplification circuit’s anode load.
Detail 03
Two overdrive types
The selector provides two overdrive choices with different Low–High ranges.
Detail 04
46 mA power consumption
Plan power around the pedal’s listed 46 mA draw.
Detail 05
122 x 96 x 55 mm
These are the pedal’s listed dimensions for placing it in a setup.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Power requires either one 9V alkaline battery or the KA181 DC9V adapter; both are sold separately.
- 02Component changes are intended for advanced users who want further customization.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the OD-S require soldering to build?
No. It is designed as a solderless, easy-to-build pedal kit.
02How is it powered?
Use a single 9V alkaline battery or a KA181 DC9V adapter. Both are sold separately.
03Can I modify the circuit?
Yes. Its layout supports changing discrete components, and circuit diagrams are available in the download section.
04Does it have True Bypass?
Yes, the OD-S includes True Bypass.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Power
- Single 9V alkaline battery（6LF22/6LR61）(sold separately) or a DC9V AV adapter (sold separately) KA181(DC9V)
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsConnections & power
- Power Consumption
- 46mA
- Battery Life
- Approx. 10 hours
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 0.75
- Dimensions
- 4.8 inch x 3.78 inch x 2.16 inch (122 x 96 x 55mm)
2 detailsOther
- Tube
- Nutube 6P1
- Connections
- INPUT/OUTPUT (monaural stereo jack), DC 9V stereo minijack
