Greer Amps LightSpeed Organic Overdrive Pedal – Used
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Greer Amps LightSpeed Organic Overdrive Pedal – Used
Description
Quick Product Summary
The Greer Amps LightSpeed Organic Overdrive is a highly responsive low-gain overdrive designed to complement the natural sound of your guitar and amplifier rather than dramatically reshape it. It delivers everything from an almost-clean boost to warm, harmonically rich breakup while retaining excellent clarity and playing dynamics.
This used example is in Good condition, with visible signs of previous use consistent with a pre-owned pedal. Its simple three-control layout makes it easy to dial in, while its touch-sensitive response makes it equally effective as an always-on tone enhancer or a dedicated drive pedal.
What Makes the Greer LightSpeed Special?
The LightSpeed is designed around light-to-mild overdrive with smooth, complex clipping, preserving note definition and responding naturally to changes in pick attack and guitar volume. At lower Drive settings it can add subtle warmth and presence, while increasing the gain produces richer breakup without overwhelming the character of your amplifier.
Its unusual Freq control adjusts the overall frequency response rather than functioning as a conventional tone control. Around the centre position the response remains close to flat, while clockwise settings introduce a brighter character, making it easy to match the pedal to different guitars, pickups and amplifiers.
Who Is It For?
The LightSpeed is ideal for players who want a natural, touch-responsive overdrive rather than a heavily coloured distortion sound. It works particularly well for blues, country, Americana, rock, indie and roots styles, and also makes an excellent foundation for stacking with additional drive pedals.
At A Glance
| Feature | Details |
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| Effect Type | Light / Mild Overdrive |
| Condition | Used – Good |
| Controls | Loudness, Drive, Freq |
| Character | Dynamic, Natural & Touch Sensitive |
| Bypass | True Bypass |
| Power | 9–18V DC or 9V Battery |
| Current Draw | Approx. 11mA |
| Construction | Hand-Wired |
Condition Overview
Condition Grade: Good
This pedal is in good used condition, with visible cosmetic signs of previous ownership and regular pedalboard use. It remains a strong working example suitable for rehearsal, recording and live performance.
What’s Included?
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Greer Amps LightSpeed Organic Overdrive Pedal
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No power supply included
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Effect Type | Overdrive |
| Gain Range | Light to Mild Overdrive |
| Controls | Loudness, Drive, Freq |
| Loudness Control | Overall Output Level |
| Drive Control | Gain / Overdrive Amount |
| Freq Control | Overall Frequency Response |
| Switching | True Bypass |
| Input | 1 x 1/4" Jack |
| Output | 1 x 1/4" Jack |
| External Power | 9–18V DC |
| Polarity | Centre Negative |
| Power Connector | 2.1mm |
| Current Draw | Approx. 11mA at 9V |
| Battery Operation | 9V Battery |
| Enclosure Dimensions | Approx. 4.77 x 2.6 x 1.39" |
| Manufacture | Athens, Georgia, USA |
Power Requirements
The Greer LightSpeed can be powered from a regulated 9–18V DC centre-negative power supply with a standard 2.1mm connector.
It can also operate from a 9V battery. Running the pedal at higher compatible voltages can alter its response and increase available headroom.
No external power supply is included with this used pedal.
FAQs
What type of overdrive is the Greer LightSpeed?
The LightSpeed is designed primarily as a low-to-mild-gain overdrive, focusing on clarity, dynamics and retaining the natural character of your guitar and amplifier.
Can it be used as a clean boost?
Yes. With the Drive control set low and Loudness increased, the LightSpeed can work effectively as a near-clean boost or subtle tone enhancer.
What does the Freq control do?
Freq adjusts the overall frequency balance of the pedal. The centre position is close to a flat response, while turning it clockwise produces a brighter sound.
Is the LightSpeed responsive to picking dynamics?
Yes. Dynamic response is one of its defining characteristics, allowing the amount of breakup to change naturally with pick attack.
Does it work with guitar volume controls?
Yes. The LightSpeed responds well to changes in guitar volume, making it possible to clean up an overdriven sound directly from the instrument.
Is it suitable for stacking with other overdrive pedals?
Yes. Its relatively natural frequency response and moderate gain make it particularly useful for stacking before or after other drive pedals.
Does it use true bypass?
Yes. The Greer LightSpeed features true bypass switching.
Can it run at 18V?
Yes. Greer specifies operation from 9V to 18V DC, provided the supply is correctly regulated and centre negative.
Can it run from a battery?
Yes. The LightSpeed accepts a standard 9V battery.
Is a power supply included?
No. No power supply is included with this used pedal.
Where is the LightSpeed made?
Greer Amps pedals are hand-wired in Athens, Georgia, USA.
What condition is this example in?
This example is graded Good, with visible signs of previous use consistent with a pre-owned effects pedal.
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