What makes an overdrive good for Stratocaster?
Stratocaster-style guitars usually have bright single-coil pickups, clear attack, and strong dynamic response. A good overdrive should add body without burying that clarity.
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Transparent drives keep more of the guitar voice. Mid-focused drives help solos cut. Amp-like drives can make a clean amp feel more responsive.
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Boss BD-2, Ibanez Tube Screamer, Wampler Tumnus, JHS Morning Glory, and MXR Timmy-style pedals are strong starting points for comparison.