The Godfather II is a dual overdrive pedal from BMF Effects that houses two Godfather Overdrive circuits in a single enclosure. As the maker puts it, "We took two Godfather Overdrives, changed up the voicing of one, and stuffed them both into a dual pedal." The result is one pedal that covers two shades of the same overdrive, selectable on the fly or stacked together1.
The pedal was listed as Sold Out on BMF Effects' product page as of 26 October 2026, with the maker noting a current lead time of 7 to 10 days. The maker also states that color and/or graphics are subject to change1.
The two channels
The two sides of the pedal are not identical. Channel A, marked by a green LED, is the Godfather overdrive in its stock configuration. Channel B, marked by a red LED, is modified for slightly more gain and sag, giving a hotter, looser response on demand1. Players who know the single Godfather Overdrive get that circuit unchanged on one side and a pushed version of it on the other, rather than two unrelated drives.
Controls and switching
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Select footswitch | Selects the active channel1 |
| Bypass footswitch | Master bypass, returns you to your original tone no matter which channel is selected1 |
| Toggle switch | Runs the two drives as A/B or A+B1 |
The toggle switch is the heart of the layout. In A/B mode the pedal behaves like two separate overdrives you can flip between; in A+B both drives engage together, which BMF describes as making the pedal a possible "do all" for your board1. The Bypass footswitch sits above both modes as a master bypass, so one stomp returns the clean signal regardless of which channel was active1.
Power and size
The Godfather II runs on DC power from 9v to 18v and draws 12mA, connecting through a DC jack1. The 9v to 18v operating range gives players room to run it at a higher supply voltage if their power source offers one, while the 12mA draw is modest for a dual-circuit pedal. The enclosure measures 5.4 inches wide by 4.5 inches long (137.2mm x 114.3mm), a larger footprint than a compact single pedal, which is worth planning for on a tight board1.
Where it sits in BMF's range
BMF Effects builds a line of overdrives beyond the Godfather, including the Velvet Hammer Overdrive and the Rocket 88 Overdrive1. The Godfather II is the dual-channel take on the Godfather circuit, and players weighing it against a single overdrive are effectively choosing between one voicing and two related ones in the same footprint.
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Questions
Is the BMF Godfather II true bypass?
Yes. BMF Effects says the pedal features true bypass switching and a DC jack. The Bypass footswitch works as a master bypass, returning you to your original tone no matter which channel is selected at the time.
What is the difference between Channel A and Channel B?
Channel A, marked by a green LED, is the Godfather overdrive in its stock configuration. Channel B, marked by a red LED, is a modified version of the same circuit voiced for slightly more gain and sag. The Select footswitch chooses which channel is active.
Can the two channels run at the same time?
Yes. A toggle switch lets you run the two drives as A/B, one at a time, or as A+B, with both engaged together. BMF describes this as making the pedal a possible do-all on a board.
What power supply does the Godfather II need?
The pedal runs on DC power from 9v to 18v and connects through a DC jack. There is no battery option mentioned, so a center-negative DC supply from a pedalboard power source is the way to power it.
How much current does the Godfather II draw?
BMF Effects lists the current draw at 12mA, which is light enough for almost any pedalboard power supply output to handle on its own.
How big is the Godfather II pedal?
The enclosure measures 5.4 inches wide by 4.5 inches long, or 137.2mm by 114.3mm. That is a larger footprint than a standard compact pedal, which is worth planning for on a crowded board.
Sources (1)
- The Godfather II Dual Overdrive, BMF Effects
