The Caroline Guitar Company Aron Graves Overdrive is a two-mode overdrive pedal announced in May 2026. It is named after and inspired by Aaron Graves, the Caroline team's departed friend, and a portion of sales goes to Fork and Spoon Records1.
Two modes: preamp and power-amp clipping
The pedal's central feature is its pair of clipping voices. Mode A is preamp clipping, which Delicious Audio describes as "clean, articulate, polite enough to take to dinner." Mode B is power-amp clipping, and "that's where the beast wakes up"1. The Mode B circuit revives the power-amp clipping approach Caroline used in the Haymaker and the Icarus V1, now with a second gain stage and a bass voicing selector1.
The Gain knob runs from low to high gain. Delicious Audio put it this way: "Gain knob goes from 'excuse me' to 'I am going to eat your face'"1.
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Gain | Adjusts gain from low to high1 |
| Mode switch | Mode A preamp clipping, Mode B power-amp clipping1 |
| EQ | Shelf boost on highs and lows, no mid-scoop1 |
| Bass toggle | Cuts mud or leaves it thick1 |
The EQ is a shelf boost on the highs and lows rather than a mid-cut design, so the pedal keeps its midrange while lifting the top and bottom. The bass toggle lets you choose between a tighter low end and a thicker one1.
Who was Aaron Graves?
The pedal was inspired by and named after Aaron Graves, a friend of the Caroline team who had passed away. A portion of sales goes to Fork and Spoon Records, a record label that Delicious Audio describes as "keeping the community alive"1.
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Questions
What is the difference between Mode A and Mode B on the Aron Graves Overdrive?
Mode A is preamp clipping, which Delicious Audio describes as clean, articulate and polite. Mode B is power-amp clipping, and that is where the pedal opens up into its heavier voice. The two modes give the pedal a wide range, from a restrained preamp-style drive to the more aggressive power-amp clipping sound.
Does the Aron Graves Overdrive scoop the mids?
No. The EQ is described as a shelf boost on the highs and lows, with what Delicious Audio calls no mid-scoop cowardice. The pedal keeps its midrange intact while letting you lift the top and bottom ends of your tone.
What does the bass toggle do?
The bass toggle cuts mud or leaves it thick, according to Delicious Audio. In practice it lets you choose between a tighter low end that stays out of the way and a fuller, thicker bass response, depending on your guitar, amp and how much gain you are running.
Who was Aaron Graves?
Aaron Graves was a friend of the Caroline Guitar Company team who had passed away. The pedal was inspired by and named after him. A portion of sales goes to Fork and Spoon Records, which Delicious Audio describes as keeping the community alive.
Who makes the Aron Graves Overdrive?
The Aron Graves Overdrive is made by Caroline Guitar Company, the South Carolina pedal maker known for pedals such as the Wave Cannon and Haymaker. Delicious Audio introduced the pedal in May 2026 as a new two-mode overdrive.
Sources (1)
- New Pedal: Caroline Aron Graves Overdrive, Delicious Audio, 2026-05-27
