Death By Audio makes Thee Treble Overload, a treble boost pedal that pushes into overdrive territory at the top of its gain range. It revives the treble boost circuit from the limited-edition pedal Thee Fuzz Warr Overload, which the maker calls "the coveted treble boost circuit from the infamous limited-edition pedal"1. Death By Audio describes the sound as one that "slices through any mix with razor-sharp precision, adding just the right edge to make your signal sound mean, bright, and alive"1. To get that bite, the pedal carves away bass, tightening the tone and bringing definition to whatever you feed it1.
Controls
The pedal has two controls, and the way they interact is the point of the design:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| BOOST | Adjusts the gain of the boost, from a sharp +17dB to an extreme +52dB blast, enough to hit distortion territory and deliver the signature gnarly edge1 |
| LIMIT | Sets the maximum output volume. Crank the BOOST and turn the LIMIT down for a controlled output level with high distortion1 |
At the low end of BOOST you get a sharp treble lift; run it high and the circuit moves into overdrive, which puts it in the company of overdrive pedals as much as boost pedals. The LIMIT control is what keeps that gain usable: with BOOST maxed and LIMIT turned down, the output stays at a controlled level while the distortion stays high1.
Stereo operation
Thee Treble Overload is dual mono, meaning it can process stereo chains. Death By Audio suggests this is "perfect for blasting your stereo reverbs, choruses" and similar effects downstream1. It uses TRS inputs and outputs for mono or stereo operation: a standard TS cable gives you mono, while a TRS cable gives fully independent stereo operation through both channels1. That makes it unusual among treble boosts, most of which are mono-only, and it matters if your board runs stereo reverb or chorus after the boost.
The Destroyer Series
Thee Treble Overload is part of Death By Audio's Destroyer Series, and it carries the line's signature look: a compact footprint and a rugged build1. Death By Audio describes the construction as tour-grade, with a rugged enclosure, quality components, hand-assembled build, and a design meant to last1.
What reviewers said
The Thee Treble Overload is a current product, listed at $250.00 USD1, with a European price of €299 EUR2. It draws 23 mA1, which is worth noting for players planning a shared power supply on a board.
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Questions
How much gain does Thee Treble Overload have?
The BOOST control adjusts the gain of the boost over a wide range, from a sharp +17dB at the low end to an extreme +52dB blast at the top. Death By Audio says the upper end is enough to hit distortion territory and deliver the pedal's signature gnarly edge, so it works as both a clean treble lift and a gain pedal depending on where the control is set.
Does Thee Treble Overload work in stereo?
Yes. The pedal is dual mono, meaning it can process stereo chains, which Death By Audio suggests is perfect for blasting stereo reverbs and choruses. It has TRS inputs and outputs: use a standard TS cable for mono operation, or a TRS cable for fully independent stereo operation through both channels.
What power supply does Thee Treble Overload need?
It runs on a standard 9 VDC power supply with a 2.1mm negative center barrel connector, the common pedal supply format. Current draw is 23 mA, which is modest and well within what a typical pedalboard power supply output can handle.
Does Thee Treble Overload cut bass?
Yes. To achieve its bite, Death By Audio says Thee Treble Overload carves away bass, tightening your tone and bringing definition to whatever source you feed it. That bass cut is central to the piercing, bright character the pedal is designed around.
What is the Destroyer Series?
The Destroyer Series is Death By Audio's product line that Thee Treble Overload belongs to. Pedals in the series share a signature look: a compact footprint and a rugged, tour-grade build. Thee Treble Overload carries that line identity along with its hand-assembled construction.
Sources (2)
- THEE TREBLE OVERLOAD, Death By Audio, 2026
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2025-12-09
