The Dolamo D-11 Vintage Distortion is a compact analog distortion pedal, listed under the heading "DISTORTION" on its maker's product page. RockBoard's PedalPedia describes it as providing "a dirty and aggressive sound with plenty of bite", placing it firmly on the heavier side of the distortion pedal family, further toward the wall than an overdrive and without the fuzz character of a fuzz1.
Controls and the three-way switch
The D-11 keeps its control layout simple: Volume, Filter and Distortion knobs, plus a three-way selector switch with Solo, Turbo and Normal modes1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Volume | Volume control for volume variations1 |
| Filter | Filter control for tone variations1 |
| Distortion | Distortion control for distortion amount1 |
| 3-way switch | Solo, Turbo and Normal modes1 |
The maker's page names the three switch positions but does not spell out what each mode changes, so the differences between Solo, Turbo and Normal are best judged by ear1.
Power
The D-11 runs on 9V DC with a center negative plug and draws 20mA1. That is a light load by pedal standards, so it fits comfortably alongside other pedals on a shared supply, though an isolated output is always the safer habit.
Relation to the Caline Head Room
The D-11 is described as "a rehoused version of a Caline Head Room effects pedal"1. In practice that means the same circuit in a different enclosure, sold under the Dolamo name. Players comparing the two are looking at the same design in different clothes.
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Questions
What do the Solo, Turbo and Normal modes do on the Dolamo D-11?
The D-11 has a three-way selector switch with Solo, Turbo and Normal modes. The maker's product page lists the switch and its three positions but does not describe what each mode changes in the circuit, so the practical difference between them is something to judge by ear on the pedal itself.
What power supply does the Dolamo D-11 need?
The D-11 runs on 9V DC with a center negative plug and draws 20mA. A standard pedal power supply or an isolated output on a pedalboard power brick will run it, and its modest current draw leaves plenty of headroom on most supplies.
Is the Dolamo D-11 the same as the Caline Head Room?
The D-11 is described as a rehoused version of the Caline Head Room effects pedal, meaning the same circuit in a different enclosure under the Dolamo name.
Is the Dolamo D-11 analog?
Yes. The D-11 Vintage Distortion is an analog circuit, listed as such on the maker's product page.
Sources (1)
- D-11 Vintage Distortion by Dolamo, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
