The Tree Of Life Double Dreamer is a dual overdrive pedal from JAM Pedals that houses two of the company's overdrive circuits in one enclosure: a Tubedreamer and a Lucydreamer. Each has its own footswitch, and a third HIGH GAIN footswitch in the middle can be routed to either circuit or to both at once. JAM Pedals lists it as a DUAL OVERDRIVE, priced at £389.00 GBP regular price with tax included, as of 25 October 20261.
The 110 mA current draw is well above what a standard daisy-chain supply output typically provides, so plan a dedicated supply output for this pedal.
The two circuits
The two sides of the Double Dreamer take different approaches to overdrive, and their controls reflect that1.
| Side | Controls | Character, as JAM Pedals describes it |
|---|---|---|
| Tubedreamer | Level, Tone, Gain | A warm, rich 808-style overdrive built around the JRC4558D chip and three-diode asymmetrical clipping. Its tuned midrange cuts through while remaining touch-sensitive. |
| Lucydreamer | Level, Tone, Gain, clean/drive Mix | A dry/wet overdrive with less of a mid hump, extended low end and a wide gain range. The Mix control blends clean and driven signals to preserve attack and chord definition. |
The Tubedreamer side follows the familiar 808-style overdrive formula, the circuit family behind pedals like the Ibanez Tube Screamer. The Lucydreamer side instead keeps part of your signal clean and blends in the driven portion, which is what gives it the extended low end and chord definition JAM describes. For more on the individual pedals behind these circuits, see the TubeDreamer and Double Dreamer pages, and the overdrive type page for how this design fits among overdrives generally1.
The high-gain stage and routing modes
A three-way toggle routes the middle HIGH GAIN footswitch to the Tubedreamer, the Lucydreamer or both. Separate internal trimmers set the high-gain output level for each circuit, so the boost can be matched to whichever side it feeds1.
The pedal offers two routing modes:
- Default mode: the signal runs input, then Lucydreamer, then Tubedreamer, then output, so the two circuits stack in series.
- Independent Y mode: the IN and OUT jacks become breakout points for the two circuits, allowing switcher control, separate signal-chain placement or parallel stereo use. Two TRS-to-dual-TS insert cables are required1.
Custom artwork versions
JAM Pedals offers the Double Dreamer in hand-painted custom artwork versions, and the maker's position is that every custom artwork pedal is a one-of-a-kind hand-painted piece, so the pedal received differs in detail from the photos shown1.
Custom artwork versions of the "Tree Of Life" Double Dreamer include "Bulbotron", "Glisten", "Mosquito", "Sticky Icky", and "Achenbach", each offering the same sound with different artwork. Every custom artwork pedal is a one-of-a-kind hand-painted piece, so the pedal received differs in detail from the photos shown.
Versions listed as sold out:
The maker's summary of the artwork range is simple: same sound, different artwork1.
Buying and returns
JAM Pedals ships the pedal free, DDP, with 20% UK VAT and all duties included and no extra charges on delivery. A 30-day money-back guarantee applies, with a refund no questions asked if you are not satisfied within 30 days of receiving the product1.
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Questions
Is the Tree Of Life Double Dreamer true bypass?
Yes. JAM Pedals lists the Tree Of Life Double Dreamer with true bypass, so when the pedal is off, your guitar's signal passes straight through without going through either overdrive circuit. That matters on a pedalboard where several effects sit in line, since each buffered stage can gradually affect the signal. With true bypass, the Double Dreamer only touches your tone when one of its three footswitches is engaged.
Can the Double Dreamer be used in stereo?
Yes, in Y mode. Independent Y mode converts the IN and OUT jacks into breakout points for the two circuits, which allows parallel stereo use, switcher control, or placing the two circuits in separate parts of your signal chain. To wire it up you need two TRS-to-dual-TS insert cables. In the default mode the pedal runs as a single-input, single-output series overdrive instead.
Which side comes first in the Double Dreamer signal chain?
In the default mode, the signal runs from the input into the Lucydreamer first, then into the Tubedreamer, and out to the output. That ordering is fixed in default mode. If you want the two circuits in a different arrangement, or in separate places on your board, the Independent Y mode breaks the two circuits out through the IN and OUT jacks instead.
What chip is in the Tubedreamer side?
The Tubedreamer side is built around the JRC4558D chip, the op-amp long associated with 808-style overdrives, and uses three-diode asymmetrical clipping. JAM Pedals describes it as a warm, rich 808-style overdrive whose tuned midrange cuts through while remaining touch-sensitive. The Lucydreamer side takes a different approach, blending clean and driven signal through its Mix control.
How much does the Tree Of Life Double Dreamer weigh?
JAM Pedals lists the weight at 430 g, or 0.95 lb. The dimensions, measured including jacks and controls, are 13 x 10 x 5.1 cm, or 5.1 x 3.9 x 2 in. That is a fairly compact footprint for a dual overdrive with three footswitches, though it is taller than a standard single pedal, so check your pedalboard riser clearance.
Sources (1)
- "Tree Of Life" Double Dreamer, JAM Pedals (jampedals.com)
