The Lovepedal Kalamazoo is an analog overdrive pedal that carries over the Glass treble-boost control from Lovepedal's Eternity. Alongside the usual level and drive knobs, the Glass knob adds high treble boost, and the tone knob works in series with it to soften things in the presence area1. RockBoard's PedalPedia describes the result as super smooth, controllable highs, with boosted gain that lets even the most saturated notes ring with better definition2.
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Level | The usual output level control1 |
| Drive | The usual drive control1 |
| Glass | High treble boost, as found in the Eternity1 |
| Tone | Works in series with the Glass knob to soften things in the presence area1 |
RockBoard's PedalPedia says the Kalamazoo features premium components and bullet proof construction2.
Size and power
Premier Guitar's reviewer described the Kalamazoo as housed in a die cast aluminum case the same basic size and shape of an MXR Phase 90, at 4.37" x 2.37" x 1.07"3. It runs on a standard 9V DC, center-negative supply2.
Is it a Klon clone?
No, though the comparison comes up. MusicRadar's Trevor Curwen wrote: "It does a great Klon impression, too, although it's not designed to."1 The Kalamazoo is Lovepedal's own design, sharing its Glass control with the Eternity rather than copying the Klon circuit.
What reviewers said
MusicRadar's review was strongly positive. Trevor Curwen's verdict: "This is a belter: great in front of a valve amp for chiming, versatile drives, while also respecting your core tone."1
His reasons to buy were "Chiming, versatile drives. Texas tones," and under reasons to avoid he listed simply: "Not much."1
"Harmonically rich drives, that retain presence: Kalamaz-ooh yes!"
The Glass knob itself has been noted elsewhere in Lovepedal's range: MusicRadar's review of the OD11 refers to "the Glass knob that you find in Lovepedal's Eternity and Kalamazoo overdrives"4.
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Questions
Is the Lovepedal Kalamazoo a Klon clone?
No. MusicRadar's reviewer Trevor Curwen noted that the Kalamazoo is not designed to sound like a Klon, but found that it does a great Klon impression anyway. It is Lovepedal's own overdrive design, sharing its Glass treble-boost control with the company's Eternity overdrive rather than copying the Klon circuit.
What does the Glass knob do on the Kalamazoo?
The Glass knob offers high treble boost, the same control found on Lovepedal's Eternity overdrive. The tone knob works in series with it to soften things in the presence area, and Lovepedal says the combination delivers super smooth, controllable highs.
What power supply does the Lovepedal Kalamazoo need?
The Kalamazoo runs on 9V DC with a center-negative plug, the standard supply used by most pedals. Lovepedal lists this on its product specification.
How big is the Lovepedal Kalamazoo?
Premier Guitar's reviewer described the Kalamazoo as housed in a die cast aluminum case the same basic size and shape of an MXR Phase 90, measuring 4.37 x 2.37 x 1.07 inches. That makes it a compact pedal that fits easily on a crowded board.
Sources (4)
- Lovepedal Kalamazoo review, MusicRadar, 2013-07-11
- Kalamazoo by Lovepedal, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
- Lovepedal Kalamazoo and RedHead Pedal Reviews, Premier Guitar, 2010-09-15
- Lovepedal OD11 review, MusicRadar, 2013-07-18
