The Lovepedal OD11 is a four-knob overdrive in a compact housing, positioned as the less expensive option among Lovepedal's drive pedals1. It is built around smooth, amp-like breakup and a touch-sensitive response: the build documentation describes it as delivering "a transparent drive that enhances" the guitar's tone without overpowering it2. The pedal is now discontinued, having been listed as such in a 2020 survey of key overdrive categories3.
Controls and power
The OD11 keeps the usual Level and Drive controls, which MusicRadar's reviewer Trevor Curwen noted "do what's expected of them," and replaces the Glass knob found on the Lovepedal Eternity and Lovepedal Kalamazoo with standard bass and treble controls1. The build documentation puts it this way: "Preserve your guitar's natural tone or EQ it with Bass and Treble knobs for a precise sound and shape all your own"2.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Level | Output level, as expected of a standard level control1 |
| Drive | Amount of drive, as expected of a standard drive control1 |
| Bass | EQ knob for shaping the low end of the sound2 |
| Treble | EQ knob for shaping the top end of the sound2 |
The OD11 can run on 18-volt power, which the documentation says gives "different voicings and headroom flavors"2. That is a departure from pedals fixed at a single supply voltage, and worth knowing if you are setting up a power supply.
How it compares in the Lovepedal range
Within Lovepedal's drive lineup, the OD11 sits apart on two counts. It was less expensive than the company's other drive pedals1, and its EQ section differs from the Glass-knob approach of the Eternity and Kalamazoo1. Players comparing it with the rest of the range should also know that Lovepedal later announced the Overdrive 11, a separate 12AX7 tube-powered overdrive, which is a different design despite the similar name.
What reviewers said
MusicRadar's review, by Trevor Curwen, credited the OD11 as flexible, with smooth tones that will not obscure the amp's character, and called out its "surprisingly low price for this capable overdrive with plenty of gain"1. On build quality, the reviewer found that "all of the Lovepedal drive pedals sound classy, so without any obvious signs of being much more cheaply made, this is a" capable pedal despite its lower position in the range1. The main criticism was that "some may want more attitude from an overdrive"1.
"we'd say it's the smoothest sounding of the drives in the Lovepedal range, and probably the one with the least individual character"
That mix of verdicts frames the OD11 well: a flexible overdrive with smooth tones that won't obscure an amp's character, priced lower than Lovepedal's other drive pedals, and described by reviewers as probably the one with the least individual character among the brand's drives, with some wanting more attitude from it. For a wider view of where it sits, see the site's page on overdrive pedals1.
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Questions
Is the Lovepedal OD11 discontinued?
Yes. The OD11 is listed as discontinued in a 2020 buying guide covering overdrive categories, so it no longer appears in Lovepedal's current range. Used units are the practical route for players who want its smooth, amp-like breakup, and its four-knob layout with bass and treble EQ has since appeared in other Lovepedal designs.
Can the Lovepedal OD11 run on 18 volts?
Yes. According to the build documentation, the OD11 can run on 18-volt power to give different voicings and headroom flavors. Running at 18 volts increases the available headroom compared with a standard 9-volt supply, which suits players who want a cleaner, more open breakup from the same pedal.
How is the OD11 different from the Lovepedal Eternity?
The main difference is the EQ section. Instead of the Glass knob found on Lovepedal's Eternity and Kalamazoo overdrives, the OD11 gives you standard bass and treble controls. MusicRadar's reviewer also described the OD11 as the smoothest sounding of the drives in the Lovepedal range, and probably the one with the least individual character.
Does the OD11 have a Glass knob?
No. The OD11 swaps the Glass knob found on the Eternity and Kalamazoo for standard bass and treble controls, alongside the usual Level and Drive knobs. That makes it a four-knob overdrive, and the bass and treble knobs let you EQ and shape the sound rather than working with a single tone control.
Sources (3)
- Lovepedal OD11 review, MusicRadar, 2013-07-18
- Lovepedal-X3-Build-Document.pdf, GuitarPCB, 2025-08
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2020-11-05
