The LPD Pedals Dutch Overdrive '24 is a re-release of the company's Dutch overdrive, bringing back what Premier Guitar calls "a classic with modern improvements"1. It is an overdrive pedal built to cover a broad range of styles: Premier Guitar describes it as retaining the original's ability to go "from transparent clean tones and edgy breakup to medium-gain blues, hard rock rhythms, and searing leads"1.
Controls and the Hi/Low footswitch
The pedal keeps "a familiar four-knob control set" covering the basics most overdrive players expect1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Drive | Sets the amount of drive1 |
| Treble | Treble EQ1 |
| Bass | Bass EQ1 |
| Output level | Sets output level1 |
The main modern improvement is a second footswitch. Premier Guitar reports that "the new Dutch '24 offers a potent Hi/Low mode selector controlled by an independent footswitch," where the Hi/Low footswitch "provides a gain boost with an EQ shift, enhancing added gain and focusing the midrange for tight tones"1. In practice that gives a player two gain levels on one pedal: the base sound set by the knobs, and a hotter, mid-focused voice a stomp away, without needing a separate boost pedal or a second drive on the board.
Power
The Dutch '24 runs on 9 to 18 volts from a standard external supply and has no battery compartment1. The 18-volt ceiling means it can be run at a higher voltage where a supply allows it, but a battery is not an option, so it needs a spot on a pedalboard power supply or a dedicated adapter.
There is no battery compartment, so the pedal cannot run on a battery and needs an external power supply1.
Where it sits in the LPD range
The Dutch Overdrive '24 sits among LPD's drive pedals, each aimed at a different flavor of dirt: the Fifty5 Tweed-voiced overdrive, the Broiler D-Style overdrive, the Bedlum Overdrive analog take on a D-style amp, and the Sixty8 Overdrive Marshall-style pedal. The upgraded Dutch carries a street price of $2251.
Questions
What voltage does the LPD Dutch Overdrive '24 run on?
The Dutch Overdrive '24 runs on 9 to 18 volts using a standard external supply. That range lets players run it at a higher voltage if they choose, but it always needs an external power supply rather than any internal source.
Can the LPD Dutch Overdrive '24 run on a battery?
No. The pedal has no battery compartment, so it must be powered by a standard external supply. Plan for a spot on a power supply or a dedicated adapter rather than relying on a 9V battery.
What does the Hi/Low footswitch do?
The Hi/Low footswitch is an independent switch that selects between two modes. In the Hi mode it provides a gain boost with an EQ shift, adding gain and focusing the midrange for tighter tones, while the four knobs control drive, treble, bass and output level.
Where is the LPD Dutch Overdrive '24 made?
The Dutch Overdrive '24 is US-made in Mesa, Arizona, and was reported as available for purchase from LPD Pedals in August 2024.
What changed from the original Dutch Overdrive?
The '24 is a re-release of the Dutch Overdrive with modern improvements. The headline addition is a potent Hi/Low mode selector controlled by an independent footswitch, alongside the familiar four-knob control set.
Sources (1)
- LPD Pedals Announces Dutch '24 Overdrive, Premier Guitar, 2024-08-19
