The Nordland Electronics MT-11 Mosland is an overdrive pedal and the brand's take on the Ibanez Mostortion, the overdrive design that pairs its drive circuit with a three-band EQ. It was designed by Kai Tachibana, who builds under the Nordland Electronics name1. Alongside the usual Drive and Level controls it carries a proprietary O.D.C. (Overdrive De-Compress) control, which Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson describes as a way to "really smartly decompress" the output1.
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Drive | Sets the amount of overdrive |
| O.D.C. (Overdrive De-Compress) | Nordland's proprietary control for de-compressing the output1 |
| Level | Sets the output volume |
| Bass, Mid, Treble | Three-band EQ, which Karlsson described as "finely honed"1 |
The three-band EQ is the Mostortion inheritance: the original Ibanez Mostortion also gave players Bass, Mid and Treble cut and boost where most overdrives offer only a tone control. On the Mosland, Karlsson wrote that the controls "demonstrate how finely honed the 3-Band EQ is"1.
The O.D.C. control
The O.D.C. knob is the pedal's distinguishing feature. Karlsson described it as "another proprietary functionality here by way of the O.D.C. Control - which allows you to really smartly decompress" the output1. For a player, that means the compression that builds up as Drive increases can be dialed back, keeping the pedal's response more open at higher gain settings.
Availability and price
The MT-11 Mosland is available for orders from the Nordland Electronics webstore, and Nordland makes these pedals in relatively small batches1. As of the July 2024 review, the price was €224.90 including taxes, €189 without taxes, or $2051. In Guitar Pedal X's December 2024 roundup of the year's distortion pedals, the Mosland was listed at €224.90 / $2052.
What reviewers said
Karlsson's verdict was strongly positive on both appearance and sound:
"This take on the Ibanez Mostortion is the best I've heard to date - it elevates it to a different level"
In his July 2024 review he went further, writing that "Based on how it looks and sounds - I would definitely have this MT-11 Mosland above anything else in that category - highly recommended overall", calling it probably already his favorite Mostortion take and placing it at the top of that category1. He also singled out the "gorgeous Midnight Blue Sparkle enclosure"1.
Nordland's wider range includes the ODR-C Custom Overdrive and the ODR-C H/L, both also built on natural overdrive designs. For context on how overdrives differ, see the site's Overdrive Pedals page or the Boss SD-1 vs Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer comparison.
Videos
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Questions
What does the O.D.C. knob do on the Nordland MT-11 Mosland?
O.D.C. stands for Overdrive De-Compress. Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson describes it as a proprietary control that lets you decompress the output of the pedal, so the drive section can be backed off dynamically rather than staying compressed at higher gain settings. It sits alongside the standard Drive and Level controls on the pedal.
Which pedal is the Nordland MT-11 Mosland based on?
The MT-11 Mosland is Nordland Electronics' take on the Ibanez Mostortion, the overdrive with a built-in three-band EQ. Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson called this version the best Mostortion take he had heard to date, saying it elevates the design to a different level.
Who designed the Nordland MT-11 Mosland?
The MT-11 Mosland was designed by Kai Tachibana, who builds pedals under his Nordland Electronics brand. Guitar Pedal X's review credits him with delivering superior harmonics yet again with this Mostortion-style design.
How much does the Nordland MT-11 Mosland cost in US dollars?
As of the July 2024 Guitar Pedal X review, the MT-11 Mosland was priced at $205 without taxes, or €189 without taxes and €224.90 including taxes in Europe. It is sold through the Nordland Electronics webstore.
Does the Mosland have a three-band EQ?
Yes. The Mosland carries Bass, Mid and Treble controls, a three-band EQ that Stefan Karlsson at Guitar Pedal X described as finely honed. That EQ section is part of the pedal's Mostortion heritage, since the original Ibanez Mostortion also paired its overdrive with a three-band EQ.
Sources (2)
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2024-07-04
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2024-12-17
