The One Control BJFE in your hand series Shades Of Green O.D. DLX is an overdrive pedal that One Control describes as more than a straight overdrive: a flexible tone-shaping device that also works as a clean boost and a distortion. Its Drive control sweeps from clean boost to heavy overdrive, and One Control says it delivers tones ranging from subtle sparkle to saturated drive while preserving transient attack and detail even at higher gain levels1.
The pedal belongs to the BJFE in your hand series, circuits reconstructed under the direct supervision and approval of Bjorn Juhl, the founder of BJFE and a pioneer of boutique pedal design. Each unit is handwired in Japan in One Control's original aluminum housing1.
An overdrive that also works as a clean boost and distortion
The Shades Of Green O.D. DLX began as a six-knob Tube Screamer concept, but One Control says the design evolved into what they call a dynamic distortion engine. The Drive control adjusts the level of distortion, from clean boost at one end to heavy overdrive at the other, so one knob covers the ground a player might otherwise split across separate boost and drive pedals1.
A design point that matters for pedalboard users: the 2K, 4K and Treble controls sit after the distortion section in the signal path, which One Control says allows precise matching with different amplifiers. Instead of shaping the guitar signal before it is clipped, the EQ tailors the driven output to the amp it feeds1.
The circuit design and signal path are optimized for through-hole components, which One Control says minimizes noise and preserves clarity1.
The controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Drive | Adjustes the level of distortion, from clean boost to heavy overdrive1 |
| Vol | Adjustes the overall output volume1 |
| Treble | Controls the overall brightness and top-end character of the signal1 |
| 4K | Shapes the treble in the higher frequency range near 4 kHz1 |
The 2K, 4K and Treble controls are all positioned after the distortion section, so they shape the driven signal rather than the raw guitar signal1.
Power and specifications
The pedal runs on a 9V DC center negative supply and draws only 7.5 mA, light enough for any isolated or daisy-chain pedalboard supply. No battery is included1.
The Shades Of Green O.D. DLX is listed as sold out at One Control as of October 2026, at a regular price of $289.99 USD1.
Full specifications from One Control1:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power supply | 9V DC, center negative |
| Current consumption | 7.5 mA |
| Battery | Not included |
| Input impedance | 300k |
| Output impedance | 25k |
| Dimensions (excl. protrusions) | 61 W x 113 D x 31 H mm |
| Dimensions (incl. protrusions) | 66 W x 113 D x 46 H mm |
The BJFE in your hand series
The Shades Of Green O.D. DLX sits in One Control's BJFE in your hand series, designed in collaboration with One Control and approved by BJFE founder BJF himself. One Control describes the series as the only line Björn Jühl has approved, capturing the BJFE appearance and tone in handmade Japanese production23.
Two siblings share the same handwired-in-Japan build and One Control's machined aluminum enclosures13:
- The Dyna Red Distortion 4K, a distortion with a Drive control covering subtle to powerful compression, running on 5 to 15V center negative at 3.5 mA, with 370k input and 25K output impedance2
- The Honey Bee OD 4K, an overdrive running on 9V center minus at 3 mA, with 370k input and 50K output impedance3
Compared with the Dyna Red Distortion 4K, the Shades Of Green O.D. DLX has a lower input impedance (300k versus 370k), a higher current draw (7.5 mA versus 3.5 mA), and a fixed 9V supply rather than the Dyna Red's 5 to 15V range12.
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Questions
Does the One Control Shades Of Green O.D. DLX take a battery?
No. One Control lists the pedal as battery not included, and the power specification is a 9V DC center negative supply drawing 7.5 mA. Plan on a standard 9V pedal power supply rather than an internal battery.
What is the input impedance of the Shades Of Green O.D. DLX?
One Control specifies an input impedance of 300k and an output impedance of 25k. The 300k input is high enough that the pedal loads most passive guitar pickups lightly, and the 25k output means it drives long cable runs and most amp inputs without issue.
Who is Bjorn Juhl?
Bjorn Juhl, often known as BJF, is the founder of BJFE, a pioneer of boutique pedal design. The BJFE in your hand series from One Control was reconstructed under his direct supervision and approval, and One Control describes it as the only line he has approved.
Where is the Shades Of Green O.D. DLX made?
Each unit is handcrafted and handwired in Japan, using One Control's original aluminum housing and high-quality audio components. The rest of the BJFE in your hand series is also handmade in Japan.
What polarity does the Shades Of Green O.D. DLX power supply need?
It needs a 9V DC supply with a center negative plug, the standard polarity for most modern effects pedals. Current consumption is 7.5 mA, so it draws very little and is easy on a shared pedalboard supply.
Sources (3)
- BJFE in your hand series Shades Of Green O.D. DLX (OC-BIYH-SOGODDLX), One Control USA
- BJFE in your hand series Dyna Red Distortion 4K (OC-BIYH-DRD4K), One Control USA
- BJFE in your hand series Honey Bee OD 4K (OC-BIYH-HBOD4K), One Control USA
