The One Control Lingonberry Overdrive is a compact overdrive pedal designed by BJF (Bjorn Juhl). One Control describes it as a higher gain version of the Strawberry Red Overdrive: "it produces a stronger distortion and a low cut trim pot has been installed. Additionally, lower-end frequencies are more predominant," with "a bit more bite and a tighter sound"1. To make those changes, BJF reduced the signal necessary to obtain the amount of distortion wanted1.
One Control lists the Lingonberry as sold out as of 2026-10-261.
Where it sits in the Strawberry family
The Lingonberry is one of two spin-offs from the original Strawberry Red Overdrive. One Control quotes Bjorn Juhl: "I decided to expand on this models success with two other models; The Cranberry and Lingonberry"1. The Cranberry Over Drive is the other branch of the family. The Lingonberry keeps the Strawberry lineage but was reworked by BJF, who "reduced the signal necessary to obtain the perfect amount of distortion and comp"1.
The controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Volume | Output volume1 |
| Treble | Allows to change the tone from "soft" to "slightly biting"1 |
| Drive | Sets the gain and distortion of the circuit1 |
| Low | Trimmer switch that sets the low-end frequency response1 |
The Low control is the trim pot that distinguishes the Lingonberry from the original Strawberry Red: it sets the low-end frequency response, and it is part of what gives the pedal its stronger distortion and tighter sound1. The Volume, Treble and Drive layout carries over the familiar three-knob arrangement of the Strawberry Red family, where the VOLUME knob adjusts the volume2.
Power and connections
The Lingonberry runs on a 9V battery or a standard DC power supply, drawing 4 mA at 9 V1. That 4 mA draw is low enough that a battery is a practical option, and the pedal will not strain a daisy-chained supply the way hungrier digital pedals do. Input impedance is 330K and output impedance is 25K1.
Size and build
The pedal is built in a high quality aluminum enclosure and weighs approximately 160 g1. One Control gives two sets of dimensions: 39 W x 100 D x 31 H mm not including projections, and 47 W x 100 D x 48 H mm including projections1. Either way it is a small footprint pedal that fits easily on a crowded board, and the true-bypass switching1 keeps it out of the signal path when it is off.
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Questions
What is the difference between the Lingonberry and the Strawberry Red Overdrive?
One Control describes the Lingonberry as a higher gain version of the Strawberry Red Overdrive. According to the maker, it produces stronger distortion, and a low cut trim pot has been installed, so lower-end frequencies are more predominant and the sound has a bit more bite and is tighter. BJF reduced the signal necessary to obtain the amount of distortion wanted in order to make these changes.
How does the Lingonberry compare to the Cranberry Overdrive?
The Lingonberry is one of two models One Control created to expand on the Strawberry Red Overdrive's success, alongside the Cranberry. The maker's product page presents the Lingonberry as the higher gain version of the Strawberry Red circuit, with stronger distortion and a low cut trim pot; the Cranberry is the other branch of that same family. One Control's page for the Cranberry carries its own details.
Is the One Control Lingonberry true bypass?
Yes. One Control lists the Lingonberry Overdrive with True-Bypass Switching, so when the pedal is off, your guitar's signal passes straight through without the circuit in the way.
How big is the One Control Lingonberry?
One Control gives the size as 39 W x 100 D x 31 H mm not including projections, and 47 W x 100 D x 48 H mm including projections. The pedal weighs approximately 160 g and sits in a high quality aluminum enclosure.
Sources (2)
- LINGONBERRY OVER DRIVE (OC-LBODn), One Control USA
- STRAWBERRY RED OVERDRIVE RC (OC-SRODRCn), One Control USA
