Action & Action is the signature dual drive pedal from The Get Up Kids, made by Oneder. The band had been using a combination of Oneder's Old Blue Overdrive and Red Ryder Distortion on bass and guitar for the last couple of years, and Oneder has combined both circuits into one enclosure, tailoring the clipping sections to Rob and Jim's specific tone onstage1.
Two Oneder drives in one enclosure
The pedal is a true 2 in 1: the two channels are fully independent, each with its own volume, gain, tone, and a pre-gain low end contour1. Both sides feature asymmetrical silicon diode clipping, committing the band's favorite settings to the circuit1. The Red Ryder side is made more versatile by a clean blend knob, which Oneder notes is useful on bass1.
The two sides have distinct jobs in the band's setup:
- Old Blue (right side): a low to mid gain, always-on overdrive that the band uses as their base tone, described as a great base for guitar and bass1
- Red Ryder (left side): a ratty, hard-clipping distortion for leads and heavier sections1
How the two sides connect
The signal order is fixed. The Old Blue Overdrive side always comes first in the circuit, serving as the base tone, while the Red Ryder side comes second. That means Red Ryder can be used as a boost for leads, or as the primary drive with Old Blue acting as a pre-gain boost into it1. Players who know Oneder's separate overdrive and distortion pedals will recognize the pairing: this is the two-pedal stack the band runs, built into one box.
Controls and power
Each side carries the same four controls:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Volume | Sets the side's output level |
| Gain | Sets the amount of drive on that side |
| Tone | Shapes the treble response |
| Pre-gain low end contour | Adjusts the low end before the clipping stage |
The Red Ryder side adds a clean blend knob for mixing unaffected signal back in1.
Power is 9V DC center negative only, with top-mounted jacks1. The footswitches use clickless relay bypass1.
Oneder's product page lists the pedal as on sale and asks buyers to allow 1 to 2 weeks for order fulfillment1.
A Valentine Edition of the pedal is also listed by Oneder, described as the same signature dual drive pedal from The Get Up Kids, also with top-mounted jacks2.
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Questions
Can you use both sides of the Action & Action at once?
Yes. Oneder describes the two channels as fully independent, calling it a true 2 in 1. The Old Blue overdrive side always comes first in the circuit, and the Red Ryder distortion side comes second, so stacking them gives you Old Blue acting as a pre-gain boost into Red Ryder, or Red Ryder on its own for leads.
Which side of the Action & Action comes first in the signal chain?
The Old Blue Overdrive side, which sits on the right of the pedal, always comes first in the circuit. Oneder describes it as a base tone for guitar and bass, with the Red Ryder Distortion side on the left coming second as a boost for leads or as the primary drive.
Does the Action & Action use a battery?
No. Oneder specifies 9V DC center negative power only, so the pedal runs on a standard pedalboard power supply rather than an internal battery. The jacks are top mounted, which helps it fit on a crowded board.
What is the difference between the Old Blue and Red Ryder sides?
Old Blue is a low to mid gain, always-on overdrive that The Get Up Kids use as their base tone. Red Ryder is a ratty, hard-clipping distortion used for leads and heavier sections. Both sides carry asymmetrical silicon diode clipping, and Red Ryder adds a clean blend knob.
Is the Action & Action a true bypass pedal?
Oneder fits the pedal with clickless relay bypass footswitches rather than a conventional mechanical true bypass switch. The relay design switches the signal without the audible click of a standard footswitch.
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