The Pedal Pawn BluesPrint is a dual overdrive pedal that puts two classic circuits in one box: a Tube Screamer-style drive on Side 1 and a Blues Breaker-style drive on Side 2. Each side has its own footswitch and its own Volume, Drive and Tone knobs, so you can use them one at a time or stack them for a bigger combined sound12.
What makes it unusual is where Side 1 comes from. Pedal Pawn says the circuit is based on a 1983 Screamer once owned by what the maker calls "a true Texas tone legend," and Guitar World reports the pedal was created after close inspection of Stevie Ray Vaughan's own personal 1983 Ibanez TS913.
Two overdrives in one box
Guitar World describes the BluesPrint as "a dual overdrive offering two distinct TS-style tones"3. The two sides are voiced differently:
| Side | Circuit style | Maker's description |
|---|---|---|
| Side 1 | TS-style, based on a 1983 Screamer | "Fat, clear & dynamic"1 |
| Side 2 | BB-style, based on the Blues Breaker | "Vintage, warm & punchy"1 |
Pedal Pawn says the reference Screamer "delivered more clarity and articulation than typical for a 'green' style circuit, without losing the signature warmth," and that Side 2 is reverse-engineered to deliver "a 1:1 vintage warm and punchy tone"1. The maker also claims that combining the two sides "can unlock a secret pathway to your own signature overdrive tone with the limitless tonal options"1. Those are the maker's own characterizations; what a player gets in practice is two differently voiced overdrives that can be run separately or stacked.
The controls
Each channel has its own footswitch and three dedicated knobs2:
- Volume: sets the output level of that side
- Drive: sets the amount of overdrive
- Tone: rolls the top end brighter or darker
Inside the pedal there is also an internal DIP switch that selects A-B or B-A order, reversing which channel feeds which2. That matters when both sides are on: a Screamer-style stage driving a Blues Breaker-style stage sounds different from the reverse, because the first pedal in the chain shapes what the second one receives. Since the switch is internal, it is a choice you make once with the back plate off rather than something you toggle between songs.
History: a 1983 Screamer from Stevie Ray Vaughan's rig
The story behind Side 1 is the pedal's main claim to attention. Pedal Pawn says it gained "confidential access to a 1983 Screamer once owned by a true Texas tone legend"1. Delicious Audio reported in October 2023 that the builder was granted access to a unit used by Stevie Ray Vaughan, probably used during the El Mocambo performance, and that the first channel promises authentic SRV tone as a result2. Guitar World states it more directly: the pedal "was created after close inspection of Steve Ray Vaughan's own personal 1983 Ibanez TS9 pedal"3.
Guitar World's reviewer also passed judgment on the reference unit itself:
"The Stevie Ray Vaughan-owned one stands out as the clearest and most dynamic Screamer I've ever heard"3
Guitar World, 20243
Buying one from the US
Pedal Pawn lists the BluesPrint at £277.00, with VAT included for UK customers; orders outside the UK may incur local import duties or taxes, which are the customer's responsibility1. When Delicious Audio covered the pedal in October 2023, they described the price as approaching $400 USD2. For comparison, Marshall's Bluesbreaker Vintage Reissue Pedal lists at $199.99 on Marshall's US store4, though it is a single BB-style overdrive rather than a dual pedal.
The maker offers free worldwide shipping and 30 day returns1. As of late October 2026 the pedal shows as sold out on Pedal Pawn's page, with up to 4-6 weeks dispatch from order date due to very high demand1.
Players comparing dual overdrives may also want to look at Pedal Pawn's other pedals, including the Cowboy King, the RedPrint and the Black Glass Mod, or the classic pairing debate covered in Boss SD-1 vs Ibanez TS9.
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Questions
Is the Pedal Pawn BluesPrint true bypass?
Yes. Pedal Pawn lists true bypass switching for the BluesPrint, so with both channels off the signal passes through without the circuit coloring it. Each of the two channels has its own footswitch, so you can run one side, the other, or both together.
Can you change the order of the two sides on the BluesPrint?
Yes, but not from the outside. An internal DIP switch selects A-B or B-A order, reversing which channel comes first in the chain. You have to open the pedal to change it, so it is a set-and-forget choice rather than something you flip mid-gig.
What power supply does the Pedal Pawn BluesPrint need?
It takes a standard 9V power input. Pedal Pawn does not list a battery option or a specific current draw, so a normal 9V DC pedalboard supply is the way to run it. As with any dual overdrive, check your supply's available current before sharing it with other pedals.
How much does the Pedal Pawn BluesPrint cost in the US?
Pedal Pawn lists it at £277.00 including VAT for UK customers. When Delicious Audio covered the pedal in October 2023, they described the price as approaching $400 USD, and noted that import duties and taxes on international orders are the customer's responsibility.
Where is the Pedal Pawn BluesPrint made?
Pedal Pawn describes the BluesPrint as handcrafted in the UK. The maker offers free worldwide shipping, though orders outside the UK may incur local import duties or taxes, and the pedal ships with a 30 day return policy.
Sources (4)
- BLUESPRINT™, Pedal Pawn
- New Pedal: Pedal Pawn BluesPrint Dual Overdrive, Delicious Audio, 2023-10-30
- Pedal Pawn's Cowboy King: based on SRV's Tube Screamer, Guitar World, 2024-11-18
- The Bluesbreaker pedal offers smooth tones and full character, Marshall (www.marshall.com)
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