Stone Deaf debuts limited-edition version of Josh Homme-favored PDF-1

Stone Deaf PDF-1X
(Image credit: Stone Deaf)

UK pedal co Stone Deaf has announced the PDF-1X, a limited-edition version of the PDF-1 overdrive pedal beloved by the likes of Josh Homme.

The PDF-1X adds a new volume booster, quieter operation, an additional 15dB of output, and combines the PDF-1 and PDF-2 feature sets.

Stone Deaf PDF-1X

(Image credit: Stone Deaf)

Otherwise, the pedal boasts the same combination of gnarly drive and versatile EQ via the five-position bandwidth switch - plus, you can hook up an expression pedal to tweak the bandwidth on the fly.

For players quick on the draw, the first 200 units will be signed by artist McBess and come with exclusive Stone Deaf merch.

The PDF-1X available now for £166.66 (approx $206) from Stone Deaf FX.

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Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com, in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism from Cardiff University, and over a decade's experience writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as 20 years of recording and live experience in original and function bands. During his career, he has interviewed the likes of John Frusciante, Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Matt Bellamy, Kirk Hammett, Jerry Cantrell, Joe Satriani, Tom DeLonge, Ed O'Brien, Polyphia, Tosin Abasi, Yvette Young and many more. In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe.