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.

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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.

Michael Astley-Brown
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Mike has been Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com since 2019, and an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict for far longer. He has been writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist for over 15 years, and recording and performing in original and function bands for two decades-plus. During his career, he has interviewed everyone from John Frusciante to Chris Cornell, Matt Bellamy and Billy Corgan. His writing also appears in The Cambridge Companion to the Electric Guitar. In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock as Maebe.