Does it Doom Bower Power Overdrive

The Bower Power Overdrive is the combination of a classic op-amp overdrive and a solid state power amp boost.  The pedal has a wide range of gain from edge of break-up, clean-ish boost to aggressive overdrive.

Drive levels for both the op-amp overdrive and the power amp boost are controlled independently using two gain controls: “Suffering” sets the gain of the op-amp overdrive, “Abuse” sets the gain of the power amp boost.

The power amp boost is designed to enhance low end, compensating for the typical low-end cut that is shaped early in the op-amp overdrive circuit.  Additional EQ adjustment is achieved with an active tilt tone control that can further emphasize low end, darkening the overall sound or boosting upper-mids and treble.

The output signal level of the pedal is controlled with a master volume which is loud enough to further overdrive the input of other pedals or amp.

For the most authentic grief-stricken Jimmy Bower tone, be sure to play on your bridge pickup with your guitar’s volume knob at max and tone knob rolled all the way off.