Supercool Pedals The Thneed

A versatile drive for players who want it all (and maybe even a little more).

It might look like it came from a Seussian fever dream, but The Thneed is anything but fluff. Supercool Pedals have taken the mythical essence of the most coveted transparent overdrive ever and stripped it down to the core of what makes it great—then built it back up into something bolder, more reliable, and wildly more flexible.

Gone is the fussy charge pump and multiple op-amp stages. In its place? A streamlined circuit that delivers that articulate, edge-of-breakup sparkle or roaring harmonic growl without compromise. Whether you're using it to goose your amp, add flavor to your cleans, or push into gritty lead territory, The Thneed adapts—because, after all, everyone needs a Thneed.

And here's where it really shines:
With four selectable pairs of clipping diodes, an "Unless" bass boost switch, internally selectable gain modes, and the ability to choose between True Bypass or Buffered Bypass, The Thneed doesn’t just emulate—it innovates. You get all the sweet, singing clarity and grit of its muse, but with expanded tonal options that make it truly your own.

How does it sound?
Imagine the glassy chime of a Klon Centaur but with the ability to morph into crunchier, more compressed textures or even smoother boutique-style gain, depending on the clipping mode you choose. Kick on the bass boost when you want your tone to thump or cut through a mix with added low-end presence. It's like having four overdrives and a preamp in one—without the fuss.

Perfect for players chasing tones à la John Mayer, Jeff Beck, or even the edge-of-dirt grit of artists like Wilco or The War on Drugs. If you crave clarity and response but need flexibility on your board, The Thneed earns its place.

Specs

• Core Voice: Transparent overdrive inspired by the Klon Centaur

• Clipping Section: 4 pairs of selectable clipping diodes for varying gain character

• Bass Toggle: “Unless” switch adds a subtle but powerful low-end boost

• Gain Modes: Internally selectable gain structure options

• Bypass Options: Switchable between True Bypass and Buffered Bypass

• Power Requirement: Standard 9V DC center-negative (no charge pump needed)

• Construction: Durable enclosure, top-mounted jacks

• Made in: United States

Everyone needs a Thneed—especially when it sounds this good.