Universal audio UAFX ENIGMATIC '82 OVERDRIVE SPECIAL AMP

Rediscover the sounds that have captivated legendary guitarists.

The Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp pedal unleashes the divine tube tone that captivated legends like John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robben Ford, Larry Carlton, Joe Bonamassa, and Carlos Santana.*
Perfectly capturing several Overdrive Special amp models spanning 30 years—including their iconic, color-sensitive preamps, famous modifications, and a carefully selected selection of microphones and cabs—the Enigmatic '82 pedal gives you the feel of an amp that was hand-built just for you.

*The use of the artists' names does not constitute an official endorsement of the UAFX Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp pedal.

Thirty years of exceptional ODS tone, at your fingertips.

Universal Audio had to dig deep into its address books to find the original Overdrive Special amp models, divided into three key eras of these legendary sonic monsters. From the models developed in Santa Cruz in the 1970s that made the Overdrive Special famous, to the versions designed in Los Angeles in the 1980s and 90s and used in famous sessions, the Enigmatic '82 pedal puts the sound of these legendary amps at your fingertips.

Design your own boutique amp with Custom Mode.

Looking for completely unique tones? Switch the Enigmatic '82 pedal to Custom Mode and craft your own Overdrive Special sound using the UAFX mobile app. Create different amp combinations and modifications, from the FET preamp to the colorful sonic character of the HRM overdrive, to the 80s Skyliner option that stacks overdrive stages, output tube bias, power supply, and more.

Rediscover the famous Rock and Jazz modes.

A staple of the original amps, the Jazz and Rock modes of the Enigmatic '82 pedal allow you to enjoy both muffled clean tones and warm overdrives that react to playing dynamics. Whether you're playing complex chords or tackling expressive solos, you'll instantly rediscover the signature Overdrive Special sound that responds to every nuance of your touch and maintains note precision, even when overdriven.

Discover an invaluable collection of amps and cabinets.

The Enigmatic '82 pedal features three hand-picked mic and speaker combinations, plus six additional cabinets, perfectly captured with UA's exclusive Dynamic Speaker Modeling.

Three stock cabinets:

1x12 Black GB25
2x12 Boutique D65
2x12 Brute
Six additional cabinets**:

4x12 UK V30
2x12 JBF120
1x12 Black EV12
4x12 Stripped GB
1x12 JBG125
2x12 D-EV12
**Available with the UAFX Control mobile app.
Take control with the UAFX Control mobile app.

The UAFX mobile app lets you deeply customize every setting on the Enigmatic '82 pedal. You can adjust everything from preamp settings to output tube bias, live/preset modes, and more. Plus, you can explore artist presets curated by the world's best guitarists and Overdrive Special experts.