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Electric Blues On A Shoestring
This thing sounds as good as any Breaker Type pedal. No need to shell out Bank Breaker money. It fits in a Quo denim waistcoat pocket too.
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Amazing quality for this price
I bought this one for completing an order and get free delivery.
Now I think it will take very long time before I want to buy another distortion pedal.
Old-style dirty sound, perfect for our rock/blues songs. Maybe this is not for
metal, but I'm not on that business.
I've tried hard, but I can't imagine how someone decided to use dark red lettering over a black background... Luckily there aren't too many controls, but their labels are completely illegible.
That's why I haven't given a 5 stars rating.
Really happy with this purchase.
Now I think it will take very long time before I want to buy another distortion pedal.
Old-style dirty sound, perfect for our rock/blues songs. Maybe this is not for
metal, but I'm not on that business.
I've tried hard, but I can't imagine how someone decided to use dark red lettering over a black background... Luckily there aren't too many controls, but their labels are completely illegible.
That's why I haven't given a 5 stars rating.
Really happy with this purchase.
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Great little pedal. I can get the same tone out of it as from my Blues Driver.
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EB
You're kidding me...
I've been searching literally for a decade for an actually transparent overdrive, from the Timmy, King of Tone, Nobels ODR-1, OCD, you name it, but THIS is transparent, no narrowing of the freq. response, no nasal sounds, no coloration, just overdrive, I've actually tried leaving it on all the time with my 5-string bass and it just works, which is ridiculous for 20€.
One day I'm getting me a full blown JHS Morning Glory, but until then, Dealbreaker for the win!
One day I'm getting me a full blown JHS Morning Glory, but until then, Dealbreaker for the win!
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CF
Does the job!
Got it to try out some of theese mini pedals! Sounds decent, for the price It's a nice mini pedal overdrive. Not a great range from it but for the price you can still have some fun. Going to try to stack it with a couple of pedals.
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AG
Awesome
This small, cheap pedal is simply astonishing! It provides a medium crunch with a tone that reminds Marshall or british famous edge of breakup tones (Sounds perfect on double stops). I would not suggested it to people already using a Marshall or a VOX ot to people looking for lead tones. I'm using it with a ToneX.
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Bought it mainly as a boost -ish pedal, just to add something when needed during live use cases.
Controls were fine, while sound quality was... acceptable.
The main problem occurred while live playing a a gig: there were random spikes of volume, and after half the setlist it completely died, and had to remove it from the pedalboard chain while live playing, as no sound was getting through.
I wouldn't rely on it for "serius" use cases
Controls were fine, while sound quality was... acceptable.
The main problem occurred while live playing a a gig: there were random spikes of volume, and after half the setlist it completely died, and had to remove it from the pedalboard chain while live playing, as no sound was getting through.
I wouldn't rely on it for "serius" use cases
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Blues Breaker
I have a lot of these Harley Benton Mini Stomp pedals and this one is a stand out. We all know what it is mimicking and it does a great job at it. I also tried it on bass guitar to get that edge of break up and I will now purchase another for that reason. Update : I ordered some more of these and the strange thing is compared to many of the other Harley Benton MiniStomp pedals the Deal Breaker has a low out put even on full? Not a 'deal breaker' but irritating to say the least?
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Beautiful overdrive.
My literal only criticism is the volume knob needs to be pretty high to not reduce the signal. Beyond that, the tone control can vary this overdrive from being a transparent booster-type drive to being that creamy, Marshall esque bluesbreaker sound we all love. You can actually get a hearty amount of gain out of it as well but it does get a bit hissy up high so grab a noise gate if you wanna do that. In all it’s certainly a staple on my pedalboard and it’s staying!
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Authentic Bluesbreaker Tone in a Micro Format
The Harley Benton MiniStomp Dealbreaker is a compact overdrive pedal that delivers classic low-gain tones inspired by the legendary Bluesbreaker circuit. For such a small and affordable unit, the tone and feel are surprisingly musical and dynamic.
Key Features:
Classic overdrive character, ideal for blues, rock, and edge-of-breakup tones
Controls for gain, tone, and volume, plus a bright/normal toggle switch
True bypass switching and metal enclosure for durability
Ultra-compact and lightweight, perfect for crowded pedalboards
User Experience:
The Dealbreaker responds well to picking dynamics and sits beautifully in a clean or lightly driven amp. It's not meant for high gain, but for those looking for warmth, clarity, and a natural overdrive response, it’s excellent. It pairs nicely with single coils and humbuckers alike.
Things to Note:
Due to its small size, the knobs are close together, and the markings can be hard to read on a dark stage. Also, while the tone is impressive, don’t expect boutique-level components—it’s built for value and practicality.
Final Verdict:
The MiniStomp Dealbreaker is a fantastic choice for players who want that vintage British overdrive flavor without taking up space or draining the budget. Great tone, great value, and a smart addition to any pedalboard.
Key Features:
Classic overdrive character, ideal for blues, rock, and edge-of-breakup tones
Controls for gain, tone, and volume, plus a bright/normal toggle switch
True bypass switching and metal enclosure for durability
Ultra-compact and lightweight, perfect for crowded pedalboards
User Experience:
The Dealbreaker responds well to picking dynamics and sits beautifully in a clean or lightly driven amp. It's not meant for high gain, but for those looking for warmth, clarity, and a natural overdrive response, it’s excellent. It pairs nicely with single coils and humbuckers alike.
Things to Note:
Due to its small size, the knobs are close together, and the markings can be hard to read on a dark stage. Also, while the tone is impressive, don’t expect boutique-level components—it’s built for value and practicality.
Final Verdict:
The MiniStomp Dealbreaker is a fantastic choice for players who want that vintage British overdrive flavor without taking up space or draining the budget. Great tone, great value, and a smart addition to any pedalboard.
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