What the Tubedreamer Does
We designed the Tubedreamer to be the ultimate 808-style overdrive, delivering a warm, rich tone with an added midrange presence that cuts through any mix.
Unlike typical Tube Screamer clones, we use 3 diodes for asymmetrical clipping, giving you enhanced responsiveness to playing dynamics. At its core is the classic JRC4558D chip, just like the original vintage units.
A toggle switch lets you choose between a normal and high-gain stage, expanding the pedal’s versatility without sacrificing its musical feel.
About the “Achenbach Series”:
John Achenbach is a Storyboard Artist and Animation Professional with a long history on the legendary show “The Simpsons” and a guitarist/musician. The “Achenbach Series” is the result of a loving friendship that has developed through the years out of mutual respect for what each of us does!
Here’s a little insider’s look into his process for coming up with his designs, using the “Achenbach Series” Tubedreamer as an example:
“You just can’t beat nature. For inspiration, I researched the first amplifier tubes to design a JAM pedals character and found this Fleming tube from 1904. Then a friend recently posted a real pic of a virus under an electron microscope. Damn.. that’s freaky.” John Achenbach


















