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Designed with Cory Wong, "The Optimist" blends the DNA of the legendary Klon overdrive (OD1 side) with a hi-fi and neutral approach (OD2 side). This "two schools" architecture offers the iconic midrange color that cuts through the mix like the classics, while providing a flat-response alternative for modern, controlled stacks. It stands as the most flexible signature overdrive in the Jackson Audio range.
Ideal for funk, pop, rock, and worship guitarists seeking precise crunch and singing sustain, the pedal excels both in studio and on stage. OD2 delivers tight, dynamic rhythms, while OD1 adds a musical grain for leads. Stacked, they create a dense, harmonic drive that remains clear on a minimalist pedalboard as well as in an advanced MIDI system.
The active 3-band (Baxandall type) EQ is placed after the overdrive sections to refine the tone or unify the output between single coils and humbuckers. A brief simultaneous press on the OD1 and OD2 footswitches activates the EQ, which can also operate independently. MIDI compatibility via TRS allows recalling OD1/OD2/EQ states and synchronizing the pedal at the heart of a complex set without sacrificing ease of use.
OD1 offers a musical mid boost with organic compression and singing sustain, perfect for cutting through the mix without harshness. OD2, more linear, provides a transparent base, responsive to touch and very sensitive to the guitar's volume knob. The 3-band EQ adds the final touch: softening overly bright highs, tightening lows, or scooping/boosting mids depending on the guitar and amp. Cory Wong's signature is felt in the clarity, dynamics, and ability to stay clean even at high gain levels.
