MusicRadar Verdict
A versatile drive for blues and rock players on a budget.
Pros
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Great for taming Strat and LP tones. Works well with other ODs. Good value.
Cons
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At this price, there's not much to complain about.
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White-hued overdrives usually hint at a certain Fulltone product, but while the Tube Refiner delivers thick, creamy drive, it's more compressed and not quite as smooth as an OCD.
"It's a boon for taming wiry Strats and bass-heavy LPs"
That dual tone-control setup affords it plenty of flexibility, though, and it's a boon for taming wiry Strats and bass-heavy LPs, and although it doesn't hump the mids like a TS, it plays well with other ODs, and those bass and treble controls help it lead a double life as a booster, too.
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