Description
Get the mythical tones that enchanted legends.
The Enigmatic ‘82 Overdrive Special Amp lets you experience the heavenly tube amp sound that captivated legends like John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robben Ford, Larry Carlton, Joe Bonamassa, and Carlos Santana.*
Perfectly capturing not one, but numerous custom Overdrive Special amps spanning 30 years — with their fabled touch-sensitivity, colorful preamp choices, tone stack mods, plus carefully curated mic and speaker cabinets — Enigmatic '82 is like having a handmade amp, built just for you.
*Use of artist names does not constitute official endorsement of UAFX Enigmatic ‘82 Overdrive Special Amp.
Get Your Hands on Three Decades of Super-Rare ODS Tone
Universal Audio wore out the rolodex to get exclusive access to numerous original Overdrive Special amps, spanning three essential eras of these mythical tone monsters. From the 1970’s Santa Cruz models that brought the ODS into the light, to later LA iterations in the ‘80s and ‘90s used on countless legendary sessions, Enigmatic ‘82 puts the sound of these fabled amps under your fingertips.
Build Your Own Boutique Amp in Custom Mode
Looking for that rare tone that’s entirely your own? Flip Enigmatic ‘82 into Custom mode and go under the hood to design your own unique ODS voice in the UAFX mobile app. Mix and match different amp modifications, from the FET preamp and HRM overdrive voicings, right down to the late ’80s Skyliner tone stack option, output tube bias and power supply stiffness, and more.
Play Essential Rock & Jazz Modes
A hallmark of the original amps, Enigmatic '82's Jazz and Rock modes let you enjoy shimmery cloud-like cleans to creamy overdrive that blooms with dynamics. Whether you favor intricate chord work or expressive lead playing, you’ll instantly find the classic ODS sound that responds to every nuance of your touch and preserves note clarity when overdriven.
Explore a Million Dollar Amp & Cabinet Collection
Enigmatic '82 offers three handpicked mic and speaker combinations, along with six bonus cabs, immaculately captured with UA’s exclusive Dynamic Speaker Modeling.
Three Stock Cabinets
- 1x12 Black GB25
- 2x12 Boutique D65
- 2x12 Brute
Six Bonus Cabinets**
- 4x12 UK V30
- 2x12 JBF120
- 1x12 Black EV12
- 4x12 Stripped GB
- 1x12 JBG125
- 2x12 D-EV12
**Available with the UAFX mobile app.
Take Control with the UAFX Mobile App
With the UAFX mobile app giving you deep customization of all Enigmatic '82’s essential controls, you can tailor everything from preamp settings and output tube bias, to live/preset modes, and more. Plus, explore artist presets crafted by the world's top guitarists and Overdrive Special aficionados.
Key Features
- Get the fabled Overdrive Special amp tones made famous by John Mayer, SRV, Robben Ford, Joe Bonamassa, and Santana*
- Powerful UAFX dual-engine delivers the most authentic emulation of three decades of the original handmade amps ever placed in a stompbox
- Dial in Jazz and Rock modes to experience cloud-like cleans and creamy overdrive that blooms in your hands, or create your own tailored Custom ODS voicing
- Select between nine classic mic/speaker pairs; plus '70s Santa Cruz, late ‘80s Skyliner, and ‘90s Hot Rubber Monkey preamp mods for the ultimate tone quest
- Experience UA’s groundbreaking Dynamic Speaker Modeling from the award-winning OX Amp Top Box
- Customize the entire amp, from preamp to output tube bias, plus explore artist presets and more with the UAFX mobile app
Specifications
- Power requirements: Isolated 9VDC, center-negative, 400 mA minimum (sold separately)
- Inputs: 2 x ¼” TS (right input for stereo connections and 4-cable mode)
- Outputs: 2 x ¼” TS (right output for stereo connections and 4-cable mode)
- USB Type-C for updates via computer
- Height: 2.56” (6.5 cm)
- Width: 3.62” (9.2 cm)
- Depth: 5.55” (14.1 cm)
- Weight: 1.24 lbs (0.567 kg)
