Rewind to 1968 with The Breakdown overdrive effects pedal. A guitar god used this pedal to record his first album, and the entire planet went nuts. Inexplicably, the pedal then disappeared—until now.

Danelectro has resurrected it with The Breakdown, this awesome, incredibly organic-sounding pedal. The 6-position "Break Up" control takes your ­guitar signal and slams the front of your amp with increasing punch. Positions 1 through 3 are ear-friendly and have "always on" potential. Positions 4 through 6 grab you and knock you back in the most pleasant way.