Anasounds Savage MK2

Name: Savage MK2
Brand: Anasounds
SKU: 190358
Price: 249.00 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)

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The Essentials to Know About the Anasounds Savage MK2 Pedal

Warm, powerful, and highly dynamic overdrive, inspired by the "Centaur" spirit
Ultra versatile: as a boost to highlight a solo, or always on to add grit
Reworked filtering and gain stages for a distinctive sonic personality, beyond clones
True bypass and meticulous construction with a mahogany chassis

Savage MK2

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A "Centaur" style overdrive revisited the Anasounds way

The Savage MK2 follows the grand tradition of transparent and musical overdrives popularized by the legendary Klon Centaur: a reserve of dynamics, precise attack, and that "pushed amp" feel that respects the guitar's character. Anasounds chose to keep the electronic architecture that makes this type of circuit strong, while rebuilding the filtering and gain stages to fit its own vision-more assertive and incredibly effective in real-world situations.

For whom, and in which styles?

This overdrive pedal is suited both for intermediate guitarists and demanding stage musicians looking for a main drive or a premium boost. It excels in blues, rock, pop, indie, worship, and fusion, and naturally fits on a live pedalboard as well as in the studio. With single-coil guitars, it highlights snap and dynamics; with humbuckers, it adds sustain and extra presence without losing definition.

Settings, controls, and design

The Savage MK2 offers three simple and effective external controls: gain to adjust saturation, out to set output level (ideal for boosting), and note to shape clarity and tonal balance in the mix. For further refinement, internal controls allow fine-tuning of character (clipping, light, od_bass, treble, voicing) to adapt the response to pickups, amp, and desired role (main drive, boost, always-on). The true bypass switching ensures a direct signal path when the effect is off.

The sound

Expect a warm and powerful overdrive, with a great dynamic range and excellent responsiveness to playing: hitting hard thickens the grit; playing softer keeps the pedal open and expressive. The output favors chord clarity, controlled natural compression, and musical sustain, while maintaining that "smart boost" quality that pushes the amp without crushing it.

Technical specifications

Effects	Overdrive	Type	sector
Format	Pedal	Use	electric guitar
EQ	Tone	Color	Natural

Weight	0.45 kg	Integrated circuits	Texas Instruments OPA
Dimensions	14 x 7 x 5 cm	Dynamic OPA	40 V effective
Wood	mahogany	Hum and noise filter	integrated inside the pedal
Switching	gold true bypass	Power supply	not included
External controls	gain, out, note	Documentation	included (depending on manufacturer packaging)
Internal controls	clipping, light, od_bass, treble, voicing	External power required	9V DC, negative polarity
Input impedance	260 kOhms	Consumption	22.9 mA
Output impedance	1.8 kOhms

Customer reviews

What customers say

Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews

This overdrive/boost pedal delivers "incredible sound" with warm, vintage tones perfect for blues and hard rock. Customers praise its versatility with external and internal controls, beautiful finish, and Made in France quality. Some note volume increases quickly. Minor issue: lacks anti-slip pads underneath.

Review highlights

“An essential pedal!”
“Never had such incredible sound! The warmth of this overdrive is amazing!”
“The sound is round, warm and vintage. Love the look and internal controls!”

Based on 7 reviews

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Benoit G.27/02/2018

So here it is: after seeing a video of Laura Cox on YouTube, I decided to take the plunge for an Anasounds Savage. As usual, order on my favorite magazine on the web: Woodbrass.

Until now, being equipped with a TS9, I did not see the point of adding anything to my equipment: a Gibson True Historic 59 and a PRS Single Cut 2006 mounted in hysteric bar 59 (I know: I am a bit of a monomaniac of 59...), all spitting in stereo on a Marshall JVM 215c and a Deluxe Reverb RI 65. In case you hadn't guessed: I play blues and hard rock from the 70s/80s more.

I think that at worst I could send the animal back if it doesn't stick.

I tried it on today... And here comes the drama: never had a sound so incredible!!! A crazy overdrive: AC/DC from the time of\ "bad boy boogie\”: you see? Impossible to describe the warmth of this overdrive, its hyper-nervous and dynamic side, totally versatile with its various external and internal controls: it's just orgasmic!!! In addition, even the Deluxe Reverb (which is not very pedal friendly: apart from TS type overdrives, forget the classic distortions that suck your ears...) sounds like never before!!! : imagine the sound of Popa Chubby on her white-hot Twin Reverb and well it\'s the same!

Frankly guys from Anasounds: I'm on my ass!

It's really nice to know that in addition it is Frenchies who are in charge..

Respect. Just respect...
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Benoit G.27/02/2018

So here it is: after seeing a video of Laura Cox on YouTube, I decided to take the plunge for an Anasounds Savage. As usual, order on my favorite magazine on the web: Woodbrass.

Until now, being equipped with a TS9, I did not see the point of adding anything to my equipment: a Gibson True Historic 59 and a PRS Single Cut 2006 mounted in hysteric bar 59 (I know: I am a bit of a 59 monomaniac...), all spitting in stereo on a Marshall JVM 215c and a Deluxe Reverb RI 65. In case you haven't guessed: I play blues and hard rock from the 70s/80s more.

I tell myself that at worst I could send the animal back if it doesn't stick.

I tried it today... And here comes the drama: never had such an incredible sound!!! A crazy overdrive: AC/DC from the time of “bad boy boogie”: you see? Impossible to describe the warmth of this overdrive, its hyper-nervous and dynamic side, totally versatile with its various external and internal controls: it's just orgasmic!!! In addition, even the Deluxe Reverb (which is not very pedal friendly: apart from TS type overdrives, forget the classic distortions that suck your ears...) sounds like never before!!! : imagine the sound of Popa Chubby on her white-hot Twin Reverb and well it's the same!
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Patrice D.22/12/2018

Made in France! Finally, we still have a lot of know-how in France, Anasounds, Val Martins, and many others... good local products.
A safe bet, an excellent overdrive, a magnificent finish. The only downside is the absence of small anti-slip pads under the case.
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Patrice D.22/12/2018

Made in France! Finally, we still have a lot of expertise in France, Anasounds, Val Martins, and many others... good local products.
A safe bet, an excellent overdrive, a magnificent finish. The only downside is the absence of small anti-slip pads under the case.
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Eratti H.23/12/2020

I use it as an overdrive (on a Marshall) and I love it! The sound is round, warm and vintage. But I just think the volume goes up a bit too fast for overdrive.
Otherwise, I love the look and the settings inside are very handy for “fine-tuning” the sound.
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Questions frequently asked

What power supply is required for the Anasounds Savage MK2?

An external 9 V DC power supply with negative polarity is required and not included. The stated current consumption is 22.9 mA.

Does the Savage MK2 work as a booster for an amplifier?

The Out control adjusts the output level to drive the input of an amplifier. With moderate gain, the pedal maintains a tight attack and dynamic response.

What controls are available on this pedal?

Three external controls are provided: Gain, Out, and Note. Internal clipping, slight, od_bass, treble, and voicing controls allow for fine tuning the circuit's character. These internal settings notably adapt the response to pickups and the role as a booster or main drive.