NUX Mini Core Horseman Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal

The NUX Mini Core Horseman Overdrive (also known as NOD-1 Horseman) is a compact, pedalboard-friendly overdrive that packs legendary tone into a tiny footprint.

This pedal is a modern homage to the iconic mid-'90s Centaur overdrive (the holy-grail "gold" Klon-style circuit), but cleverly combines two sought-after variations in one box: Gold mode delivers the classic, transparent, dynamic overdrive that preserves your guitar's natural character and feels incredibly amp-like, while Silver mode cranks up the gain for a hotter, more aggressive edge with extended saturation—perfect when you need extra push or grit.

Despite running on standard 9V power, its clever built-in OP-AMP voltage converter internally boosts to 18V, giving you massive headroom, openness, and touch-sensitivity that rivals pricier pedals.

Key features at a glance:

• Gold & Silver dual modes (switchable for two distinct overdrive flavors)
• Simple, intuitive controls: Gain (dial in the perfect amount of drive), Treble (shape brightness/darkness), Output (boost or balance level)
• True bypass switching (your tone stays pristine when off)
• Ultra-compact Mini Core Series design — saves precious pedalboard space without sacrificing sound quality

Whether you're chasing sparkling clean boosts, creamy blues leads, or singing classic rock sustain, the NUX Horseman delivers versatile, high-end overdrive tone that's responsive to your playing dynamics and stacks beautifully with other pedals or your amp's drive channel.

Ideal for players who want premium Klon-inspired magic without the premium price tag or oversized enclosure. Add this little powerhouse to your rig and experience why it's become a go-to overdrive for so many guitarists!