Progress Pedals™
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![A guitar effects pedal labeled 'PROGRESS' with various control knobs, including gain, level, and grizzle, and a footswitch at the bottom.]()
DAD250+
A 250/D+ inspired overdrive pedal with just the right amount of breakup.
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![Close-up of guitar pedal with control knobs labeled Gain, Level, and Grizzle. There is a small LED indicator light and a switch labeled COMP Ø LOSE. A black text box explains clipping options: 'comp' as a Ge/Si hybrid, 'no clipping' using the 741 op-amp, and 'loose' as open or slightly broken crunchy LED/BAT]()
Your new drive
From clean boosts, to full on distorted leads, the DAD250+ covers it.
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![Close-up of a white electronic control box with three yellow knobs labeled Gain, Level, and Grizzle, a small toggle switch labeled Comp Ø Loose, a footswitch at the bottom, and a blue sticker that says PRG. The background is a grey speckled surface.]()
CUSACK CREATED
Designed in California | Assembled in Michigan, USA by Cusack Electronics©
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![Guitar effects pedal with yellow knobs labeled GAIN, LEVEL, and GRIZZLE, and smaller switch labeled COMP Ø LOSE, on a speckled gray surface.]()
LM741
A love letter to the LM741 non-inverting amplifier. Proudly onboard.
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![Guitar effects pedal with four yellow knobs labeled Gain, Level, Grindle, and Comp Loose. The Grindle knob is pointed at the 12 o'clock position. There are small switches and a footswitch at the bottom. The pedal sits on a gray speckled surface.]()
Presence
An original take on the classic 250 circuit you know and love.
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![A guitar effects pedal labeled "PROGRESS" with a blue arrow, red progress bar, and a footswitch. Above the pedal are two yellow knobs labeled "GAIN" and "LEVEL," and a white arrow pointing to the "GAIN" knob. A black text overlay explains the voltage range, noting a slight increase in headroom and making the LED brighter at 9-18VDC.]()
The power
Subtle, but effective shades of tone can be achieved at 9V or 18V.
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![Three white boxes with blue circular labels stacked on a wooden surface. The labels read 'Progress Pedals' and include a pink pegboard graphic, serial numbers, and est 2024.]()
Collectible
Each DAD250+ comes in a hand signed and serialized box.
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![Close-up of a green circuit board with a white label containing instructions about a circuit inside a pedal, focusing on a slide switch for bass response. There is a partially visible label that says "THICK/TIGHT"]()
Secret mode
Open up the backside of the DAD250+ to find an internal switch and flip it!
demos
60 Cycle Hum
Distortion for DADS? See the Progress Pedals™ DAD250+ Overdrive in action from 60 Cycle Hum!
RIGGS TAYLOR
A Modern Classic: Watch Progress Pedals™ Spotlight Artist Riggs Taylor take a deep dive into the DAD250+
Pedal Gaze
Reverb Before Distortion: Progress Pedals™ DAD250+ “ WALL OF SOUND” presented by Pedal Gaze!
Client Reviews
“As a primarily low-gain guitarist, having a great distortion pedal that can be dialed back for rich… amp like saturation [with] powerful tone shaping options makes the DAD250+ a great addition to anyone’s rig.”
— Jacob McDougald[Progress Pedals Spotlight Artist]
“…The DAD250+ is becoming one of my favorite drives… This is one of the most versatile options on the market while retaining all the magic of a classic 250!”
★★★★★ [via Reverb]
— Nicholas K.“[The DAD250+] features make it stand out among a sea of overdrive/dirt pedals, 10/10 highly recommend.”
★★★★★ [via Reverb]
— Austin S.