Does the Germanium Keeley Blues Disorder Actually Sound Different?

After Keeley Electronics released the GeBD, aka the “Germanium Blues Disorder,” or “Golden Blues Disorder,” there was a lot of question about how the GeBD sounded as compared to the OG…conversations even Mr. Keeley himself joined in on 🙂

Which one is smoother? Which one is harsher? Is the GeBD worth the $50 bump in price? Let’s test them side by side and see what you think!

Best news is, while the gold version is limited to 50, you can STILL get this circuit in the standard black from Edmond’s direct: https://edmondmusic.com/keeley-blues-disorder-germanium-edmond-music-50th-anniversary-pedal-black/