CUSTOM SHOP PREORDER

Limited Custom Shop release of 40 pedals.

Reserve your Double Z before this run closes. Preorders close when all 40 are spoken for. Shipping begins in December 2026.

Two of our most popular Texas-inspired overdrives come together in one exclusive Custom Shop release.

DOUBLE Z — Eliminator + Afterburner Overdrive

Two legendary eras of Texas rock. Two of our biggest winners. One pedal built to deliver the unmistakable sound, attitude, inspired by Gibbons.

Meet DOUBLE Z, our latest Missing Link Audio Custom Shop creation, inspired by the Reverend Gibbons and the unforgettable guitar tones that helped define an era of rock guitar. We've brought together our original Eliminator Overdrive and the powerful Afterburner Overdrive, capturing two distinct chapters of that legendary Texas sound.

From the raw, muscular guitar tones of Tres Hombres and Eliminator to the high-gain harmonics and seemingly endless sustain of Afterburner and Recycler , DOUBLE Z puts both voices under your feet.

The Eliminator brings the attitude. The Afterburner brings the fire.

The Original Eliminator Overdrive

The Eliminator was developed to capture the unmistakable guitar character of Billy Gibbons, from his early Texas blues-rock recordings through the hard-driving sounds that made ZZ Top a household name.

Its raw, relatively uncompressed gain stages deliver an organic, powerful response that feels connected to your guitar and amplifier.

From a muscular clean boost to thick, chewy overdrive and full-bodied tube-like saturation, the Eliminator offers remarkable tonal range. Its high input impedance helps preserve your guitar's natural character, while the circuit responds beautifully to changes in your picking attack and guitar volume.

Roll back your volume for rhythm work, then turn it up for a commanding lead tone. The pinch harmonics jump out, the notes retain their character, and the guitar remains expressive under your fingers.

Dedicated Volume, Gain, and Tone controls let you shape everything from fat, warm overdrive to aggressive, harmonically rich rock tones.

Raw. Dynamic. Uncompressed. Pure Texas attitude.

The Afterburner Overdrive

When ZZ Top entered the Afterburner and Recycler years, Billy Gibbons' guitar sound took on a powerful new dimension. Massive saturation, explosive harmonics, commanding lead tones, and sustain that seemed to last forever became part of the signature sound.

This isn't simply another overdrive. Its custom-engineered circuit produces thick, saturated guitar tones with a tight, controlled low end, powerful midrange presence, and extraordinary harmonic response.

Dig into a note and hear the harmonics bloom. Lean into a bend and let it sing. From aggressive Texas rock riffs to soaring lead passages, the Afterburner delivers the kind of sustain that makes you want to hold onto every note.

Sustain for days. Pinch harmonics that scream. Texas rock at full throttle.

Two Distinct Voices. One Powerful Pedal.

What makes DOUBLE Z special is the contrast between these two proven designs.

The Eliminator delivers the raw, responsive character of a hard-driven amplifier, with exceptional guitar-volume cleanup and natural dynamic feel.

The Afterburner takes you into a different world of saturated lead tones, explosive harmonics, and seemingly endless sustain.

Each circuit has its own dedicated controls and footswitch, putting two unmistakable overdrive personalities in one pedalboard-friendly enclosure.

From the first note of Texas blues-rock to the soaring leads of the arena-rock years, DOUBLE Z brings the best of both worlds together.

Key Features

• Two Proven Designs: Original Eliminator and Afterburner overdrive circuits combined in one enclosure.
• Two Distinct Eras of Tone: From raw, vintage-inspired Texas overdrive to the saturated sounds of the Afterburner and Recycler years.
• Original Eliminator Circuit: Thick, dynamic, relatively uncompressed overdrive with exceptional touch sensitivity.
• Afterburner Sustain: Powerful saturation, singing lead tones, and extraordinary note sustain.
• Explosive Pinch Harmonics: Both circuits deliver rich harmonic character and expressive lead response.
• Responsive Guitar-Volume Cleanup: Shape the Eliminator's overdrive without constantly adjusting the pedal.
• Independent Controls: Dedicated three-knob control sections for each overdrive.
• Dual Footswitch Design: Individual footswitches and LED indicators for both circuits.

Perfect For

• Classic Gibbons-inspired guitar tones
• Raw, dynamic Texas blues-rock overdrive
• Thick, aggressive classic-rock rhythm tones
• Singing leads with sustain for days
• Explosive pinch harmonics and expressive bends
• Players who want two distinctive overdrive voices in one pedal

Technical Details

• Two overdrive circuits: original Eliminator and Afterburner
• Premium dual op-amp circuitry
• Separate footswitches for Eliminator and Afterburner
• Independent LED indicators
• True bypass switching

Built for players. Designed for collectors.

Power supply: 9-volt DC adapter not included.