Keeley Electronics Red Nectar Compressor and Overdrive Pedal

Dual-effect Compressor and Overdrive pedal with all-analog tone and flexible routing

Berzerker Overdrive delivers modified screamer-style gain with added bass, sustain, and a new germanium diode

Constrictor Compressor is rooted in the original Keeley Compressor for smooth sustain and musical feel

Independent controls for Drive, Tone, Level, Sustain, Blend, and Level

FX Order switch lets you choose which effect comes first for different feel and response

Compact two-in-one design built for rich sustain, dynamic touch, and expressive drive tones

The Red Nectar is a dual effect pedal that delivers both and isn’t quite like anything Robert has modded to date…that’s a good thing. The Red Nectar is an audacious and ripping dual effect pedal, true to Robert’s original inspiration. Designed for players who want sustain, touch, clarity, and bold harmonic character, the Red Nectar delivers two essential effects in one compact pedal. Whether you want singing lead tones, chewy rhythm textures, or punchy clean sustain, the Keeley Red Nectar Compressor and Overdrive gives you the control to shape it your way.

At its core, the Red Nectar brings together two distinct Keeley circuits. On one side, the Berzerker overdrive builds on Robert Keeley’s early 2000s mod work and now adds a germanium diode for a more dynamic, expressive voice. On the other side, the Constrictor compressor draws from the design legacy of the original Keeley Compressor, the pedal that helped define the brand. Together, they create a flexible, tone-rich platform for players who love sustain, feel, and articulation.

A Dual-Effect Pedal Built for Inspiring Tone

The Keeley Red Nectar is more than a simple two-in-one pedal. It is a carefully voiced pairing of compression and overdrive that works beautifully for stacked tones, pushed amps, and articulate lead playing. The Berzerker side adds gain, bass response, and harmonic saturation. Meanwhile, the Constrictor side adds smooth compression, sustain, and note detail without flattening your playing.

Because both sides complement each other so well, the Red Nectar compressor and overdrive pedal can move from subtle enhancement to full-on saturated drive with ease. Use the compressor to tighten your picking and extend sustain. Then kick on the overdrive for a thicker, more aggressive voice that still stays musical.

Berzerker Overdrive: Germanium-Modified Drive with Extra Power

The Berzerker overdrive side of the Keeley Red Nectar takes inspiration from Robert Keeley’s celebrated modified screamer-style circuits. However, this version pushes further. A new germanium diode adds a sweeter clipping response and a more touch-sensitive feel. As a result, the Berzerker delivers enhanced gain, fuller low end, and a powerful sustaining tone that feels alive under your fingers.

This is not a thin or stiff overdrive. Instead, it offers a bold, singing response that works beautifully for lead lines, dynamic rhythm playing, and amp-like breakup. The Drive, Tone, and Level controls make it easy to dial in everything from focused midrange push to thicker, more saturated sounds.

Constrictor Compressor: Classic Keeley Compression with More Control

The Constrictor compressor side is rooted in the original Keeley Compressor, one of the most influential compressor pedals in the company’s history. That classic feel remains, but the Red Nectar expands the control set with Blend and Tone controls. This lets you keep your natural pick attack while adding sustain, body, and polish.

With the Sustain and Level controls, you can go from subtle tone enhancement to rich, blooming compression. Then, use the Blend control to mix in your dry signal for more clarity and punch. Finally, shape the top end with the dedicated Tone control. The result is a compressor that feels smooth, flexible, and highly musical in real-world playing situations.

Dial In Your Perfect Signal Path

The Keeley Red Nectar Compressor and Overdrive includes an FX Order switch so you can choose how the two circuits interact. This gives you even more tonal flexibility right from the top panel.

Run the compressor into the overdrive for a tighter, more controlled gain structure with added sustain. Or flip the order and run the overdrive into the compressor for a more leveled, polished lead sound with a different response and feel. This simple feature makes the Red Nectar even more versatile on stage, in the studio, and on a crowded pedalboard.

Inspired by Great Playing and Built for Real Players

Robert Keeley designed the Red Nectar as a tribute to a sound and style of playing that values expression, sustain, and character. The pedal reflects a deep appreciation for dynamic overdrive, fluid compression, and the kind of guitar tone that rewards nuance. Because of that, the Keeley Red Nectar feels right at home with players who want more than basic gain and compression. It responds to touch, brings out detail, and helps notes bloom with authority.

Why Players Will Love the Keeley Red Nectar

The Keeley Red Nectar Compressor and Overdrive is ideal for guitarists who want:

• A premium compressor and overdrive pedal in one enclosure
• Smooth compression with added blend and tone control
• A germanium-enhanced overdrive with more gain and bass response
• Flexible signal routing with switchable FX order
• Singing sustain, dynamic response, and expressive feel
• Classic Keeley inspiration with expanded tonal range

Keeley Red Nectar: Compressor and Overdrive in Perfect Balance

If you want one pedal that can tighten your attack, thicken your tone, and push your amp with rich harmonic character, the Keeley Red Nectar delivers. It captures the feel of great compression and great overdrive in one inspiring unit. From articulate clean enhancement to saturated sustaining drive, the Keeley Red Nectar Compressor and Overdrive gives you the tools to build your sound with confidence.