M2 Labs’ Bomber Overdrive pairs germanium clipping with small-batch construction

M2 Labs’ Bomber Overdrive is a small-batch drive built by hand in Atlanta by founder Jonathan Labadie, centered on a pair of hand-matched new-old-stock Soviet D9E germanium clipping diodes. The three-control layout keeps the job clear: Distortion sets the amount of breakup, Tone shapes the top end and Level handles output. M2 Labs positions it for everything from an edge-of-breakup push to full-bodied distortion, as an always-on drive or a clean boost.

The official store currently lists the Bomber at $350.00 and in stock, with a regulated 9V power supply in the box. Production is deliberately limited: M2 Labs says it builds batches of ten pedals and allows roughly three to four weeks for each run, opening the next batch only after the previous one is fulfilled. The pedal is true bypass and carries a transferable lifetime warranty plus a 30-day return window.

Pedal of the Day reviewed the Bomber in January 2025, describing the same core architecture and emphasizing how the germanium clipping, broad gain range and simple control set make the pedal usable beyond one narrow “vintage” voice. M2 Labs’ own background likewise frames the company around hand-built analog circuits rather than recreating a single famous circuit.

For players, the practical story is the combination of familiar controls and a deliberately scarce build process. The Bomber does not ask for menu navigation or secondary functions; the value proposition rests on selected germanium parts, repeatable three-knob operation and direct support from the builder.