WAY HUGE
GREEN RHINO OVERDRIVE MKII
BY JORDAN WAGNER
MkI-style Volume, Tone, and Drive knobs
2 mm-thick
aluminum enclosure
100 Hz +/- 12 dB
boost/cut
Curve control cuts
frequencies above
1 kHz up to 6 dB
In its original incarnation, the famed Green Rhino Overdrive II is nearly as rare as its
animal namesake. Originally introduced in
1994, the Green Rhino helped set the standard
for what would become the boutique overdrive
bonanza of the late ‘90s and early 2000s.
Like many boutique overdrives of the
period, the much-coveted Green Rhino was
inspired by the Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer.
But when Way Huge originally closed its
doors, the Green Rhino became arguably
more desirable to collectors than the pedal
that it was designed to emulate—
commanding prices of several hundred dollars. With
Way Huge (and founder Jeorge Tripps) back
in business with the backing of Jim Dunlop
Electronics, the prospect of a reissue became
a hot topic among gear hounds. With the
release of the Green Rhino Overdrive MkII,
the rumors have become reality. And the pedal
we all have heard so much about is back, and
better than ever.
A Legendary Pedigree
The Green Rhino Mk II is built as tough and
sturdy as its name implies. The classic Way
Huge enclosure—crafted out of 2 mm thick,
brushed aluminum—feels weighty and solid,
and is finished in a cool light green. Volume,
Tone, and Drive controls are laid out exactly
like the control set on the original Green Rhino
pedal. But there are two additional small
potentiometers on the Mk II for expanding the
boundaries of the Green Rhino’s tonal territory.
