Your Favorite Overdrive or Distortion pedal ! - Page 3

lp59aholicDon · 11-24-2007, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lexluthier

That's weird, because I first discovered that pedal playing it thru a friends plexi clone, and it sounded terrific.

Some pedals just dont seem to work well with some amps , and some just dont work well thru any amps

BOBBO · 12-08-2007, 09:54 PM

ThomJohn · 12-10-2007, 12:24 AM

This'n works fine for me. Just gotta know how to use it right.

Blues Power · 12-10-2007, 12:31 PM

im not a pedal man and actually was pedaless for 22 years until recently.
I bought and OCD in 05 and use it occasionally to goose me over the top

guitfiddle · 12-11-2007, 06:39 PM

This Blue Tube pedal...yeah, I know it was originaly for bass, but so was the Bassman amp.
This thing sounded great with the stock tube, but a old GE 12ax7 made it much creamier. It'll growl if you thwack the strings, and pushing it with an Austin Gold OD makes Santana sustain a breeze.

Blsnc13 · 12-12-2007, 08:19 PM

Boss SD-1 or wylde overdrive. my favorite distortion pedal is the boss MT-2 (heavy metal)

taypeng · 12-12-2007, 09:28 PM

I'm using a v3 OCD right now...

A friend lent me his Rat distortion once, 7yrs ago. It was the very first version made...I'm wondering if anyone here has tried that before? I think that pedal has the smoothest sounding distortion still..

rogeroger · 12-13-2007, 02:44 AM

captain tightpants · 12-13-2007, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guitfiddle

This Blue Tube pedal...yeah, I know it was originaly for bass, but so was the Bassman amp.
This thing sounded great with the stock tube, but a old GE 12ax7 made it much creamier. It'll growl if you thwack the strings, and pushing it with an Austin Gold OD makes Santana sustain a breeze.

There ya go! Been lookin for one of those. I had a Real Tube years ago that I loved for overdriving an old Magnatone Mother Of Toilet Seat amp. It sounded great with the 12ax7 swapped out for a 12ay7 if memory serves. It died years ago on me, but I just got another one after many years to drive my new Champion 600, but I haven't swapped the stock tube out yet, so it's a little harsh right now.

I've really wanted to try one of those Guv'nor's, tho!!

Mikeeeeh · 12-13-2007, 07:05 AM

If I need to use an Overdrive/Distotrion pedal I'll resort to this lil number...

The youtube link isn't in english but it shows off what the pedal can do real nice...

YouTube - CHATREEO TEST VOX BULLDOG DISTORTION EFFECT

BOBBO · 12-14-2007, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikeeeeh

If I need to use an Overdrive/Distotrion pedal I'll resort to this lil number...

The youtube link isn't in english but it shows off what the pedal can do real nice...

YouTube - CHATREEO TEST VOX BULLDOG DISTORTION EFFECT

That was an interesting demo ...Even though the guy was speaking in chinese !! Talk about a sizzle box !!

coldsteal2 · 12-14-2007, 08:03 PM

Holy Crap, that thing sounds incredible!! It has a tube in it
also doesnt it?

Mikeeeeh · 12-14-2007, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coldsteal2

Holy Crap, that thing sounds incredible!! It has a tube in it
also doesnt it?

Yep its got a single 12AU7 tube in there... awesome pedal IMO... love mine

lp59aholicDon · 12-15-2007, 08:03 PM

jUST FOUND IT with the original Expandora ! Whoooooo this thing sings now, I have left it in the overdrive position and definitly still gives enough added overdrive and crunch , using my guitar's volume pedal for added push / drive , I dunno what the re issues sound like compared but I am gonna own this pedal !

george johnson · 12-15-2007, 08:13 PM

Okko Diablo

Himmelstrutz Fetto

Tim

OCD V2

fishstick · 12-15-2007, 09:16 PM

Well, wouldn't say it's my favorite...

...but it's what I'm using now

I had stopped playing around 10 years ago and sold off almost all my gear, including a couple distortion pedals. When I got back into it last year, I didn't want to sink money into re-buying the separate distortion, chorus, flange, delay, etc that I had before, and opted to pick up one of these used at GC.

But I'm not getting the tone out of it that I want. I spend too much time fiddling with it trying to get the sound I want and not enough time just playing.

Gibsonblues · 12-17-2007, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikeeeeh

If I need to use an Overdrive/Distotrion pedal I'll resort to this lil number...

The youtube link isn't in english but it shows off what the pedal can do real nice...

YouTube - CHATREEO TEST VOX BULLDOG DISTORTION EFFECT

That sounded pretty good. Need to check one of dem bad boys out!

Gibsonblues ...

blueburst · 12-28-2007, 10:45 PM

+1 for the bulldog

DHaught · 12-28-2007, 11:17 PM

I just got my "BB preamp" pedal today and spent several hours playing around with it. Awesome pedal! This is by far my favorite Boost/OD pedal that I've played through. I also have a Jekyl and Hyde which sounds really good but just doesn't quite have it compared to the BB. The Les and the Strat both sound great through it. It has a really great OD sound without coloring the guitar sound.

blueburst · 12-29-2007, 03:34 PM

can't forget the Landmine LD-1 Distortion. Looks cool as hell and sounds freakin amazing once you fiddle too find you tone. check out the video.

YouTube - Landmine Distortion Pedal

loaded six string · 12-31-2007, 08:53 PM

I have a pretty simple setup. A epiphone 15w head and cabinet and this pedal. Great vintage tone. Money well spent

FearTheCalm · 01-01-2008, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DHaught

I just got my "BB preamp" pedal today and spent several hours playing around with it. Awesome pedal! This is by far my favorite Boost/OD pedal that I've played through. I also have a Jekyl and Hyde which sounds really good but just doesn't quite have it compared to the BB. The Les and the Strat both sound great through it. It has a really great OD sound without coloring the guitar sound.

+1

Absolutely love mine.

The true bypass really conserves your tone, so you don't lose anything.

tarddoggy · 01-02-2008, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DHaught

I just got my "BB preamp" pedal today and spent several hours playing around with it. Awesome pedal! This is by far my favorite Boost/OD pedal that I've played through. I also have a Jekyl and Hyde which sounds really good but just doesn't quite have it compared to the BB. The Les and the Strat both sound great through it. It has a really great OD sound without coloring the guitar sound.

ya buddy...I like them Xotics!!

drewbertca · 01-02-2008, 04:37 PM

My fave OD is my amp pushed hard....but for more reasonable levels I rely on this first my EH Muff Overdrive....n_muffoverdrive.jpg

then next is my Tone-lok Tubescreamer

im_b0r3d_ · 01-02-2008, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOBBO

That was an interesting demo ...Even though the guy was speaking in chinese !! Talk about a sizzle box !!

That was Thai!

Volusia · 01-02-2008, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coldsteal2

I picked up the Marshall GV-2 up from GC last week. I have to say for $50 (used) this thing has some nice tones, sustain, great bottom end and fullness. I also have the Ibanez TS9DX running before it for some added oomph! through a Roland JC-77.

lifele55 · 01-04-2008, 01:12 AM

Can't go wrong with it!!

Some thai dude demo-ing.
It really is an awesome pedal.

BOBBO · 01-04-2008, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by im_b0r3d_

That was Thai!

It could have been Martian for all I know ... ??

FUS44 · 01-05-2008, 09:02 PM

Well, I love having a lot of different sounds, so I'm using 3 distortion/fuzzes.
Boss SD-1/Electro Harmonix Hot tubes(new w/tubes)/Electro Harmonix Metal Muff. the metal Muff is great and has two settings for a total of 4 distortion sounds on my board and they all can be on at the same time for ultimate death tone. plus with 3 switch settings on a les paul, I've got a lot ways to make noise.

Fixxxer · 01-05-2008, 09:11 PM

Here's a little Analogman KOT

The second half of this is not KOT, its the MESA:
SoundClick artist: Just Messin Round - page with MP3 music downloads

Anlogman KOT with WB 6707 Hot winds:
SoundClick artist: Just Messin Round - page with MP3 music downloads

Goodwoods -> Diamond comp-> Analogman KOT

SoundClick artist: Just Messin Round - page with MP3 music downloads

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fishstick Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Your Favorite Overdrive or Distortion pedal ! Well, wouldn't say it's my favorite... ...but it's what I'm using now I had stopped playing around 10 years ago and sold off almost all my gear, including a couple distortion pedals. When I got back into it last year, I didn't want to sink money into re-buying the separate distortion, chorus, flange, delay, etc that I had before, and opted to pick up one of these used at GC. But I'm not getting the tone out of it that I want. I spend too much time fiddling with it trying to get the sound I want and not enough time just playing. __________________ so many riffs to learn, so little time...

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DHaught Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 80 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Your Favorite Overdrive or Distortion pedal ! I just got my "BB preamp" pedal today and spent several hours playing around with it. Awesome pedal! This is by far my favorite Boost/OD pedal that I've played through. I also have a Jekyl and Hyde which sounds really good but just doesn't quite have it compared to the BB. The Les and the Strat both sound great through it. It has a really great OD sound without coloring the guitar sound.

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blueburst Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Your Favorite Overdrive or Distortion pedal ! can't forget the Landmine LD-1 Distortion. Looks cool as hell and sounds freakin amazing once you fiddle too find you tone. check out the video. YouTube - Landmine Distortion Pedal __________________ Airman are to be seen and not heard so shut the #%@$ up - Tsgt Brown

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