Modtone Extreme Metal

bulfiter · 08-12-2011, 01:01 AM

Hello

I was digging up some information on metal distortion pedals recently. Well, what can I say, there are lots of models to choose

I mostly play metal though hard-rock stuff is sometimes really great for me as well

Is Modtone Extreme Metal suitable for this kind of stuff?
My last pedal was Rocktron Metal Planet and it was pretty good for Rhythm, but it's tone was absolutely awful for solo. Very thin and unpleasant.
So, the second question is can I use it both for solo and rhythm?

pickerrr · 08-12-2011, 08:28 AM

You can get a Dual-Pedal stuff, it has 2 switches (or more), so you have 2 sets of tone (or more). Like the SS-20 from AMT.

mockingbird · 08-12-2011, 08:58 AM

Slightly off-topic here, but just thought I'd share this.

I don't know about the Extreme Metal pedal by itself. But one thing I can be sure of, Modtone sure is of quality. It's got a good rep amongst my local guitar community for having boutique sounds without the boutique price.

I personally own the Modtone Atomic Phaser and used to own the Aqua Chorus. I vouch for their quality.

EEF13 · 08-12-2011, 08:59 AM

I have a Modtone Delay and it's a great pedal. I would not hesitate in buying a pedal from Modtone.

ehamady6 · 08-12-2011, 09:20 AM

I play extreme metal and the MXR Fullbore Metal is the best I've played. All of the EQ options and built-in mid scoop and noise gate produces heavy, uber tight distortion that cuts through and preserves articulation for shredding. I go for Cannibal Corpse tone and the Fullbore, along with my EMGs, does it.

I've tried a Modtone Extreme Metal and it just had a touch too much fuzz and clipping for my taste. It's a great pedal though and you can't go wrong with it.

bulfiter · 08-12-2011, 10:13 AM

I've watched gearmanndude's review and I like it even more now =)
I've tried a few AMT pedals and I was'n quite satisfied with their that, maybe that's because I'm not really experienced in tweaking pedals. I mean I could get a great variety of tones out of it, but none of them was what i needed...
I haven't tried MXR Fullbore Metal, but, from youtube videos it really is made for metal only. I would like to be able to get some hard rock sounds. Can it handle something like Led Zeppelin?
And you guys say Modtone makes really decent and great sounding pedals.
I guess, I've read somewhere that Modtone is a rebranded chinese pedals named "Belcat" or something like that. Are you sure they are that reliable?

ehamady6 · 08-12-2011, 03:46 PM

The Fullbore is only a one trick metal pony for players that don't know what they're doing. I get tones ranging from Randy Rhoads, AC/DC, Van Halen, and Zakk Wylde to Metallica, Lamb of God, Shadows Fall, Mayhem, Darkthrone, Death, Morbid Angel, etc. The EQ control makes it versatile enough to play rock and metal. I also like the way the Fullbore responds to my varying pick attack, guitar's volume knob and neck pickup, and 3 amp channels over just about every other distortion pedal I've ever tried.

mockingbird · 08-12-2011, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bulfiter

I guess, I've read somewhere that Modtone is a rebranded chinese pedals named "Belcat" or something like that. Are you sure they are that reliable?

This, I'm not aware of. I know there are some Belcat pedals around the local guitar stores; just have not really been bothered to take a look. But if you're getting something named/branded Modtone, you may just go for it. The quality is there (however, the sound quality may not be what you expected) but the overall QC is top notch. Best is to try it before buying it. Like it? Buy it. Simple.

Or, why not try those Belcat pedals? You might just end up liking it.

bulfiter · 08-13-2011, 01:06 AM

ehamady6, ok, I'll take a closer look at MXR
mockingbird well, that's possible too

Pinkie · 08-13-2011, 01:26 AM

Keely modded DS-1 is a very good pedal too.

bulfiter · 08-13-2011, 07:23 AM

straycat, I don't have overdrive channel on my amp. Is modded DS-1 good for metal?

bulfiter · 08-26-2011, 03:32 PM

Got my Modtone Extreme Metal - awesome, great for Metallica althogh it's has a bit sterile sound. Still, best for this money

08-12-2011, 01:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
bulfiter Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Russia, Moscow Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Modtone Extreme Metal Hello I was digging up some information on metal distortion pedals recently. Well, what can I say, there are lots of models to choose I mostly play metal though hard-rock stuff is sometimes really great for me as well Is Modtone Extreme Metal suitable for this kind of stuff? My last pedal was Rocktron Metal Planet and it was pretty good for Rhythm, but it's tone was absolutely awful for solo. Very thin and unpleasant. So, the second question is can I use it both for solo and rhythm?

08-12-2011, 08:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
pickerrr Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: JM, Guang Dong, China Posts: 409 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Modtone Extreme Metal You can get a Dual-Pedal stuff, it has 2 switches (or more), so you have 2 sets of tone (or more). Like the SS-20 from AMT.

08-12-2011, 08:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
mockingbird Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 247 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Modtone Extreme Metal Slightly off-topic here, but just thought I'd share this. I don't know about the Extreme Metal pedal by itself. But one thing I can be sure of, Modtone sure is of quality. It's got a good rep amongst my local guitar community for having boutique sounds without the boutique price. I personally own the Modtone Atomic Phaser and used to own the Aqua Chorus. I vouch for their quality. __________________ Electrics 2006 Epiphone Les Paul Standard (Vintage Sunburst) 2010 Epiphone Les Paul Standard Custom Shop (Limited Edition, Worn Cherry) 2008 Epiphone Les Paul Custom (Ebony) 2003 B.C. Rich Mockingbird Body Art (Limited Edition) 2003 B.C. Rich ASM Body Art (Limited Edition) 2006 Samick/Greg Bennett Royale RL-1 (Wine Red) 2005 Samick/Greg Bennett Avion AV-1 (Ebony) 2010 Aria STG-003 (Natural) Acoustics 2010 Swing SS-350TE 2009 Swing SM-100

08-12-2011, 08:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
EEF13 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 8,406 Thanks: 307 Thanked 656 Times in 260 Posts	Re: Modtone Extreme Metal I have a Modtone Delay and it's a great pedal. I would not hesitate in buying a pedal from Modtone.

08-12-2011, 09:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
ehamady6 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Battle Creek, MI Posts: 3,542 Thanks: 20 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Modtone Extreme Metal I play extreme metal and the MXR Fullbore Metal is the best I've played. All of the EQ options and built-in mid scoop and noise gate produces heavy, uber tight distortion that cuts through and preserves articulation for shredding. I go for Cannibal Corpse tone and the Fullbore, along with my EMGs, does it. I've tried a Modtone Extreme Metal and it just had a touch too much fuzz and clipping for my taste. It's a great pedal though and you can't go wrong with it. __________________ _________________________

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08-12-2011, 10:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
bulfiter Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Russia, Moscow Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Modtone Extreme Metal I've watched gearmanndude's review and I like it even more now =) I've tried a few AMT pedals and I was'n quite satisfied with their that, maybe that's because I'm not really experienced in tweaking pedals. I mean I could get a great variety of tones out of it, but none of them was what i needed... I haven't tried MXR Fullbore Metal, but, from youtube videos it really is made for metal only. I would like to be able to get some hard rock sounds. Can it handle something like Led Zeppelin? And you guys say Modtone makes really decent and great sounding pedals. I guess, I've read somewhere that Modtone is a rebranded chinese pedals named "Belcat" or something like that. Are you sure they are that reliable?

08-12-2011, 03:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
ehamady6 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Battle Creek, MI Posts: 3,542 Thanks: 20 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Modtone Extreme Metal The Fullbore is only a one trick metal pony for players that don't know what they're doing. I get tones ranging from Randy Rhoads, AC/DC, Van Halen, and Zakk Wylde to Metallica, Lamb of God, Shadows Fall, Mayhem, Darkthrone, Death, Morbid Angel, etc. The EQ control makes it versatile enough to play rock and metal. I also like the way the Fullbore responds to my varying pick attack, guitar's volume knob and neck pickup, and 3 amp channels over just about every other distortion pedal I've ever tried. __________________ _________________________

08-13-2011, 01:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
bulfiter Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Russia, Moscow Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Modtone Extreme Metal ehamady6, ok, I'll take a closer look at MXR mockingbird well, that's possible too

08-13-2011, 01:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
Pinkie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,013 Thanks: 129 Thanked 32 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Modtone Extreme Metal Keely modded DS-1 is a very good pedal too.

08-13-2011, 07:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
bulfiter Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Russia, Moscow Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Modtone Extreme Metal straycat, I don't have overdrive channel on my amp. Is modded DS-1 good for metal?

08-26-2011, 03:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
bulfiter Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Russia, Moscow Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Modtone Extreme Metal Got my Modtone Extreme Metal - awesome, great for Metallica althogh it's has a bit sterile sound. Still, best for this money

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