Help me pick an overdrive/distortion pedal

tiedstick · 10-23-2007, 03:00 PM

Hello!

I've been getting really frustrated with the rhythm-playing tone capabilities of my JCM 800 on the 'boost' or lead channel. I throughly enjoy playing lead parts on this channel, and it sounds bitchin' with a wah kicked in, but for rhythm...naah. It just sounds too muddy. I have no pedals to give me an overdriven sound when playing on the clean channel...so I need you guys to help me decide what to get. I like a good crunch. (I have a Boss DS-1, but I'd rather take a cheese-grater to the nuts than turn that thing on)

Is there a pedal that will richly distort my clean channel, but when I switch channels, is able to add even more gain to the overdrive channel? (turning on the DS-1 while I'm on overdrive makes the amp sound like its gonna explode) Help!!! I would greatly appreciate any advice or experience!

Please vote, and for the sake of good tone, lets say I'm not on any particular budget.

J.LaGrassa · 10-23-2007, 03:33 PM

Fulltone OCD will kick that amp up quite a few notches!

tiedstick · 10-23-2007, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.LaGrassa

Fulltone OCD will kick that amp up quite a few notches!

I've heard these are great. I actually forgot to put that in the poll. Thanks!

Note: the poll choices are just examples of some I had in mind. In no way am I limited to these.

lp59aholicDon · 10-23-2007, 05:38 PM

Yikes Cheese grater to the nads!!!!!!!!! Nasty Visuals Slash man < I have found that a TS 9 can be a damn handy pedal to have , you can sorta push what you already have, or add a bit of extra grit and grunge from it . TS 10 will give you a bit more grit and grunge over drive but still can be a fair clean boost as well, I only have limited experience with full tones but they seem to make decent gear

Quote:

Originally Posted by slash

Hello!

I've been getting really frustrated with the rhythm-playing tone capabilities of my JCM 800 on the 'boost' or lead channel. I throughly enjoy playing lead parts on this channel, and it sounds bitchin' with a wah kicked in, but for rhythm...naah. It just sounds too muddy. I have no pedals to give me an overdriven sound when playing on the clean channel...so I need you guys to help me decide what to get. I like a good crunch. (I have a Boss DS-1, but I'd rather take a cheese-grater to the nuts than turn that thing on)

Is there a pedal that will richly distort my clean channel, but when I switch channels, is able to add even more gain to the overdrive channel? (turning on the DS-1 while I'm on overdrive makes the amp sound like its gonna explode) Help!!! I would greatly appreciate any advice or experience!

Please vote, and for the sake of good tone, lets say I'm not on any particular budget.

tarddoggy · 10-23-2007, 06:33 PM

I have had great results with the Xotic BB..as well as the LovePedal COT-50.What sound or tones ya lookin' for there slash 'ole buddy?

tiedstick · 10-23-2007, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarddoggy

I have had great results with the Xotic BB..as well as the LovePedal COT-50.What sound or tones ya lookin' for there slash 'ole buddy?

Ah snap, forgot about that...My biggest influences tonally are Page, Cream-era Clapton, and Slash. I'd say Gilmour also, but I'm not a Strat player. Also EVH...I don't play much Van Halen but I dig the tone. Hmmm...think "The Ocean" by Zep and "Mr. Brownstone" by GNR.

tarddoggy · 10-23-2007, 07:03 PM

hhmmm...Im always lookin to cop Pagey type tones myself,I dont know if this is gonna help,BUT,I have had some hands-on time with a Throbak StoneBender and buddy lemme tell you,its damn close to Jimmys sound.As soon as I can,Im buying one.

check it out

Throbak Electronics

InTheEvening · 10-23-2007, 07:23 PM

If you don't mind soldering and doing some work yourself this might do Jimmy's tone pretty well, i've never used one but it's a BYOC pedal of the tonebender.
bender

Maybe a Fulltone OCD? Again haven't played one but it's pretty well loved on another online forum I know. Plus it claims to get a good Zep sound.
Fulltone | OCD

BOBBO · 10-23-2007, 08:10 PM

Grasshopper why did you not ask your Sensei ?? Are you looking for just a boost pedal ? Overdrive or Distortion ??

tarddoggy · 10-23-2007, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InTheEvening

If you don't mind soldering and doing some work yourself this might do Jimmy's tone pretty well, i've never used one but it's a BYOC pedal of the tonebender.
bender

Maybe a Fulltone OCD? Again haven't played one but it's pretty well loved on another online forum I know. Plus it claims to get a good Zep sound.
Fulltone | OCD

wow man..that clip#2 nailed the "Custard Pie" tone! hhmmmm,gonna have to delve further into this OCD.....and no BOBBO I have not given up on the Klon

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10-23-2007, 03:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
tiedstick V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 880 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Help me pick an overdrive/distortion pedal Hello! I've been getting really frustrated with the rhythm-playing tone capabilities of my JCM 800 on the 'boost' or lead channel. I throughly enjoy playing lead parts on this channel, and it sounds bitchin' with a wah kicked in, but for rhythm...naah. It just sounds too muddy. I have no pedals to give me an overdriven sound when playing on the clean channel...so I need you guys to help me decide what to get. I like a good crunch. (I have a Boss DS-1, but I'd rather take a cheese-grater to the nuts than turn that thing on) Is there a pedal that will richly distort my clean channel, but when I switch channels, is able to add even more gain to the overdrive channel? (turning on the DS-1 while I'm on overdrive makes the amp sound like its gonna explode) Help!!! I would greatly appreciate any advice or experience! Please vote, and for the sake of good tone, lets say I'm not on any particular budget.

10-23-2007, 03:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
J.LaGrassa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 141 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help me pick an overdrive/distortion pedal Fulltone OCD will kick that amp up quite a few notches!

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tarddoggy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 1,977 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help me pick an overdrive/distortion pedal I have had great results with the Xotic BB..as well as the LovePedal COT-50.What sound or tones ya lookin' for there slash 'ole buddy?

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tarddoggy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 1,977 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help me pick an overdrive/distortion pedal hhmmm...Im always lookin to cop Pagey type tones myself,I dont know if this is gonna help,BUT,I have had some hands-on time with a Throbak StoneBender and buddy lemme tell you,its damn close to Jimmys sound.As soon as I can,Im buying one. check it out Throbak Electronics

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10-23-2007, 07:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
InTheEvening Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: On the moon Posts: 196 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help me pick an overdrive/distortion pedal If you don't mind soldering and doing some work yourself this might do Jimmy's tone pretty well, i've never used one but it's a BYOC pedal of the tonebender. bender Maybe a Fulltone OCD? Again haven't played one but it's pretty well loved on another online forum I know. Plus it claims to get a good Zep sound. Fulltone \| OCD

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BOBBO MVP Clown Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 19,477 Thanks: 237 Thanked 463 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Help me pick an overdrive/distortion pedal Grasshopper why did you not ask your Sensei ?? Are you looking for just a boost pedal ? Overdrive or Distortion ??

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