Best overdrive pedal to compliment a Marshall?

[safc78]

Hi everyone, I was just wondering what overdrive pedals you use/recommend for your Marshalls. I have an AFD100 and a Haze 15 and I also use a JCM 800 at work on a regular basis- it's the Haze and the 2205 I'm really looking to add the overdrive to.

Thanks in advance etc

 

[mike mike]

People on here really dig the SD-1. from what i have heard, they sound amazing. Tube screamers always work as well, and there are some boutique pedals people here use as well.

 

[thinlizzy96]

Tech 21 Tech 21CS-US SansAmp Character Series - U.S. Steel

That thing right there is a beast.
the other guitar player in my band has it, it kicks ass. definately one of the best i've played, but then again when it comes to tone not everyone is gonna agree

 

[rjohns1]

Sd-1, Bad Monkey, Tubescreamer, Fulltone OCD, Fulltone Fatboost, Fulltone Catalyst, etc. Go out and try them!

 

[trobdcso]

Tubescreamer for me.

 

[pinto79]

I use a Modded TS-7 Tubescreamer, a stock SD-1 and a couple of pedals my friend made.

 

[MKB]

SD-1 for Gibsons, Tube Screamers for Fenders IMHO.

 

[Rahlstin]

Its kinda like asking what is the best dessert....

 

[safc78]

I'm going to have to get an SD-1 to try... I have a DS-1 which I think is disappointing and I've had a MT-2 that sounded terrible so I've stayed clear of boss pedals for a while now. Saying that, I'll obviously be using a overdrive pedal to push an amp that's already overdriven, rather than using a distortion to change a clean amp.
Thanks for the info so far chaps.

 

[Codyjohns]

Boss SD-1 is my favorite one.

 

[Bloodrock]

Majic box Rocket Fuel is an amazing OD, but pricey.

 

[longfxukxnhair]

A HOT TUBES modded SD1 or a Blackstar HT Dual!

 

[transformerryan]

Since I currently play through a TSL60 (currently waiting for the AFD100 to arrive), I use a Bad Monkey for warmer OD on the clean channel, it sounds fantastic. I also use a DOD YJM308 on my crunch/lead channels for a more aggressive, trebly OD. Although I've heard the SD-1 is great, I don't own one so I can't comment.

 

[Fogboundturtle]

I have a rule : no boss pedal on my pedal board. I use a TC Helicon Nova Drive. It's one of the most versatile and best pedal I ever used.

 

[HarryAndAGuitar]

I use a Bad Monkey and it's awesome, I use it as a boost pedal and I use it to get from AC/DC to Van Halen and A7X.

Great pedal, I especially like the high and low knobs.

 

[Georgiatec]

I use 2. A Way Huge Pork Loin soft clip o/d in front of the amp (4211 JCM800) and a Boss Blues Driver thru the loop to boost for solos. The Blues Driver is way better than a SD1 IMO. I had one for a while but I didn't like the effect on tone it had...the Blues Driver is way sweeter. The Mad Professor Sweet Honey has had really good press and I would certainly give one a go. Like anything else beauty is in the eye of the beholder so go and try a few.

 

[Midnight Blues]

Fulltone OCD, PlimSoul, or a Soul Bender if you can find one? They've been out of production for quite some time.


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[kebek]

none for me...

 

[zachman]

Its kinda like asking what is the best dessert....

I agree 100%

 

[zachman]

I have a rule : no boss pedal on my pedal board. I use a TC Helicon Nova Drive. It's one of the most versatile and best pedal I ever used.

Hmmm.... Interesting rule.

IF you want to be, or act like a tone snob, perhaps you might reconsider your approach, and use the stuff that sets bold new standards???

Just a thought...