Like a metal zone but with a more modern sound

[D-Max]

With "as good as the metal zone" you are probably referring to the semi-parametric middle frequency EQ feature of the MT-2 (mid control and mid frequency control) and the gobs of gain the pedal has.

If you want a more modern sound from the MT-2 and are able to mod it yourself, go for the Brian Wampler's Dieznerr (Diezel) mod for the Metal Zone.

 

[Dave47857]

And yes that is my go to. I replaced my overdrive pedal with the metal zone because you can get so much more out of it. Awesome boost great front end eq I completely understand why this pedal is such a big seller. I also understand why some people hate it ,it does take a time investment to get it right.

 

[EndGame00]

Metal zone sounds best when plugged into the effects loop

 

[Dave47857]

Metal zone sounds best when plugged into the effects loop

I have used it like that, But I don’t think that’s the best way. put it in front of a good distorted amp with the eq set where you like and put the level up and turn the distortion all the way down and use it like that it gives it a much better sound.

 

[Kutt]

I would encourage you to check out the Waza Metal Zone and its Custom voicing switch.

 

[Dave47857]

That is on my list and an eq 200 I really want to see what I can get out of the eq200 in the 4 cable method. An eq going in and an eq in the Fx loop you can dial in some tight sounds. The od200 is a really great pedal too.

 

[december]

Maybe a Revv G4? (I used a question mark because I’ve never played one.)

Probably a G3 if they don't want scooped.

 

[december]

This or a Precision Drive in front of a Revv G4 or G3.

 

[Dave47857]

How much does the tight metal and the g 3-4 cost

 

[NumbSkull]

I have one of these,

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seems OK, have not heard the original so not sure how it compares.

 

[kman]

Behringer Metal pedal.
$20 new. Sweetwater or anybody else has them used.
I usually just rely on my Marshall heads to deliver hi gain and metal tones.
This cheap ass pedal has some heavy metal kick.

 

[december]

How much does the tight metal and the g 3-4 cost

TMP2 - eBay
G3 - Sweetwater
G4 - Sweetwater
G3 & G4 on sale at SW. TMP2 out of stock most stores, found one on eBay. You can always look for used for lower prices. The TMP2 is hard to find used, though.

 

[PelliX]

Did someone here already mention the ML-2? I guess it's literally the Metal Zone evolved, though BOSS just make both... and a Waza version of the former... y'know, revenue and stuff.

 

[december]

Did someone here already mention the ML-2? I guess it's literally the Metal Zone evolved, though BOSS just make both... and a Waza version of the former... y'know, revenue and stuff.

I had a Metal Core that was terrible. Too much bass, harsh, and more noisy than other high gain pedals.

 

[Ken Ops]

Revv G3 is what I used to put in front of my previous amp for modern metal purposes. No need now, but that was a great pedal.

 

[Neil S]

Someone mentioned the Digitech Metal master. I love that pedal, here it is plugged into a 1959 SLP

 

[Dave47857]

I used to have that pedal. Haven’t seen it in years though. That recording sounds great though.

 

[Maxbrothman]

I have a Diezel Herbert pedal. The VH2 pedal is also heavy.