X2203xman
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Im surprised how good the golden plexi sounds with my Ceriatone.Better than it should for $40.
What ODs Are You Guys Using in Front of Your Marshalls
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I've got two new pedals, same manufacturer, on the way. Hand-made. Can't wait to try them, then tell you guys what I think. I'll use them in front of two different SC20's (different power tube types), one JCM 2204, and one 1987x.
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Yeah, I have a Direct drive too. Sounds fine, but doesn't seem to fatten it up like this guy. I don't think it has the mids.
Yep, Barber is high quality and reasonably priced. More people should check em out
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I'm not even sure which came first but I remember doing an a/b between an OCD and the Small Fry and they were pretty much identical
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I have the DemonFX Dual Gun, and it’s very good sounding. The clones these days are pretty remarkable.Today I have been trying out these 4,
DEMONFX YJM308
Demonfx yjm308
Based on a multiple of superb drive pedals. The MXR Distortion +, the DOD 250, the DOD YJM308 and the MXR Micro Amp all in one cool looking pedal. Free Uk delivery.www.affordaboard-pedals.co.uk
DEMONFX ZDRIVE
Demonfx zdrive
Based on the Hermida Zendrive. The Zendrive pedal was originally created to reproduce the sound of Robben Ford playing through his legendary Dumble amplifier. These pedals are now discontinued and still sell for around £250 second hand. Free UK delivery.
DEMONFX R4
Demonfx r4
The DEMONFX R4 pedal is based on a well known and highly regarded distortion pedal which retails for around £190. Free UK delivery.
DEMONFX ANGEL BLUE DRIVE
Based on the Timmy V2
Demonfx angel blue drive
Based on the Timmy V2 which retails around £350. Free UK delivery.
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I use these separately in front of my SC20H for different toneages.
My Mark Five:25 needs no overdrive pedals, for it is a micro-beast of great and mighty statures.
If you have a Marshall and a Mesa/Boogie Mark V, you can do ALL the things whatsoever that you shall need, forever and ever, Amen.
(Except it might be nice to add a Deluxe Reverb too. But after that, then yeah, definitely.)
I use these separately in front of my SC20H for different toneages.
My Mark Five:25 needs no overdrive pedals, for it is a micro-beast of great and mighty statures.
If you have a Marshall and a Mesa/Boogie Mark V, you can do ALL the things whatsoever that you shall need, forever and ever, Amen.
(Except it might be nice to add a Deluxe Reverb too. But after that, then yeah, definitely.)
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tallcoolone
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Well you need a Dumble type of course too. And an SLO at some point. My stoner side always wants an Orange. Nothing really sounds like a cranked Hiwatt…
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You know, a Bogner would be kinda cool as well......
As long as we're spending his money.
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Gotta give props to the Griffin Analog Chiron Klone--been on my board for quite a while now. Sounds great in front of just about any Marshall
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Definitely. What sounds great in the music room at home doesn't always translate to an optimal tone at a venue, and like you say, that can change from venue to venue. This technology was probably to some extent stumbled upon back in the founding days of on stage distortion with really basic but immortal devices like the "Dallas Rangemaster". Being a simple treble booster, I'm sure the driving force behind the design was to get around muffling issues like long cabling from Amp. to guitar.
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Start with a clean EQ (mid boost imho) and add OD's as required. If your using a Origin, EQ in the loop OD's in the front.
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Good move, I agree, I think I mentioned earlier IMHO, start by getting your cabling sounding as close as possible to what you hear with just a good quality cable no longer than about 15 feet straight from guitar to Amp. input. This will require use of EQ pedals if using the effects loop. You can get most of your tone back with a quality EQ but some of it will go missing. I've used the Boss PQ4 in the past and I've yet to hear an EQ pedal that beats it.
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It's just too much in front of a gainier amp for me. Great with a plexi or even a 2203 but my Friedmans, my Morris and my Colby have more gain so I need an OD/boost that is more subtle. Klon type pedals work well, even an EQ will do the job. Right now it's the Griffin Chiron, JRockett Archer Clean and the Thorpy Team Medic.
I use a Savage Drive, since it goes completely clean when you turn the gain-pot all the way to the left.
That way it can stay all ways on, and even give the clean channel a nice little push without breaking it up.
And for the chugs it's just...well...savage :-3
That way it can stay all ways on, and even give the clean channel a nice little push without breaking it up.
And for the chugs it's just...well...savage :-3
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Most frequently used (and I don't use them too much), TS-9 (well, clone). I use it mostly as an EQ and clean boost, not really getting much dirt from it.
Next, a RAT. Nuff said on that, right.
If I need crazy high gain for a part, Metal Zone. I have the Metal Core, too, but I left it at my drummer's place to have fun with when I bought the Metal Zone. The MT-2 has more meat than the ML-2 and doesn't hide in a mix so much.
Big Muff Germanium 4 but only the Distortion side (it's a sort of double pedal, really). Light voltage drop dialed in just right gives you some nice grit on cleaner tones while also compressing the sound just a bit.
Of course the GE-7 isn't a dirt pedal, but we all know that EQ's make killer boosts when set that way.
Next, a RAT. Nuff said on that, right.
If I need crazy high gain for a part, Metal Zone. I have the Metal Core, too, but I left it at my drummer's place to have fun with when I bought the Metal Zone. The MT-2 has more meat than the ML-2 and doesn't hide in a mix so much.
Big Muff Germanium 4 but only the Distortion side (it's a sort of double pedal, really). Light voltage drop dialed in just right gives you some nice grit on cleaner tones while also compressing the sound just a bit.
Of course the GE-7 isn't a dirt pedal, but we all know that EQ's make killer boosts when set that way.
Don't forget, put it in the loop for the unironic brootz
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