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Alright, I'm looking for a great overdrive/distortion to drive the front-end of a tube amp. I've heard alot of people talk about the DS-1, however I've also heard that the newer ones aren't as good as the older ones. I play metal/progressive(ala Tool, Dream Theater, Michael Angelo, Rush, Black Label, etc.), any suggestions as to what pedal I need to get? I'm looking at mainly using it as a solo boost, and maybe during heavier parts of some songs. Thanks!

I like my TS-9 a lot for solo boosts. Has a very smooth character that seems to enhance your mids for great cut.
It lacks a little bit in the bass department (unless you play real loud) in stock form. Needs a few mods (chip, caps, resistors) to live up to it's real potential.

If you really want a great pedal, get the Silver Dragon. Best OD/Dist. I ever heard out of a box. Really natural that blends in the amp sound seamlessly. (sp?) Needs something better than the stock tube though.

A Boss SD-1 is great too for a little more 'hair' on your tone. The assymetrical (sp?) clipping makes it sound tight and agressive.
I think Zakk Wylde used one of these for some time and that's where the MXR signature was based on. I could be wrong on this one though. Great pedal but on the bright side.


Originally Posted by JeffR12345Alright, I'm looking for a great overdrive/distortion to drive the front-end of a tube amp. I've heard alot of people talk about the DS-1, however I've also heard that the newer ones aren't as good as the older ones. I play metal/progressive(ala Tool, Dream Theater, Michael Angelo, Rush, Black Label, etc.), any suggestions as to what pedal I need to get? I'm looking at mainly using it as a solo boost, and maybe during heavier parts of some songs. Thanks!

Get yourself a good deal on a Boss SD1 and send it to me...We can get you a nice round clean boost and a crunchy quot;Plexiquot; Marshall type tone out of it and you can read some reviews via a search

Please PM me if you have any questions.


Originally Posted by JeffR12345Alright, I'm looking for a great overdrive/distortion to drive the front-end of a tube amp. I've heard alot of people talk about the DS-1, however I've also heard that the newer ones aren't as good as the older ones. I play metal/progressive(ala Tool, Dream Theater, Michael Angelo, Rush, Black Label, etc.), any suggestions as to what pedal I need to get? I'm looking at mainly using it as a solo boost, and maybe during heavier parts of some songs. Thanks!

Actually, I'd say go with the Boss OS-2, it's got both, you can mix the both of them. See Boss OS-2 Product Detail

i personally like the MXR wylde overdrive...its awesome cause its an overdrive but its got that nice boost of distoron so it mixes real nice

I like the Silver Dragon ...

from : localhost/is a great one as well.

But trust your ears.
Originally Posted by STRATDELUXER97Get yourself a good deal on a Boss SD1 and send it to me...We can get you a nice round clean boost and a crunchy quot;Plexiquot; Marshall type tone out of it and you can read some reviews via a search

Please PM me if you have any questions.

1 The clips I've heard are mind blowing. Very Marshall-y

I Would Suggest Getting Both A Sd-1 And Tube Screamer Modded By John,,,,,well Worth The Money And Your Tone!!
Chris

Boss SD-1 or Digitech Bad Monkey. I have a bad monkey and very happy with it. But since u play metal u may not like it so much.

I think I'm just gonna pick up a SD-1 and send it off to John, I'm still waiting on clips so I can hear what these things sound like after the mod. Thanks for all your help!


Originally Posted by JeffR12345I think I'm just gonna pick up a SD-1 and send it off to John, I'm still waiting on clips so I can hear what these things sound like after the mod. Thanks for all your help!

Curly had some sound samples...Check out his website.

Holy Jesus! John's pedals sound awesome! You guys sold me on 'em.


Originally Posted by SOLO GUITAR STEWIEI Would Suggest Getting Both A Sd-1 And Tube Screamer Modded By John,,,,,well Worth The Money And Your Tone!!
Chris

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You really need to boost the SD-1 with a Tube Screamer.

My favorite boost is still a Boss EQ pedal with the level turned up. The Analog Man TS-9 is close second if I need more grind on chords and sometimes I use both of 'em together and kick on a fuzz pedal for those really bomabstic moments.


Originally Posted by Burkwieser 1 You really need to boost the SD-1 with a Tube Screamer.

I'd rather use a Boss BD-2 Blues Driver to simulate a tube sound, and/or amplify another pedal, but hey, it's just my preference. I like the BD-2 overdrive much more than other pedals because of the way it reacts to individual strings versus double-stops. But hey, to each their own

Bluesdriver fan here!


Originally Posted by Burkwieser
You really need to boost the SD-1 with a Tube Screamer.Stop it! I'm already considering this, I remember when I met Michael Angelo he had a couple of TubeScreamers and I LOVED the tone he got.

Maybe someone knows who modded them? It was weird, it was like it had 2 channels, he'd tap it once and a yellow light would come on, tap it again and that light would turn red, and then it'd go off. Anyone have any idea what was up with that?