Pedal help

[jcarlos]

I play through a Peavey XXX Combo. Does anyone have a recommendation for a pedal that does the class a break up. The clean channel on the XXX doesn't breakup. I need something that that breakup before becoming full on distortion like the other two channels on this combo.

[Benjy_26]

Re: Pedal help

The Tech 21 Double Drive was designed for exactly this purpose. You could blend Class A style breakup (Vox, Matchless) with Class AB style breakup (Marshall, Fender). THe only bad thing is that it's been discontinued. You might find one on Ebay.

[some_dude]

Re: Pedal help

Turn up the master volume on your amp.

[jcarlos]

Re: Pedal help

Turn up the master volume on your amp.

It is always maxxed.

[some_dude]

Re: Pedal help

It is always maxxed.

And you can't overdrive it!

I use an MXR Wylde OD for rhythm OD and a TS-9 for lead OD, but that's for pushing it past natural OD and into the realm of tube distortion.

They might help you, but I'm not too sure. I've never heard a tube amp that didn't OD naturally before.

[Benjy_26]

Re: Pedal help

The XXX combo is just a gussied up version of the old Prowler. It's a killer amp, but it's clean channel is exactly that:clean. Rod11 on the board has a prowler. He uses Sovtek power tubes in it and it did loosen up. Another good tube is the EH 6L6 if you need a bit of break up.

[mrid]

Re: Pedal help

For Class A tone...Menatone Top Boost In A Can.

[some_dude]

Re: Pedal help

The XXX combo is just a gussied up version of the old Prowler. It's a killer amp, but it's clean channel is exactly that:clean.

Didn't know that.

I've seen a few 5150's, but I've yet to see a XXX in person.