would a boss blues driver be an interesting yet good overdrive for an 80s metalish tone? i dont want metal zones or metal pedals that everyone uses. i play through a bc rich nj warlock (no speedloader) and i want metallica tones without the gear that metallica uses so it sounds similar but not the same.
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Re: blues driver
While I absolutely love the versatility and responsiveness of the BD-2, not to mention the ability to cut through a mix, it really isn't for you. It's a fantastic pedal for classic rock and blues, or bluesy-rock( ), but it just doesn't have a metal tone.
Now, the pedal everyone seems to forget about is the old Boss Heavy Metal, HM-2. They go on ebay for about $30, do metal better than the MT-2, and not many folks are using it these days. I bet it would be perfect for you.
I do't know how you plan to play metal without using distortion, playing Metallica without using a distortion pedal as opposed to OD. If you wanted to go for the big stuff, you could grab a Marshall JCM800. You'd have to save up your pennies, sure, but it would probably do everything you want it to.Originally posted by Pink Unicorn HorseyDumbness on massive idiocy with the stupid dumb-dumbnity of ridiculous WTFation in the dumbass of you-idiot.Originally posted by Sosomething"How do I improve the tone of my ThrasherKidzz-O-Blaster combo??"
The answer is always "burn it, dumbass."
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Bro, if you are relying on the BD2 as a stand alone source of overdrive, then you won’t get a metal tone no matter how hard you try… if your intention is to use it as a booster for an already distirted amp, then it’ll reward you well. The other pedal to fulfil this booster function is the Ibanez Tube screamer. I own both & I am happy that they act as my boosters.Psychic Horns
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Originally posted by korovamilkdudWhile I absolutely love the versatility and responsiveness of the BD-2, not to mention the ability to cut through a mix, it really isn't for you. It's a fantastic pedal for classic rock and blues, or bluesy-rock( ), but it just doesn't have a metal tone.
Now, the pedal everyone seems to forget about is the old Boss Heavy Metal, HM-2. They go on ebay for about $30, do metal better than the MT-2, and not many folks are using it these days. I bet it would be perfect for you.
I do't know how you plan to play metal without using distortion, playing Metallica without using a distortion pedal as opposed to OD. If you wanted to go for the big stuff, you could grab a Marshall JCM800. You'd have to save up your pennies, sure, but it would probably do everything you want it to.
JohnAmps: 66 Fender BF Pro Reverb Combo,1973 50 Watt Marshall Head,Marshall 4x12 A/V Cab,Vox ToneLab LE,Vox VTH Valvetronix 120 Head,Vox AD 2x12 Cab,Roland Cube 20X
Guitars: Several Stratocasters,2 Fender Telecasters,Gibson SG Standard,Tokai Love Rock Les Paul,Dean Acoustic.
Pickups: SD SSL2,SSL5,Twangbanger,Antiquity Surfers,59N,Seth Lover N/B,Dimarzio Fred,Dimarzio VPAF N,Fender Fat 50s,Fralin SP43 Bridge,Brobucker,Antiquity Texas Hot.
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Re: blues driver
Originally posted by kmcguitarsThe blues driver is closer to the tube screamer style of O.D. Depending
on how much of the amps dist. your useing it could get you close?
You might want to try a Boss OS-2 or the DS-1 or the orange pedal
boss makes( I don't know the model #)
The Boss SD1 is yellow..
JohnAmps: 66 Fender BF Pro Reverb Combo,1973 50 Watt Marshall Head,Marshall 4x12 A/V Cab,Vox ToneLab LE,Vox VTH Valvetronix 120 Head,Vox AD 2x12 Cab,Roland Cube 20X
Guitars: Several Stratocasters,2 Fender Telecasters,Gibson SG Standard,Tokai Love Rock Les Paul,Dean Acoustic.
Pickups: SD SSL2,SSL5,Twangbanger,Antiquity Surfers,59N,Seth Lover N/B,Dimarzio Fred,Dimarzio VPAF N,Fender Fat 50s,Fralin SP43 Bridge,Brobucker,Antiquity Texas Hot.
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krovanmilkdud nailed it
the bd-2 is great for a boost, or as a bluesy classic rock pedal. it really doesnt do metalGodin SDXT - 59-ClassicStack-JB
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Originally posted by STRATDELUXER97The Boss DS1 is the orange pedal buddy.
The Boss SD1 is yellow..
John
I don't know where it is hav'in seen it in years? I have a OS-1 that is
yellow too. I think that's why I got confused??
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Originally posted by kmcguitarsOOPS !! Thank for setting me straight I have a DS-1 then HA HA
I don't know where it is hav'in seen it in years? I have a OS-1 that is
yellow too. I think that's why I got confused??
JohnAmps: 66 Fender BF Pro Reverb Combo,1973 50 Watt Marshall Head,Marshall 4x12 A/V Cab,Vox ToneLab LE,Vox VTH Valvetronix 120 Head,Vox AD 2x12 Cab,Roland Cube 20X
Guitars: Several Stratocasters,2 Fender Telecasters,Gibson SG Standard,Tokai Love Rock Les Paul,Dean Acoustic.
Pickups: SD SSL2,SSL5,Twangbanger,Antiquity Surfers,59N,Seth Lover N/B,Dimarzio Fred,Dimarzio VPAF N,Fender Fat 50s,Fralin SP43 Bridge,Brobucker,Antiquity Texas Hot.
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