Another tube pedal review. This one coming in at $65 in price. Don't know what brand of tube is in it it's difficult to get to the tube inside but it's some kind of 12ax7. The character of this distortion I would describe as gritty. It's only got controls for volume and distortion so I think this pedal could really benefit from a tone control. A little too raw for me. Out if the 3 tube pedals I've tried so far (tube pilot, vintage tube monster, little Bear g3) I think the behringer vintage tube monster is the best sounding, also the most expensive out of the 3 at $99. Also having the most flexibility with a 3 band EQ. Ironically enough it's too big for a pedal board. Looks like I'm still on a search for the right overdrive to push my Mark V...
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Originally posted by Explorer84 View PostAre you looking for a tube overdrive, specifically? What tone characteristics are you chasing?It's funny how some stories became historic,
especially when the authors clearly wrote them to be metaphoric,
But people will believe anything when it's written in stone or ancient scroll...-Fat Mike
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Sounds like you are describing a Tube Screamer.
The tube pedals you are playing with use a starved tube design, which is not how tubes are used in amps. The tube in those is pretty much just used for clipping, not really doing any amplification. Not saying it can't sound good, it's just not really doing anything that can't be done with SS, except needing a lot more current to run the heaters.
Before the shouting starts, there are tube preamp pedals that run the tubes at proper high voltages like a real amp, the AMT and Blackstar pedals come to mind, there are others, just drawing a blank on Monday morning.
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Originally posted by Mikelamury View Post
Not specifically, I was checking out a few but I'm open to SS. I'm looking for something with a strong midrange and a little saturation.
I agree with what devastone stated. You’re describing a Tube Screamer type pedal. There’s so many options available for this circuit. You’ve got to find the one that complements your amp and tone.
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Originally posted by Explorer84 View Post
I agree with what devastone stated. You’re describing a Tube Screamer type pedal. There’s so many options available for this circuit. You’ve got to find the one that complements your amp and tone.It's funny how some stories became historic,
especially when the authors clearly wrote them to be metaphoric,
But people will believe anything when it's written in stone or ancient scroll...-Fat Mike
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Originally posted by jeremy View Posttheres ts inspired pedals that dontIt's funny how some stories became historic,
especially when the authors clearly wrote them to be metaphoric,
But people will believe anything when it's written in stone or ancient scroll...-Fat Mike
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Originally posted by devastone View PostSounds like you are describing a Tube Screamer.
The tube pedals you are playing with use a starved tube design, which is not how tubes are used in amps. The tube in those is pretty much just used for clipping, not really doing any amplification. Not saying it can't sound good, it's just not really doing anything that can't be done with SS, except needing a lot more current to run the heaters.
Before the shouting starts, there are tube preamp pedals that run the tubes at proper high voltages like a real amp, the AMT and Blackstar pedals come to mind, there are others, just drawing a blank on Monday morning.
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