Tube Screamer or Boss Distortion

[UTGrad]

First tube amp on its way...Marshall DSL 20 CR. I want a boost type pedal and was considering the Tube Screamer or Boss Distortion. Anyone have a preference between these two?


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[Chistopher]

Re: Tube Screamer or Boss Distortion

If you get both they work really well together.

The question you must ask is if you want more or less minds. A Tubescreamer has a mid boost, a DS-1 has a mid scoop.

[80's_Metal]

Re: Tube Screamer or Boss Distortion

Tube screamer is my vote, if you're on a budget I strongly recommend the ehx East River drive.

[devastone]

Re: Tube Screamer or Boss Distortion

or the Boss SD-1, my preference over the TS

[Rampant Pony]

Re: Tube Screamer or Boss Distortion

Personally, I'd give up my DS-1 before I gave up my TS-9. So I'd say TS.

[skyydogg01]

Re: Tube Screamer or Boss Distortion

I've used a Boss SD-1 with great results through my DSL20HR. I switched to a Caline Pegasus (Klone) since for a different flavor but I'd go back in a heartbeat. The SD-1 is very similar to the Tube Screamer, only with asymmetrical clipping.

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[Mincer]

Re: Tube Screamer or Boss Distortion

TS, for me, absolutely, but make sure you seek one out with more than just a single tone control.

[Liam1963]

Re: Tube Screamer or Boss Distortion

SD-1, or a TS with an EQ pedal after it...

[Aceman]

Re: Tube Screamer or Boss Distortion

Question; Are you pushing a low distortion setting/breakup into more distortion/breakup, or are you taking a medium-high distortion sound into high/uber distortion?

I'd play the Marshall for a bit and decide if you really need either.

[dave74]

Re: Tube Screamer or Boss Distortion

Find a used duncan 805. It's a screamer with greater control.