Re: Best Distortion Pedal On A Budget?
Dear 59 - excellent way to ask in the post. I'm sure you'll get bone-head answers anyway....
It would help to know the amp. Based on the post though, I assume it is solid state, and that you are running it clean. If I am wrong - let me know.
#1 I'm going to say pass on the Rat/DS-1's. While great pedals, they are really great at juicing the front of a cranked Marshall 800. If that's not you - stay away.
#2 Based on your comments, it seems whatever you get - seek a pedal with at least a two knob eq section.
#3 What is the EHX Badass 78? Is there a custom pedal mashup we don't know about? :lmao: I know - you meant MXR....
#4 I have both a Mooer and a Joyo Riot clone (the Solo and the US Dream). They are both very good Distortions and very cheap. Maybe not the range of what you want. The other guitarist in my band (We play all that that you want) has a Badass 78, and I think it would be excellent.
Now - I can't speak to the Boneshaker, but the love for it is flying around here. I respect the opinion of those who have promoted it.
Here is what I'd say would be an excellent choice....and strategy.
IF you want the DS-1, get a Mooer Ultra. It is a sim of the Keely Modded DS-1. That's what you really want if distortion from pedal into clean amp for a DS-1.
or...
Try a Duncan Dirty Deeds. I think it would be spot on target and as flexible as you need it to be. Get it used on eBay if you find it < $100. Which brings me to -
Buy used young man, buy used! Hit the eBay for these things hard. You are young and will go through a few dozen in guitar lifetime. You are on the right strategy by asking - but you also need to experience. That takes $. Find the recommended cheap ones, try them to see if you are really into the sound. If so - then and only then drop the cash on the real deal. Otherwise, swap, trade, etc. your way into the knowledge.
