Custom Custom and an A/B Overdrive test

[Marinblues]

It is good to remember how every component in our signal chain counts. I was doing an A/B test between 2 overdrive pedals. The guitar (Jacaranda LP) and amp (Engl Screamer 50) are the same:

Bridge Custom Custom & Boss OD-3
http://www.marinblues.it/music/rebfunkymarin2.mp3

Bridge Custom Custom & Banzai Fireball 2
http://www.marinblues.it/music/rebfunkymarin3.mp3

It is interesting how 2 different pedals invite you to play in 2 different ways.

I was surprised with how well does the Boss OD sound considered it cost 3 times less than the Banzai.

there are a few mistakes here and there in the clips, sorry.....:sad:


Marin

 

[nuntius]

Re: Custom Custom and an A/B Overdrive test

the banzai deffinately sounds a lot fatter but the OD 3 doesnt sound bad at all

as usual great playing marin

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: Custom Custom and an A/B Overdrive test

Ah Marin great sound and playing.
Yeah that Boss is not bad at all.
Kinda hard to beat pricewise eh?!
That Jacaranda sounds amazing.

 

[Ocifer]

Re: Custom Custom and an A/B Overdrive test

Hey Marin, do you ever use just the gain on your Screamer without using pedals? Still sound good?

 

[Marinblues]

Re: Custom Custom and an A/B Overdrive test

Hey Marin, do you ever use just the gain on your Screamer without using pedals? Still sound good?

In this particular case, I actually use the first gain stage of the screamer with gain set to 10 o clock. Very light, crunchy gain and then I boost it with the pedals. The second boost level of the screamer is like an OD pedal, but I like variety so I use both.

Marin

 

[xerxes]

Re: Custom Custom and an A/B Overdrive test

clips didnt work on this end....

 

[Young Angus]

Re: Custom Custom and an A/B Overdrive test

Great sounds as usual, tone wise and playing wise.

Prefer the fireball.