APB_4
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Re: Do you really need a Tubescreamer pedal.
Haha, maybe he needs a disclaimer for the newbs though?
Haha, maybe he needs a disclaimer for the newbs though?
Do you really need a Tubescreamer pedal.
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Petrovsk Mizinski
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Re: Do you really need a Tubescreamer pedal.
One man's "cuts a lot of low end" is another mans "low end tightening".
I'm pretty happy with my SD-1 and how it works with my amp
One man's "cuts a lot of low end" is another mans "low end tightening".
I'm pretty happy with my SD-1 and how it works with my amp
SirJackdeFuzz
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Re: Do you really need a Tubescreamer pedal.
Everyone will have a diff answer to your TS808/9 question.
To me, both the 808 & 9 do have a little mid hump and not enough bass response.
For OD, i go to the Boss BD-2 (stock) & T-Rex Mudhoney.
Never used an 808/9 for my main dirt . . . just not my tone, at all.
For the blues guys . . . this might be a little nifty Ibanez 15watter.
Built in 808, before the pre amp.
Everyone will have a diff answer to your TS808/9 question.
To me, both the 808 & 9 do have a little mid hump and not enough bass response.
For OD, i go to the Boss BD-2 (stock) & T-Rex Mudhoney.
Never used an 808/9 for my main dirt . . . just not my tone, at all.
For the blues guys . . . this might be a little nifty Ibanez 15watter.
Built in 808, before the pre amp.
Dr.Mavashi
neonderthalotonalogist
Re: Do you really need a Tubescreamer pedal.
I have a TS9 moded by John Spina from here (he is not doing the mods anymore). Its one of mine main pedals, its a first thing in the chain (before whah). It hits my pretty driven Laney AOR. Stays onn for about 80 percent of the time, pretty much part of the foundation for my main crunch tones. I used MXR 401 in the loop for the lead boost. TS adds a lot of brightness and chime, and it has a mid hump in a sense that makes your amp cut through in the mix a lot better, a lot. I wish John would comment on this one ...
I have a TS9 moded by John Spina from here (he is not doing the mods anymore). Its one of mine main pedals, its a first thing in the chain (before whah). It hits my pretty driven Laney AOR. Stays onn for about 80 percent of the time, pretty much part of the foundation for my main crunch tones. I used MXR 401 in the loop for the lead boost. TS adds a lot of brightness and chime, and it has a mid hump in a sense that makes your amp cut through in the mix a lot better, a lot. I wish John would comment on this one ...
SirJackdeFuzz
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Re: Do you really need a Tubescreamer pedal.
This looks like a fun TS-tuubskreemer clone !
Complete w DUAL Bass Boost switches.
This looks like a fun TS-tuubskreemer clone !
Complete w DUAL Bass Boost switches.
JohnnyGuitar
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Re: Do you really need a Tubescreamer pedal.
Well, if you play a Strat with vintage pickups, run it through a Fender amp and play the blues - then you DON'T need a Tube Screamer. Get a DS-1 or a Fuzz.
Well, if you play a Strat with vintage pickups, run it through a Fender amp and play the blues - then you DON'T need a Tube Screamer. Get a DS-1 or a Fuzz.
Re: Do you really need a Tubescreamer pedal.
Is there a question in there? A statement? Hard to tell...
The Greenie Pedal from GFS and Digitech B. Monkey are Inexpensive Tubescreamer Clones,
Are those pedals good representation of the Tubescreamer tone,
Opinions on those pedal
Thanks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K2yt9acQEI
Heres the Difference between a Tubecreamer type pedal and a regular Overdrive, You could clearly hear the Mid Hump on the Route 808
Is there a question in there? A statement? Hard to tell...
eschoendorff
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Re: Do you really need a Tubescreamer pedal.
This. I use my TS9 as a boost. I've used other pedals but keep coming back that that TS9.
The Raptor I ordered may very well knock my TS9 off the pedal board though...
This. I use my TS9 as a boost. I've used other pedals but keep coming back that that TS9.
The Raptor I ordered may very well knock my TS9 off the pedal board though...
Stratman
Guitaris Maximus
Re: Do you really need a Tubescreamer pedal.
Have you tried the VPD1?
If so, your opinion....
^TC never made one pedal worth owning
Have you tried the VPD1?
If so, your opinion....
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
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Re: Do you really need a Tubescreamer pedal.
Yeah my opnion....so what?
Yeah my opnion....so what?
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: Do you really need a Tubescreamer pedal.
Whats wrong with that?! Mike and crew make some of the best boxes I've ever stomped on...so I have no issues at all being called a fanboi.
^Analouge man fanboi
Whats wrong with that?! Mike and crew make some of the best boxes I've ever stomped on...so I have no issues at all being called a fanboi.
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
Unseen
Re: Do you really need a Tubescreamer pedal.
..............sometimes me wonders aboot der humorless beings here...............
Guess there is abosolutly nothing wrong with that...nor with tc if that tickles yer alls fancies.....
Guess gear is serious buisiness for you all then??
Maybe I am just too old to be overly serious about it???
Oh well will pick up my guitar and nevermind it all.....we must be serious....gravely serious....(The man in black voice)
......(it is just small boxes with mostly silly names.....)
Niels Von Knäckbrott
..............sometimes me wonders aboot der humorless beings here...............
Guess there is abosolutly nothing wrong with that...nor with tc if that tickles yer alls fancies.....
Guess gear is serious buisiness for you all then??
Maybe I am just too old to be overly serious about it???
Oh well will pick up my guitar and nevermind it all.....we must be serious....gravely serious....(The man in black voice)
......(it is just small boxes with mostly silly names.....)
Niels Von Knäckbrott
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: Do you really need a Tubescreamer pedal.
I wasn't at all trying to be snotty...inflection is hard to type!
I was just saying...
now, the TC stuff...you guys that like it can kep it all...not for me!
AnalogMan however...I love that stuff!
Fanboi...sho nuff!
I wasn't at all trying to be snotty...inflection is hard to type!
I was just saying...
now, the TC stuff...you guys that like it can kep it all...not for me!
AnalogMan however...I love that stuff!
Fanboi...sho nuff!
A
alashredder
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Re: Do you really need a Tubescreamer pedal.
Didn't need a tubescreamer, if you're talking about the Ibanez's. I did not like the mid hump on the TS-9. The TS-808 was much better, but was too tame when I needed a bit more of the edge in some situations. Got an MI Audio blues pro and it solved alot of things. I even prefer the Boss SD-1 or the Bluesdriver over the overpriced tubescreamers. The digitech bad monkey's tone is amazing for the price, but was too noisy for me. Picky much? Possibly!
Didn't need a tubescreamer, if you're talking about the Ibanez's. I did not like the mid hump on the TS-9. The TS-808 was much better, but was too tame when I needed a bit more of the edge in some situations. Got an MI Audio blues pro and it solved alot of things. I even prefer the Boss SD-1 or the Bluesdriver over the overpriced tubescreamers. The digitech bad monkey's tone is amazing for the price, but was too noisy for me. Picky much? Possibly!
Top Jimmy
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Re: Do you really need a Tubescreamer pedal.
He was asking your opinion about the pedal (VPDwhatever), he was not stating that is you opinion.
Was reading in one thread, maybe this one about the BBE Green Screamer. Only $99.00 new.
Yeah my opnion....so what?
He was asking your opinion about the pedal (VPDwhatever), he was not stating that is you opinion.
Was reading in one thread, maybe this one about the BBE Green Screamer. Only $99.00 new.
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
Unseen
Re: Do you really need a Tubescreamer pedal.
Well....still who cares??
I don't like it either
Still so what about my offendion??
Not that it matters to anyone, people use what works for them.....well they should....
But all they do is......ask ask...no try for themselves.....how do you like this, how do like that....how is it working??
And so on...well it is ok, but it is on the heavy side on not doing much yourselves anymore...people walks the path of convinience today.
But that is just my...erm opinion...haha
Anyways Hardwire CM-2 if you want a good overdrive that can do that TS thing among other things...
heh
Well....still who cares??
I don't like it either
Still so what about my offendion??
Not that it matters to anyone, people use what works for them.....well they should....
But all they do is......ask ask...no try for themselves.....how do you like this, how do like that....how is it working??
And so on...well it is ok, but it is on the heavy side on not doing much yourselves anymore...people walks the path of convinience today.
But that is just my...erm opinion...haha
Anyways Hardwire CM-2 if you want a good overdrive that can do that TS thing among other things...
heh
Top Jimmy
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Re: Do you really need a Tubescreamer pedal.
Vasshu, I thought the original Hardwire were 18v pedals, are they now 9v? I know jack about voltages so maybe I'm mistaken on what the specs mean vs. what it runs at.
If they did change, possible difference in sound since gen 1 and gen 2 pedals?
I've got some paypal cash just sitting there and was thinking of giving it a shot.
Vasshu, I thought the original Hardwire were 18v pedals, are they now 9v? I know jack about voltages so maybe I'm mistaken on what the specs mean vs. what it runs at.
If they did change, possible difference in sound since gen 1 and gen 2 pedals?
I've got some paypal cash just sitting there and was thinking of giving it a shot.
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
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Re: Do you really need a Tubescreamer pedal.
They take 9v but convert them internally...
I seem to remember when I dismantled one of them.....
Both old and new.
They take 9v but convert them internally...
I seem to remember when I dismantled one of them.....
Both old and new.
Simon_F
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Re: Do you really need a Tubescreamer pedal.
When it comes to Tube Screamers very few people have less experience or knowledge than me, but I have to say I am a big fan of the humble Bad Monkey. I love it when something inexpensive and widely available does such a great job. To me it sounds excellent either boosting a crunchy Marshall or adding smooth overdrive to a clean(ish) amp. Every home should have one.
When it comes to Tube Screamers very few people have less experience or knowledge than me, but I have to say I am a big fan of the humble Bad Monkey. I love it when something inexpensive and widely available does such a great job. To me it sounds excellent either boosting a crunchy Marshall or adding smooth overdrive to a clean(ish) amp. Every home should have one.
