Fulltone FD2 vs. OCD
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Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Fulltone FD2 vs. OCD
If you're a humbucker into Mesa player, you'll be happier with the OCD, since it's more clean boost to higher gain......more linear. The FDII is better for a blues/strat/Fender player, since it has a bit of that clean mixed with OD vibe, like a Tubescreamer w/more options.
If you're a humbucker into Mesa player, you'll be happier with the OCD, since it's more clean boost to higher gain......more linear. The FDII is better for a blues/strat/Fender player, since it has a bit of that clean mixed with OD vibe, like a Tubescreamer w/more options.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Fulltone FD2 vs. OCD
Nah, I still say the OCD. I'm also a real fan of the FDII, and it'll work great too, but based on everything I know about what you're looking for, the OCD fits the bill better.
Also, I know you've been interested in a non-master type amp like a Mojave, but I think it's not an amp you'll totally love. I think you should focus your attention on a multi channel amp that's superior to what you have now. Once you're used to tonal options, it's hard to settle on something that does a 60's tone and not much else. Everytime I've bought an amp like that, I've liked it, but not as much as something like a Bogner, Diezel, or similar.
Those plexi type amps are great, and they work for some people, but if you're a modern player that needs versatility within a band, a plexi type amp just forces you to rely on OD pedals more than ever before. It's your call.
I went through a boatload of amps, and after using the Ecstasy with a Klon, it's spoiled me to the point where everything else just doesn't cut it.
Nah, I still say the OCD. I'm also a real fan of the FDII, and it'll work great too, but based on everything I know about what you're looking for, the OCD fits the bill better.
Also, I know you've been interested in a non-master type amp like a Mojave, but I think it's not an amp you'll totally love. I think you should focus your attention on a multi channel amp that's superior to what you have now. Once you're used to tonal options, it's hard to settle on something that does a 60's tone and not much else. Everytime I've bought an amp like that, I've liked it, but not as much as something like a Bogner, Diezel, or similar.
Those plexi type amps are great, and they work for some people, but if you're a modern player that needs versatility within a band, a plexi type amp just forces you to rely on OD pedals more than ever before. It's your call.
I went through a boatload of amps, and after using the Ecstasy with a Klon, it's spoiled me to the point where everything else just doesn't cut it.
FretFire
SingedFingerologist
Re: Fulltone FD2 vs. OCD
I have to agree w/ GJ here. For a combination of modern sounds and classic tones (read: flexibility), you can't beat a nice channel switching amp with an OD/boost or two. Right now I have five killer options at my feet, my amp clean, my amp's gain, amp clean w/ Zendrive, amp clean w/ Mosferatu, or amp clean w/ the Mos pushing the Zen :laugh2:. I can get everything from a U2-style clean with some delay, Black Crowes type mid-gain crunch, raw STP sounding grind, or Robben Ford-ish screaming thick leads. It's loads of fun!
I have to agree w/ GJ here. For a combination of modern sounds and classic tones (read: flexibility), you can't beat a nice channel switching amp with an OD/boost or two. Right now I have five killer options at my feet, my amp clean, my amp's gain, amp clean w/ Zendrive, amp clean w/ Mosferatu, or amp clean w/ the Mos pushing the Zen :laugh2:. I can get everything from a U2-style clean with some delay, Black Crowes type mid-gain crunch, raw STP sounding grind, or Robben Ford-ish screaming thick leads. It's loads of fun!
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Fulltone FD2 vs. OCD
The whole appeal of single channel amps is that you get one channel that sounds better than anything out of a multichannel amp. However, amps have gotten better in recent years, and a good multichannel amp can sound just as good. Then, when you add an OD pedal or two, you've got far more options to work with. The mistake most players make is spending all their money on guitars, when it should really be spent on the amp and primary OD pedal.
The whole appeal of single channel amps is that you get one channel that sounds better than anything out of a multichannel amp. However, amps have gotten better in recent years, and a good multichannel amp can sound just as good. Then, when you add an OD pedal or two, you've got far more options to work with. The mistake most players make is spending all their money on guitars, when it should really be spent on the amp and primary OD pedal.
DesertRose
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Re: Fulltone FD2 vs. OCD
alotta people also commented about the OCD
I'm a LP player, so I would vote for the OCD also
alotta people also commented about the OCD
I'm a LP player, so I would vote for the OCD also
Buckeyedog
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Re: Fulltone FD2 vs. OCD
Leave it to GJ to nail it! Gotta add speakers to the mix as well, but he's right on. Run a $3,000 axe through a crappy amp/speaker....guess what?? Conversely run a Mex strat or Epiphone through one of GJ's Bogners and guess what?? I think we can figure out which one will sound better for the same amount of $$.
I'd go with the OCD in your position.
Gearjoneser said:
Leave it to GJ to nail it! Gotta add speakers to the mix as well, but he's right on. Run a $3,000 axe through a crappy amp/speaker....guess what?? Conversely run a Mex strat or Epiphone through one of GJ's Bogners and guess what?? I think we can figure out which one will sound better for the same amount of $$.
I'd go with the OCD in your position.
darkshadow54321
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Re: Fulltone FD2 vs. OCD
Out of the OCD, FDII, Klon Centaur and Mosferatu, which would be best for boosting a mid gain amp to get distortion suitable for metal? (in the style of Metallica, Black Label Society, Pantera, etc)
Out of the OCD, FDII, Klon Centaur and Mosferatu, which would be best for boosting a mid gain amp to get distortion suitable for metal? (in the style of Metallica, Black Label Society, Pantera, etc)
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Fulltone FD2 vs. OCD
Probably the OCD. The Banzai Coldfusion is also good for that. The Klon isn't toothy enough....too smooth. The FDII will work good, but it's not the best OD for humbuckers. I've never heard a Mosferatu, so I can't comment.
Probably the OCD. The Banzai Coldfusion is also good for that. The Klon isn't toothy enough....too smooth. The FDII will work good, but it's not the best OD for humbuckers. I've never heard a Mosferatu, so I can't comment.
darkshadow54321
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Re: Fulltone FD2 vs. OCD
Does the OCD have true bypass? It's priced quite well too... which is always a plus.
I'm guessing used it'll go for 120-130 dollars...
Does the OCD have true bypass? It's priced quite well too... which is always a plus.
I'm guessing used it'll go for 120-130 dollars...
darkshadow54321
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Re: Fulltone FD2 vs. OCD
Never mind, found it on the website. For people that are looking, the OCD does have true bypass.
Never mind, found it on the website. For people that are looking, the OCD does have true bypass.
FretFire
SingedFingerologist
Re: Fulltone FD2 vs. OCD
The Mos doesn't have enough gain for metal IMO (maybe old school metal, but not modern metal for sure), and when pushing an amp that's already running dirty it mainly adds thickness, punch, and controllable feedback more than it lumps on the dirt.
The Mos doesn't have enough gain for metal IMO (maybe old school metal, but not modern metal for sure), and when pushing an amp that's already running dirty it mainly adds thickness, punch, and controllable feedback more than it lumps on the dirt.
Guitarist
Mesa-ologist
Re: Fulltone FD2 vs. OCD
Thanks for all the words...
GJ, the more you speak, the more I internalize your years of experience. Would you say that the clips on the Bogner site do the amp justice or even sound ideal to you? To me, the XTC's sound too compressed and unlively. Although, I have heard some clips of the blue channel that have awed me...
Lots of mixed reviews on the 101 as well...
Thanks for all the words...
GJ, the more you speak, the more I internalize your years of experience. Would you say that the clips on the Bogner site do the amp justice or even sound ideal to you? To me, the XTC's sound too compressed and unlively. Although, I have heard some clips of the blue channel that have awed me...
Lots of mixed reviews on the 101 as well...
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: Fulltone FD2 vs. OCD
Menatone has a box called Top Boost in a Can...I have been pretty impressed with their stuff so far...might be a good bet!
castiron said:
Menatone has a box called Top Boost in a Can...I have been pretty impressed with their stuff so far...might be a good bet!
