Fulltone OCD v.s. Full-Drive 2
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Gunny47
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Re: Fulltone OCD v.s. Full-Drive 2
OCD, more of a booster with more treble and has a very british sound (in particular I think a Vox sound). If you have an amp that you cannot crank fully, the OCD will be good to push it into full overdrive. The tone knob works on the treble end only, so if you crank the tone, the high end distorts and turns into a treble booster type pedal. There is a lot of volume, gain and tone on tap with that pedal.
Fulldrive II, more of a tube screamer with more knobs. The best description I've got is that it sounds like a cranked Fender Vibroverb or Super Reverb. Very Fenderish when drivven, plenty of mids, very good tube screamer like pedal, smoother than the OCD, but less gain and treble on tap. The pedal isnt as responsive or as sensitive as the OCD. The boost knob is pretty cool too. Tone is fatter than the OCD, OCD is more of a "metallic" sound, less clean and natural. OCD is much more agressive. It's simple really, just pick your poison.
OCD, more of a booster with more treble and has a very british sound (in particular I think a Vox sound). If you have an amp that you cannot crank fully, the OCD will be good to push it into full overdrive. The tone knob works on the treble end only, so if you crank the tone, the high end distorts and turns into a treble booster type pedal. There is a lot of volume, gain and tone on tap with that pedal.
Fulldrive II, more of a tube screamer with more knobs. The best description I've got is that it sounds like a cranked Fender Vibroverb or Super Reverb. Very Fenderish when drivven, plenty of mids, very good tube screamer like pedal, smoother than the OCD, but less gain and treble on tap. The pedal isnt as responsive or as sensitive as the OCD. The boost knob is pretty cool too. Tone is fatter than the OCD, OCD is more of a "metallic" sound, less clean and natural. OCD is much more agressive. It's simple really, just pick your poison.
Jeff_H
Dean Hardtail Fanologist
Re: Fulltone OCD v.s. Full-Drive 2
I only have experience (limited) with the FDII. It sounded wicked through a Mark IV with single coils, and equally with an LP thru a Hotrod Deluxe...albiet different with each. That was what I wanted for a long time.
From what I read and hear here...the OCD is overall a better pedal...if you like the sound of your amp. Very transparent and british sounding. If you don't get a response from him here, PM B2D...I believe he has owned both and prefer's the OCD.
Also, you can listen to sound clips here....http://www.fulltone.com/stpframe.html , might help you decide.
I only have experience (limited) with the FDII. It sounded wicked through a Mark IV with single coils, and equally with an LP thru a Hotrod Deluxe...albiet different with each. That was what I wanted for a long time.
From what I read and hear here...the OCD is overall a better pedal...if you like the sound of your amp. Very transparent and british sounding. If you don't get a response from him here, PM B2D...I believe he has owned both and prefer's the OCD.
Also, you can listen to sound clips here....http://www.fulltone.com/stpframe.html , might help you decide.
Gearjoneser
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Re: Fulltone OCD v.s. Full-Drive 2
Get both. The OCD is sort of like the gain knob on a Marshall. The FDII is like a Super Reverb being turned up. They're both really good pedals, and can interact with each other too.
The pedal I'm excited about is Fulltone's next OD....the Super Lead. Can't wait to see how that one is.
Get both. The OCD is sort of like the gain knob on a Marshall. The FDII is like a Super Reverb being turned up. They're both really good pedals, and can interact with each other too.
The pedal I'm excited about is Fulltone's next OD....the Super Lead. Can't wait to see how that one is.
Re: Fulltone OCD v.s. Full-Drive 2
UGH no more fulltone GAS
I had an interesting thing going for a while where I needed a lead boost live (bad soundmen) so I used an OCD into an FD2 with the OCD always ON and the FD2 as my boost - worked really well in some VERY loud situations.
Just remember the OCD only works with certain amps - on the wrong amp it can sound like a$$
UGH no more fulltone GAS
I had an interesting thing going for a while where I needed a lead boost live (bad soundmen) so I used an OCD into an FD2 with the OCD always ON and the FD2 as my boost - worked really well in some VERY loud situations.
Just remember the OCD only works with certain amps - on the wrong amp it can sound like a$$
Rushfan2112
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Re: Fulltone OCD v.s. Full-Drive 2
Would you say the OCD likes more British flavored amps? And maybe the FDII for more American?
Would you say the OCD likes more British flavored amps? And maybe the FDII for more American?
Re: Fulltone OCD v.s. Full-Drive 2
OCD can be described as a Marshall in a box because that's what it is - a Plexi flavor that (thru the RIGHT amp) will give it that Plexi cranked grind. That includes Twins, Plexis, Deluxes, etc
The FD2 has 3 modes and is smooth, ultra smooth in the boost. It was the boost that I used to make my teles and strats fat for solos. The FD2 will not be so much of the "amp in the box type" than like a TS9. The OCD has a mode called comp-cut which is like a booster, ads tones of volume, and harmonics. Thru an amp it will push the front end HARD.
OCD can be described as a Marshall in a box because that's what it is - a Plexi flavor that (thru the RIGHT amp) will give it that Plexi cranked grind. That includes Twins, Plexis, Deluxes, etc
The FD2 has 3 modes and is smooth, ultra smooth in the boost. It was the boost that I used to make my teles and strats fat for solos. The FD2 will not be so much of the "amp in the box type" than like a TS9. The OCD has a mode called comp-cut which is like a booster, ads tones of volume, and harmonics. Thru an amp it will push the front end HARD.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Fulltone OCD v.s. Full-Drive 2
I only know what it says on the Fulltone site
http://fulltone.com/cshframe.html
shred-dog said:
I only know what it says on the Fulltone site
http://fulltone.com/cshframe.html
Rushfan2112
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Re: Fulltone OCD v.s. Full-Drive 2
Sorry to hijack, but i have some questions that will lead me to a purchase of an OCD, a Fulldrive 2 or somethin' else.
My birthday is comin' up, and I guess I'm debating between three things: The OCD, the Fulldrive II and a BYOC Tri Boost, essentially three boosts in one (dallas rangemaster, lpb and mosfet). Anyone know where I could try the OCD and FDII out? My amp is a Fender Blues Junior (EL84), for those who want to know.
I like the OCD because you could use it as a treble boost, and it cleans up nicely with the guitar volume. My only question is will it completely take over my amps/guitars natural voicings?
I like the FDII because of the built in boost. It just seems very plain, like a normal ol' TS808.
I like how the tri-boost has three boosts, but the others give some drive too, which I like.
FYI, I play a Strat, and I'm looking for a P90 guitar right now. I'm sure in a year I'll have a guitar with buckers, too. And I play blues/rock/jam.
So to sum it up: Where can I try the FDII and OCD? Do the pedals dominate your tone? Am I better off with just a boost?
I'm really sorry for threadjacking, but I didn't think it would be worth it's own thread. Thanks Fulltone experts!
Sorry to hijack, but i have some questions that will lead me to a purchase of an OCD, a Fulldrive 2 or somethin' else.
My birthday is comin' up, and I guess I'm debating between three things: The OCD, the Fulldrive II and a BYOC Tri Boost, essentially three boosts in one (dallas rangemaster, lpb and mosfet). Anyone know where I could try the OCD and FDII out? My amp is a Fender Blues Junior (EL84), for those who want to know.
I like the OCD because you could use it as a treble boost, and it cleans up nicely with the guitar volume. My only question is will it completely take over my amps/guitars natural voicings?
I like the FDII because of the built in boost. It just seems very plain, like a normal ol' TS808.
I like how the tri-boost has three boosts, but the others give some drive too, which I like.
FYI, I play a Strat, and I'm looking for a P90 guitar right now. I'm sure in a year I'll have a guitar with buckers, too. And I play blues/rock/jam.
So to sum it up: Where can I try the FDII and OCD? Do the pedals dominate your tone? Am I better off with just a boost?
I'm really sorry for threadjacking, but I didn't think it would be worth it's own thread. Thanks Fulltone experts!
Re: Fulltone OCD v.s. Full-Drive 2
If you want a booster, get your tri-bbost or the FD2 and use the comp-cut mode. Although the OCD can be used as a boost, it just doesn't have that type of clarity - it's much more of a stomp box distortion than just a plain old boost.
The OCD won't take over your sound, it's very transparent. It can sound creamy or grain-y depending on the amp you put it thru. The OCD does NOT work well with every amp, it's better for vintage voiced amps.
Some GC's have the Fulltone stuff, or look on the web who has them in stock at their retail location.
Joe, the SUPER LEAD looks mighty interesting~
If you want a booster, get your tri-bbost or the FD2 and use the comp-cut mode. Although the OCD can be used as a boost, it just doesn't have that type of clarity - it's much more of a stomp box distortion than just a plain old boost.
The OCD won't take over your sound, it's very transparent. It can sound creamy or grain-y depending on the amp you put it thru. The OCD does NOT work well with every amp, it's better for vintage voiced amps.
Some GC's have the Fulltone stuff, or look on the web who has them in stock at their retail location.
Joe, the SUPER LEAD looks mighty interesting~
