Good distortion pedal for a modded-Marshall type sound?

[B2D]

Hey folks. Any recommendations for a good modded-Marshall type distortion/overdrive pedal? Looking for a sound that is hard rock and 90s alternative with a dash of old-school metal. I'd like EQ (but not mandatory if the basic tone is right on) and something with an amp-like feel. Currently thinking of a Friedman BE-OD, Wampler Sovereign, and possibly a Keeley DS-1 Ultra.

I'm changing my rig up a bit and going into a clean Quilter (which sounds fantastic on it's own, btw). I haven't had to rely on pedal-only distortion for 10+ years so I'm playing catch-up here!

LMK what y'all think.

 

[superpete]

of the options you mentioned, the be-od is my favorite, but the sovereign is the most versatile.

 

[Securb]

Man, the world is your oyster. There are so many Marshall In A Box options out there. This would be the nuclear option.

 

[Hsb]

Sovereign is more Mesa than Marshall. Take a peak at the Pinnacle us or the JHS AT V2. Both Marshall based pedals with a TS type boost.

Pinnacle is the EVH kinda thing with a TS boost, the JHS AT V2 is Andy Timmons pedal w a TS boost.

 

[Demanic]

I'd bet that something by AMT could also fit the bill. Especially going into a Quilter. That's right, the M2. https://amt-sales.com/preamps/preamps-la-2/amt-m2/

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[jeremy]

the catalinbread dls is a great marshall pedal into a clean amp, the dls red has more gain and upper mids if thats your flavor

 

[PFDarkside]

The Sovereign is closer to an old a school distortion box, the Triple Wreck is Mesa, the Plexidrive is Marshall and the Pinnacle is brown sound modded Marshall.

What I like about the Pinnacle is that it’s JFET based and has a more of the squeeze and compression that an amp has than a straight distortion pedal. It’s been my main distortion for years with clean Fender amp.

 

[Mincer]

Man, the world is your oyster. There are so many Marshall In A Box options out there. This would be the nuclear option.

This box does a great job, and it nails the dynamics, too. You can also check out the Tech 21 Hot Rod Plexi pedal, too.

 

[Explorer84]

Take a look at the Bombastortion pedal.

 

[VinceT]

Victory preamps are worth a look - Sheriff or Kraken will cover this ground.


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[Gtrjunior]

Blackstar HT-Dual

 

[Condemned soul]

Sorry for the interruption.

the catalinbread dls is a great Marshall pedal into a clean amp, the dls red has more gain and upper mids if thats your flavor

Hi Jeremy,

Since I first saw the pedal, I've been interested in trying the red DLS and wondering if it is a worth while upgrade over the last grey version.

As you mentioned upper mids, I think of the pedal's Super Lead mode, and I usually use the Super Bass mode.

Would you be willing to compare the Super Bass mode of both the grey and red versions and give me your opinion?

Notes:
Generally, I'm running the last version of the grey DLS [ in Super Bass Mode ] --- > Orange Crush 60 with V30.
The DLS gain is usually between half and three quarters, I fill in the top with the treble and mids, and control overall volume from my guitar.
Sometimes I use the DLS with my other amps, however, there are other drive pedals that I prefer with them.


Thanks for your time.

John

 

[SirJackdeFuzz II]

Tech 21 Hot Rod Plexi
Radial Tone Bone Hot British
Radial Tone Bone Plexitube
Ramble FX Marvel 2
Rothwell Helbender
TC Electronics Dark Matter (very underrated)
Marshall Guv'Nor
Carl Martin Plexi Tone
Carl Martin Panama

Good luck mate !

 

[jeremy]

i only own a dls mkii, but ive played both the red and mkiii. i prefer the superbass mode in both as well for a more jtm45 type thing. the red has more gain and a more aggressive tone in both modes, id still use the super bass mode but it shifts the mid focus up a bit. not as much as the superlead mode. to my ears and with my limited experience the superbass mode on the red is between the two modes on the mkiii

 

[B2D]

Hey folks. thanks for all the suggestions. It took a lot of video watching, but I made a decision.

I wound up purchasing a lightly used Friedman BE-OD deluxe off Reverb and it seems to be a great match for my needs and my rig! My Quilter plays nice with it, I like the 2 channels, and it seems to have the right amount of tweakability for what I like.

Thanks everyone! Case closed... for now.

 

[Erlend_G]

ToneBone "Hot British", my friend used one while we had our band "the Spotbang Quartet" in our teens .

I don't know if they're made anymore. But they had one valve, and alot of tone sculpting options. A hot-rodded british sound, with tons of gain.

-Erl

 

[Mincer]

Hey folks. thanks for all the suggestions. It took a lot of video watching, but I made a decision.

I wound up purchasing a lightly used Friedman BE-OD deluxe off Reverb and it seems to be a great match for my needs and my rig! My Quilter plays nice with it, I like the 2 channels, and it seems to have the right amount of tweakability for what I like.

Thanks everyone! Case closed... for now.

Let us know how well this achieves your goal when it shows up!

 

[Reee]

i like the Tech 21 hot rod plexi and Wampler Pinnacle

 

[Gtrjunior]

Hey folks. thanks for all the suggestions. It took a lot of video watching, but I made a decision.

I wound up purchasing a lightly used Friedman BE-OD deluxe off Reverb and it seems to be a great match for my needs and my rig! My Quilter plays nice with it, I like the 2 channels, and it seems to have the right amount of tweakability for what I like.

Thanks everyone! Case closed... for now.

I think you made a good decision.
The Friedman product line is top shelf.

 

[singularity6]

Hey folks. Any recommendations for a good modded-Marshall type distortion/overdrive pedal? Looking for a sound that is hard rock and 90s alternative with a dash of old-school metal. I'd like EQ (but not mandatory if the basic tone is right on) and something with an amp-like feel. Currently thinking of a Friedman BE-OD, Wampler Sovereign, and possibly a Keeley DS-1 Ultra.

I'm changing my rig up a bit and going into a clean Quilter (which sounds fantastic on it's own, btw). I haven't had to rely on pedal-only distortion for 10+ years so I'm playing catch-up here!

LMK what y'all think.

JHS Angry Charley or the BOSS Angry Driver.

Rumor has it, the Joyo Uzi is a solid clone of the Friedman pedal you listed.