GT-OD vs. Green Rhino (attn: Gearjoneser)

[Empty Pockets]

Compare / Contrast?

Similarities / Differences?

I want another green overdrive...I'm using a Route 808 with the bass boost switch...s'pretty good but I'd rather have something MXR-shaped.

What do those of you who've got or used both have to say?

 

[Chickenwings]

Re: GT-OD vs. Green Rhino (attn: Gearjoneser)

the MXR has way more bass than a TS/SD1 - which is what the extra knob on a rhino is for. also more volume on tap too - and more top end! in fact, it has more or everything. It is strikingly similar to a fulldrive in mosfet mode.
The gt is good...plenty fat in the bottom. I reckon it will do the job nicely for you.

 

[SirJackdeFuzz]

Re: GT-OD vs. Green Rhino (attn: Gearjoneser)

Just putting this out there :

...everyone (me incl.) do not want to lose bass when you stomp on an OD, right ?

Has anyone ever looked into the new white kid on the block ?


http://www.ibanez.com/Electronics/model-BB9

"The Ibanez BB9 is a booster that provides a fat bottom end with a powerful sound, perfect for the player who wants to push their amp into overdrive without losing any of their low-end. This pedal is designed to help clean tones reverberate even more and bring more intensity to a player’s sound."


Once my local store get them in, i am deff giving it a serious test drive.

 

[astrozombie]

Re: GT-OD vs. Green Rhino (attn: Gearjoneser)

rhino rhino rhino rhino

 

[karpathion]

Re: GT-OD vs. Green Rhino (attn: Gearjoneser)

I also, am a member of the Rhino Club. I always liked the 808 vibe. I just hated the loss of arse end that comes with 'em.

The Rhino fixed that!

P.S. My gain on the Rhino stays at 0.

 

[Agileguy_101]

Re: GT-OD vs. Green Rhino (attn: Gearjoneser)

NOBELS ODR1
I TYPE IN CAPS SO I FREEL MORE OMPORTANTS

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: GT-OD vs. Green Rhino (attn: Gearjoneser)

I'm not a TS guy at all but having tried both I will say you can't loose either way, both are killer pedals.

 

[Chickenwings]

Re: GT-OD vs. Green Rhino (attn: Gearjoneser)

omportants?

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: GT-OD vs. Green Rhino (attn: Gearjoneser)

yyyyyehhh...

right.

 

[Agileguy_101]

Re: GT-OD vs. Green Rhino (attn: Gearjoneser)

Don't judge me by my drunken antics

 

[Van Noord]

Re: GT-OD vs. Green Rhino (attn: Gearjoneser)

I have the Route 808 and the GTOD. Both are great, but I find myself using the VS more. The MXR has a more gnawing type of mids, like a V30. It's thick for a TS type pedal, but the VS 808 has more lows with that bass switch. The VS also has more output and sounds smoother to my ear.

 

[Mr 9finger]

Re: GT-OD vs. Green Rhino (attn: Gearjoneser)

Why not buy a Classic OD from GC for $30 and then get a Rhino. Can't really lose with that setup.

 

[SirJackdeFuzz]

Re: GT-OD vs. Green Rhino (attn: Gearjoneser)

I have the Route 808 and the GTOD. Both are great, but I find myself using the VS more. The MXR has a more gnawing type of mids, like a V30. It's thick for a TS type pedal, but the VS 808 has more lows with that bass switch. The VS also has more output and sounds smoother to my ear.

How do you reckon they will sound if you cascade them ?

Even better, or just a mess ?

 

[MetalManiac]

Re: GT-OD vs. Green Rhino (attn: Gearjoneser)

Lava Box.

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: GT-OD vs. Green Rhino (attn: Gearjoneser)

Lava Box.

You're an idiot...he's asking about TS style pedals with bigger/better low end, the Lava Box has nothing to do with a TS in any way...

Thanks for nothing

 

[MetalManiac]

Re: GT-OD vs. Green Rhino (attn: Gearjoneser)

Just putting this out there :

...everyone (me incl.) do not want to lose bass when you stomp on an OD, right ?


.

Okay, at the risk of beng an idiot, why not use a Tubescreamer and just turn up the bass on the amp?
Is it because you want to have a basic amp setting, and tailor your pedals to that basic setting?

 

[MetalManiac]

Re: GT-OD vs. Green Rhino (attn: Gearjoneser)

You're an idiot...he's asking about TS style pedals with bigger/better low end, the Lava Box has nothing to do with a TS in any way...

Thanks for nothing

Oh.

 

[JOLLY]

Re: GT-OD vs. Green Rhino (attn: Gearjoneser)

You're an idiot...he's asking about TS style pedals with bigger/better low end, the Lava Box has nothing to do with a TS in any way...

Thanks for nothing

Bwahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!

 

[Gearjoneser]

Re: GT-OD vs. Green Rhino (attn: Gearjoneser)

They're very different sounding. The MXR is pure smooth gain with no real character other than a slight bump in mids. It's best at adding a lead channel to a midgain or highgain amp.

The Green Rhino has more dirt, and the ability to shape the size of the sound. It's better at making a clean or midgain amp sound like it's got a preamp in front of it, like adding a gain channel to your amp. With the MXR in front of a clean amp, it's like a sustaining pushed clean sound. With the GR, you can almost make it sound like you went from a Fender amp to a Matchless or Marshall, since it changes the character of the sound if you want it to. It's got some crunch to it.

I'll A/B them tonight if I have a chance, and get back to this thread.