Looking for a new OD...

Frogman

Frogman

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Straying away from my Boss SD-1.

I feel like however I set it up, it still retains that upper mid/treble "bump", and I'm not really looking for that in my tone right now.
It lacks in bass as well. I do like how it helps distorted chords retain clarity, and I love the crunch it has, but i want something fuller and something without that inherent mid/upper mid bump and compression.
For reference, I have the tone knob on zero, and it's still there.


Been really looking at the Nobels ODR-1. I'm open for some more suggestions --> I only want to spend <$100.

Thoughts?
 
Re: Looking for a new OD...

modify it. swap out C3 (its marked on the PCB) from .047 to .1uf cpacitor. That will increase the low end considerably and cost you less than a dollar.
You can also reduce the amount of compression by replacing one of the clipping diodes (preferably d4) for an LED (any old 3mm LED will do) . This will give you a touch less grit but more volume, headroom and smoothness- just make sure you have the LED correctly aligned.
Replacing c2 (.018uf) for a .1uf cap will reduce the mid bump too.
The potential mod list goes on and on, but if you want to keep things simple, simply swapping out c3 will make a huge and noticeable difference. Try it and see how you like it.
 
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Re: Looking for a new OD...

gibson175 said:
modify it. swap out C3 (its marked on the PCB) from .047 to .1uf cpacitor. That will increase the low end considerably and cost you less than a dollar.
You can also reduce the amount of compression by replacing one of the clipping diodes (preferably d4) for an LED (any old 3mm LED will do) . This will give you a touch less grit but more volume, headroom and smoothness- just make sure you have the LED correctly aligned.
Replacing c2 (.018uf) for a .1uf cap will reduce the mid bump too.
The potential mod list goes on and on, but if you want to keep things simple, simply swapping out c3 will make a huge and noticeable difference. Try it and see how you like it.
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I wouldn't even know where to begin with that...
 
Re: Looking for a new OD...

I love my stock ratII that cost me $70! but it is not an overdrive, it is a distortion.

I vote for saving $50 and getting a black arts toneworks black forest overdrive! that is what I would get for my SLUDGY DOWNTUNED HEAVY ROCK ;) :beerchug:
 
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Try the MXR Badass Overdrive, stupid name but a great pedal. The pedal has a treble and bass knob both of which have a very big effect on the sound/tone, if you need more lows this pedal would help you out. Also has a mid boost/button simiar to the OCD in case you need it. MXR has really stepped up thier game as of late, the peadals are built well as well as sounding great.
 
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Don't listen to these people OP, the Nobels ODR-1 is a wonderful pedal. I'm sure it'd be great with your amp, too. The low end on that thing is wonderful. I miss my old one and I wish I still had it. Maybe I'll pick one up sometime soon...
 
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Just my two cents. I had a Boss Metal Zone I was not too crazy for. But then I had it modded by SolidGold FX and when I got it back it was a totally different pedal. They also do mods for the SD-1 as well...Here is the excerpt from their website...Mod costs $50

Boss SD-1 Mod
Raw, Open, Crunchy yet Smooth Overdrive Heaven. More Bass, Less Thin Fizzy Distortion, Higher Output...Sweet sweet Drive!

Low Noise IC for a smoother more transparent tone and less noise.
Hi-Fi Mods for better clarity and response.
Output Boost
Tone Shaping mods for a more full and less tinny tone.
More Dynamic and Responsive to Picking and Guitar Volume
3mm Super Bright Clear LED
Price: Standard mod 50$

www.solidgoldfx.com
 
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The Boss OD3 is great - no mid hump and doesn't cut the low end either. A terrific pedal for not much cash.

 
Re: Looking for a new OD...

Marshall Guvnr Plus. Cheap like $62 and built great.
Nice relief from my mid hump OD pedals. It's smooth, and thick sounding. Great Marshall crunch sound and feel.
 
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Agileguy_101 said:
Don't listen to these people OP, the Nobels ODR-1 is a wonderful pedal. I'm sure it'd be great with your amp, too. The low end on that thing is wonderful. I miss my old one and I wish I still had it. Maybe I'll pick one up sometime soon...
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In your experience, how did it compare to other TS or Sd-1 type ODs?
 
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It compares to a Tubescreamer in that they're both overdrive pedals. Beyond that, they're completely different.

There's absolutely no loss of low end with the Nobels. No mid hump either, which I like. IIRC you can dial the mids in a bit with the spectrum control, but not to the level of a TS.
 
Re: Looking for a new OD...

Agileguy_101 said:
It compares to a Tubescreamer in that they're both overdrive pedals. Beyond that, they're completely different.

There's absolutely no loss of low end with the Nobels. No mid hump either, which I like. IIRC you can dial the mids in a bit with the spectrum control, but not to the level of a TS.
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Is there any problem with it being muffled/unclear? Does it have the clarity that a tubescreamer has?
 
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