Marshall Jackhammer test

[DankStar]

just did a quick test to illustrate the difference in sound between the distortion side and OD side of the Marshall Jackhammer pedal.

yes, this is probably the dumbest nu metal type riff I could have possibly come up with for this test. a little out of tune, I know. I'm lazy.

(used randall combo on clean channel, line out, amplitube 2 speaker cab):

distortion side (obviously darker, kinda more muffled. has a heavy vibe though):
http://soundclick.com/share?songid=9298754

OD side (sits in a mix better):
http://soundclick.com/share?songid=9298765

they might sound good together, but don't have time tonight to fool with that.

 

[UberMetalDood]

Re: Marshall Jackhammer test

It was a cool riff and both sounded good.

 

[DankStar]

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It was a cool riff and both sounded good.

thanks man

 

[JeffB]

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Neat sounding Pedal- I'd never heard one prior. I happen to like the Distortion side better based on your clip. The "OD" side sounds like the late 1980s when heavier metal bands (e.g. Metal Church) were trying to get "brootal" sounds out of 800s with peds in front instead of that LA Hair Metal tone everyone else was using.

The Distortion side was tighter and actually had a "solid" edge compared to the thin top end sound of the OD.

Thats my overly analytical "Sunday Morning not enough coffee yet" assessment

 

[rashayritto]

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I was digging the OD side more. It was more chewy and open. Sounds like a bad ass pedal

 

[misterwhizzy]

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Is this after modification, like you, John, and I talked about? Or is this bone stock? And can you give a bit of detail about the guitar and amp? Thanks for the clips, by the way!

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

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The simple mods really helps the Distortion sie of this pedal.

 

[misterwhizzy]

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My admittedly untrained ear tells me this pedal has been modded. The stock distortion side couldn't possibly sound that good. And John, I agree with you. Thanks again for playing around with that cap, because I'm convinced you nailed it on the value.

 

[DankStar]

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thanks for checkin it out and commenting guys!

the riff is slanted a bit towards the distortion side of the pedal with the chunks on E and all. with an "open" ac/dc or g-n-r type riff, the OD side would definitely win over (that test is for another day though, hehe).

i chose not to mod my pedal - mainly cause I actually like the stock version, at least when I use it with my randall, especially with heavy riffs. I do have to crank the treble on the pedal and the amp. further eq-ing could be done in the mix of course.

guitar was ibby rg550 with a duncan distortion.

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

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My admittedly untrained ear tells me this pedal has been modded. The stock distortion side couldn't possibly sound that good. And John, I agree with you. Thanks again for playing around with that cap, because I'm convinced you nailed it on the value.

Thanks.....I always trust my own ears!

 

[B2D]

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I thought that distortion side sounded a little better than it should have.

Sounds great man! Cool riff too!

 

[DankStar]

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I thought that distortion side sounded a little better than it should have.

Sounds great man! Cool riff too!

thanks b2d! I think I created a good riff for a female pro wrestler to use as her intro music.

 

[Mr. B]

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What amps are the rest of you running the Jackhammer through? I remember it sounding great through an old peavey classic 30 I had.

 

[backinit]

Re: Marshall Jackhammer test

Great pedal. I have one on my board and love it.