Metal and hard rock distortion pedals

[SirJackdeFuzz]

Re: Metal and hard rock distortion pedals

'' Also, I forgot to say that my budget is not too high, so please, the best ratio quality-price will be appreciated! ''



ProCo RAT . . . and EHX Metal Muff.

Unlike the name suggests, the Metal Muff, is a GREAT Hard Rock pedal !

 

[Charlie Boo]

Re: Metal and hard rock distortion pedals

I just went through an OD/Distortion pedal testing cycle and have 2 or 3 recommendations. The JHS Angry Charlie ($150-$200) was one of the coolest OD/Distortion pedals I have ever played. It's basically a JCM 800 in a box, but you can back the drive down enough to play more classic rock, etc. and it cleans up nice with the volume knob. I checked out the new JHS Andy Timmons ($175-$215), which is a modded Angry Charlie, and that was even better. I have a great high gain 2-channel amp, so I didn't really have a use for them, but if I was running a high gain pedal platform - or wanted a backup to go direct in case there was an issue live - I'd have these at the top of the list. For a more light-classic rock tone, the XOTIC SL Drive ($100-$120) is pretty badass, as well (and it's a big time space saver on the pedalboard). It has 4 different internal modes, but I'm using the default Super Lead setting now for a blues/classic rock project and I'm "pushing it" with a tubescreamer when I need more gain than what the SL offers. It cleans up nicely with the volume knob and really reacts well to pick attack, etc. Good Luck!

 

[treyhaislip]

Re: Metal and hard rock distortion pedals

'' Also, I forgot to say that my budget is not too high, so please, the best ratio quality-price will be appreciated! ''



ProCo RAT . . . and EHX Metal Muff.

Unlike the name suggests, the Metal Muff, is a GREAT Hard Rock pedal !

Definitely the ProCo Rat (I think the ProCo Solo is better as it nails the Rat tone plus a whole lot more! ) and the Metal Muff is also a great suggestion, especially with the Top Boost! I had one for rock and kept the gain dial backed–great rock tones!