NPD x2: SD 805 and EHX Hot Tubes

[Blille]

As a SD fan, I've been wanting to get an 805 for a while. I almost always have a TS on my board and I've tried my fair share.

The thing that surprised me the most right away is how quiet it is. As expected, the the 3 band EQ makes this the most versatile TS but I noticed that the settings I keep coming back to are very TS-ey. Mostly with mids and treble up, bass flat or down. And the other thing I can't still put my finger on is that it feels a bit different from the Ibanez and Maxons I've played, can't really explain it.

The Hot Tubes is fun, one trick poneish but I get it to sound like my tweed deluxe cranked, which is great.


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[dave74]

Re: NPD x2: SD 805 and EHX Hot Tubes

Have you ever had the od9pro+ or the st9+?
I have a vfe ice-scream that I basically use to mimic the st9+ with the low-boost engaged.
Yeah they all seem to have a different feel.
The 9+ with the mid-bump engaged is amazing for bass-heavy guitars/pickups.

 

[Blille]

NPD x2: SD 805 and EHX Hot Tubes

Have you ever had the od9pro+ or the st9+?
I have a vfe ice-scream that I basically use to mimic the st9+ with the low-boost engaged.
Yeah they all seem to have a different feel.
The 9+ with the mid-bump engaged is amazing for bass-heavy guitars/pickups.

Not yet! I've played the OD-9 and (as you know ) the OD-808 extensively (both awesome imho) but not those. I've always been curious of the 18v mode and the mid bump on the OD-9 pro +, it might come next.

This video drove me crazy for a while, hard to choose:

https://youtu.be/Ak_nWBdEMhg

I also really like the Ibanez JD9. I feel like it's really solid for classic TS tones with a bit more flexibility.


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[dave74]

Re: NPD x2: SD 805 and EHX Hot Tubes

I've been really curious about the real-tube ROD880. Doubt I'd find that one on the cheap though, unless it was one of the older versions.

 

[Blille]

NPD x2: SD 805 and EHX Hot Tubes

You mean the newer RTD800 as opposed to the older ROD880? I haven't heard anything about it. You get one and tell us.


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[Mincer]

Re: NPD x2: SD 805 and EHX Hot Tubes

Thanks for the review! I use my 805 with a little less mids and more bass than my other TS pedals. Now when I go back to my TS5, it sounds like an AM radio to me.

 

[Blille]

Re: NPD x2: SD 805 and EHX Hot Tubes

Thanks for the review! I use my 805 with a little less mids and more bass than my other TS pedals. Now when I go back to my TS5, it sounds like an AM radio to me.

My pleasure.

Yeah, I think I need to be more open minded about it and leverage the unique sounds it has instead of putting it in my TS slot.


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[dave74]

Re: NPD x2: SD 805 and EHX Hot Tubes

You mean the newer RTD800 as opposed to the older ROD880? I haven't heard anything about it. You get one and tell us.


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Yeah the newest version with the wider housing. So many pedals so little pedal$ lol.

 

[DankStar]

Re: NPD x2: SD 805 and EHX Hot Tubes

every time I see that name "hot tubes" I think it's a tube-based overdrive.

 

[Blille]

Re: NPD x2: SD 805 and EHX Hot Tubes

every time I see that name "hot tubes" I think it's a tube-based overdrive.

Likely what they want you to think


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[dave74]

Re: NPD x2: SD 805 and EHX Hot Tubes

every time I see that name "hot tubes" I think it's a tube-based overdrive.

Sure enough, that's what got me thinking about the real-tube maxon again.

 

[Gone_Shootin]

Re: NPD x2: SD 805 and EHX Hot Tubes

Congrats!

I also picked up an 805 a few months ago. Haven't used it much because I've spent most of my playing time dicking around with my Helix. But I agree, it's very quiet, and it does have a unique feel. Highly refined, is how I would describe it.

 

[HeavyRevy]

Re: NPD x2: SD 805 and EHX Hot Tubes

I looked at hundreds of YouTube videos trying to decide on the right distortion pedal. Finally settled on the 805.
The 3 band EQ gave it more versatility. Goes from screamer to heavy crunch with ease. As mentioned before, super quiet. Just a great pedal!

 

[Mincer]

Re: NPD x2: SD 805 and EHX Hot Tubes

I looked at hundreds of YouTube videos trying to decide on the right distortion pedal. Finally settled on the 805.
The 3 band EQ gave it more versatility. Goes from screamer to heavy crunch with ease. As mentioned before, super quiet. Just a great pedal!

I still use mine every day. And normal Tube Screamers still sound AM radio-ish to me.

 

[Aceman]

Re: NPD x2: SD 805 and EHX Hot Tubes

While I don't have an 805, I have played one.

It's about everything you could want in a tube screamer.

 

[Coma]

Re: NPD x2: SD 805 and EHX Hot Tubes

every time I see that name "hot tubes" I think it's a tube-based overdrive.

It actually was, at one point. They've built it in a number of iterations

 

[BleedingFingertips]

Re: NPD x2: SD 805 and EHX Hot Tubes

Got my 805 just yesterday. Very very happy! Aside from the applications mentioned in the manual, I really dig it as a bedroom tone-enhancer for a powerful amp played with MV very low.

 

[Mincer]

Re: NPD x2: SD 805 and EHX Hot Tubes

Got my 805 just yesterday. Very very happy! Aside from the applications mentioned in the manual, I really dig it as a bedroom tone-enhancer for a powerful amp played with MV very low.

Yeah, it does that very well. This is one of the ways I use mine. I also use mine in my teaching studio, as the sole source of distortion, and it works well for that, too. It is my current favorite overdrive.

 

[BleedingFingertips]

Re: NPD x2: SD 805 and EHX Hot Tubes

Yeah, it does that very well. This is one of the ways I use mine. I also use mine in my teaching studio, as the sole source of distortion, and it works well for that, too. It is my current favorite overdrive.

I haven't try a lot OD's but I have a strong feeling that I'll keep 805 for long. I think it can be only beaten by Misha Mansour's Precision Drive, at least as regards heavy applications. But I don't wanna go down this road.