Ball&Chain
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I'm looking to spend about 50 bucks new or used.
Recommend a good overdrive pedal
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Ball&Chain
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Re: Recommend a good overdrive pedal
Should mention Im looking to add some nice mid range punch to what will probably be a pretty dark sounding Blackstar amp.
Should mention Im looking to add some nice mid range punch to what will probably be a pretty dark sounding Blackstar amp.
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Just Ultimate Slacker
Re: Recommend a good overdrive pedal
If you can find one of the cool cats used (CTO-1) it would be a great choice.
If you can find one of the cool cats used (CTO-1) it would be a great choice.
Ball&Chain
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Re: Recommend a good overdrive pedal
The DigiTech HardWire CM-2 Tube Overdrive could probably be had for that. How does it stack up to a boss sd-1 or bad monkey?
I was looking at some clips on the BM and it seems to my ears to take out high freq as compared to a few others with the tone controls at about half.
The DigiTech HardWire CM-2 Tube Overdrive could probably be had for that. How does it stack up to a boss sd-1 or bad monkey?
I was looking at some clips on the BM and it seems to my ears to take out high freq as compared to a few others with the tone controls at about half.
guitarkid
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Re: Recommend a good overdrive pedal
The HardWire CM-2 actually works great with Blackstar amps! I shouldn't have sold mine... So I would say the CM-2 or an Ibanez TS9.
The HardWire CM-2 actually works great with Blackstar amps! I shouldn't have sold mine... So I would say the CM-2 or an Ibanez TS9.
JeffB
Let it B
Re: Recommend a good overdrive pedal
That hardwire tubescreamer is vastly underrated. I found it just as musical and useful as any of the booteek TS types Ive tried that cost a bunch more.
FWIW i have a badmonkey too and while its a good deal the HW craps all over it for pure tone. First thing I did when I got the HW was a/b them.
That hardwire tubescreamer is vastly underrated. I found it just as musical and useful as any of the booteek TS types Ive tried that cost a bunch more.
FWIW i have a badmonkey too and while its a good deal the HW craps all over it for pure tone. First thing I did when I got the HW was a/b them.
indie folk guy
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Re: Recommend a good overdrive pedal
$50 isn't a lot to work with I would say find a used Marshall Guvnor or Bluesbreaker, used Boss Blues Driver, Boss SD1, used Ibanez TS9, etc.
$50 isn't a lot to work with I would say find a used Marshall Guvnor or Bluesbreaker, used Boss Blues Driver, Boss SD1, used Ibanez TS9, etc.
King IzzO)))
Ultimate Kitten Puncher
Re: Recommend a good overdrive pedal
MXR Classic OD, wire in the switch for another $3 and you've got the ZW too. Do that, or get a used TS9.
MXR Classic OD, wire in the switch for another $3 and you've got the ZW too. Do that, or get a used TS9.
richard parker
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Re: Recommend a good overdrive pedal
If you're going to be using it on the o/d channel I would suggest you consider an EQ pedal. Boss GE7 or similar can add a terrific amount of boost and allow you to shape the EQ to your taste far more than a o/d pedal.
If you're going to be using it on the o/d channel I would suggest you consider an EQ pedal. Boss GE7 or similar can add a terrific amount of boost and allow you to shape the EQ to your taste far more than a o/d pedal.
Ball&Chain
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Re: Recommend a good overdrive pedal
Looks like i'm getting a DigiTech HardWire CM-2. I had to go slightly over my 50 dollar budget to pick up a used one off the bay. Looking at some clips, those things look like they smoke all on their lonesome.
Looks like i'm getting a DigiTech HardWire CM-2. I had to go slightly over my 50 dollar budget to pick up a used one off the bay. Looking at some clips, those things look like they smoke all on their lonesome.
John E Rokker
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Re: Recommend a good overdrive pedal
I love the Boss SD-1.
I love the Boss SD-1.
guitarkid
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Re: Recommend a good overdrive pedal
Sweet! That pedal matched very well with both of my Blackstars (HT-40 and HT-5).
Sweet! That pedal matched very well with both of my Blackstars (HT-40 and HT-5).
LonePhantom
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Re: Recommend a good overdrive pedal
The Hardwire CM-2 is a fantastic OD, especially with the Blackstars. I'm sure you are going to love it!
The Hardwire CM-2 is a fantastic OD, especially with the Blackstars. I'm sure you are going to love it!
metalmachine
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Chickenwings
Alnico 6/8
Re: Recommend a good overdrive pedal
Does GC still sell those "mxr classic overdrives" ie. the GTOD with a different paintjob and a 30 buck pricepoint? Those are nothing short of excellent.
Does GC still sell those "mxr classic overdrives" ie. the GTOD with a different paintjob and a 30 buck pricepoint? Those are nothing short of excellent.
