So, I picked this baby up...

pzaxtl

pzaxtl

Gibletsologist
at a local music shop...


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I think I'm in love!
 
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That looks interesting. Can you generate some clips and a linky in this thread?
 
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BlueSnMettle said:
Why you lovey?
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Cause it sounds exactly like a Hiwatt! Can't really use it for a clean boost, though, even with the drive all the way down. However, it does produce this beautiful tone ranging from medium gain to fuzz-like. The other thing I really like is that the tube is a 12AX7 seated in a socket and not some esoteric tube soldered in place. Plus, I paid $100 for it and it's practically mint!
 
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pzaxtl said:
Cause it sounds exactly like a Hiwatt! Can't really use it for a clean boost, though, even with the drive all the way down. However, it does produce this beautiful tone ranging from medium gain to fuzz-like. The other thing I really like is that the tube is a 12AX7 seated in a socket and not some esoteric tube soldered in place. Plus, I paid $100 for it and it's practically mint!
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Awesome! I own a Tonebone Hot British with a 12AX7 also & i love the diversity with just a tweak of the knobs. Good for you bro, Rock on!

Peace,

Darrin
 
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BlueSnMettle said:
Awesome! I own a Tonebone Hot British with a 12AX7 also & i love the diversity with just a tweak of the knobs. Good for you bro, Rock on!

Peace,

Darrin
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Yeah, I have a Keeley BD2 that I got from Lazarus1140 and I really love that pedal, but this one... oh, my! Definitely the best od box I've heard in a long, long time! With a clean amp you get all these gorgeous, swirling, 3D tones as the notes die away -- just like the real deal.
 
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Very cool. It sounds similar to my BK Butler Tube Driver, with a single 12AX7... nice thick musical overdrive with a 3d texture. Except I paid more than $100... nice score!
 
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pzaxtl said:
Yeah, I have a Keeley BD2 that I got from Lazarus1140 and I really love that pedal, but this one... oh, my! Definitely the best od box I've heard in a long, long time! With a clean amp you get all these gorgeous, swirling, 3D tones as the notes die away -- just like the real deal.
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Great, thanks for the the info. I'll definitely have to check it out. I have a Fender Bassman 4X10 that just loves pedals & the Hiwatt could be an excellent addition.

Peace,

Darrin
 
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Rid said:
Cool...have been trying to find one here for ages...they came 07 I think it was??
And no clips anywhere either....hmmm
Hope it will serve you well:)
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If I had a way to generate clips I'd post some. Funny thing is, this pedal was used (barely.) It had been sitting on the shelf at the store for over a year. I kept eyeballing it, thinking, "Maybe..." My son kept telling me, "Dad, you gotta snag that pedal!" I asked about it. They said I could take it home and try it -- return it if I don't like it. I got it home, hooked it up, and after playing it for about 2 minutes, called them up and gave them my credit card info over the phone. :)
 
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pzaxtl said:
If I had a way to generate clips I'd post some. Funny thing is, this pedal was used (barely.) It had been sitting on the shelf at the store for over a year. I kept eyeballing it, thinking, "Maybe..." My son kept telling me, "Dad, you gotta snag that pedal!" I asked about it. They said I could take it home and try it -- return it if I don't like it. I got it home, hooked it up, and after playing it for about 2 minutes, called them up and gave them my credit card info over the phone. :)
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Sounds like you have a tone-hound in the making right there. Congrats on both the dialed in son and the new sweet aquisition.
 
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Rid said:
Hehe that is just awesome man!!
Kids knows stuff:D
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No doubt! My son is perpetually scoping out new gear. He'll find something new, more or less convince me to buy it, knowing that if I don't like it, he'll end up with it. You should see his pedal board! :lmao:
 
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Gr8Scott said:
Sounds like you have a tone-hound in the making right there. Congrats on both the dialed in son and the new sweet aquisition.
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Yup! The kid is definitely dialed in! He's a really good kid, though, so I don't mind making the investment. Thanks, this is one of the best "acquires" I've had in a long time.
 
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Lazarus1140 said:
I've never heard one, but it definitely looks mean!

Great score!
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You have no idea how lucky I got in finding this pedal. I'll tell you how much I love it. I like it even more than that Keeley BD2 you sold me. I also have a Dr. Z Route 66 that I flat out love. I almost prefer the overdrive of this Hiwatt pedal to the overdrive of the amp. Really, it's just about a toss-up between the two.

If you ever have a chance to demo one, you owe it to yourself to try it out!
 
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pzaxtl said:
Cause it sounds exactly like a Hiwatt! Can't really use it for a clean boost, though, even with the drive all the way down. However, it does produce this beautiful tone ranging from medium gain to fuzz-like. The other thing I really like is that the tube is a 12AX7 seated in a socket and not some esoteric tube soldered in place. Plus, I paid $100 for it and it's practically mint!
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Dude, I can't believe you paid only $100. I've been checking the out online and they're almost 3 times that. I'll give you $125 plus shipping.:naughty: Enjoy, great buy.

Peace,

Darrin
 
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If Rid can't find one you know there aren't too many out there.

Looks like great score, especially at that price pzaxtl.

Congrats. It certainly was a good day.
 
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