Re: The best distortion pedal?
I havent had ANY problems with my Doubleshot, and I've stomped on it for the last year. It does it;s job well, but it is too heavy for me. I need less gain, which is why my Digitech Metal Master is collecting dust! Currently I own a Duoverb, but I have connected my pedalboard to many tube amps and the Doubleshot REALLy spanks on tube amps.
I have been thoroughly disappointed by Digitech as well. I had one of the Rp whatevers and it took a crap almost EXACTLY when the warranty expired. NOt that the sounds were that good anyway, but it was useful for all the effects! Now that collects dust to, but as a paperweight.
For the tones I am searching, I think I will get the Keeley DS-1 Ultra mod for high gain, and the Keeley Ts808 or TS-9 ModPlus. Not sure which yet.