Tone suggestions?
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Aku Tonklips
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Re: Tone suggestions?
I haven't had any problems with Boss distortion pedals. You could start there.
I haven't had any problems with Boss distortion pedals. You could start there.
sosomething
Seymour Duncan Customer Support
Re: Tone suggestions?
Something to remember here is that both of the players you mention got a significant portion of their distorted tones from high-gain amplifiers and probably not ultra-clean Fenders with dirt boxes in front of them.
That's not to say it can't be done or you won't be happy - but keep your expectations realistic by knowing that you're taking a different route than the people you're trying to emulate.
Something to remember here is that both of the players you mention got a significant portion of their distorted tones from high-gain amplifiers and probably not ultra-clean Fenders with dirt boxes in front of them.
That's not to say it can't be done or you won't be happy - but keep your expectations realistic by knowing that you're taking a different route than the people you're trying to emulate.
guitarSQUIRELL
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Re: Tone suggestions?
I have the Boss DS-1 (probably THE most popular distortion pedal EVER) and i dont like it... But I mainly use a Fender Mustang Floor unit. I have fell in a love affair if you will with processors, since you can make it emulate basically any amp you want if you set it correctly. I would recommend looking into something along the lines of the Mustang Floor, Boss makes an AWESOME processor, and Digitech makes good ones as well. I think my next actual PEDAL purchase will be the Seymour Duncan Pickup Booster or the Dirty Deeds pedal. From what I have listened to online, they sound awesome.
I have the Boss DS-1 (probably THE most popular distortion pedal EVER) and i dont like it... But I mainly use a Fender Mustang Floor unit. I have fell in a love affair if you will with processors, since you can make it emulate basically any amp you want if you set it correctly. I would recommend looking into something along the lines of the Mustang Floor, Boss makes an AWESOME processor, and Digitech makes good ones as well. I think my next actual PEDAL purchase will be the Seymour Duncan Pickup Booster or the Dirty Deeds pedal. From what I have listened to online, they sound awesome.
GilmourD
Burritotoneologist
Re: Tone suggestions?
As such, I would suggest an amp-in-a-box type pedal, like a Wampler Pinnacle or SLOstortion, Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret, or one of the Tech21 Character Series pedals.
sosomething
Seymour Duncan Customer Support
Re: Tone suggestions?
Do those pedals work best in the front end of an amp, or are they more like a preamp you would use in the loop?
Good point.
Do those pedals work best in the front end of an amp, or are they more like a preamp you would use in the loop?
GilmourD
Burritotoneologist
Re: Tone suggestions?
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The Wamplers in particular are voiced to work best in front of a clean Fender, actually. But all of them work with amps.
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Gone_Shootin
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Re: Tone suggestions?
Bogner Extasy Red.
I have one and like it best in front of my SuperSonic 60, and I've tried one in front of a Hot Rod Deluxe, so I have no doubt one would sound great in front of your Twin.
And yes, they live up to the hype.
Bogner Extasy Red.
I have one and like it best in front of my SuperSonic 60, and I've tried one in front of a Hot Rod Deluxe, so I have no doubt one would sound great in front of your Twin.
And yes, they live up to the hype.
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Chickenwings
Alnico 6/8
Re: Tone suggestions?
OCDs are good for high gain with twins. you can also boost the ocd with a tube screamer or similar and have wailing lead tones for days.
OCDs are good for high gain with twins. you can also boost the ocd with a tube screamer or similar and have wailing lead tones for days.
Aceman
I am your doctor of love!
Re: Tone suggestions?
The problem most have with the DS1 is exactly this;
First problem - bad amp choice.
Second, the DS-1 was invented to run into a classic gain Marshall.
Run a DS-1 into a Tube amp that is distorting in the "average" range - you'll see why it is great/popular/classic.
DS-1 into solid state for all the dirt? Or to push it? FAIL….
However - consider the Keeley Ultra mod version then.
The problem most have with the DS1 is exactly this;
First problem - bad amp choice.
Second, the DS-1 was invented to run into a classic gain Marshall.
Run a DS-1 into a Tube amp that is distorting in the "average" range - you'll see why it is great/popular/classic.
DS-1 into solid state for all the dirt? Or to push it? FAIL….
However - consider the Keeley Ultra mod version then.
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
Re: Tone suggestions?
I play a Fender and have found the MXR+ and DOD 250 sound the best with that amp. If you want to go over the top try to find an old Chandler/Butler Tube Driver it will make that Twin sing. That being said I think Jeremy had the best suggestion go audition a bunch of pedals and find what suits your ear. BTW my main setup for years was the 100 watt Fender with an Iceman and a MXR+.
I play a Fender and have found the MXR+ and DOD 250 sound the best with that amp. If you want to go over the top try to find an old Chandler/Butler Tube Driver it will make that Twin sing. That being said I think Jeremy had the best suggestion go audition a bunch of pedals and find what suits your ear. BTW my main setup for years was the 100 watt Fender with an Iceman and a MXR+.