what pedal is good for pushing gain channel even more?
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greendy123
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Re: what pedal is good for pushing gain channel even more?
I guess any overdrive pedal could work, just try a bunch a local store to see which ones you like the best. Another good pedal for pushing the gain is the boss ds-1 with the gain low and the output level on high.
I guess any overdrive pedal could work, just try a bunch a local store to see which ones you like the best. Another good pedal for pushing the gain is the boss ds-1 with the gain low and the output level on high.
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These are exactly what I recommend. Chopstherocker beat me to it. Both great pedals, each with a slightly flavor.
- Keith
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These are exactly what I recommend. Chopstherocker beat me to it. Both great pedals, each with a slightly flavor.
- Keith
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drpietrzak
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Re: what pedal is good for pushing gain channel even more?
I think it depends on what you like for tones. But, I like to use an SD-1 with my El Diablo 60c on the lead to step it up a notch further when coping the never ending sustain thing. I use it as a clean-ish boost.
I think it depends on what you like for tones. But, I like to use an SD-1 with my El Diablo 60c on the lead to step it up a notch further when coping the never ending sustain thing. I use it as a clean-ish boost.
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SeraphimTN
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Re: what pedal is good for pushing gain channel even more?
Arion Tubulator.......You know I had to say it.
Arion Tubulator.......You know I had to say it.
ErikH
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Re: what pedal is good for pushing gain channel even more?
This is going to depend on how much gain you have already from the amp and how much more you're wanting. Some amps provide so much that adding an OD or distortion pedal out front only produces mud.
From your sig I see you have an El Diablo. IIRC, those have quite a bit of gain on tap. You shouldn't need a pedal to get more, unless you dial the gain on the amp back to allow for more without turning to mud.
This is going to depend on how much gain you have already from the amp and how much more you're wanting. Some amps provide so much that adding an OD or distortion pedal out front only produces mud.
From your sig I see you have an El Diablo. IIRC, those have quite a bit of gain on tap. You shouldn't need a pedal to get more, unless you dial the gain on the amp back to allow for more without turning to mud.
the guy who invented fire
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Re: what pedal is good for pushing gain channel even more?
For pushing an already driven amp I preer either my Duncan Pickup booster or if I want to add a touch of gain from the pedal I use my Banzai Cold Fusion...FWIW, I use the Banzai more than the Pickup booster.
For pushing an already driven amp I preer either my Duncan Pickup booster or if I want to add a touch of gain from the pedal I use my Banzai Cold Fusion...FWIW, I use the Banzai more than the Pickup booster.
ErikH
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Re: what pedal is good for pushing gain channel even more?
I can't believe EH reissued that thing. It's so simple that pretty much anyone who knows how to use a soldering iron can build one. At least the street price is good, $40 for a simple booster, that's not a bad deal.
I can't believe EH reissued that thing. It's so simple that pretty much anyone who knows how to use a soldering iron can build one. At least the street price is good, $40 for a simple booster, that's not a bad deal.
Davey
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Re: what pedal is good for pushing gain channel even more?
ibanez smash box
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turned my laney into a ****ing mesa boogie :headbang:
had the eq scooped for a while and it NAILS the metallica black tone.
then i wanted more mids and dimed the mids too.. so my eq is at 10 and the tightness and tone are ridiculous!! (i turned the gain on the amp, down to 3 - it is barely distorting when without the pedal)
had it at volume, that would suffice for small-ish gigs too lol.
now i'm moding the SD1, but need some caps, which i'll buy tomorrow, so i'll give you the rundown on that soon.
ibanez smash box
stock form
turned my laney into a ****ing mesa boogie :headbang:
had the eq scooped for a while and it NAILS the metallica black tone.
then i wanted more mids and dimed the mids too.. so my eq is at 10 and the tightness and tone are ridiculous!! (i turned the gain on the amp, down to 3 - it is barely distorting when without the pedal)
had it at volume, that would suffice for small-ish gigs too lol.
now i'm moding the SD1, but need some caps, which i'll buy tomorrow, so i'll give you the rundown on that soon.
brit84
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Re: what pedal is good for pushing gain channel even more?
why would you do that!:rant:
thanks guys, im going to try some of these out later, just so you know, i have the gain on my genz prety high, but the tube knob is low, so it gives a deep gringy mesa-type tone, if i turn the tube up then it alters to a peavy/marshall tone. its kinda hard to describe. I think for this reason a ts9 will be be as it is a treble boost also.
why would you do that!:rant:
thanks guys, im going to try some of these out later, just so you know, i have the gain on my genz prety high, but the tube knob is low, so it gives a deep gringy mesa-type tone, if i turn the tube up then it alters to a peavy/marshall tone. its kinda hard to describe. I think for this reason a ts9 will be be as it is a treble boost also.
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Davey
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Re: what pedal is good for pushing gain channel even more?
who wouldnt want a mark series distortion tone, for playing heavy metal?
rarely anybody.. and if they do, they already got some booteek stuff
but like i said.. put the amp into slight overdrive.. just so it's breaking up, then hit it with an OD and send it into meltdown.
who wouldnt want a mark series distortion tone, for playing heavy metal?
rarely anybody.. and if they do, they already got some booteek stuff
but like i said.. put the amp into slight overdrive.. just so it's breaking up, then hit it with an OD and send it into meltdown.
RW James
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Re: what pedal is good for pushing gain channel even more?
Actually that is exactly how I use mine - I have the distortion all the way off and it boosts the gain just enough to bring a solo out front.
drpietrzak
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Re: what pedal is good for pushing gain channel even more?
The gain on them is pretty interesting, and it is my favorite amp. But I have found a touch of a push on the gain channel creates another very musical lead tone at times. Odd but true for me. Almost violin or sax like a times.
The gain on them is pretty interesting, and it is my favorite amp. But I have found a touch of a push on the gain channel creates another very musical lead tone at times. Odd but true for me. Almost violin or sax like a times.
brit84
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Re: what pedal is good for pushing gain channel even more?
alright, you say mark series so youre fogiven lol
who wouldnt want a mark series distortion tone, for playing heavy metal?
rarely anybody.. and if they do, they already got some booteek stuff
but like i said.. put the amp into slight overdrive.. just so it's breaking up, then hit it with an OD and send it into meltdown.
alright, you say mark series so youre fogiven lol
