I just bought a Marshall JCM 800 and I need help decided which overdrive to buy. I'm thinking either the MXR Zakk Wylde Overdrive or a Keeley Modded SD-1. What's everyone's opinion? By the way, if anyone has any clips of these pedals through a JCM 800, lemme hear! Thanks! Duncan Forums ****in Rule
Zakk Wylde Overdrive vs. Modded SD-1
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Re: Zakk Wylde Overdrive vs. Modded SD-1
What styles of music do you play? What kind of guitar do you have? It really depends on a lot of factors. I'd go with the Modded SD-1. I like how they have a bright and clear sound. The MXR ZW OD is just gonna give you more gain for your JCM 800.
What styles of music do you play? What kind of guitar do you have? It really depends on a lot of factors. I'd go with the Modded SD-1. I like how they have a bright and clear sound. The MXR ZW OD is just gonna give you more gain for your JCM 800.
JimiHWannaBe
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Re: Zakk Wylde Overdrive vs. Modded SD-1
SD-1 all the way
SD-1 all the way
That90'sGuy
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Re: Zakk Wylde Overdrive vs. Modded SD-1
If you want to be like Zakk Wylde, get the box for your JCM because I'm pretty sure that's what he uses live.
Otherwise, there are much cheaper (and probably better solutions). Just buy a used SD-1 online and have John Spina mod it.
If you want to be like Zakk Wylde, get the box for your JCM because I'm pretty sure that's what he uses live.
Otherwise, there are much cheaper (and probably better solutions). Just buy a used SD-1 online and have John Spina mod it.
casblah
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Re: Zakk Wylde Overdrive vs. Modded SD-1
Right now I'm running a SD97-modded SD-1 thru my JCM800, and I couldn't be happier. I've not heard the new ZW-OD, but I know you could get an SD-1 w/ mods cheaper than a new Dunlop pedal. The SD-1 will do anything from mild overdrive, to gained-up metal just fine. I'm sure there are other OD's out there that are phenominal -sounding, but they'll cost ya some change, for sure.
Right now I'm running a SD97-modded SD-1 thru my JCM800, and I couldn't be happier. I've not heard the new ZW-OD, but I know you could get an SD-1 w/ mods cheaper than a new Dunlop pedal. The SD-1 will do anything from mild overdrive, to gained-up metal just fine. I'm sure there are other OD's out there that are phenominal -sounding, but they'll cost ya some change, for sure.
Re: Zakk Wylde Overdrive vs. Modded SD-1
+1
I had a Keeley-modded SD-1, and it was too HI-FI for my tastes (then again, I was using a Burr-Brown op-amp). I really liked the soundclips I heard of John's SD-1 mods...very brown. I'm a big fan of the whole "philosophy" behind John's mods, because he basically just improves the tone of the pedal by using better caps and "proper" op-amps while remaining true to the original sound. Plus, the work he does is just as good as the big guys without the big guy prices.
the_Chris said:
+1
I had a Keeley-modded SD-1, and it was too HI-FI for my tastes (then again, I was using a Burr-Brown op-amp). I really liked the soundclips I heard of John's SD-1 mods...very brown. I'm a big fan of the whole "philosophy" behind John's mods, because he basically just improves the tone of the pedal by using better caps and "proper" op-amps while remaining true to the original sound. Plus, the work he does is just as good as the big guys without the big guy prices.
DirrtyCraig
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Re: Zakk Wylde Overdrive vs. Modded SD-1
Sd-1 man.
this clip sucks, but you can hear me kick on the Keeley SD-1 at exactly 00:35 seconds.
This is a Keeley Sd-1 straight into a Splawn Quick rod, which is very Marshall like in tone.
http://hair-metal.com/tunes/blues_splawn.mp3
Sd-1 man.
this clip sucks, but you can hear me kick on the Keeley SD-1 at exactly 00:35 seconds.
This is a Keeley Sd-1 straight into a Splawn Quick rod, which is very Marshall like in tone.
http://hair-metal.com/tunes/blues_splawn.mp3
Re: Zakk Wylde Overdrive vs. Modded SD-1
Who is John Spina? The mods I have looked at so far are from Tone-Jam, Keeley, and Indyguitarist. What are everyone's favorite mods for the SD-1? If it helps, I want a modern rock sound but also be able to switch it up and get an 80's shred tone.
Who is John Spina? The mods I have looked at so far are from Tone-Jam, Keeley, and Indyguitarist. What are everyone's favorite mods for the SD-1? If it helps, I want a modern rock sound but also be able to switch it up and get an 80's shred tone.
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Zakk Wylde Overdrive vs. Modded SD-1
Thanks MRID...I'm sitting here reading the posts about the SD1,and I appreciate your comments alot...That's very nice of you buddy...You're right.I use the best components that I can get on the board,metal film resistors(less noise)but I also re-voice the pedal for more lows,gain,balls,and an overall better tone..The chip gets changed also..
John
mrid said:
Thanks MRID...I'm sitting here reading the posts about the SD1,and I appreciate your comments alot...That's very nice of you buddy...You're right.I use the best components that I can get on the board,metal film resistors(less noise)but I also re-voice the pedal for more lows,gain,balls,and an overall better tone..The chip gets changed also..
John
Breaking the law
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Re: Zakk Wylde Overdrive vs. Modded SD-1
Hmm.. I had an Sd-1 wayy back.. it was good without any mods at all..
I think the one Zakk had wasn't modded, either. I can't really be sure, though, I'm not that big of a fan.
The MXR thing is just an "improved" sd-1. Zakk says that it doesn't mess with the amps sound, gives him more bottom end and feedback/sustain.
I can't tell much about Keeley mods, but I have a ds-1 that I Keeley modded myself.. it's not bad at all, uses special caps to keep away the noise and has some other magic done to it..
I'd imagine the MXR and the Keeley mod come close to eachother, since they both are based on the same pedal.. I'd go for the SD-1, myself..
Hmm.. I had an Sd-1 wayy back.. it was good without any mods at all..
I think the one Zakk had wasn't modded, either. I can't really be sure, though, I'm not that big of a fan.
The MXR thing is just an "improved" sd-1. Zakk says that it doesn't mess with the amps sound, gives him more bottom end and feedback/sustain.
I can't tell much about Keeley mods, but I have a ds-1 that I Keeley modded myself.. it's not bad at all, uses special caps to keep away the noise and has some other magic done to it..
I'd imagine the MXR and the Keeley mod come close to eachother, since they both are based on the same pedal.. I'd go for the SD-1, myself..
Re: Zakk Wylde Overdrive vs. Modded SD-1
To help a little more, I have a specific sound in mind. As weird as it sounds, Im looking to get a tone similiar to the chugging guitars in Andrew WK's "She Is Beautiful". Any ideas of an overdrive that would give me that buzz saw type sound?
To help a little more, I have a specific sound in mind. As weird as it sounds, Im looking to get a tone similiar to the chugging guitars in Andrew WK's "She Is Beautiful". Any ideas of an overdrive that would give me that buzz saw type sound?
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Zakk Wylde Overdrive vs. Modded SD-1
Heads up....My modded SD1s don't have any "buzz saw" tones....You may want to look elsewhere?
:newangel:
John
lit31686 said:
Heads up....My modded SD1s don't have any "buzz saw" tones....You may want to look elsewhere?
:newangel:
John
DirrtyCraig
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Re: Zakk Wylde Overdrive vs. Modded SD-1
Thanks guys, believe it or not I used the Wolfgang. the choice of blues greats everywhere,, LMAO.
Thanks guys, believe it or not I used the Wolfgang. the choice of blues greats everywhere,, LMAO.
