has anybuddy EVER stopped Gassing for ODs?

chromatuna

Yes

MXR Custom Modified Badass OD for my lead and medium gain stuff

Lovepedal OD11 for edge of breakup kind of thing

Sometimes stacked for heavier gain sounds but not often, few minutes a night 

Into a clean amp so four distinct sounds available 

been through a bunch, tried one other since but have found this combination great for what I do at the moment, same for about 18 months which is a bit of a record for me in the last few years. Key thing for me is the low end control that each pedal offers. Amp gain the best but for current needs this is more flexible for me

equalsql

I've stopped at  the Amptweaker Tight Drive Pro.

Since using this, all my other OD pedals have been put to the back of the cupboard.
A truly amazing and massively underated pedal.

Alnico

Since i sold my Radial Trimode i've never found anything i like as much.

When i get back into pedals, no matter what's out there that's my sound and probably what i will try to track down so yeah, I've stopped chasing OD's.

fretfinder

Nope, despite being a Fulldrive II fan and the fact that I've not found anything yet to boot it off the board, you do have to keep looking don't you...? I've just scored a Liquid Sunshine off here and liking it so far. Never had a KoT or Thorpy or Kingsley...

webrthomson

For pure OD I tend to stick to the humble SD-1 - thought about the Waza one - don’t hear that much of a difference and for all I use it for I'm too mean to stump up the extra cash.

In terms of actual dirt I've yet to find a pedal that I feel replaces the dirty channel of a good amp - I do like the practicality of the pedal format - meaning I don’t have to drag a big heavy 100 watt head with me but I've yet to find one that makes me feel like I'm playing afore mentioned big heavy amp

That said I have pre-ordered the Friedman BE-OD, I’m thinking about a JHS Angry Charlie and the Diezel VH4 pedal is on my radar too – with some luck one of these will get the tones to the point that I can’t tell the difference, I live in hope!

professorben

webrthomson said:

For pure OD I tend to stick to the humble SD-1 - thought about the Waza one - don’t hear that much of a difference and for all I use it for I'm too mean to stump up the extra cash.

In terms of actual dirt I've yet to find a pedal that I feel replaces the dirty channel of a good amp - I do like the practicality of the pedal format - meaning I don’t have to drag a big heavy 100 watt head with me but I've yet to find one that makes me feel like I'm playing afore mentioned big heavy amp

That said I have pre-ordered the Friedman BE-OD, I’m thinking about a JHS Angry Charlie and the Diezel VH4 pedal is on my radar too – with some luck one of these will get the tones to the point that I can’t tell the difference, I live in hope!

Having just got rid of an SD-1w I do miss it. 
The custom switch is far more noticeable in person than on demo videos, fuller, lower background noise, I'd say it was worth it, but then I got it in exchange for lessons so...... I'd prob not stump up the actual cash lol. 

ThePrettyDamned

I'm happy with my overdrives mostly. I did recently switch in another, which is more of an overdrive than a low gain distortion (ie tighter and with more mids, though very controllable) but the boss df-2 remains for my looser rhythm overdrive (and it does do low gain well). Both work equally well into both of my amps. 

I am currently struggling for fuzz boxes that play nice with the ac15.  The super middy tone of the amp coupled with an inability to handle big bass and a very bright top end that turns to broken glass easily is making it difficult, but I'm working through it. I have worked out it likes my valvesporker and I can get great tones with a mid fi demo tape fuzz - but I don't think it's quite what I'm after. 

hywelg

shaunm said:

I have recently got hold of a Menatone Fish Factory and that might have done it for me.  

I must confess I have a soft spot for the AC Booster so I will keep that to one side and maybe further down the line put that back on my board. 

Between the the above and the drive on my amps I think I have it covered.

Big fan of Menatone pedals, me. I have a TBIAC, Shut Up and Drive, WorkingMans Blue and King Of The Britains on my much reduced, non-gigging, pedalboard. Along with an RC Booster and a Deep Blue Delay.

timmysoft

SD-1w, the pedal I always wanted Boss to make! 

shaunm

@hywelg Menatone seem to be a bit of a quiet brand on here but like you I'm a fan. 

I borrowed a bunch of pedals from a friend that included a Red Snapped, Archer and other top quality pedals. The Red Snapper was hands down the best for my set up. 

At that point this forum played a blinder and I was lucky enough to pick up a Fish Factory (double pedal with a Red Snapper on the left and a Blue Collar on the right). 

The Red Snapper is my go to side, it's basically my amp sound but just a little more. 

Dopesick

I'm done for overdrives and fuzz for now.

Distortions however...I want to try ALL OF THEM.

DanR

Seems a lot of people have the BE-OD on there wish list.

guitarfishbay

SD1.

I almost didn't properly try it out, got it in a trade with a bandmate.  Decided to try it out and found I really liked it to boost an amp with, job done...

shaunm

DanR said:

Seems a lot of people have the BE-OD on there wish list.

Judging by this thread a wise move would be to wait when ordering and check the classifieds in a few weeks. A lot of people on here will be ordering one, bound to be loads for sale a few weeks later.

cbellanga

Paul C Tim for me.. it's been on my pedalboard for the last 4 years.

jdbwales

I use amp distortion live, but boost it with a pair of overdrives that have killed GAS in that area for me - a Big Knob TS808 clone that I've had for about 6-7 years that's recently been bolstered by the brilliant Vox Ice 9. The two together gives a massive, smooth lead tone.

professorben

jdbwales said:

I use amp distortion live, but boost it with a pair of overdrives that have killed GAS in that area for me - a Big Knob TS808 clone that I've had for about 6-7 years that's recently been bolstered by the brilliant Vox Ice 9. The two together gives a massive, smooth lead tone.

Rubbing it in aren't you!!

impmann

Yup.
Okko Diablo and Nobels cured my GAS

Tuscan777

Original Carl Martin Plexitone. Has all I need for live work - 2 Dist/OD modes and a boost. Been using it for years, gives me all I need and not let me down yet (famous last words...).

jdbwales

professorben said:

jdbwales said:

I use amp distortion live, but boost it with a pair of overdrives that have killed GAS in that area for me - a Big Knob TS808 clone that I've had for about 6-7 years that's recently been bolstered by the brilliant Vox Ice 9. The two together gives a massive, smooth lead tone.

Rubbing it in aren't you!!

Sorry mate! Reminds me actually, on one of the Facebook groups I saw someone selling one for £60 delivered - meant to tell you! I'll try and find the link!