Ibanez TS808DX

Octafish

Hi, new round here . I have searched for an existing thread, but couldn't find one.

Does anyone have any experience of the 808DX? I'm interested in a OD pedal with a boost button and like the TS sound (although I only have one of them cheapo Joyo ones at the moment) and the DX caught my eye. Any opinions?

Thanks

Octafish

No one? Does anyone have any recommendations for overdrive pedals with an additional boost function in the sub £200 range?

Cheers

builttospill

This!
https://www.gak.co.uk/en/fulltone-fulldrive-2-mosfet/50464

gubble

Buy a TS Mini and a Boss SD-1 (to use as the boost).

Ok it's two pedals instead of one but I really do find using an SD-1 as a boost for my other drives is the perfect solution

benmurray85

TRex Moller. You're welcome!

benmurray85

gubble said:

Buy a TS Mini and a Boss SD-1 (to use as the boost).

Ok it's two pedals instead of one but I really do find using an SD-1 as a boost for my other drives is the perfect solution

To be fair this is also a great solution but I wouldn't go with the SD1. Although I love that pedal when you team it with another TS Type it can be too honky. I'd be more tempted to go for a straight line booster like the old EH LPB, MXR micro amp or an EP booster. 


OR JUST GRAB A MOLLER!!!

Octafish

builttospill said:

This!
https://www.gak.co.uk/en/fulltone-fulldrive-2-mosfet/50464

benmurray85 said:

TRex Moller. You're welcome!

Cheers guys, those both look interesting.

I understand that the TRex Moller has an independent boost which could be v handy. @builttospill - does the Fulltone boost work independently?

Cheers

Octafish

gubble said:

Buy a TS Mini and a Boss SD-1 (to use as the boost).

Ok it's two pedals instead of one but I really do find using an SD-1 as a boost for my other drives is the perfect solution

I'm actually using two pedals at the moment, a Joyo Vintage OD (TS clone) and Joyo Sweet Honey as the boost. I like the sounds I get, but they can be a bit noisy together and an all in one would be easier for gigging + I can't stop buying pedals

JMP220478

what amp you using, pickups ie singles / HB's and whats your flavour of tone ; do you want boost independent with an eq section of its own ?

benmurray85

I have a moller, at the mo it's my only pedal for gigging with. My last gig is NYE and although I wouldn't want to sell it I guess I would happily lend it on if you wanted to try before you buy?

If you fancy it drop me a pm after NYE and I'll send it down as a loaner

Octafish

JMP220478 said:

what amp you using, pickups ie singles / HB's and whats your flavour of tone ; do you want boost independent with an eq section of its own ?

Hi, I either use a Hot Rod Deville 2X12 or a Bassbreaker 007 depending on the gig with a Strat/vintage output single coils or a Jazzmaster with P90s. I mainly go from clean tones, to a bit of break-up, to medium OD so independent boost gives me more flexibility. I guess OD sounds ranging from valves just breaking through to mid boost of a Tubescreamer are my ball park - I know, not many Strat players go those sounds

Octafish

benmurray85 said:

I have a moller, at the mo it's my only pedal for gigging with. My last gig is NYE and although I wouldn't want to sell it I guess I would happily lend it on if you wanted to try before you buy?

If you fancy it drop me a pm after NYE and I'll send it down as a loaner

Wow that's a very kind offer, i'll bear that in mind! You sound rather definite about no more gigging, had enough of it?

benmurray85

Octafish said:

benmurray85 said:

I have a moller, at the mo it's my only pedal for gigging with. My last gig is NYE and although I wouldn't want to sell it I guess I would happily lend it on if you wanted to try before you buy?

If you fancy it drop me a pm after NYE and I'll send it down as a loaner

Wow that's a very kind offer, i'll bear that in mind! You sound rather definite about no more gigging, had enough of it?

Haha yeah I've had my fill of it. Never say never obviously but as it stands at the moment I'm taking early retirement! ;-)

Dave_Mc

benmurray85 said:

gubble said:

Buy a TS Mini and a Boss SD-1 (to use as the boost).

Ok it's two pedals instead of one but I really do find using an SD-1 as a boost for my other drives is the perfect solution

To be fair this is also a great solution but I wouldn't go with the SD1. Although I love that pedal when you team it with another TS Type it can be too honky. I'd be more tempted to go for a straight line booster like the old EH LPB, MXR micro amp or an EP booster.

That's what I'd have thought- I like both the SD1 and tubescreamer-style overdrives, but I'd never really use them both together for that reason.

A flatter mids overdrive is another possibility (and often gives the ability to sculpt the tone a bit more than a boost- I might want a flatter response than a TS but the ability to cut the low end is still often pretty useful)- something like a timmy, soul food or something like that.

Octafish said:

gubble said:

Buy a TS Mini and a Boss SD-1 (to use as the boost).

Ok it's two pedals instead of one but I really do find using an SD-1 as a boost for my other drives is the perfect solution

I'm actually using two pedals at the moment, a Joyo Vintage OD (TS clone) and Joyo Sweet Honey as the boost. I like the sounds I get, but they can be a bit noisy together and an all in one would be easier for gigging + I can't stop buying pedals

you know that's probably a pretty decent combo. aside from the possibly questionable reliability of the joyos (mine have been fine, but i've heard some complaints) there's no guarantee that what you buy, even if you spend a lot more, will sound all that much better...

builttospill

Octafish said:

builttospill said:

This!
https://www.gak.co.uk/en/fulltone-fulldrive-2-mosfet/50464

benmurray85 said:

TRex Moller. You're welcome!

Cheers guys, those both look interesting.

I understand that the TRex Moller has an independent boost which could be v handy. @builttospill - does the Fulltone boost work independently?

Cheers

Hi Octafish, I don't think you can run the boost independently from the OD on the Fulltone, can anyone else confirm this?
Another OD I have yet to try but has independent OD/Boost is the Diamond J-Drive MK3  

builttospill

Octafish said:

builttospill said:

This!
https://www.gak.co.uk/en/fulltone-fulldrive-2-mosfet/50464

benmurray85 said:

TRex Moller. You're welcome!

Cheers guys, those both look interesting.

I understand that the TRex Moller has an independent boost which could be v handy. @builttospill - does the Fulltone boost work independently?

Cheers

Hi Octafish, I don't think you can run the boost independently from the OD on the Fulltone, can anyone confirm this?
Another OD I've yet to try is the Diamond J-Drive MK3 it has an independent clean boost which is supposed to be really nice.

builttospill

Octafish said:

builttospill said:

This!
https://www.gak.co.uk/en/fulltone-fulldrive-2-mosfet/50464

benmurray85 said:

TRex Moller. You're welcome!

Cheers guys, those both look interesting.

I understand that the TRex Moller has an independent boost which could be v handy. @builttospill - does the Fulltone boost work independently?

Cheers

Hi Octafish, I don't think you can run the boost independently from the OD on the Fulltone, can anyone else confirm this?
Another OD I have yet to try but has independent OD/Boost is the Diamond J-Drive MK3  

builttospill

Octafish said:

builttospill said:

This!
https://www.gak.co.uk/en/fulltone-fulldrive-2-mosfet/50464

benmurray85 said:

TRex Moller. You're welcome!

Cheers guys, those both look interesting.

I understand that the TRex Moller has an independent boost which could be v handy. @builttospill - does the Fulltone boost work independently?

Cheers

Hi Octafish, I don't think you can run the boost independently from the OD on the Fulltone, can anyone confirm this?
Another OD I've yet to try is the Diamond J-Drive MK3 it has an independent clean boost which is supposed to be really nice.

Octafish

builttospill said:Cheers

Hi Octafish, I don't think you can run the boost independently from the OD on the Fulltone, can anyone confirm this?
Another OD I've yet to try is the Diamond J-Drive MK3 it has an independent clean boost which is supposed to be really nice.

Hi, I'll have to check out the Diamond J-Drive, cheers.

Octafish

Dave_Mc said:

Octafish said:

gubble said:

Buy a TS Mini and a Boss SD-1 (to use as the boost).

Ok it's two pedals instead of one but I really do find using an SD-1 as a boost for my other drives is the perfect solution

I'm actually using two pedals at the moment, a Joyo Vintage OD (TS clone) and Joyo Sweet Honey as the boost. I like the sounds I get, but they can be a bit noisy together and an all in one would be easier for gigging + I can't stop buying pedals

you know that's probably a pretty decent combo. aside from the possibly questionable reliability of the joyos (mine have been fine, but i've heard some complaints) there's no guarantee that what you buy, even if you spend a lot more, will sound all that much better...

Yep they do sound good and just got my Danelectro Transparent OD hooked up again and that's sounding great as a slighty dirty boost. I've got 5 Joyo/Rocktronics pedals and not had any problems with any of them (have gigged Vintage OD and Sweet Baby a lot) although have heard a few complaints of faulty pedals. Anyway, I've just blown my money on a Digitech Polara reverb pedal so I'll make do for now.