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The OD9 is just a good Tubescreamer. Oddly it's not that impressive in isolation, but it really works for me in a band context.
I once tried a load of pedals and the OCD sounded the best in isolation. But it just didn't work for me in a band context and ended up sounding thin.
For me, pedals need to be tried in a band (or overall track) context. And the sound that works depends on the band/track.
Separately, when recording (where I use ampsims) and sculpting the EQ, I've found that a guitar sound that I like in the context of a track often results in an isolated guitar sound that's a bit middly (almost nasal). So I bear that in mind when thinking about sounds that would work in a band context.
Cheap and cheerful but still highly regarded and used by many pros - Boss SD-1, OD-3 & BD-2, Digitech Bad Monkey (but there are lots of TS types out there that sound great to for similar money). Oh and I can't forget the RAT, everyone should own a RAT.
Still to this day my fave OD pedal till one knocks it off the top spot is the Dano Transparent Overdrive (Mk1 version...mk2 is different). Got a Caline Pure Sky on its way after a heads up on here so looking forward to that for the princely sum of £23.50 posted. The cheap Screamin Blues is a good Blues driver type (better IMO) for half the money.
The most expensive dirt pedal I got is my Wampler Pinnacle Deluxe....and as great as it is, there's a lot of cheap pedals that sound just as great in their own way....I've learned over the years that good dirt pedals can be had for little money.
Marvel Drive?