which distortion/overdrive pedal would you reccomend for a versitile sound, but mainly for a bluesy southern rock sound (think the black crowes and zeppelin)?
for bluesy/southern rock, I would definitely say Ibanez TS9. though I'm sure some will say Boss Blues Driver. I had a BD, it was just not my cup of tea.
which distortion/overdrive pedal would you reccomend for a versitile sound, but mainly for a bluesy southern rock sound (think the black crowes and zeppelin)?
I think we should take a step back, and FIRSTLY get a tube amp. If you have the cash, I would reccomend a Traynor YCV40.
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Try a BD-2 Blues Driver & TS-9 Tube Screamer
I like my BD-2 best, which is a bit more transparent and not as mid-rangy as the TS-9.
My TS-9 is a bit thinner sounding, but it's still really good.
Robert Keeley also likes the BD-2 better than the TS-9 http://www.robertkeeley.com/product.php?id=14
There's a sound clip for the BD-2 at the top of the page.
I don't think he turned the gain very up much on this clip - a lot more gain can be had.
I'm able to nail a "dazed and confused" Led Zeppelin tone with my BD-2.
Distortion?-BOSS DS-1
Overdrive?-BOSS SD-1 or TS-9
Mixture?-BOSS BD-2...it's got a tube feel PLUS it can be CRANKED for distortion. Also, the Fulltone '69 is really nice and usual amp OD(Fender anyway) is good-gotta have that tube amp though
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Haha, so many different replies. The original poster is gonna be confused as hell, I know I would be! Anyway, my pick is the Marshall Guv'nor. It's a fantastic pedal that nails that Marshall tone, great for low-gain and high-gain stuff, especially Zeppelin.
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i think i'm going to go with the boss bd 2. thanks for all your help.
Good for you, wise choice. For God's sake, though, get a Keeley version. It's not a Greedtone, nor is it a Fulltone, but it comes closer than most and for not many more dollars than a stock one.
which distortion/overdrive pedal would you reccomend for a versitile sound, but mainly for a bluesy southern rock sound (think the black crowes and zeppelin)?
Pro Analog Dual Drive. Marc Ford used one with his Roccaforte last time I saw them on tour.
BD2 will work out just fine for you.
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would this BOSS BD-2 you all speak highly off enhance the sound on my VOX AD30VT greatly? I've been looking for a bluesier, grittier sound, and am definitely leaning toward buying this. It would be my first pedal.
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would this BOSS BD-2 you all speak highly off enhance the sound on my VOX AD30VT greatly? I've been looking for a bluesier, grittier sound, and am definitely leaning toward buying this. It would be my first pedal.
They sounded pretty good with the Peavy Transtube amps I have heard them with, so I can assume if you're wanting an od to go with that amp, yeah it's a good choice.
The BD2 and SD1 from boss are both worth trying out with your amp.
If the BD2 dosen't quite float your boat the SD1 probably will.
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Good for you, wise choice. For God's sake, though, get a Keeley version. It's not a Greedtone, nor is it a Fulltone, but it comes closer than most and for not many more dollars than a stock one.
I'm one of the few who have a Greedtone and it's pretty fucking amazing.
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a fulltone OCD is right up that alley.
I like my BD-2 best, which is a bit more transparent and not as mid-rangy as the TS-9.
My TS-9 is a bit thinner sounding, but it's still really good.
Robert Keeley also likes the BD-2 better than the TS-9 http://www.robertkeeley.com/product.php?id=14
There's a sound clip for the BD-2 at the top of the page.
I don't think he turned the gain very up much on this clip - a lot more gain can be had.
I'm able to nail a "dazed and confused" Led Zeppelin tone with my BD-2.
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Overdrive?-BOSS SD-1 or TS-9
Mixture?-BOSS BD-2...it's got a tube feel PLUS it can be CRANKED for distortion. Also, the Fulltone '69 is really nice and usual amp OD(Fender anyway) is good-gotta have that tube amp though
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Pro Analog Dual Drive. Marc Ford used one with his Roccaforte last time I saw them on tour.
BD2 will work out just fine for you.
They sounded pretty good with the Peavy Transtube amps I have heard them with, so I can assume if you're wanting an od to go with that amp, yeah it's a good choice.
The BD2 and SD1 from boss are both worth trying out with your amp.
If the BD2 dosen't quite float your boat the SD1 probably will.
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I like this pedal better for those tones (less $$ too): http://www.tonebone.com/tb-hotbritish.htm
Or this modified version: http://www.tonebone.com/tb-plexitube.htm
Here's the tone range of BOTH: http://www.tonebone.com/tb-plexitube-sounds.htm
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