Need a distortion pedal
Need a distortion pedal
Any of you know any good ones i can get around $200?
So far i tried the zakk wylde overdrive and it wasn't really what i expected...
So far i tried the zakk wylde overdrive and it wasn't really what i expected...
What are you trying to sound like? What kind of guitar are you playing? What kind of amp are you playing into? These are all factors.
Izzy: do you realize how broad "environmental science" is?
Izzy: it's like going to school for history
Izzy: well, more useful than that
Izzy: but an expert on the civil war won't know jackshit on uhh
Izzy: something that isnt the civil war
Izzy: it's like going to school for history
Izzy: well, more useful than that
Izzy: but an expert on the civil war won't know jackshit on uhh
Izzy: something that isnt the civil war
I still have one of those in my closet. The thing was way too one-dimensional for my needs, but it sounded cool on bass.Brandon wrote:dod death metal
Izzy: do you realize how broad "environmental science" is?
Izzy: it's like going to school for history
Izzy: well, more useful than that
Izzy: but an expert on the civil war won't know jackshit on uhh
Izzy: something that isnt the civil war
Izzy: it's like going to school for history
Izzy: well, more useful than that
Izzy: but an expert on the civil war won't know jackshit on uhh
Izzy: something that isnt the civil war
- Acid Flashbakc
- I will fuck you up
- Posts: 1606
- Joined: Tue Jul 26, 2005 4:32 pm
- Location: Jersey
my friend had this Dime distortion pedal that was all camo and it seemed good. but that was around $300 but he already bought this giant amp for his shows. Crate? think that was the name. anyways im thinking of trying out his Dime and see how that goes. So far his zakk wylde overdrive was kinda shitty.
Again, it also depends on what you're playing and what you're playing into. If you are jamming a Rondo strat-copy into a 15-watt Crate amp it's not going to sound very good no matter what.Jebodiah wrote:my friend had this Dime distortion pedal that was all camo and it seemed good. but that was around $300 but he already bought this giant amp for his shows. Crate? think that was the name. anyways im thinking of trying out his Dime and see how that goes. So far his zakk wylde overdrive was kinda shitty.
I would shy away from "signature pedals" that some player endorses because they rarely sound like that player and it's just a marketing gimmick. Go with the tried and true. Electro-Harmonix, for instance, makes pedals that almost never sound bad unless you already suck.
Izzy: do you realize how broad "environmental science" is?
Izzy: it's like going to school for history
Izzy: well, more useful than that
Izzy: but an expert on the civil war won't know jackshit on uhh
Izzy: something that isnt the civil war
Izzy: it's like going to school for history
Izzy: well, more useful than that
Izzy: but an expert on the civil war won't know jackshit on uhh
Izzy: something that isnt the civil war
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/prod ... sku=155041
This is the shit, expensive but hands down one of the best real distortions out there, 3 band eq, freq, and a tube... I have one and use it on bass and guitar
This is the shit, expensive but hands down one of the best real distortions out there, 3 band eq, freq, and a tube... I have one and use it on bass and guitar
- Acid Flashbakc
- I will fuck you up
- Posts: 1606
- Joined: Tue Jul 26, 2005 4:32 pm
- Location: Jersey
exactly.. you gotta post some of your rig so we know what shit will sound bad. the dime i thought was horrible, but again i played it strat through a fender bassmanPfl?yd wrote:Again, it also depends on what you're playing and what you're playing into. If you are jamming a Rondo strat-copy into a 15-watt Crate amp it's not going to sound very good no matter what.Jebodiah wrote:my friend had this Dime distortion pedal that was all camo and it seemed good. but that was around $300 but he already bought this giant amp for his shows. Crate? think that was the name. anyways im thinking of trying out his Dime and see how that goes. So far his zakk wylde overdrive was kinda shitty.
I would shy away from "signature pedals" that some player endorses because they rarely sound like that player and it's just a marketing gimmick. Go with the tried and true. Electro-Harmonix, for instance, makes pedals that almost never sound bad unless you already suck.
[quote="Brandon"] there are weirdos on the net. [/quote]
- Phantom Green
- Knock Knock
- Posts: 12537
- Joined: Fri Feb 11, 2005 4:54 pm
- Location: Eye of the shiticane.
I have played this on a couple of setups and it is a good pedal.Acid Flashbakc wrote:exactly.. you gotta post some of your rig so we know what shit will sound bad. the dime i thought was horrible, but again i played it strat through a fender bassmanPfl?yd wrote:Again, it also depends on what you're playing and what you're playing into. If you are jamming a Rondo strat-copy into a 15-watt Crate amp it's not going to sound very good no matter what.Jebodiah wrote:my friend had this Dime distortion pedal that was all camo and it seemed good. but that was around $300 but he already bought this giant amp for his shows. Crate? think that was the name. anyways im thinking of trying out his Dime and see how that goes. So far his zakk wylde overdrive was kinda shitty.
I would shy away from "signature pedals" that some player endorses because they rarely sound like that player and it's just a marketing gimmick. Go with the tried and true. Electro-Harmonix, for instance, makes pedals that almost never sound bad unless you already suck.
"Shoot him again, his soul's still dancing."
[quote="Wez"]Making love is for faggots![/quote]
[quote="Wez"]Making love is for faggots![/quote]
The Metal Zone is good for the scooped-metal sound but it's kind of one-dimensional IMO.
Izzy: do you realize how broad "environmental science" is?
Izzy: it's like going to school for history
Izzy: well, more useful than that
Izzy: but an expert on the civil war won't know jackshit on uhh
Izzy: something that isnt the civil war
Izzy: it's like going to school for history
Izzy: well, more useful than that
Izzy: but an expert on the civil war won't know jackshit on uhh
Izzy: something that isnt the civil war
- Three Second Doom
- Hail Dimebag
- Posts: 2371
- Joined: Fri Feb 11, 2005 10:37 pm
- Location: Jersey
I could never get a good tone out of a Metal Zone. Maybe at very low volume, and like Pfloyd said, with the mids cut. From my experience it's a pretty thin/shrill sounding distortion.
For OD/Distortion, I picked up a "Jekyll & Hyde" from Visual Sound about 6 months ago. It's basically two tube-screamers in one pedal, and you can stack them to use one side as a boost/more gain/fuzzier tone, etc. I like it a lot, but then again I never really go overboard on gain anymore, so I'm not sure how suitable it is for extreme metal or anything like that, if that's what you're after. I've heard some good things about the "Metal Muff" by EHX, never tried one out though. I'd say maybe look into boutique stuff too if you are willing to spend that much on one. $200 seems like overkill for a signature pedal, I really can't imagine it to be that versatile or anything.
For OD/Distortion, I picked up a "Jekyll & Hyde" from Visual Sound about 6 months ago. It's basically two tube-screamers in one pedal, and you can stack them to use one side as a boost/more gain/fuzzier tone, etc. I like it a lot, but then again I never really go overboard on gain anymore, so I'm not sure how suitable it is for extreme metal or anything like that, if that's what you're after. I've heard some good things about the "Metal Muff" by EHX, never tried one out though. I'd say maybe look into boutique stuff too if you are willing to spend that much on one. $200 seems like overkill for a signature pedal, I really can't imagine it to be that versatile or anything.
Goddamn, this is one wacky game show.
I've never heard it, but if it's anywhere as good as the other muffs, it'll be stellar.Muffin wrote:What do you all think of the metal muff?
Izzy: do you realize how broad "environmental science" is?
Izzy: it's like going to school for history
Izzy: well, more useful than that
Izzy: but an expert on the civil war won't know jackshit on uhh
Izzy: something that isnt the civil war
Izzy: it's like going to school for history
Izzy: well, more useful than that
Izzy: but an expert on the civil war won't know jackshit on uhh
Izzy: something that isnt the civil war
- croninburg
- Lynch Mob
- Posts: 12341
- Joined: Sat Feb 12, 2005 3:00 pm
- Location: new terrain
- False_Prophet
- Far Beyond Driven
- Posts: 377
- Joined: Tue Mar 08, 2005 10:47 pm
I use it through my Vox semi-tube amp with a Schecter 7 string. It is OK but only when played really loudly. When it's quiet it sounds like shit or has little to no difference.Muffin wrote:What do you all think of the metal muff?
e.townconcrete wrote:who is this guy? why is he black?
EvilisthenewGood wrote:Do some research Ben before you trash Kia.
i will sell you a line6 pod xt live pedal for 200 bucks. it is the most value you will ever get for your guitar under $500. you can use headphones and play as loud as you want. or, use it with any amp and it will sound good and never get boring. i bought an extra one for backup but i dont use it live anymore so i have no use for a second one. i had to simplify my show-rig because i either forget cords or am too drunk and trip over cables and shit and i have a hard enough time concentrating on what im supposed to be playing. anyway, it sounds awesome. their is no oOmPh like line 6 oOmPh and its way better than some distortion pedal;///
Don't quote me boy, 'cause i ain't said shit.
i bought a new 6505+ head and a used mesa cab at guitar center for 750. they can be talked down alot. tell the first person who asks to help you that you are buying a new head, you are on tour and your gear got stolen while you were in the strip club or someshit. the money you have was donated at shows after losing everything you owned. bla bla, sold. youre a hero.False_Prophet wrote:this is the best advice you can ask for. Peavey 6505 + and a celestion Vintage 30 cab .. be prepared to drop some dinero thoughhektik wrote:just get a good cab and head and use the amp distortion, it doesn't get better than that
Don't quote me boy, 'cause i ain't said shit.
- False_Prophet
- Far Beyond Driven
- Posts: 377
- Joined: Tue Mar 08, 2005 10:47 pm
I get my gear from a guy up in MA. 40% off retail and no tax.. I paid $925 for my 6505+ and got some crate vintage 30 cabs for $500 a piece.. my buddy gets all his USA jacksons through this guy for WAY lower than cost. he ordered a custom shop Rhoads through him that listed for around $5,000 but only paid $3,100. I love dealsAoD wrote:i bought a new 6505+ head and a used mesa cab at guitar center for 750. they can be talked down alot. tell the first person who asks to help you that you are buying a new head, you are on tour and your gear got stolen while you were in the strip club or someshit. the money you have was donated at shows after losing everything you owned. bla bla, sold. youre a hero.False_Prophet wrote:this is the best advice you can ask for. Peavey 6505 + and a celestion Vintage 30 cab .. be prepared to drop some dinero thoughhektik wrote:just get a good cab and head and use the amp distortion, it doesn't get better than that
Are you more of a rythym player or lead... both?
You might want to check out a sansamp.. havent played on one in years but i used to love laying thru one. For 200 you might be able to find an ADA mp-1... its rackmount but they are great sounding imo. The Mesa Triaxis and Marshall JMP-1 were modeled after the ADA.
You might want to check out a sansamp.. havent played on one in years but i used to love laying thru one. For 200 you might be able to find an ADA mp-1... its rackmount but they are great sounding imo. The Mesa Triaxis and Marshall JMP-1 were modeled after the ADA.
- goshuaspenis
- Hail Dimebag
- Posts: 2424
- Joined: Thu Sep 07, 2006 9:00 pm