Members turnitto11 Posted March 13, 2009 Members Share Posted March 13, 2009 How do these compare? Looking for a transparent OD that sounds good stacked and alone. Compare...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loobs Posted March 13, 2009 Members Share Posted March 13, 2009 I would be interested in this too. I only use the Timmy really low gain, often thought about getting an RC booster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted March 13, 2009 Members Share Posted March 13, 2009 If I don't sell my RC Booster soon, I'll let you know next week, when I'll have both. I suspect the Tim/Timmy has more overdrive compared to the RC Booster. Especially with single coils, the amount of drive is not that much. More obvious with humbuckers. I like it with a slightly dirty amp, just adds a bit more edge to it, but I often have my amp clean. It is great as a simple eq, great for adding/subtracting some bass or treble, without having to keep messing with the amp. And it sounds nice just as a booster too, without the overdrive. Loobs, why do you only use the Timmy with a low amount of gain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 Anyone else have both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loobs Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 Loobs, why do you only use the Timmy with a low amount of gain? I'm not sure really. I don't like my tone to get mushy so I try to limit the amount of gain I use. I pick really hard when I'm playing riffs or whatever so I like the guitar and amp to do the work rather than a pedal. I prefer the clarity and more open sound of lower gain overdrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 Well this might be up your alley then, definitely low drive. Never tried one, but I would think the Barber LTD would be your thing too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loobs Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 Is the Barber transparent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 Is the Barber transparent? I have not used it, just the RC Booster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NoirAbattoir Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 I didn't try them side by side, and only tried the Timmy briefly. I do own an RC BOost, and my impression is that the Timmy has a bit more gain available with the gain all the way up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Lou-Dog Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 The RC booster is definately in the same sonic ballpark as the timmy, but IMO just not as good quality and less versatile...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loobs Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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