Members cokekolev Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Hi, I need something to boost the overdrive channel om my marshall jcm900 and blackstar amp. I won't be using it to increase the volume, but to increase the gain. A coloration of the sound is ok. It has to have a huge volume increase. So far I've considered the ibanez ts-7, digitech bad monkey and boss sd-1. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deadbeat Son Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Originally Posted by cokekolev I won't be using it to increase the volume...It has to have a huge volume increase. I'm a bit confused by your contradictory statements. However, I like the sound of a Marshall boosted with a Boss SD-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Special J Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 So an overdrive pedal? A boost pedal boosts the volume going into your amp, which in the case of a tube amp, will often add distortion by pushing the amp harder. It sounds like you want to add distortion without volume. Fulltone OCD? A Tubescreamer is an option. It's certainly been proven to work by many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kuz929 Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 I just picked one of these up and they're phenomenal. Boutique maker from the UK, but they're under $200. It has a mid boost/scoop switch on it which lets you decide where you want to sit in the mix. Boost the mids and your tone will stick right out in the mix. The pedal on its own does have some gain. It's a really nice low OD pedal as well as a boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tone Deaf Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Have a look at a Fulltone Catalyst pedal. Will definitely give you a nice, fairly uncolored clean boost. But is also flexible enough to pull off some nice overdrive or even fuzz. I picked one up on the cheap on a whim, but have found myself using it as a boost ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ej Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 JCM900 has dual MV that are footswitchable. You shouldn't need a boost for extra volume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members larry50 Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Xotic EP Booster. Or perhaps, the new TC Electronic Spark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 EHX LPB-1. since you're using it pre-gain, the boost will be in the distortion instead of the volume anyway. if you want something with more control, try the Way Huge Angry Troll. it's LPB1s stacked on eachother, so you get more grit out of the pedal itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Originally Posted by ej JCM900 has dual MV that are footswitchable. You shouldn't need a boost for extra volume I believe he wants it for that slight thickening and extra dimension you can get using a boost continuously in front of an amp. Lots of players use the OCD for this purpose. I really want to try this one. http://www.amazon.com/MOOER-Electric...ds=mooer+boost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LesPaulFetish Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Can't go wrong with a tube screamer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Originally Posted by LesPaulFetish Can't go wrong with a tube screamer. unless you don't want that major mid boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members omni Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 You also want s huge volume increase? A TS 9 won't do that. Try running a micro amp in the effects loop or an EQ. A pedal in front ain't gonna give you a huge volume increase if your gain is already maxed. Your question is a little confusing. If you want to add gain a maxon OD is nice in front of the amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LesPaulFetish Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Originally Posted by tlbonehead unless you don't want that major mid boost. ... Oh, you want it I meant more along the lines of the fact that it's very versatile pedal in that it's never a bad thing to have one around. Standard practice, for metal at least, is running it with volume dimed, no gain to tighten up the low end, so it's got plenty of applications. It sounds like it'd fit the OP bill, but the mids are worth noting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mesa/Kramer Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 This, to boost the gain.(A Bad Monkey is a nice pedal on the cheap) As others have mentioned, you will not get a volume boost from any pedal ran into the front of your amp. You will need to add an EQ pedal or similar into the loop, and hit the pedal when you take a solo (adjust master level on EQ pedal until you get your desired volume increase) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elessar [Sly] Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 EP Booster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bengerm77 Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 I use one of these on the low setting for boosting solos. Gives a big mid boost that sounds like a half-cocked wah. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cokekolev Posted January 2, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 I don't need a "volume boost", I'm just looking for a pedal with huge volume increase to push the front end of the amp as hard as possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bucksstudent Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Get a Compressor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members koen77 Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 i go back and forth between an ibanez ts9 and a bad monkey for this. I like the bad monkey better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cokekolev Posted January 2, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Originally Posted by koen77 i go back and forth between an ibanez ts9 and a bad monkey for this. I like the bad monkey better. ok, but does the bad monkey have a big volume increase? How many db? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 The Way Huge Green Rhino has enough output to fry your amp. It also can do overdrive, and it has some tone-shaping knobs. I saw the band The Parlor Mob once, and both their guitarists used MXR Micro Amps to do what you're asking.*edit - I originally posted the Swollen Pickle, which is a fuzz pedal. My mistake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluesnapper Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 I got a Bad Monkey free with a guitar magazine subscription last year. I've been really impressed with it, especially considering how cheap they are, and I'm a bit of a gearsnob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ej Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Originally Posted by cokekolev I don't need a "volume boost", I'm just looking for a pedal with huge volume increase to push the front end of the amp as hard as possible Oh okay! My JCM900 sounded amazing with a TS808 in front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scott944 Posted January 3, 2013 Members Share Posted January 3, 2013 Originally Posted by cokekolev ok, but does the bad monkey have a big volume increase? How many db? If that's the question, the Angry Troll (as someone mentioned earlier) is the likely answer. I don't recall the exact number, but it's a LOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chadd Posted January 3, 2013 Members Share Posted January 3, 2013 Originally Posted by cokekolev ok, but does the bad monkey have a big volume increase? How many db? Any of the pedals suggested should provide more than enough of a boost for a JCM900. Too much and you might as well just use a fuzz pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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