My Rig: https://webspace.utexas.edu/woodas/adamon6thstreets_guitar_pics.htm
This pedal goes after my guitar (and volume pedal) and before my amp. There is a bit of hiss with this pedal, but using a battery instead of a wall wart will take care of most of this. There are two settings I use with this pedal: A: knob at 100% on my amp's gain channel as a boost for my leads. It drives the preamp and gets some nice saturation. B: Knob at about 33% always on...this just thickens my tone and makes everything more present. I wish I had two!
Reliability/Durability:
Not a single problem...ever. The thing is bullet proof, unless you took a knife to the red Tolex covering.
Ease of Use:
This is, without a doubt, the simplest pedal in the world to operate. You need to, however, exercise caution when engaging it with the pedal dimed if you have a class A tube amp. My ears rang for a few hours after I did that. There was no manual with the pedal, but it needs none. The pedal is clean, inside and out, with a beautifully wired interior and a label that says "Hand Built For: Adam Wood" in Nic's handwriting.
Customer Support:
Nic is a top notch builder and businessman. I emailed him with questions about the SCP before I purchased and he always emailed me very promptly. He even suggested uses for the pedal and gave me a good deal on it. (Plus he wrote my name on the inside!!!)
Overall Rating:
This thing is great. I love the pedal and I always use it. If it was stolen, would I buy another? No, I would hunt down the person that stole it and get it back, after tearing him apart with my teeth.
...In other words, Im in love.
