Members Johansolo Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 im looking for a "Randall" in a box...just for mucking around playing some pantera type stuff. whats the "scoop" on the MXR Full bore? worth it for $50? ive watched all the youtube vids...some sound good,some ok and some meh. be using it through a clean channel of a Vox AC30 type amp + 2x12 close back.i want chunky Djunts and pinch harmonic squealies...for when i have to unlease my inner-bogan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RUExp? Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 People say the Vox AC30 is picky when it comes to distortion pedals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nerine Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 Definitely not. There was a thread here a while back which absolutely tanked that stompbox. If I am right, even PGS Andy couldn't get a good tone out of it. Avoid like the plague. A Metal Zone in this case is a far better option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kev369 Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 im looking for a "Randall" in a box...just for mucking around playing some pantera type stuff. I'd get it for $50, you can't really afford not too. It does pantera, but nothing else and apart from actually playing pantera when else would you ever want to sound like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Y0UNGBL00D Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 Ehx metal muff homie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ovid9 Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 It seemed the buzzy Pantera tone was about the only sound that could be gotten from it in the thread that posted a ton of videos on it. For $50 you probably can't go too wrong if that's what you want it to do. And you could probably get your $50 from the next guy if you don't like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eudaimonia02912 Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 An overly bright, harsh Pantera-ish tone is about the only thing I could get out of that pedal when I tried it. So, though I abhor that pedal, it seems well suited for getting Dime's tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members edthecat Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 You should try out an Electroharmonix Metal Muff (the one with "top boost"). I used to play one through an AC30 with devastating results.... try it out.. I think you will be pleasantly surprised... New they are 80 bones.. you could probably get one used for less..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the_gunslinger Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 nigh. MXR has some great pedals, but IMO the Fullbore metal is not one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zhorellski Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 Fullbore Digital pedal! Metal zone (analog) is far better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the_gunslinger Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 However I am very interested in this new pedal. [video=youtube;ZcWb3Ypdk44] [video=youtube;2uP7fN_ejW0] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yarbicus Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 Your real problem is going to be that AC30. Lovely amps but, damn, they hate pedals. You will need to experiment until you find one that works well. I will add to the Metal Muff lovers here. Just a great heavy pedal. However, never turn on the Top Boost. Wow. The Top Boost into an AC30 will create a giant sinkhole of sonic suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Inazone Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 Dunno, I like my Fullbore just fine. It doesn't get a lot of use since I more or less retired my whole pedalboard setup, but that's true of all my stompboxes. As with most other distortions I've tried, the Fullbore really benefits from an EQ pedal in the chain, and definitely sounds better straight into a power amp than into a clean amp input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Norton666 Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 nigh. MXR has some great pedals, but IMO the Fullbore metal is not one of them. THIS X10000000000 . If you want a great stand alone dirt box , check out the Jet City Shockwave. Ive tried lots and lots and it is by far and away my favorite thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rugbyguitargod Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 shell out the extra cashish for the AMT stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yarbicus Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 shell out the extra cashish for the AMT stuff... LOVE the AMT Legend line but I'm not sure there is one that does the tone the OP wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NITROHOLIC Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 metal muff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Johansolo Posted May 24, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 24, 2011 cheers guys...my amp isnt a Vox AC30...its AC30ish and takes most pedals ive used well...i own a few dirt box, but im really wanting something that does that solid state tight razor type dime gain. just for mucking around. i might just look out for some cheap randall heads if they pop up, but ive been curious about the amt stuff too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iloveespguitars Posted May 24, 2011 Members Share Posted May 24, 2011 I love my Fullbore, everyone seems to hate it but it's the best distortion pedal I have ever played. I played Boss MT-2, MXR Distortion III, Line 6 Uber Metal, Metal Muff... and MXR just blows them all away. It's the ONLY pedal I've ever bought brand-new because it simply deserves it. I don't understand all the haters out there for this pedal. All I can think of is they never played it in REAL LIFE, all they watch are youtube clips and it bothers me since the youtube clips of this pedal sucks even the PGS video was bad for this pedal. Trust me, once you play it in person it kicks ass... My 2cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eudaimonia02912 Posted May 24, 2011 Members Share Posted May 24, 2011 I love my Fullbore, everyone seems to hate it but it's the best distortion pedal I have ever played.I played Boss MT-2, MXR Distortion III, Line 6 Uber Metal, Metal Muff... and MXR just blows them all away. It's the ONLY pedal I've ever bought brand-new because it simply deserves it.I don't understand all the haters out there for this pedal. All I can think of is they never played it in REAL LIFE, all they watch are youtube clips and it bothers me since the youtube clips of this pedal sucks even the PGS video was bad for this pedal.Trust me, once you play it in person it kicks ass...My 2cents I played one in real life, and it sounded just like the videos. But I don't much care for Metal Zones, Metal Muffs, or those other pedals you listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crunchtime Posted May 24, 2011 Members Share Posted May 24, 2011 OP, have you considered the Hardwire Metal Distortion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Johansolo Posted May 24, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 24, 2011 OP, have you considered the Hardwire Metal Distortion? i have the SC-2 HArdwire and i love it for hte high gain saturated mode...didnt even think about trying the metal version.will look into it...and the EMMA pisDIYawot too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The_Pin Posted July 22, 2011 Members Share Posted July 22, 2011 I love my Fullbore, everyone seems to hate it but it's the best distortion pedal I have ever played. +1 I can't believe people are trashing this pedal wtf?!?!?!?!? It is flat out the best hard distortion I've ever played much less owned. Responsive, great harmonics, the key is dialing in the pedals EQ to your amp and finding the sweet spot on the frequency control. There are settings where it absolutely sounds like {censored}, and ones where it sounds like heaven, but if you need a Pantera/A7X/Slipknot type gain.... it's an A+ I promise. People are nuts, Youtube is killing so many good effects imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grunge782 Posted July 22, 2011 Members Share Posted July 22, 2011 See if you can find a Rocktron Zombie Rectified or metal planet for a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theAntihero Posted July 22, 2011 Members Share Posted July 22, 2011 +1I can't believe people are trashing this pedal wtf?!?!?!?!?It is flat out the best hard distortion I've ever played much less owned. Responsive, great harmonics, the key is dialing in the pedals EQ to your amp and finding the sweet spot on the frequency control.There are settings where it absolutely sounds like {censored}, and ones where it sounds like heaven, but if you need a Pantera/A7X/Slipknot type gain.... it's an A+ I promise.People are nuts, Youtube is killing so many good effects imho. Old thread is old. But i do agree with you, at least if by It is flat out the best hard distortion I've ever played much less owned. you mean that its the first distortion pedal youve ever seen or heard, Responsive you actually mean -has lots of treble, by great harmonics you actually mean : has even more treble. the key is dialing in the pedals EQ to your amp and finding the sweet spot on the frequency control. by this you mean : turn it off, hit it with a sledgehammer and flee for your life ones where it sounds like heaven by this you mean : Off By far one of the very worst distortion pedals ive ever had the misfortune of using, i would take a Metal Zone, a Crate flexwave amp or 12 Gorilla amps daisy chained together with a Pignose driving them over someone giving me this pedal. Want a good heavy gain pedal? Get a H&K Warp Factor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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