Members LesPaulFetish Posted November 12, 2011 Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 OK, this is my last distortion pedal thread for a while, I promise! (I've posted a good like 5 in the last month in HCEG ) So ya, needing something that will handle metal through a Hot Rod Deluxe. I know it won't be the greatest tone, but something passable would be good. I'm really liking the Suhr Riot, it's not a "Marshally" sound to me but it's more open, bright and even. They're a tad expensive, though, so I'm weighing my options. For 200 bucks I could get about anything. The Super Sport is more Marshally, sounds cool in the demos, is well priced and is tweakable. The Dirty Bomb is a bit... Too much? I don't know, at least in videos it seems like a bit too much for me, jsut too buzzy and whatnot like many high gain boxes. Is this just Youtube quality? Sounds a bit harsh compared to the Riot, but might be what I need. The word on the street is that this thing is awesome, so I'm going to assume it's awesome. Wampler makes some really cool stuff, but anyone know if they would "handle" metal at all? The chug chug stuff. If I was looking for my ideal dirt pedal I would probably have a Pinnacle on the way to my house right now, but I have a feeling it wouldn't suit what I need right now. We're pretty into Megadeth, so I suppose something that could pull this sort of stuff off would be the best: [video=youtube;rtsD2tBPZgo] [video=youtube;hyWJCd1GYhw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyWJCd1GYhw I've kind of thrown the whole "I want something versatile" thing out the window. I'll pick up a tubescreamer later for the bl00z, but need something for a little bit of br00tz. LAST ONE, FOR REAL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pewtershmit Posted November 12, 2011 Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 The elements by dr scientist Trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Frankenstrat86 Posted November 12, 2011 Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 i have the riot, it has a surprising amount of low end chug especially with the toggle to the right. Try getting one over on TGP they sell between $160-175 usually mint condition w/ box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Frankenstrat86 Posted November 12, 2011 Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 The elements by dr scientistTrust me. *evil glare* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pelliott Posted November 12, 2011 Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 I'd think a Plextortion could nail those Megadeth tones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stratedge09 Posted November 12, 2011 Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 This thread is relative to my interests bc I'm looking for the same thing. Elements you say? It sound a little fizzy to me in the demos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LesPaulFetish Posted November 12, 2011 Author Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 I definately dig the Riot, and I could get one locally (more expensive up here in Canada ) and test it first through my rig. If it can handle the chugs it's definately up my alley, like a cranked Marshall except clearer and more balanced across the spectrum EQ wise. Sounds great in the demos, but most of those are done by pro players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Aaron SS Posted November 12, 2011 Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 The Barber Super Sport gets my vote, super tweakable from SHO style boosts all the way to the full blown marshally-esque heavy distortion with everything in between (it cops a REALLY nice TS style overdrive as well) With that said the Riot is on my short list of dirts I'm really wanting to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zygoat Posted November 12, 2011 Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 Any Marshall in a box should get you megadeth taons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drunkenguitar Posted November 12, 2011 Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 I'd get the triple wreck if I were in your situation.[video=youtube;Dqwfls2358M] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Holy Schnikes Posted November 12, 2011 Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 I'll second that Elements vote, particularly when compared to the Riot. Less noise, more natural sound, dishes out the brootz in spades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pewtershmit Posted November 12, 2011 Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 *evil glare* Ner ner ner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Urinate Forever Posted November 12, 2011 Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 use a rat to beef up your amp distortion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pewtershmit Posted November 12, 2011 Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 I'd like to type a big shmooze as to why the Dr. Scientist is the best thing on the {censored}in planet, but I'm too lazy. The Dr. Scientist is the only high gain distortion pedal that I have ever truly loved and that can hang with other amps I play with. ENGLs, 6505's, High Gain Marshalls. It {censored}ing slays. [video=youtube;ArYsMQXbl8s] Do yourself a favor, Send Ryan @ Dr. Scientist an email and ask if he has any blemished Elements, he sells them for 190 shipped. And when you've got it. Thank me for saving you money before trying all those other pedals that don't hold a candle to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members big69 Posted November 12, 2011 Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 Elements. Me and pewt did a quick shootout between the riot and the elements and I actually play metal. Elements was the clear winner. The elements nails the riot tone to a tee, and then you still have way more variety in the box too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members V Posted November 12, 2011 Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 To me, that megadeth stuff doesn't sound very chunky in the low end, actually.What you probably actually want is something with a lot of upper mid and treble for that sound and not that much bass.The bass should ideally come from, you know...a bass, if you want it to sound good in a mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pewtershmit Posted November 12, 2011 Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 DO I HAVE A PRESENT FOR YOU OP HERE YOU GO 12 AM SOUND CLIPS OF AS METAL AS I CAN MAKE THE DR. SCIENTIST 1ST CLIP: My Ibanez RG560 tuned to the METALEST OF TUNINGS. A Standard and me playing as wanky as I can possibly play. lotsa taps yo http://soundcloud.com/dannyunderwood/a-standard-riff-wank-on-dr 2ND CLIP: EVERY METALLICA RIFF I KNOW. LUL ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE i PLAYED THESE http://soundcloud.com/dannyunderwood/metallica-riffs-in-ur-ass-dr I even dialed it in with TOO MUCH gain, just to show you how much gain it actually has. But LISTEN YOU CAN STILL HEaR THE NOTES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted November 12, 2011 Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 The pink DOD 'thrash master' sounds exactly like early megadeth records... seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sparkfriction Posted November 12, 2011 Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 Railhead TUA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members King Rat Posted November 12, 2011 Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 barber supersport. will get u what you want :-) seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LesPaulFetish Posted November 12, 2011 Author Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 Do yourself a favor, Send Ryan @ Dr. Scientist an email and ask if he has any blemished Elements, he sells them for 190 shipped. And when you've got it. Thank me for saving you money before trying all those other pedals that don't hold a candle to it. Well fuck, they're a Canadian company too? Sick! I might try them out next time I'm down closer to Toronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LesPaulFetish Posted November 12, 2011 Author Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 DO I HAVE A PRESENT FOR YOU OP HERE YOU GO 12 AM SOUND CLIPS OF AS METAL AS I CAN MAKE THE DR. SCIENTIST 1ST CLIP: My Ibanez RG560 tuned to the METALEST OF TUNINGS. A Standard and me playing as wanky as I can possibly play. lotsa taps yo http://soundcloud.com/dannyunderwood/a-standard-riff-wank-on-dr 2ND CLIP: EVERY METALLICA RIFF I KNOW. LUL ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE i PLAYED THESE http://soundcloud.com/dannyunderwood/metallica-riffs-in-ur-ass-dr I even dialed it in with TOO MUCH gain, just to show you how much gain it actually has. But LISTEN YOU CAN STILL HEaR THE NOTES! Wow man, thanks. I'll definately have to check this one out, sounds pretty niceeee. It'll probably be around the same price as the Riot too, and look at how many more knobbies you get! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pewtershmit Posted November 12, 2011 Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 I know it may seem like it, but I do not speak in hyperbole when I talk such good things about the elements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 9520575 Posted November 12, 2011 Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 goddamn I want to try the elements. The tour box is taking waaaaaay tooooo long to get to me. *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Likes Loomis Posted November 12, 2011 Members Share Posted November 12, 2011 Holy {censored} me sideways!!! That triple wreck demo sounds fantastic! Wonder what amp he was running it to though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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