Members pelliott Posted September 5, 2011 Members Share Posted September 5, 2011 I've got me some birthday cash and was thinking of a nice OD/distortion pedal -- one that can go from classic/hard rock into thrash metal territory (can be standalone or when it's boosted) and possibly sludgy stuff (not a deal breaker, pretty much got my bases covered there). A nice, tight, thick sound. I like british style amps. Any recommendations? Would like to keep it in the region of $150 but the right pedal will grab my attention and wallet It CAN and probably will be boosted by an OCD (which is my almost always-on boost). I'll be running it into an Ampeg VT-22. So far making the short list:SCODMantraBlack Arts Black ForestDLS Mk2 (if they ever show up used) If anyone has experience with the above, or other recommendations, feel free to weigh in! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mhuxtable Posted September 5, 2011 Members Share Posted September 5, 2011 not kidding. it can do all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Holy Schnikes Posted September 5, 2011 Members Share Posted September 5, 2011 I use the Elements (which I may have suggested already?) but it's a little over budget. The Black Forest will be out soon too, worth waiting on that before making a decision but I'm not sure how high gain it'll go. Thinking it will boost anything into submission though. I hear the Suhr Riot packs the high gainz! Haven't tried one personally. Also lots of praise when it comes to the Wampler stuff, think it's $$$ though. If you boost with the OCD, you can probably push a variety of distortion pedals to metal territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pelliott Posted September 5, 2011 Author Members Share Posted September 5, 2011 I tried the Power Stack and while I thought it was all right, the texture of the distortion was not for me. I really like the idea of The Elements, but yeah, it's real pricey. Hadn't thought of the Riot! And I've been on the lookout for a cheapish used Plextortion. Overall, I'm not terribly worried about the amount of gain on tap because I can always boost it all to hell. Thanks for the suggestions, guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rizza Posted September 5, 2011 Members Share Posted September 5, 2011 And I've been on the lookout for a cheapish used Plextortion. I definitely recommend this if you find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BAXANDALL Posted September 5, 2011 Members Share Posted September 5, 2011 Add the Fulltone Plimsoul to the list of ODs to check out. You can come over and try it if you want. Great OD with a British flavor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members goodhonk Posted September 5, 2011 Members Share Posted September 5, 2011 tonebone hot british. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members macadood Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 Formula no. 5 with a boost doing into it for the heavier stuff can get pretty gnarly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sparkfriction Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 EarthQuaker Devices! White Light or Monarch - both are great and EQD prices are top... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BAXANDALL Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 EarthQuaker Devices! White Light or Monarch - both are great and EQD prices are top... Although I like the White Light the Plimsoul knocked the White Light off my board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sparkfriction Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 Although I like the White Light the Plimsoul knocked the White Light off my board. i am sure there enough other ODs like the White Light or maybe better... just my 2 cents for the OP to check out and test. damn, my od/drive must try list is so long - but i never checked out fulltone - just the deja vibe and one of the older fulldrives - but i dont like fulltone :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pelliott Posted September 6, 2011 Author Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 Thanks for all the suggestions, guys! Lots of great ones to mull over. Bax, I'll be in touch if I ever have a day off from work. I may just decide that I don't need my car more than I need all these pedals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BAXANDALL Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 i am sure there enough other ODs like the White Light or maybe better... just my 2 cents for the OP to check out and test. damn, my od/drive must try list is so long - but i never checked out fulltone - just the deja vibe and one of the older fulldrives - but i dont like fulltone :x Me too man. I'm no great judge but I have experience with the WL and the Plim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Harry_Manback1 Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 The Riot did nothing for me, personally. Wampler Super Plex was sweet and has tons of gain. I'm currently using a Brown Rabbit for distortion...stacked with my Fatboost gets plenty heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oinkbanana Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 mantra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChuckNorris1982 Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 MI Audio Crunch Box. Seriously, it can absolutely do everything you've asked for. It's ugly though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 OCD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jet Age Eric Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 MI Audio Crunch Box. Seriously, it can absolutely do everything you've asked for. It's ugly though.Mantra is what the Crunch Box should've been (i.e., great MIAB without the fizz and with insane touch sensitivity). Depending on how much gain you (don't) want, you might wanna get the low-gain mod; it's $20 direct from Blackout, or $30 as a aftermarket mod. The low-gain mod at 18 v is more amp-like than your amp. -E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 9520575 Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 not kidding. it can do all that. Eh... I actually bought one. I didn't care for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Holy Schnikes Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 EarthQuaker Devices! White Light or Monarch - both are great and EQD prices are top... I love EQD and I love the Monarch but I don't think it approaches thrash metal territory. It's heavy, sounds mean as {censored}, but the character is a looser, nastier distortion. Great boost and low gain stuff also but tight is not how I'd describe it, in my setup at least. Have you checked out the Smallsound/Bigsound {censored} OD? Sounds great low or high gain and has the momentary {censored} switch for all out madness. May need a push for the metalz but it would pair well pre/post OCD... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loobs Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 Boss Turbo Distortion DS-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cougar Hunter Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 I love EQD and I love the Monarch but I don't think it approaches thrash metal territory. It's heavy, sounds mean as {censored}, but the character is a looser, nastier distortion. Great boost and low gain stuff also but tight is not how I'd describe it, in my setup at least. Have you checked out the Smallsound/Bigsound {censored} OD? Sounds great low or high gain and has the momentary {censored} switch for all out madness. May need a push for the metalz but it would pair well pre/post OCD... I my SS/BS {censored} OD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members turnitto11 Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 I'm borrowing a friends OCD right now, so I just tried OCD > Tim. Sounded pretty good! I always thought of the Tim more as a boost pedal and less of as a main drive pedal, but setting the Tim to a higher gain, and then using the OCD as a clean boost sounded very nice! Call PaulC up and see if he has any blemish Tim's or Timmy's available. I did that a few weeks ago. Saved me 6 months wait and I got it for $152 instead of the regular $169. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sparkfriction Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 I love EQD and I love the Monarch but I don't think it approaches thrash metal territory. It's heavy, sounds mean as {censored}, but the character is a looser, nastier distortion. Great boost and low gain stuff also but tight is not how I'd describe it, in my setup at least.Have you checked out the Smallsound/Bigsound {censored} OD? Sounds great low or high gain and has the momentary {censored} switch for all out madness. May need a push for the metalz but it would pair well pre/post OCD... nope, but the SM/BS stuff is on my list to test... and yes your right, the monarch is not "tight" you describe it very well imo EDIT: it was my fault because i am always think of the lower gain settings and overall soundcharachter in the case of OD pedals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Holy Schnikes Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 nope, but the SM/BS stuff is on my list to test... and yes your right, the monarch is not "tight" you describe it very well imo EDIT: it was my fault because i am always think of the lower gain settings and overall soundcharachter in the case of OD pedals... Sorry, I was directing that at the OP, should've clarified. Buy yeah, the {censored} is awesome, check it out someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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