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Overdrive Pedals: What are some good amp-like ones?


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I'm looking for a pedal that doesn't color the sound too much, can achieve some good OD but clean up for chords when the guitar volume is turned down, just like a real amp, and that will sound good in front of a Fender or Marshall amp.

 

What are some pedals that can do this?

 

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can't go wrong with the classic Ibanez tube screamer.

 

 

I like that sound, too, but I already have a TS-808, TS-9 and Sparkledrive that covers those sounds pretty well. I'm looking to add another pedal without the midrange hump/bump, more neutral sounding and with more available OD as well.

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It gets overlooked due to it being a Boss, but the BD-2 Blues Driver is a really good overdrive/distortion IMHO. Very sensitive to picking dynamics as well as guitar volume knob changes. Its has a much more neutral EQ curve than TS styled pedals, but as such can be slightly picky about amp pairing. Best of all you can find them for less than $50 on the used market...

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