Members LR Weizel Posted August 19, 2009 Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 I think what I probably want is a cheaper, simpler box. The problem with more expensive boxes is that they're all replicas of sounds of existing amps, or thereabouts. While there's some amp sounds I'd like to recreate(like Orange, or a brightly voiced Marshall) I'd rather have something that sounds like a "Distortion pedal" than an amp. I think my idea pedal would have some amp-like qualities, so not some random crazy fuzz, but have a voice not found in any amp currently. I also want a "Distortion" pedal as opposed to an Overdrive pedal, and I want it high gain but not necessarily "metal" voiced like the Dirty Bomb. I'd want it to sound good with both hums and single coils(tele). I can't think of any that really impress me. I'm betting the pedal that'll end up pleasing me is some cheap old DOD or Boss box or something along those lines, as opposed to anything $100 or over. I think cheaper often means more unique sounds with distortion(stuff like the Punkifier for example). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members who235 Posted August 19, 2009 Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 Have you played a RAT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LR Weizel Posted August 19, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 Yes. I have a Turbo RAT as it was the most interesting at the time. The problem is RATs sound like JCM800s to me including the Turbo RAT. I liked the Turbo RAT when I was using {censored}ty 10 watt solid state practice amps because it seemed "edgy" then. When you run it through anything tube it rounds out and becomes JCM800 like. If I could get a modded DS-1 for under 100 it might be a good investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members claytonjohn18 Posted August 19, 2009 Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 Why don't you buy my polysaturator? it sounds like a distortion pedal. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted August 19, 2009 Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 Listen to this one, and see what you think. It's my next purchase, later this week:http://www.tonefactor.com/proddetail.php?prod=KeelerPush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr.Picklebottom Posted August 19, 2009 Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 Catalinbread SCOD, Subdecay FBomb and Blackstar- do not sound like an amp. interesting, non-scooped, high gain pedals.yes, i just used 'interesting' as an adjective to describe sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crxsh Posted August 19, 2009 Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 Crunch Box. zTdoq7FmLhQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MakuseruSukotto Posted August 19, 2009 Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 cnmq92jXmp8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willburford Posted August 19, 2009 Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 I'm with you, man. Still looking for that hi gain pedal.. was going to check out a danelectro fab tone because of guys like mogwai. Also maybe something like the boss hm-2. Or I could get all fancy and buy one of them $150 dirt boxes, but I think I'll try out the cheap ones first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr.Picklebottom Posted August 19, 2009 Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 Crunch Box. he specifically said he doesn't want a pedal to sound like an amp, the 800 in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Acid Test Posted August 19, 2009 Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 This has to be a troll thread, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LR Weizel Posted August 19, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 I'm considering getting the Crunch Box. I have an AD30VT and it just can't do those Trebley Marshall tones. For some reason the JCM800 model is quite dark, it doesn't get that really nasty almost scrambled feel I've heard coming from cranked JCM800s and seems a lot darker too. Real JCM800s are great amps to play through if a bit overused. I've got a Lunchbox on the way and a lot of people have said they get very Marshally(the one I'm getting is actually a prototype of a newer model). If it doesn't nail that kind of tone I might get the Crunch Box and throw it in front of it. I actually kind of like the Boss DS-2 at the moment, since it's basically a DS-1 with a mid boost option. When I say "like a Distortion pedal" I guess I mean DS-1 like, and when I say not too un-amp or metal like, I want decent mids. It's kind of annoying "high gain" generally means metal, fuzz or DS-1 on acid. I've heard some great high gain tones recorded I can't get anywhere near. The tones from Massive Attack's "Mezzanine" for example. I want to try and keep it sub $100 though as I just ordered a new guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members claytonjohn18 Posted August 19, 2009 Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 wait a little and buy my polysaturator. its easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MojoFilter Posted August 19, 2009 Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 Where in the world did you get the idea that the Barber Dirty Bomb is a Metal pedal exclusively? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LR Weizel Posted August 19, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 On higher gain it is though. It has that really "electric" zappy sound even with the mids cranked. The SCOD has a very nice gain structure but there's something not quite right with the top end... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bowlingshirt Posted August 19, 2009 Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 I'm considering getting the Crunch Box. I have an AD30VT and it just can't do those Trebley Marshall tones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crxsh Posted August 19, 2009 Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 Other than sounding a lot like the 800, seems like the Crunch Box fits the rest of his qualifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willburford Posted August 19, 2009 Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 Where in the world did you get the idea that the Barber Dirty Bomb is a Metal pedal exclusively? I don't know if its an exclusively metal pedal, but (to my ears) the 'shape' of it or something just sounds 'metal'. Its the actual character of the distortion. IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MojoFilter Posted August 19, 2009 Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 On higher gain it is though. It has that really "electric" zappy sound even with the mids cranked. The SCOD has a very nice gain structure but there's something not quite right with the top end... Have you played one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Acid Test Posted August 19, 2009 Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 Other than sounding a lot like the 800, seems like the Crunch Box fits the rest of his qualifications. I agree. This whole thread makes no sense at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members olgluefoot Posted August 19, 2009 Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 pedals arnt for everyone just invest in more amps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amarr1 Posted August 19, 2009 Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 TUBE KING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LR Weizel Posted August 19, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 Have you played one? No, they don't stock them in stores over here. I've heard a lot of clips though. I can't really order one hoping I'll like it, I don't have that kind of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr.Picklebottom Posted August 19, 2009 Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 Other than sounding a lot like the 800, seems like the Crunch Box fits the rest of his qualifications. yep, apparently you were right to suggest what he said he didnt want (not being sarcastic). shows what i know. im with Acid, this thread makes no sense at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LR Weizel Posted August 19, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 19, 2009 yep, apparently you were right to suggest what he said he didnt want (not being sarcastic). shows what i know. im with Acid, this thread makes no sense at all. What about it doesn't make sense? I want a high gain distortion pedal that doesn't sound like a cranked JCM800 or METAL, but has better top end then the SCOD. I just haven't taken to any I've heard thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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