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Keeley DS-1 vs Direct Drive


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The new GP mag has a Keeley DS-1 review and of course they liked it. It reminded me of how a lot of people like them with Marshalls. I have a Direct Drive-how do they compare? Are they similar at all?

 

Btw, they also tested a Cot50 and Screwdriver. Gas city.

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i had the ds1 and it sounded good for rhythm stuff at low gain but for a lead pedal it was somewhat buzzy and didn't have much sustain. DD is a very dry sounding pedal to me and on the verge of harsh. I would take the ds but try the dd and if you like it then go with that.

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For me, the Keeley DS-1 doesn't have a ton of usable sounds, but the ones that are usable are very good. Through a class A tube amp, it does the low gain AC/DC crunch well, as well as high gain plexi tones. It's not a very smooth pedal though.

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