Members Heineken Posted March 8, 2007 Members Posted March 8, 2007 So right now i'm using a Analogman ts9dx/808. Though it's a great pedal i find it a bit mid-heavey and dark sounding with the 800. Would a Keeley SD-1 open things up fof me? Or maybe something else boutique, modded, vintage? (yeah i know the Bad Monkey sounds great through $150 transistor amps:bor: ) I'm not a tone snob:)
Members Heineken Posted March 8, 2007 Author Members Posted March 8, 2007 It's a JCM800, just turn it up. True but it needs some "bite"
Members Prehistoricpain Posted March 8, 2007 Members Posted March 8, 2007 Catalinbread SCP. thats what i use also, if you want bite, try a rat. sound GREAT with jcm800s. settings on the rat Volume 3 o'clock, tone 10 o'clock, gain 9 o'clock
Members Geno_xl Posted March 8, 2007 Members Posted March 8, 2007 True but it needs some "bite" just add an eq:)
Members bierball Posted March 8, 2007 Members Posted March 8, 2007 When I had one, I used a TC Electronics Line Driver/Booster as clean boost and a Ibanez Super Tube for extra gain. Must have been something wrong with my 800, the gain amount was pathetic.
Members Prehistoricpain Posted March 8, 2007 Members Posted March 8, 2007 When I had one, I used a TC Electronics Line Driver/Booster as clean boost and a Ibanez Super Tube for extra gain. Must have been something wrong with my 800, the gain amount was pathetic. Did you turn it up past 1?
Members The*Ataris Posted March 8, 2007 Members Posted March 8, 2007 I use one of these with my JMP 2203: I went through a lot of overdrives before settling on this bitch--she's damned good for boosting an already mid heavy Marshall. Keep it on 'Modern'...
Members Barnaby, Hardly Posted March 8, 2007 Members Posted March 8, 2007 My Klon sounds incredible boosting my 2203. But that was always going to happen I found an Analogman SD-1 sounded too thin for my ears, but a Keeley Katana worked great as a boost with or without the gain knob pulled out. Thanks for the Rat recommendation PP. I loved the one I used when I had a solid state amp but I never got to try it with a JCM800 and have been toying with the idea for a while. I reckon you've just convinced me! I've been looking for something heavier, the Teaser Stallion I just picked up didn't quite cut it on the distortion side (though I love the oscillation side so it's a keeper).
Members Prehistoricpain Posted March 8, 2007 Members Posted March 8, 2007 My Klon sounds incredible boosting my 2203. But that was always going to happen I found an Analogman SD-1 sounded too thin for my ears, but a Keeley Katana worked great as a boost with or without the gain knob pulled out. Thanks for the Rat recommendation PP. I loved the one I used when I had a solid state amp but I never got to try it with a JCM800 and have been toying with the idea for a while. I reckon you've just convinced me! I've been looking for something heavier, the Teaser Stallion I just picked up didn't quite cut it on the distortion side (though I love the oscillation side so it's a keeper). It will give you the same jm800 tone you love, just meatier and thicker. i think you will love it. try the settings i posted there and adjust to your liking.
Members Barnaby, Hardly Posted March 8, 2007 Members Posted March 8, 2007 It will give you the same jm800 tone you love, just meatier and thicker. i think you will love it. try the settings i posted there and adjust to your liking. Thanks man! I am looking forward to doing so. Now that Beavis Audio Research Four Knob Rat in the spam thread has me tempted...
Members blackjack davey Posted March 8, 2007 Members Posted March 8, 2007 If you like the tone I would suggest a Clean Booster to knock it up a notch or two to get your natural distortion. MXR MicroAmp, EHX LPB-1, ZVEX SHO, etc.
Members JMP2203 Posted March 8, 2007 Members Posted March 8, 2007 My Klon sounds incredible boosting my 2203. But that was always going to happen I found an Analogman SD-1 sounded too thin for my ears, but a Keeley Katana worked great as a boost with or without the gain knob pulled out. Thanks for the Rat recommendation PP. I loved the one I used when I had a solid state amp but I never got to try it with a JCM800 and have been toying with the idea for a while. I reckon you've just convinced me! I've been looking for something heavier, the Teaser Stallion I just picked up didn't quite cut it on the distortion side (though I love the oscillation side so it's a keeper). which analogman sd-1? sd1/808? or silver? boss or ibanez clip?
Members Heineken Posted March 9, 2007 Author Members Posted March 9, 2007 If you like the tone I would suggest a Clean Booster to knock it up a notch or two to get your natural distortion.MXR MicroAmp, EHX LPB-1, ZVEX SHO, etc. Tried it but with my Zvex superduper but i didn't find the result satisfying, adds alot off sqealing noise rather than "thump"
Members plecoman Posted March 9, 2007 Members Posted March 9, 2007 I really think NOTHING beats a Keeley SD1 for boosting a JCM800... It adds a little top end if you need. I set my tone knob about 1-2 o'clock, and gain minm volume max and my 800 screams. Other things I have work too, but nothing adds the magic that the Keeley does.
Members harshoul Posted March 9, 2007 Members Posted March 9, 2007 Get a treble booster. Treble booster trough cranked JCM800 = :love:
Members batlas Posted March 9, 2007 Members Posted March 9, 2007 My JCM800 will be up and running in a few days...2210 Model.I already have a Fulltone FD for slight OD and Boost...But for an even more distored tone....rat vs ocd...the ocd would look cooler next to my fulldrive...but are they comparable?
Members Barnaby, Hardly Posted March 9, 2007 Members Posted March 9, 2007 which analogman sd-1?sd1/808? or silver? boss or ibanez clip? It was the silver with push/pull - Boss/Ibanez clipping. I'm sure others might dig what it can offer but the sound wasn't what I was looking for. It added too much of its' own character for me. I think boosts are the way to go for that mildly overdriven sound / crunch... It's finding something heavy that's eluding me. That's why I'm interested in these Rat suggestions. Turning the volume / gain up isn't an option as keeping the thing clean is a struggle in itself! FYI I am using a Matchless Cool Box (permanently on) to aid this. Now it sparkles...
Members Strato-Rich Posted March 9, 2007 Members Posted March 9, 2007 So right now i'm using a Analogman ts9dx/808. Though it's a great pedal i find it a bit mid-heavey and dark sounding with the 800. Would a Keeley SD-1 open things up fof me? Or maybe something else boutique, modded, vintage? (yeah i know the Bad Monkey sounds great through $150 transistor amps:bor: ) I'm not a tone snob:) Fulldrive Mosfet. No fooling, it's a kickass pedal into a Marshall.
Guest Anonymous Posted March 9, 2007 Posted March 9, 2007 Try a Barber Direct Drive or my new angus pedal is an LTD...
Members axe2 2001 Posted March 9, 2007 Members Posted March 9, 2007 In the end most boosts end up sounding pretty close when driving an 800's high input. I've been thru 10 to 15 high and low end boosts, Timmy's to BM's. The crunchbox is cool but it's just ridiculus in the gain dept. Gotta run the gain almost off but it still adds a nice fattness. The other one I kept is a modded SD-1. It's a classic combination with an 800. Maybe some slight bass suckage but I like that. Low notes don't flub out.
Members newmaxnew Posted March 9, 2007 Members Posted March 9, 2007 The JCM-800 is not a very high gain amp so you should not expect much distortion even when cranked up. Max
Members harshoul Posted March 9, 2007 Members Posted March 9, 2007 The JCM-800 is not a very high gain amp so you should not expect much distortion even when cranked up.Max Depends what you're after, if you're after br3wtll then i might agree, but for everything else there's more than you need inside those babies!
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