Members riffpowers Posted November 13, 2005 Members Share Posted November 13, 2005 I could really do with a transparent and versatile boost that doesn't cut bass/add any treble and adds thickness fatness and sustain to solos.Maybe a Klon type overdrive would do the trick??Seeing as the klon is pretty expensive, I wondered if it really does live up to the hype, and i also wondered what other choices there are out there.So please list all klon type pedals, your experiences/opinions, wether you think it'd do the trick for me and clips or links would be even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members monkeyland Posted November 13, 2005 Members Share Posted November 13, 2005 people say that the zoom PD01 is "klon like". don't know for sure because i've never tried a klon but i sure do like my zoom. in fact i used it in the studio the other night. it sounded great. just a clean boost with bass and treble control. nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonny guitar Posted November 13, 2005 Members Share Posted November 13, 2005 Keeley Katana is a wicked boost that adds fatness to the original sound with no loss of bass or added treble. There a couple for sale on the gearpage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gappie Posted November 13, 2005 Members Share Posted November 13, 2005 i do think that a boost that adds thickness fatness is not really transparant. the klon is a nice pedal though, that ads sparkle when used as a boost. it ads a lot of mid when the gain is turned up pst 9 o'clock. but that is not his good site imo. maybe the banzai coldfusion is an option for you. nice boost but what warmer than the klon and the gain knob is more versatile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lowroadrevival Posted November 13, 2005 Members Share Posted November 13, 2005 maxon OD-820 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riffpowers Posted November 13, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 13, 2005 Originally posted by lowroadrevival maxon OD-820 feel.............weak.........must......try............and ..............resist...........temptation............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zooey Posted November 13, 2005 Members Share Posted November 13, 2005 I thought the Klon added quite a bit of midrange in the higher gain settings (these were also my favorite settings on the Klon). For just a little bit of hair without changing the frequency balance, the Fulldrive 2 in comp cut mode on low gain settings is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members box handler Posted November 13, 2005 Members Share Posted November 13, 2005 BD-2 and it's cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kha02a Posted November 13, 2005 Members Share Posted November 13, 2005 Originally posted by monkeyland people say that the zoom PD01 is "klon like". don't know for sure because i've never tried a klon but i sure do like my zoom. in fact i used it in the studio the other night. it sounded great. just a clean boost with bass and treble control. nice. I use a PD-01 as well. I love it. And they are cheap as well. Lots of bang for your buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lowroadrevival Posted November 13, 2005 Members Share Posted November 13, 2005 OD-820. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jove Posted November 13, 2005 Members Share Posted November 13, 2005 Menatone Red Snapper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fourth Floor Posted November 13, 2005 Members Share Posted November 13, 2005 Originally posted by monkeyland people say that the zoom PD01 is "klon like". don't know for sure because i've never tried a klon but i sure do like my zoom. in fact i used it in the studio the other night. it sounded great. just a clean boost with bass and treble control. nice. +1. never tried the Klon but for the Zoom. The Zoom goes from transparent clean boost to Tuebscreamery-level drive with 2 band EQ (er...something else monkey noted). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lowroadrevival Posted November 13, 2005 Members Share Posted November 13, 2005 Originally posted by jove Menatone Red Snapper isn't that a tube screamer clone? why is there a shirtless man in your avatar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riffpowers Posted November 13, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 13, 2005 Originally posted by lowroadrevival OD-820. After reading the klon vs od820 shootout on legendarytones, and on the strength of you recomending it every time I've asked about boost pedals, I'm gonna order it . RIGHT NOW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lowroadrevival Posted November 13, 2005 Members Share Posted November 13, 2005 Originally posted by riffpowers After reading the klon vs od820 shootout on legendarytones, and on the strength of you recomending it every time I've asked about boost pedals, I'm gonna order it . RIGHT NOW!!! Seriously dude, do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FLYING V 83 Posted November 13, 2005 Members Share Posted November 13, 2005 RGW Elelctronics BAD Bob or Dirty Dan. I use the Bad Bob at the front of my chain for a gritty boost, and use an old DOD FX10 Bi-Fet at the end for a totally clean boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riffpowers Posted November 13, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 13, 2005 Originally posted by lowroadrevival Seriously dude, do it. It is done!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jove Posted November 14, 2005 Members Share Posted November 14, 2005 Originally posted by lowroadrevival isn't that a tube screamer clone?why is there a shirtless man in your avatar? Not a TS clone, but somewhat similar. A/B'd it next to the Klon and liked it better if simply for the facts there was TBP in the Snapper and a better overdrive tone if you decide to use it. I emphasize "if" because the Snapper is very transparent and crunch free if you turn the gain low or totally down. It has a lot of dB boost to make up for leaving the drive out.But if you choose to add some drive it's got a better tone than the Klon IMO. ANDWhy is there a shirthless man in your avatar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fernmeister Posted November 14, 2005 Members Share Posted November 14, 2005 Originally posted by gappie i do think that a boost that adds thickness fatness is not really transparant. the klon is a nice pedal though, that ads sparkle when used as a boost. it ads a lot of mid when the gain is turned up pst 9 o'clock. but that is not his good site imo. maybe the banzai coldfusion is an option for you. nice boost but what warmer than the klon and the gain knob is more versatile. agree totally. fwiw, I have both the od820 and the cold fusion and the colf fusion is the keeper for me. the od820 is a great pedal though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stereotypy Posted November 14, 2005 Members Share Posted November 14, 2005 +1 banzai cold fusion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Aster Blistok Posted November 14, 2005 Members Share Posted November 14, 2005 i have never tried klon. but i have tried austin gold which is really nice and for which some people say it is poor man's klon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members keramat8 Posted November 14, 2005 Members Share Posted November 14, 2005 Originally posted by Aster Blistok i have never tried klon. but i have tried austin gold which is really nice and for which some people say it is poor man's klon. You beat me to it, Aster. Good call! There've been some great recommendations such as the Cold Fusion for clean boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members threm Posted November 14, 2005 Members Share Posted November 14, 2005 Burriss Boostier Jusrt read some rave about the new ProTone BoomBox Clean Boost ($149.00) "To everybody that wants a clean boost with a Mid control, that can help your fender sound like a Marshall or a Vox, or a marshall sound like a fender or a Vox, or whatever, please buy this pedal.. Dennis is a true visionary in pedal making." http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?s=&threadid=100967 www.ProTonePedals.com/BoomBox.mp3 http://protonepedals.com/pedal_boombox.shtml http://www.axetopia.com/news/05_11/Boom_box_booster.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members piut Posted November 14, 2005 Members Share Posted November 14, 2005 Originally posted by keramat8 You beat me to it, Aster. Good call! There've been some great recommendations such as the Cold Fusion for clean boost. PD-01 p/s: you sold that fuzz wah to nubly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members keramat8 Posted November 14, 2005 Members Share Posted November 14, 2005 Originally posted by piut PD-01 p/s: you sold that fuzz wah to nubly? Yep, he's now the proud owner of a vintage JAX Fuzz Wah. That reminds me, should contact him to see how he's getting on with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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