Guitars for Real Musicians

Craig · Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 6:43 am Post subject: Favorite distortion pedal?

Well, I only own one, but it's a keeper as I've had it for 15 years...

Does everything I've wanted it to, from mild bluesy overdrive to ripping buzzsaw distortion. Might look into an Analogman-modded TS9 Tubescreamer at some point, but this pedal has the bases covered for now...
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HendrixFan85239 · Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 11:43 am Post subject:

I like simplicity in my pedals and The DigiTech Grunge pedal I have is really simple to use and provides great distortion.
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MIM Fender HSS Strat
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Hondo II LP Jr. Copy
80's Fender Acoustic
Kramer Bass
Line 6 Spider III Amp
Peavey Bandit 65 Amp
Gallien-Krueger Bass Amp
DigiTech Grunge Pedal
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Derring Banjo

pratteman · Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 1:32 pm Post subject:

Fulltone OCD, although I picked up a MXR Classic Distortion the other day for $29. Very nice
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greentintedsixtiesmind · Garage Jammer Joined: 27 Dec 2009 Posts: 67

I have the MI Audio Crunchbox distortion. Its one of everything and is very highly acclaimed. I enjoy it greatly.

Fusion Evolution · Garage Jammer Joined: 26 Feb 2010 Posts: 46

Only pedal in my chain close to a distortion I use is the Xotic BB preamp.

Phantomotaku · Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 5:33 pm Post subject:

Ive been going streight amp for a while now but If I had one I'd want an Boss HM-01 Heavy Metal pedal
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Craig · Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 6:46 pm Post subject:

Reaperc89 · Posted: Sat May 22, 2010 8:04 am Post subject:

I've never really used much for distortion pedals. I have a Boss DS-1 which works, but it isn't really my cup of tea. I did just buy a vintage 1981 MXR Distortion Plus, but that's an overdrive pedal anyway. I have been using a Boss SD-1 as an overdrive pedal though, and I really like it. Looking forward to the vintage mxr pedal though Smile

Fusion Evolution · Garage Jammer Joined: 26 Feb 2010 Posts: 46

Craig · Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 2:07 pm Post subject:

guitarmaster79 · Garage Jammer Joined: 04 Apr 2010 Posts: 27

my favorite pedal is my mxr zack wylde overdrive pedal
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Carvin Bolt HH
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Peavey Classic 30(Black)
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Carvin Belair
Bugera V55
Line 6 Spider ll

jimidom · Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 2:46 pm Post subject:

Phantomotaku · Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 6:37 pm Post subject:

ArmyGuitar · Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 11:46 am Post subject:

I have tried a few,
The Wampler Triple Wreck- I am sure it is killer based off reviews and what is on the Tube, but I just couldnt get the sound I was after on my rig
Barber Dirty Bomb- Same deal as the TW
Humphrey Audio Mods SLO-Diezel MT-2- Now this pedal just flat out ROCKS!!!

I have two ODs I like as well
Keeley SD-1 Stacked Mod- I use it more as a boost than anything, it is more of a mellow sounding pedal on my rig but it is great as a boost
Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret v2- This this is AWESOME! It covers all the low to mid ground for that awesome Classic and 80's rock!
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Phantomotaku · Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 1:47 pm Post subject:

I've heard good things about the Rocktron Silver dragon

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=rocktron+dragon&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=10605038368231464366&ei=2SgJTezfB4eosAOf5bXBDg&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CEAQ8wIwAw#

Also the tech21 character series

http://www.tech21nyc.com/products/sansamp/characterseries.html#
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