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  1. 12-27-2008, 07:36 PM #1
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    Smile What Distortion Should I Buy ?



    Hey Guys, ( oh mah gahd, this is my first post !? )


    I'm going up to my cabin where I play most of my " gigs " with my grandfather, this Wednesday and on Tuesday I'm going pedal shopping When I jam with him we usually play everything from blues to country to folk to Irish to classic rock . I'm looking for a good pedal that I can use in different genres, but still with a unique sound. And kind of fuzz, overdrive, distortion, or muff is welcome .. and any kind of pic, sound clip, video, or any of that jazz is greatly appreciated

    Tanks in Advance,
    Jerry
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    Re: What Distortion Should I Buy ?

    1. Tube Screamer 808. I use a copy of it. It has nice mids and sounds best on valve amp.
    2. Boss DS-1 Distortion by Keeley
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  3. 01-01-2009, 09:50 PM #3
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    Re: What Distortion Should I Buy ?

    fulltone ocd or mxr distortion III do it for me...


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  4. 01-02-2009, 02:54 PM #4
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    Re: What Distortion Should I Buy ?

    Quote Originally Posted by stryker59 View Post
    fulltone ocd or mxr distortion III do it for me...

    I had a distortion III that was pretty nice, until my vox bulldog ate it.
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  6. 01-04-2009, 11:04 AM #6
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    Re: What Distortion Should I Buy ?

    Quote Originally Posted by TooManyHumans View Post
    I had a distortion III that was pretty nice, until my vox bulldog ate it.
    i thought about getting the bulldog but i dont need anymore distortion pedals...between the OCD and the III along with a JVM i got all i need!!


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    Re: What Distortion Should I Buy ?

    I have a Fulltone GT500 and with some tweaking can get every kind of overdrive and distortion sound I could ever want. Plus it can be used as a boost as well.
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  8. 02-25-2009, 02:09 AM #8
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    Re: What Distortion Should I Buy ?

    I would suggest the T-Rex Alberta or the Addrock Ol' Yeller.
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  9. 02-28-2009, 04:12 PM #9
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    Re: What Distortion Should I Buy ?

    Yeah a Guv'nor is great ! Do what axe said !
    Rock on !

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    Re: What Distortion Should I Buy ?

    OCD or Guv'nor
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  11. 04-19-2010, 12:08 PM #11
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    OCDs rule!
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  12. 07-15-2010, 04:24 AM #12
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    Re: What Distortion Should I Buy ?

    xotic BB+
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  13. 08-05-2010, 10:49 AM #13
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    Re: What Distortion Should I Buy ?

    For cheapness, get a Boss BD2. It can be a great clean boost, or a standalone od.
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  14. 08-13-2010, 08:24 PM #14
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    Re: What Distortion Should I Buy ?

    Check out my site. Lots of pedals to suit what you're looking for.

    I've got videos and audio demos posted, as well as plenty of pics on the site. The link is in my signature.
    Noisemaker Effects - Boutique Amps and Effects Pedals at affordable prices!

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  15. 08-14-2010, 08:43 PM #15
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    Re: What Distortion Should I Buy ?

    If you are looking for a distortion pedal, a ProCo Rat is a nice choice...Overdrive, well there are tons that will work...
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  16. 08-19-2010, 04:50 PM #16
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    Re: What Distortion Should I Buy ?

    Rats are cool.. I like the EH Metal Muff, but has to be set rather low gain for color and the Top Boost is useless. The Radial Tonebone Hot British is cool too. Again, you can't really turn the knobs up very high.
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  17. 08-20-2010, 06:57 PM #17
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    Re: What Distortion Should I Buy ?

    The Tonebone!!!
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  18. 08-20-2010, 07:10 PM #18
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    Re: What Distortion Should I Buy ?

    Tone bones are great. I just got a Keeley Fuzz Head which I really like, it depends on the guitar you want to use, and amp too sometimes. I have 1 distortion, 2 fuzz and 1 boost pedal, all of which I enjoy and use depending on the occasion
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  19. 08-22-2010, 07:42 AM #19
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    Re: What Distortion Should I Buy ?

    Just realised, with singlecoils you can get a good fuzzy sound with the BD2. Jack White style.
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