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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Arthurus on February 05, 2014, 08:14:42 PM

Title: NPD: Pro Tone Dead Horse Overdrive
Post by: Arthurus on February 05, 2014, 08:14:42 PM

So… I wanted a booster. And I knew some of the guys I like (Keith Merrow, Misha Mansoor), so I gave it a shot. I ordered it in August, but I got some complications (as I live in France and the dude lives in the USA). Anyway, I received it a month ago, and I took my time to test it thoroughly before writing a review.

So well… It kills. It's simply beautiful. It makes the chords that much more aggressive. The sound is more focused (in the mids) and tighter.
It's the perfect weapon for the low-tuned guitar player.
And when you solo, the sustain is endless, the sound is creamy, tubular… Etc… I can't get enough of it.

I've got a clip that shows the differences between the dry and processed sound. Here you go: https://soundcloud.com/arthur-laborderie/riff-222-comparaison-protone (https://soundcloud.com/arthur-laborderie/riff-222-comparaison-protone)

By the way, I've got the limited edition pedal: it's the "Dead Pony". I'll take a few pictures, because the artwork is hilarious  :D

Title: Re: NPD: Pro Tone Dead Horse Overdrive
Post by: Lew on February 06, 2014, 12:11:02 AM

Sounds great  8)

Title: Re: NPD: Pro Tone Dead Horse Overdrive
Post by: witeter on February 06, 2014, 10:07:06 AM

Have you had a booster previously? if so how does it compare? thanks

Title: Re: NPD: Pro Tone Dead Horse Overdrive
Post by: Arthurus on February 06, 2014, 05:30:19 PM

I haven't unfortunately. Except if you think that the Ibanez Gemini is a booster. In that case, it is considerably better. And by a long shot.

Title: Re: NPD: Pro Tone Dead Horse Overdrive
Post by: witeter on February 07, 2014, 10:42:43 AM

Ok no worries - i was thinking more compared to something like the Maxon OD808

Title: Re: NPD: Pro Tone Dead Horse Overdrive
Post by: Plenum n Heather on February 07, 2014, 11:57:33 AM

Never heard of this unit before. Will check it out. Congrats, glad you like it!