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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: guitargod1 on October 14, 2006, 10:59:38 AM

Title: good distortion/metal pedal?
Post by: guitargod1 on October 14, 2006, 10:59:38 AM: i need a good distortion pedal i was looking at the MXR DD-11 is it any good with nailbombs
Title: Welcome to the forum, man
Post by: indysmith on October 14, 2006, 11:02:34 AM: What about this?
http://www.robertkeeley.co.uk/distort_mt2.htm
Title: good distortion/metal pedal?
Post by: hunter on October 14, 2006, 11:27:28 AM: What kind of Distortion are you looking for?

Scooped?

Gary Moore?

Slash?

Early Metallica?

Besides the "Scooped" the MI Audio Crunch Box does them all to perfection with a huge fun factor (it "drives" your playing). But it will always have mids, so it's not for those hyper scooped tones.
Title: good distortion/metal pedal?
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on October 14, 2006, 04:04:40 PM: Distortions that I know of that are worth checking out:

HBE Big D
Fulltone Distortion Pro
Brotech Fat Pipe Pro
Title: good distortion/metal pedal?
Post by: HTH AMPS on October 14, 2006, 04:14:43 PM: are you using the pedal into a clean amp or to further overdrive an already crunchy tone (think Zakk Wylde)

For my money, you can't go wrong with an original Guv'nor or RAT pedal into a clean amp.

For boosting a dirty amp, TS-9s and SD-1s are great.

:twisted:
Title: good distortion/metal pedal?
Post by: Crazy_Joe on October 14, 2006, 04:38:21 PM: Quote from: HEAVIER THAN HELL
are you using the pedal into a clean amp or to further overdrive an already crunchy tone (think Zakk Wylde)

For my money, you can't go wrong with an original Guv'nor or RAT pedal into a clean amp.

For boosting a dirty amp, TS-9s and SD-1s are great.

:twisted:

I think he would want something heavier than those if he was going through a clean amp, since he suggested a Dime dist.
Title: good distortion/metal pedal?
Post by: guitargod1 on October 14, 2006, 04:40:11 PM: thanks for your help but is the MXR DD-11 any good?
also is the MXR MC-401 any good?
:band1:
Title: good distortion/metal pedal?
Post by: guitargod1 on October 14, 2006, 04:45:22 PM: I was going for the dimebag / maiden / megadeth sound.
My set up without effects is Gibson sg - Peavy classic 30
So i was wondering if the MXR DD-11 will get me close to his distortion?
Title: good distortion/metal pedal?
Post by: Crazy_Joe on October 14, 2006, 04:57:42 PM: Well yes since it is his pedal.
Title: good distortion/metal pedal?
Post by: dave_mc on October 14, 2006, 05:09:51 PM: Quote from: HEAVIER THAN HELL
are you using the pedal into a clean amp or to further overdrive an already crunchy tone (think Zakk Wylde)

seconded. also, which amp are you using? and which guitar?
EDIT: shitee. i should have read down.

Are you willing to boost the OD channel on the amp?

i mean, I'd say an OD would get you into megadeth territory with a classic 30, especially if you crank it. I'd even say the classic 30 could do 'deth without an OD if you don't crank it.

pantera would need a bit more work, though.

I'll second the big d, as ben said, it rules (i haven't tried the other ones he mentioned, i'm sure they're worth a look too!).

also, HBE have a more modern metal distortion pedal just out, it might be worth a look- but if you only want to boost the OD channel, i guess the big d (or even something like a powerscreamer) would be better.
Title: good distortion/metal pedal?
Post by: lp_man on October 14, 2006, 05:10:33 PM: I always suggest amp distortion + a good 'push pedal' such as a Tube screamer or modified SD-1. I happen to do a rather good one ;)
Title: good distortion/metal pedal?
Post by: dave_mc on October 14, 2006, 05:14:32 PM: Quote from: Crazy_Joe
Well yes since it is his pedal.

I disagree, it wasn't anywhere near as extreme as you'd have thought, in my opinion...

dimebag (RIP) didn't seem to be averse to endorsing anything and everything thrown at him, unfortunately.

Great player, though. :(
Title: good distortion/metal pedal?
Post by: guitargod1 on October 14, 2006, 05:18:32 PM: i was hoping to use the pedal on the clean channel and then use a boost on solo's. Do you think the DD-11 will be capable of that?
Title: good distortion/metal pedal?
Post by: dave_mc on October 14, 2006, 05:21:53 PM: you'd need to try it through your amp.

how much is the dd11, though? i know that if it's approaching the cost of the hbe big d (and I think it is), I know which one I'd go for... (though the big d may not be extreme enough, I can't really remember just how heavy it gets, though ben/TO should be able to tell you)
Title: good distortion/metal pedal?
Post by: guitargod1 on October 14, 2006, 05:42:11 PM: I have seen it advertised in Sound Control on sale for £64
So i thinjk it is pretty good value - the RRP is $210.30 roughly £140
:guitar4: :D :santa:
Title: good distortion/metal pedal?
Post by: Dakine on October 14, 2006, 06:04:43 PM: FYI
dunno which one you are looking at but the camo one and black one (although same model name) are NOT same pedal!

Whilst still living in US found this out, MXR changed circuitry.

Also, IMO, you will NOT get anywhere near Pantera tone with this in front of a clean channel, it needs an already 'filthy' channel :) to produce good gain :)
Title: good distortion/metal pedal?
Post by: guitargod1 on October 14, 2006, 06:21:10 PM: i was looking at the black one - without dimebag (RIP) on the front
Title: good distortion/metal pedal?
Post by: Dakine on October 14, 2006, 06:25:46 PM: thats the 'blowout' discontinued one I am sure. They were blowing these out in the big US stores, dos'nt mean it's cr@p though.
Title: good distortion/metal pedal?
Post by: guitargod1 on October 14, 2006, 06:26:59 PM: whats the difference?
Title: good distortion/metal pedal?
Post by: Elliot on October 14, 2006, 06:36:09 PM: BIG D forget the rest
Title: good distortion/metal pedal?
Post by: Dakine on October 14, 2006, 06:53:19 PM: HBE is great pedal!

But for non-booteek, the black one is older/different circuitry. There is a reason but not getting into it in open forum.
Suffice to say, IMO, the newer one is better.
Title: good distortion/metal pedal?
Post by: LiamH on October 14, 2006, 08:31:42 PM: Keep it simple: spend £30 on a DS-1. Oh I am sure there's masses wrong with it. But at home at low volumes it works and live it rocks.
Title: good distortion/metal pedal?
Post by: fps_dean on October 15, 2006, 05:02:17 AM: Quote from: HEAVIER THAN HELL
are you using the pedal into a clean amp or to further overdrive an already crunchy tone (think Zakk Wylde)

For my money, you can't go wrong with an original Guv'nor or RAT pedal into a clean amp.

For boosting a dirty amp, TS-9s and SD-1s are great.

:twisted:

I suggest doing a little of both for the best result ;)