Keeley TS9 or SD-1?

[_tom_]

That eldorado pedal sounds great when it goes high gain! I want it!  :lol:

[Ratrod]

That eldorado pedal sounds great when it goes high gain! I want it!  :lol:

I can only judge this from the clips but I like how it responds to the guitar volume. It has a very nice Billy Gibbons thing going on. I think it'll give the HBE Power Screamer a run for it's money. I also like the simplicity. Just two knobs and a switch.

[tewboss]

actually I know that Billy Gibbons has bought a pedal off analogman. i can't remember which one off the top of my head. Billy's book is on my christmas list he he.

[willo]

actually I know that Billy Gibbons has bought a pedal off analogman. i can't remember which one off the top of my head. Billy's book is on my christmas list he he.

I thought Billy used the Bixonix Expandora, and I think you used to be able to get these off Analogman - is this the one you mean?

[Ratrod]

Billy used the expandora on Rhythmean, I read. Some claim it to be God's gift to guitar players, others say it sucks big time.

BTW, I'm now torn between the HBE Power Screamer and the Monster El Dorado.

I'm leaning towards the HBE now for it's versitillity.

[balde]

Hi! As usual suspects iīll recommend both the keeley bd2, or his ts9 mod (plus or baked depending on gain needs).

Bd2: In my opinion itīs not dark at all. Stock version is piercing bright. Everybody i heard, complains that even with tone on 0, itīs is still bright.

Keeley bd2: If you are looking for an overdrive for chord work or rythm stuff, believe me, this is it. Itīs very transparent and will preserve your tone perfectly. You can go from the slightest crunch to a very furious beast (in the overdrive territory of course) This pedal works excellent as a clean boost, drive set to 0 level above unity and there you go. Also, and what i found best in this pedal, it works great with playing dynamics and the volume control.
keeley ts9: I have the baked version which has a lot more gain on tap than the plus version. I believe this is a really nice pedals for leads. I donīt like it much for chord work because it doesnīt preserve your tone as much as the bd2 and isnīt as dynamic. Anyway, ts9 based pedals with their midrangey vocal tone, stand out great for leads, cutting in the mix, with great sustain! you know that creamy overdrive so many people like. Robert makes it a perfect tool which sounds night and day with stock versions.  
i hope this was helpful to you, and i hope you get what you need!
cheers!

[Ratrod]

I've been PM-ing Ben about the HBE Power Screamer. Ben's a tone wizard and has had first hand experience with HBE pedals. The Power Screamer seems to do exactly what I need, so I have ordered one of those. In checkerboard finish, btw, matches the guitar. It should be within my posession within a week or so.

I'll be posting a full review and make some clips later.


And thanks again Ben for all the usefull info.

PS: Strange isn't it, how a question about a simple OD pedal ends up in a complete tone quest.

[Floyd Pepper]

I did the Keely mod myself on my SD-1.  I still prefer my stock TS-9 over it.  Perhaps Keely does the mod different to how it's posted on his web site.  Maybe I need him to do a mod on my ears.  :)

[tewboss]

I thought Billy used the Bixonix Expandora, and I think you used to be able to get these off Analogman - is this the one you mean?

No I just found out it was the Analogman Chorus pedal.

[HJM]

I thought Billy used the Bixonix Expandora, and I think you used to be able to get these off Analogman - is this the one you mean?

According to the Marshall book he uses six or seven Expandoras...all on at once!!

[big steve]

yeah, i was about to say that... they must be very different to a normal boost, i imagine 6 ts9s together would sound horrible....

[Ratrod]

I thought Billy used the Bixonix Expandora, and I think you used to be able to get these off Analogman - is this the one you mean?

According to the Marshall book he uses six or seven Expandoras...all on at once!!

 PDT_027  PDT_039  PDT_044  :stupid:  :crazy2:

[_tom_]

I've been PM-ing Ben about the HBE Power Screamer. Ben's a tone wizard and has had first hand experience with HBE pedals. The Power Screamer seems to do exactly what I need, so I have ordered one of those. In checkerboard finish, btw, matches the guitar. It should be within my posession within a week or so.

I'll be posting a full review and make some clips later.


And thanks again Ben for all the usefull info.

PS: Strange isn't it, how a question about a simple OD pedal ends up in a complete tone quest.

Let us know how it works! I was interested in getting a Power Screamer a while back to boost my HRDx clean channel into a nice rock rhythm tone.

[Ratrod]

I've been PM-ing Ben about the HBE Power Screamer. Ben's a tone wizard and has had first hand experience with HBE pedals. The Power Screamer seems to do exactly what I need, so I have ordered one of those. In checkerboard finish, btw, matches the guitar. It should be within my posession within a week or so.

I'll be posting a full review and make some clips later.


And thanks again Ben for all the usefull info.

PS: Strange isn't it, how a question about a simple OD pedal ends up in a complete tone quest.

Let us know how it works! I was interested in getting a Power Screamer a while back to boost my HRDx clean channel into a nice rock rhythm tone.

Will do! If it works on my amp, it'll work on yours. Shipment has been delayed, I'm afraid. I hope to have it early december.

[_tom_]

Yep thats why I always like to read things from you regarding tone, I can get a better idea of how stuff will sound through my amp  :D Just be sure to get some clips  :P