Fulltone Fat Boost

[Ian Price]

Anyone on here got experience of these (any versions)? I know there are 3.

I've had a Bad Monkey for a few months now and am not really getting on with it and fancy a change. I saw a few gearmandude clips on youtube and they sounded good but quite difficult to tell how good through computer speakers.

I did once have an OCD that I shouldn't have sold (sellers remorse striking again!) but don't want to buy something that I have previously owned and then sold.

[shobet]

You're not having the OCD back, I'll bring it on the 16th so you can say hello

[Ian Price]

You're not having the OCD back, I'll bring it on the 16th so you can say hello

 :lol:

It's a piece of sh!t isn't it. I'll be interested to hear what it sounds like through the deluxe.

[Pete24v]

I had version 2 until recently, i didn't care for the 'tweed crunch' at all, and the top end seemed too harsh through my MJW Roadstar. For a pure clean boost i preferred the MXR Boost Line Driver.

[Twinfan]

Best clean boost I've used, and still own, is the Rothwell F1 Boost:

http://www.rothwellaudioproducts.co.uk/html/f1_booster.html

[Matt77]

I got the new version of the OCD after playing your ex pedal Ian
It's interesting seeing how a lot of other people grumble that the old version is the best etc.
Tried mine in a chain with Shobet's. The only thing different seems to be the taper of the pots - all the same sounds are there, just at different settings on the knobs.

Maybe the different versions of the Fat Boost aren't that different? I've not looked in to it at all to be honest

I'm thinking about an additional OD pedal. Just sold my Zvex SHO. Likewise I regret letting that one go but needed the cash in the short term.

Dave are you going to bring the Rothwell to the meet in Oct? I'd like to try it with my new amp

[Twinfan]

Sure - if I remember to bring my rehearsal board with me!

[Ian Price]

Sure - if I remember to bring my rehearsal board with me!

I think I might be asking to give it a go if I make it to yours before the meet!

I'm thinking about an additional OD pedal. Just sold my Zvex SHO. Likewise I regret letting that one go but needed the cash in the short term.

I've considered the SHO, it seems like a lot of money for the pedal. Is it that good or is it just the branding that pushes the price up?

[Deadstar]

SHO is pretty decent but not worth the money they ask for, if you know how to use a soldering iron I can give you a link of how to make one, takes about half an hour and about £15 - 20 at the most for the parts.

[Matt77]

subtle when used sparingly, abusive to amps when cranked
They are a great pedal but interact very differently with different amps, pickups and pedals.
I think you would quite like them as they work well with singlecoils.
I wouldn't lust after one though - you do pay for the paintwork, but then again if you buy one 2nd hand you won't loose out if you move it on as his stuff holds its price very well.

The youtube video by zach vex gives a good enough representation.
Dave has a clone version which seemed to have less background noise than mine

[Matt77]

SHO is pretty decent but not worth the money they ask for, if you know how to use a soldering iron I can give you a link of how to make one, takes about half an hour and about £15 - 20 at the most for the parts.

I'll have more time on my hands next year. I might have a go at that

[Twinfan]

Ian - do you not have your SHOLICON fuzz pedal any more?  That has an SHO as the boost side...

[Ian Price]

Had to sell it Dave  :( - it was in my period of financial emergnecy (which I am now out of!).

The SHO/Fuzz combination was awesome  :(

[Twinfan]

Can you get another built?  Probably your best option!

[Denim n Leather]

I have owned/still own every pedal mentioned in this thread with the exception of the Rothwell.

What is it you are trying to achieve with the boost?