Author Topic: Overdrive thread that turned into amp thread =P (Read 23847 times)

_tom_ · « **on:** October 01, 2006, 05:44:33 PM »

Edit - Decided the best option is to just get a decent amp instead of buying loads of pedals, GH50L seems best bet so am now trying to decide on a cab to save up for.

So far the Marshall 1936 seems most suitable -

http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/1936-2x12-cabinet/293

Opinions welcome :D

willo · « **Reply #1 on:** October 01, 2006, 05:51:07 PM »

What amp do you have Tom?

_tom_ · « **Reply #2 on:** October 01, 2006, 06:02:05 PM »

Its a Fender Hot rod deluxe. Apparently it takes pedals pretty well whatever thats supposed to mean :P

downfader · « **Reply #3 on:** October 01, 2006, 06:38:06 PM »

I wouldnt buy that pedal. My Metal Zone does that sound pretty damn well without the price hike. I'd go for your original suggestion - you can always add to it later (as I have done many, many times :lol: )

_tom_ · « **Reply #4 on:** October 01, 2006, 06:41:54 PM »

Quote from: downfader

I wouldnt buy that pedal. My Metal Zone does that sound pretty damn well without the price hike. I'd go for your original suggestion - you can always add to it later (as I have done many, many times :lol: )

Yeah thats the thing, I've heard that clip which sounds really bad... yet all the other clips I've heard are great, but its just the thought "what if it sounds like that bad one :o " in the back of my head :lol:

Hopefully someone who has a Power Screamer can help as to what it sounds like on a nice clean valve amp such as my Fender.

Elliot · « **Reply #5 on:** October 01, 2006, 06:54:33 PM »

I have a Blues Jnr with a Jensen speaker upgrade and the HBE Powerscreamer sounds pretty damn good - it can add nice crunch to the proceedings - I also have an English Muff'n (which I like alot as a low distortion drive) but I haven't really experimented with it and the Blues Junior.

I could record some clips but not till next Friday.

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #6 on:** October 01, 2006, 07:14:46 PM »

_tom_, can you not play either pedal before buying?

If so, I would say: buy from a place that will allow you to exchange it for the other if you do not like it.

Twinfan · « **Reply #7 on:** October 01, 2006, 07:17:02 PM »

The bands you mention all use Marshalls, and you are trying to get a Marshall-y tone? My not try and find a Marshall Guv'nor or Drive Master pedal? Marshall stack tone in a box! I've recently been using my Drive Master at low levels and it's great for that "stack tone quietly" thing. I'll be using it into my Epiphone Valve Junior when I get it next week.

Lizard on Ice · « **Reply #8 on:** October 01, 2006, 07:37:34 PM »

I play a Power Screamer through my Fender Deluxe Reverb, and it's really nice. Gets that nice bluesy break-up tone, and it can get quite dirty when you need it to. The boost function is really useful too.
Having said all that, I would probably have tried out a Tonebone pedal before buying the Power Screamer. With the employed tube, it will clean up with the volume knob like a cranked amp will do.

_tom_ · « **Reply #9 on:** October 01, 2006, 07:40:50 PM »

Quote from: TwilightOdyssey

_tom_, can you not play either pedal before buying?

If so, I would say: buy from a place that will allow you to exchange it for the other if you do not like it.

No, thats the trouble. Theres no UK dealers with MI Audio or HBE I believe so its a gamble either way :( I was going to try a Power Screamer whilst in NY but Rudys didnt have any in stock and didnt know where any other guitar shops were (other than Sam Ash and Mannys as theyre on the same street :P)

Yeah Twinfan I love the classic Marshall rock/metal tone. I was thinking about buying a Drive Master a while ago and found one for cheap on ebay, but was outbid at the last minute :lol: How much gain do they have anyway?

Elliot, clips are always great :D How much gain does the Power Screamer have available, and where'd you buy yours from?

Twinfan · « **Reply #10 on:** October 01, 2006, 08:08:56 PM »

Quote from: _tom_

Yeah Twinfan I love the classic Marshall rock/metal tone. I was thinking about buying a Drive Master a while ago and found one for cheap on ebay, but was outbid at the last minute :lol: How much gain do they have anyway?

They have enough for Iron Maiden type levels of gain. Not enough for full on thrash, but enough for most rock/metal tones.

downfader · « **Reply #11 on:** October 01, 2006, 08:11:28 PM »

Mind you I do have to second the Guv'nor. I have the second version and love it, sounds great on humbuckers, but I hate it on single coils tbh (there again it aint that type of pedal)

I tend to see them go for about £25-35 s/h, there was a guy on the Guitarist forums who was selling one a while back. Would have bought it if I didnt already have one. :lol: They're also as tough as a Sherman Tank! :twisted:

I'd still get a Crunch box as well though

Elliot · « **Reply #12 on:** October 01, 2006, 08:16:48 PM »

Working in central London and being self employed I have the benefit of walking down to Vintage and Rare in Denmark Street on a quiet afternoon (they have an HBE dealership) - they always let you play their pedals, in fact V&R is one of the few shops I visit in Denmark Street.

_tom_ · « **Reply #13 on:** October 01, 2006, 08:24:16 PM »

Oh I didnt know there were HB pedals in any shops in the UK.. I dont live anywhere near london but may be able to go for a trip there sometime to try out some stuff.

I had the newer version of the Guvnor (the GV2) and didnt really like it, I noticed it has a harsh kinda edge that I cant seem to dial out, other than that it wasnt too bad, though I found it kinda hard to get nice harmonics out of it and wasnt very "complex" I think is the phrase - sounds kinda flat to me.

Dakine · « **Reply #14 on:** October 01, 2006, 08:33:32 PM »

bought my Power Screamer here in deepest darkest Wiltshire.
London and Bath stock em, probably more too.
Joel is a GREAT guy. Email him and ask who has one ;)

heck if we could work it out somehow ya could borrow/trial mine.