Author Topic: Pedals (Read 8023 times)

samoth2 · « **on:** November 09, 2006, 06:28:48 PM »

Well, next monday my mom is going to the states, and then she will propably bring me a pedal.

But I don't know which one to get. Im looking for a distortion pedal.

My setup:
Ibanez S470 with Rebel yells and slowhand and a Roland Microcube.

Most important is a nice crunchy rhytm sound.

I listen to a digitech DF-7 online and it sounded nice and versitale (spelling?).

But i really liked the trash tone of the Boss MT-2.

Have some of you tried any of those?

Other suggestions are welcome.

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #1 on:** November 09, 2006, 07:28:15 PM »

Don't ever buy the Boss MT-2, it sucks, unless you are buying the Keeley modded MT-2. Don't know about the other one.

samoth2 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 09, 2006, 07:36:32 PM »

Thats what I heard everywhere else.. So I guess it's out of the picture..

The overdrive in my is nice enough but it just needs a bit more crunch when doing rhytm..

Which pedal could give it the extra it needs?

Twinfan · « **Reply #3 on:** November 09, 2006, 10:33:05 PM »

EH Metal Muff?

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #4 on:** November 09, 2006, 11:17:28 PM »

The MT-2 has its uses; I wouldn't say it's useless. It is used to great effect on a section of Change of Seasons by Dream Theater. That's just ONE SECTION, however. The rest of the tune is a wall of whatever amps he was using at the time.

If you're looking for a good distortion pedal and want to take advantage of the exchange rate, you might wanna look at distortion pedals by:

EH (as mentioned above)
Fulltone
HBE
Damage Control

Philly Q · « **Reply #5 on:** November 09, 2006, 11:24:04 PM »

I quite like my MT-2, but then I did get it for nothing. It does seem like something you'd use occasionally, not as your main distortion pedal.

Enough, I know nothing about pedals. I'll get me coat.

RorySRV · « **Reply #6 on:** November 10, 2006, 07:44:17 AM »

A Marshall BB-2 :
http://www.marshallamps.com/product.asp?productCode=Bluesbreaker%20II

Sound Samples: http://www.marshallamps.com/product.asp?productCode=Bluesbreaker%20II&pageType=DOWNLOADS

or

A Marshall Guv'nor : http://www.marshallamps.com/product.asp?productCode=Guvnor

Sound Samples: http://www.marshallamps.com/product.asp?productCode=Guvnor&pageType=DOWNLOADS

A Marshall Jackhammer: http://www.marshallamps.com/product.asp?productCode=Jackhammer

Sound Samples: http://www.marshallamps.com/product.asp?productCode=Jackhammer&pageType=DOWNLOADS

Sorry for all the options but I dont know what level of distortion you want.

I have the BB-2 and Guv'nor and they are great pedals. I should endorse marshall pedals :P

Enjoy

,

RorySRV,

Joe Dorcia · « **Reply #7 on:** November 10, 2006, 09:58:40 AM »

I would definately go for a keeley Modded pedal. Their TS-808/909 mods and various other overdrive mods are stunning, with huge variety too. They are by far the best out there in my opinion.

Kepu · « **Reply #8 on:** November 10, 2006, 12:30:38 PM »

^but you must remember he got a microcube, it's not a tube amp so all OVERDRIVE pedals wont sound very good, so you got to choose from the distortion pedals

and more on the topic, I'm personally looking at the EH Metal Muff and it's awesome!

samoth2 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 10, 2006, 02:33:56 PM »

Thanks for all the suggestions.. I'll check 'em when I get the time :D

Well, I read a review of the Metal Muff, and it wasn't so good for palm muting rhytm. So it propably won't be that one.. In the review they recommended a Pro Co Rat 2..

Anybody tried one?

samoth2 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 10, 2006, 03:03:36 PM »

Quote from: RorySRV

A Marshall BB-2 :
http://www.marshallamps.com/product.asp?productCode=Bluesbreaker%20II

Sound Samples: http://www.marshallamps.com/product.asp?productCode=Bluesbreaker%20II&pageType=DOWNLOADS

or

A Marshall Guv'nor : http://www.marshallamps.com/product.asp?productCode=Guvnor

Sound Samples: http://www.marshallamps.com/product.asp?productCode=Guvnor&pageType=DOWNLOADS

A Marshall Jackhammer: http://www.marshallamps.com/product.asp?productCode=Jackhammer

Sound Samples: http://www.marshallamps.com/product.asp?productCode=Jackhammer&pageType=DOWNLOADS

Sorry for all the options but I dont know what level of distortion you want.

I have the BB-2 and Guv'nor and they are great pedals. I should endorse marshall pedals :P

Enjoy ,

RorySRV,

Really liked the Guv'nor.. Sounded great..

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #11 on:** November 10, 2006, 06:28:50 PM »

Jackhammer is not too good either.

Shag101 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 10, 2006, 08:40:20 PM »

If she got a car and dont mind driving to long island, she can go here. www.pedalgeek.com
Way better prices than the city and like 20 minutes away drive. She can mapquest it.
Most pedals have sound clips.
Just call to make sure he got it in stock in the store.
He is also a BKP dealer, but his prices on those are a little high for some reason.
thanks
chris

RorySRV · « **Reply #13 on:** November 10, 2006, 09:02:15 PM »

Yep the Guv'nor is kinda in between.

Can get the hard rock/ high energy blues sound (Jimmy Page for example) as well as the metal and shred tone(Satriani etc).

BTW If you want to get the guv'nor I would advise you get your mum to get it when she gets back and order it from http://www.gak.co.uk because its about £40 including delivery (£33) without and from what I have seen on musiciansfriend and american things like that its about $69 which I am not sure if its with delivery but its about £50...

Up to you anyway.

I hope you enjoy whatever pedal you get and your mums expenditure is worth it

Enjoy :),

RorySRV,

samoth2 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 10, 2006, 10:03:09 PM »

Well the plan was that she would visit a music store and buy one.. So no need for delivery..

But long island is a bit to far, she's going to texas..

Author Topic: Pedals (Read 8023 times)

TwilightOdyssey