Trouble Posted December 23, 2013 Posted December 23, 2013 Dude I have the exact same batch of pedals except the rat. You my friend have good taste. Thanks. I've gone through a lot of stomps and even built some, currently my main rig is much simpler,using some modulation and delay with the 3 channels on my amp for dirt, and a backup board with the dirt pedals in case I use a different amp.
cobrafast1 Posted December 30, 2013 Posted December 30, 2013 I have both distortion and overdrive boxes. But I do use one box with only COMPRESSION in use to get some of that smooth blues sound with my Heritage H-150 and my other guitars too. Sometimes compression is all you need. Compression also works will to accentuate the distortion by adding compression after the distortion on the amps input. JMHO
Doug Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 I've been considering one of the White Face Rat reissues...
tulk1 Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 I seem to have found pedals that work with any of my guitars whether single coil or hb. I did notice that my fender is pretty happy to take what ever I put in front of it and sound pretty good where as any thing I stick in front of my mesa sounds pretty much like the mesa particularly at low volume. I think its the Mesa's compression and extra gain stages(even clean) that makes the difference in the way it takes a pedals signal compared to the fender(nmv, treble bass) Hmmm, maybe that is why I still use the same pedals regardless of guitar. Using the TA15 and it seems to like whatever I throw at it, pedal or guitar-wise. And still pretty much sounds the same - like a Mesa.
Gitfiddler Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 Interesting thread. I'm sitting in with a big show band this Friday as part of our company's 100th anniversary shindig. Since I'm only playing a few songs, and rather than lug a bunch of stomp boxes, I'm just bringing the Boogie. MK IV. It's got three channels (Clean, Dirty, and Screamin' Overdrive). Each can be dialed in for just the right amount of dirt. Sometimes the right amp can do exactly what the gig calls for.
gpuma Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 Sometimes the right amp can do exactly what the gig calls for. +1
Guest HRB853370 Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 These are my dirt pedals. They don't sound like anything. I am curious as to why you refer to yours as "dirt"?
koula901 Posted January 6, 2014 Author Posted January 6, 2014 These are my dirt pedals. They don't sound like anything. I am curious as to why you refer to yours as "dirt"? because if it aint clean, it's dirty. ; )
smurph1 Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 I really like to use a compressor, but mainly clean or with humbuckers.. With my Strat is just seems to increase the noise when used with an overdrive.. But it adds that magnificent chime when played clean!
Doug Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 that magnificent chime! If I may chime in, I do like the pedal-less sound I get dirt free... but a little compression here and there might not be a bad thing.
koula901 Posted January 9, 2014 Author Posted January 9, 2014 Me and compression never got along. I've tried to like it, more than once, but can't seem to get past wanting to control the dynamics with my pick attack. Someday, I'd like to hear the chime you guys are talking about, resulting from use of compression. Maybe at PSP this year.
Trouble Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Interesting thread. I'm sitting in with a big show band this Friday as part of our company's 100th anniversary shindig. Since I'm only playing a few songs, and rather than lug a bunch of stomp boxes, I'm just bringing the Boogie. MK IV. It's got three channels (Clean, Dirty, and Screamin' Overdrive). Each can be dialed in for just the right amount of dirt. Sometimes the right amp can do exactly what the gig calls for. Since I bought the Carvin M3 I rarely use stomps for dirt at gigs, but I kept a fuzz on the board for fun! Me and compression never got along. I've tried to like it, more than once, but can't seem to get past wanting to control the dynamics with my pick attack. Someday, I'd like to hear the chime you guys are talking about, resulting from use of compression. Maybe at PSP this year. I used a compressor for awhile with a country band, I never could make myself like it either.
big bob Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 I love dirt, Guitar >>> Soldano supercharger GTO>>>>> Demeter fatoverdrivulator. >>>> BBE Boosta Grand >>>> EH Deluxe Memory Man>>>> Boss RC20 loop station >>>>> Carr Slant 6V.
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