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nion
Silver Member
USA
164 Posts |
 Posted - 01/10/2009 : 23:36:41
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Hi guys,
I've been pondering about getting a Distortion/Overdrive pedal for a while now, due to the fact the dirty channel on my amp has so much white noise compared to my clean channel; additionally, so I can switch between fuzz/clean/distortion quickly when needed (my amp footswitch isn't close to my FZ-2  ).
I'd like to know your recommendations for which to get. I play metal/metalcore/hard stuff.
Any help/advice would be majorly appreciated!
Thanks in advance  |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2009 : 01:11:04
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Well the OS-2 is extremely versatile but can't do metal as well as the MT-2 or ML-2.
The MT-2 is good for its parametric EQ for midrange frequencies & I can quickly & easily sculpt in a sound which I like.
The ML-2 has in many people's opinion, supplanted the MT-2. We have both in my house & I prefer the MT-2 for each EQ but the ML-2 is very good sounding & a bit more applicable toward metal IMFO. |
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nion
Silver Member
USA
164 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2009 : 01:30:20
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Thanks for the reply DeFrag!
Do you know of any decent sites that have sound clips of these kind of pedals? I checked out the demo on Boss' site, I'm curious to know if there's any others. |
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Disco Stu
Silver Member
USA
303 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2009 : 01:30:24
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Try the Maxon or Ibanez SD-9 (Sonic Distortion) for an Overdrive with a little more fur. I've got both the Ibanez version and an analogman-modded Maxon. If it works with your guitar and amp, you might really like it. It's been described as a tubescreamer with more "hair".
I have an FZ-2 also and there are some good tones in there. |
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nion
Silver Member
USA
164 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2009 : 01:41:45
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Originally posted by Disco Stu
Try the Maxon or Ibanez SD-9 (Sonic Distortion) for an Overdrive with a little more fur. I've got both the Ibanez version and an analogman-modded Maxon. If it works with your guitar and amp, you might really like it. It's been described as a tubescreamer with more "hair".
I have an FZ-2 also and there are some good tones in there.
I checked out some demos and pricing on the SD-9s and for what they're going for, it's not for me. I'm looking to spend <$100 as it's just going to be a part-time-use addition to my board.
Also, I have a FZ-2 as well and love it, but as you know, it only works well for power chords. High notes sound like crap XD |
Edited by - nion on 01/11/2009 01:42:40 |
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nion
Silver Member
USA
164 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2009 : 02:09:05
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Update:
Just got a ML-2 on eBay for $69. |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2009 : 04:00:30
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quote:
Originally posted by nion
Update:
Just got a ML-2 on eBay for $69.
You won't be sorry... |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2009 : 12:45:28
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| the ml-2 seems to be a bassy sound pedal compared the to mt-2 which seems treby but they are both great pedals.i would reccomed geting an over drive as well as the distortion |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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nion
Silver Member
USA
164 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2009 : 18:49:01
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quote:
Originally posted by Laurie
quote:
Originally posted by nion
Update:
Just got a ML-2 on eBay for $69.
You won't be sorry...
Do I detect a hint of sarcasm there? |
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kulten
Gold Member
France
516 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2009 : 18:53:10
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nion
Silver Member
USA
164 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2009 : 19:05:32
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quote:
Originally posted by zerksies
the ml-2 seems to be a bassy sound pedal compared the to mt-2 which seems treby but they are both great pedals.i would reccomed geting an over drive as well as the distortion
The pedal will be a "sometimes" one, so hopefully I can get away with just that and my CS-2 for a decent standby dirty sound. |
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nion
Silver Member
USA
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silvertone6120
Gold Member
USA
609 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2009 : 21:29:57
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| If you don't like the ML-2 you may wanna look around for an XT-2 Xtortion pedal. Very thick distortion tones come from this one. They only made 'em for a few years back in the 90s so you'd more than likely have to scour the used market for one. |
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nion
Silver Member
USA
164 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2009 : 21:49:21
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Originally posted by silvertone6120
If you don't like the ML-2 you may wanna look around for an XT-2 Xtortion pedal. Very thick distortion tones come from this one. They only made 'em for a few years back in the 90s so you'd more than likely have to scour the used market for one.
I bought an XT-2 in 2004 and traded it to a friend in 2007. I used it for a little while after I got it but ended up not really liking the tone, thus why I got rid of it. |
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faltarn
Bronze Member
Sweden
72 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2009 : 23:01:44
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I will recommend SD-2 for overdrive and MT-2 modded for distortion.  faltarn |
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distortion/overdrive recommendation(s)?
) but I really like the MT-2 with the mids sorted out and MOSFET clippers...