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mindtwist07
Copper Member
Philippines
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 Posted - 03/22/2009 : 17:36:56
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| whats a good combo on a SD1, i find the DS-1 a terrible combo to it or maybe its just my amp.. I use the SD1 for a light overdrive on rhythm.What can i use to boost it when doing solo/leads without damaging the overdrive's tone and can add some punch to it?any suggestions?thanks! |
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Shermock
Bronze Member
Sweden
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Posted - 03/22/2009 : 20:16:38
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add another sd-1, that wont damage your overdrive tone. and if that aint enough just add a third one....just kidding.
what amp do you use?
the sd-1 will work best with a tubeamp at or a little over its breakup point.
im using a sd-1 along with a ds-1 at the moment and its sounds really good. |
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leonard d rock
Silver Member
Philippines
301 Posts |
Posted - 03/23/2009 : 05:59:11
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| if your boosting the sd-1 with a ds-1, it won't work well because the ds-1 has a more "powerful" gain pushing the "lighter" overdrive. i boost mine with an od-1 or an ibanez ts-5. i use the sd-1 to push the ds-1, not the other way. although i havent tried one yet as a booster, i've read here lots of guys using a bd-1 as a boost with good results. |
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mindtwist07
Copper Member
Philippines
24 Posts |
Posted - 03/24/2009 : 17:35:21
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Originally posted by Shermock
add another sd-1, that wont damage your overdrive tone. and if that aint enough just add a third one....just kidding.
what amp do you use?
the sd-1 will work best with a tubeamp at or a little over its breakup point.
im using a sd-1 along with a ds-1 at the moment and its sounds really good.
thanks for the reply man! i use a 15watt marshall mg series amp i know i know its small and its not tubes.the sound of the sd1 and ds1 sounded like a mosquito buzzing.i turned down the ds1 dist knobs and level so it will just add a little boost to the sd 1 but it sounded like it lacks some good tone and sustain to it. i think its my amp.. isn't it? Will the ds 1 sd 1 combo in a tube amp could really work?sorry for the noob question..im using low watt combo amps and i cant get a really good tone out of it.Boss pedals are good its just how u tweaked it.but my amp i think is way small and not powerful enough. |
Edited by - mindtwist07 on 03/24/2009 17:51:20 |
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mindtwist07
Copper Member
Philippines
24 Posts |
Posted - 03/24/2009 : 17:40:36
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Originally posted by leonard d rock
if your boosting the sd-1 with a ds-1, it won't work well because the ds-1 has a more "powerful" gain pushing the "lighter" overdrive. i boost mine with an od-1 or an ibanez ts-5. i use the sd-1 to push the ds-1, not the other way. although i havent tried one yet as a booster, i've read here lots of guys using a bd-1 as a boost with good results.
thanks! i think i should try the bd1 for boost. i think the sd-1 should be pushed by another overdrive rather than a distortion for a better tone i dont have a BD1 or OD1 or a ts series yet..i might use this info in the future thanks bro.kapwa pinoy pa.salamat! hehe |
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Shermock
Bronze Member
Sweden
61 Posts |
Posted - 03/24/2009 : 20:31:40
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I think your problem is that your amp is an transistor.
15 watt tube amp would most certainly be enough. I dont have that much experinece with tranny amps but i dont think i would put an sd-1 and a ds-1 infront of it....i would try and multieffect in witch you can add comp, eq and other things to make it sound decent.
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leonard d rock
Silver Member
Philippines
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Posted - 03/25/2009 : 07:05:34
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kapwa pinoy pa.
anytyme kabayan. i use a 10 watt solid state marshall for small club gigs. if you want a cheap overdrive to boost your sd-1, try the denio od-100 its less than 2000 php, its an sd-1 clone and widely available there.
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drewkiewiet
Bronze Member
USA
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Posted - 03/26/2009 : 09:26:43
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| The SD-1 was my first OD pedal. I now use an Ibanez TS9DX OD to boost my SD-1 (and vice versa...I switch them periodically). It works great for me. I run those two pedals into a proco rat distortion pedal for screaming leads (and w/ my les paul, the combo is killer if I do say so myself). Now that I think of it, I believe I have an EQ after the OD's and before the distortion...really tightens everything up. I play out of a Vox AC15 mostly clean (I'm not a huge fan of the OD on the amp...it's a newer chinese model...hence all the OD and distortion stompboxes). Hope that is helpful! |
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crissoliva
Copper Member
Turkey
14 Posts |
Posted - 03/31/2009 : 03:09:50
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| Anyone knows why 2 SD-1's are too noisy while they are used together? |
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strat714
Silver Member
USA
156 Posts |
Posted - 03/31/2009 : 03:59:26
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| I like using a GE-7 to boost. That way I can keep the SD-1 tone and just boost the level or give it a midrange boost which brings up your solos in the mix. If you want a nastier or more powerful distortion, just get yourself a ML-2 and put it right next to your SD-1. This way you can turn on one while you turn off the other by stomping on both of them at once. |
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mindtwist07
Copper Member
Philippines
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Posted - 03/31/2009 : 10:32:25
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Originally posted by drewkiewiet
The SD-1 was my first OD pedal. I now use an Ibanez TS9DX OD to boost my SD-1 (and vice versa...I switch them periodically). It works great for me. I run those two pedals into a proco rat distortion pedal for screaming leads (and w/ my les paul, the combo is killer if I do say so myself). Now that I think of it, I believe I have an EQ after the OD's and before the distortion...really tightens everything up. I play out of a Vox AC15 mostly clean (I'm not a huge fan of the OD on the amp...it's a newer chinese model...hence all the OD and distortion stompboxes). Hope that is helpful!
thanks man.that was really helpful.Your using a tube amp thats why it sounded good.I didnt get any punch i might say when using a solid state amp like me.I'm using an equalizer now as boost..most od's here are mostly TS9's haven't seen any TS9DX's here on the market..But i ear those TS9dx's are very flexible and sounded good too. |
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mindtwist07
Copper Member
Philippines
24 Posts |
Posted - 03/31/2009 : 10:41:48
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Originally posted by strat714
I like using a GE-7 to boost. That way I can keep the SD-1 tone and just boost the level or give it a midrange boost which brings up your solos in the mix. If you want a nastier or more powerful distortion, just get yourself a ML-2 and put it right next to your SD-1. This way you can turn on one while you turn off the other by stomping on both of them at once.
I have a MT-2 and a DS1 I use in different occasions..I'm using a different EQ now and its an old Guyatone GVIII pro.It has different level freq on its sliders than a GE7.so I don't have any references to use rather than my ear.like u said using eq for the boost i got good results though my amp is weak at the same time cant get any punch through it.I tested in on my friends amp which is a 30watt zoom fire and i got better results.Thanks for the help!I really appreciated it! |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
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Posted - 03/31/2009 : 10:56:54
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Originally posted by crissoliva
Anyone knows why 2 SD-1's are too noisy while they are used together?
Hi crissoliva
Welcome to the forum from Australia.
Regards Dr. Bob |
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
3543 Posts |
Posted - 03/31/2009 : 11:35:47
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Originally posted by Dr. Bob
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Originally posted by crissoliva
Anyone knows why 2 SD-1's are too noisy while they are used together?
Hi crissoliva
Welcome to the forum from Australia.
Regards Dr. Bob
+1...welcome from ireland..... ....i find any two overdrives or distortions used together all have noise issues,it's just the nature of the beast.... playing in a band context you don't really hear it with a drummer and bass/other guitar player etc.....
I used to use the OD-2 with my DS-1 but i wasn't too happy with the tone either..... eventully i just used the OD-2 on it's own until i got my SD twin tube.....
the TS9 DX......a mate of mine who stood in with the band while i was on hols used one at a rehearsal before i went away through a little 60 watt tranny amp we carry as a spare/monitor...and i was very impressed with the tone he could get....he also used it with his MIT DS-1 and it sounded pretty good.. so possibly a better match than the SD-1.... |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 03/31/2009 : 13:11:06
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Hi Franzoni
Slightly off topic of a minute.
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the TS9 DX......a mate of mine who stood in with the band while i was on hols used one at a rehearsal before i went away through a little 60 watt tranny amp we carry as a spare/monitor...and i was very impressed with the tone he could get....he also used it with his MIT DS-1 and it sounded pretty good.. so possibly a better match than the SD-1....
Don't forget you were probably listening to it from a different (the audiences) perspective.
And that in itself, would have made a big difference to the perceived tone.
Ever really listened to someone else play your guitar & gear?
And how much different it sounded? 
Regards Dr. Bob
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crissoliva
Copper Member
Turkey
14 Posts |
Posted - 03/31/2009 : 16:19:29
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| Thank you all.I think i'm going to try some mods on one of my SD-1s.I need more powerful SD-1 with the same tone character.I'd like to try o MIJ too |
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