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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
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 Posted - 02/01/2007 : 14:35:53
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If you just had to use one Boss OD/dist-pedal for a session including everything from blues to the heaviest of metal, witch one would you choose?
This is another way of finding the most versatile Boss OD/dist.
Even if I donīt like it that much I think MD-2 would be my choice.
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
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Posted - 02/01/2007 : 14:49:20
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Great question Goran
Tuff question; Now I have to go away & think...... 
Is the question based for all Boss pedals,
or for just the ones we personally own?
Regards Dr. Bob  |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2007 : 15:09:46
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| All Boss pedals of course! Everybody canīt own every Boss OD... |
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controlfreak
Silver Member
Ireland
337 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2007 : 16:26:41
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i think i'd get by with the BD-2. i don't use really heavy gain but this baby driving a JCM800 could do a decent classic metal sound.
it's a tough question tho..!! |
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midibuddy
Silver Member
Ecuador
285 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2007 : 16:33:04
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| Kind of difficult to answer your question... Maybe if you changed the subjec to "The most versatile OD/Dist couple" it would be easier to answer... |
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diggum12
Silver Member
USA
282 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2007 : 16:38:01
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| Yeah, you can get way with a lot with a modified BD-2. A good all in one in the SD-2! I really recommend those for a good pedal that you don't have to modify. |
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controlfreak
Silver Member
Ireland
337 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2007 : 16:55:41
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^^ can't believe i forgot about the SD-2!!
i'll take that then with a FS-5!!! |
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eeone
Bronze Member
Yugoslavia
121 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2007 : 17:09:12
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...or you can go with the obvious DS-1 choice. With a little eq tweaking on your amp you can get any tone you want.
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lost_in_sound
Silver Member
United Kingdom
150 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2007 : 17:19:46
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| OS-2. even with the color knob on distortion you can get some really crisp overdrives out of it with the drive down. Of course, theres the combined OD/DS and a whoel wealth of overdrives - as long a you have a good amp you can get loads out of this. |
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Big Boss Man
Gold Member
USA
564 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2007 : 18:12:44
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| A Keeley modded SD-1 or BD-2 will get you a lot of sounds. |
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ronster
Gold Member
Australia
645 Posts |
Posted - 02/02/2007 : 03:24:44
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I like the idea of the OS-2 also but I think it maybe a little too much of everything but not enough of one.
I guess I would pick a BD-2 myself but this is just too hard to choose! |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 02/02/2007 : 05:12:24
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| OS-2 is good but i think that the SD-2 is the ultimate in versatility of OD textures |
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mattoqua
Silver Member
Canada
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Posted - 02/02/2007 : 05:38:57
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I would choose probably the MT-2. I just switch it on to get very high distortion. The DS-1 just doesnt get enough gain for what i do, but i still need it in front as a boost.
Im still waiting on my MD-2 to arrive, so Im not sure what it will be like, but the one i tried before was amazing, so i might have to change my answer when it gets here |
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Alien DNA
Bronze Member
Australia
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Posted - 02/02/2007 : 09:58:03
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quote:
Originally posted by Goran
If you just had to use one Boss OD/dist-pedal for a session including everything from blues to the heaviest of metal, witch one would you choose?
This is another way of finding the most versatile Boss OD/dist.
Even if I donīt like it that much I think MD-2 would be my choice.
Hey Goran!!!
I agree with the md-2 choice...ive played with my bro in laws one and i was surprised with the range you could get from it!!
But id like to try an SD-2...if i get the chance...you hear that dr bob?
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 02/02/2007 : 13:30:46
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whoops i read the topic wrong. for straight up OD i would pick the SD-2.
but getting on topic, for all OD/dist purposes i would pick the DS-1 as long as i could have an EQ after it .. if not i would take the MD-2. its an underrated treasure if used correctly |
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midibuddy
Silver Member
Ecuador
285 Posts |
Posted - 02/02/2007 : 16:32:49
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| I'd say an OD-3 for rythm, and an DS-1 before it when you want to boost the distortion... it sounds great, heavy (in a good way) and full! |
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The most versatile OD/Dist
