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boss freak
Gold Member
USA
663 Posts |
 Posted - 09/03/2005 : 19:16:31
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| With all the variations on overdrive and distortion Boss has made over the years, what do you guys prefer, and which pedal in those categories do you use the most? |
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srieck
Copper Member
29 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2005 : 20:33:58
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| This is one of the few that I go without a Boss on. The Keeley modded TS-9 is amazing. I sold all my other overdrives after i heard that thing. |
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srieck
Copper Member
29 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2005 : 20:43:21
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I had a BD-2 that I really learned to dislike the more I played it. Very thin, not much low end and flabby muddy tone. Looks cool though.
In my experience the OD-2 is the best Boss overdrive I've used. I like that one alot. |
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maniacally_cool
Silver Member
Philippines
212 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2005 : 15:15:00
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here's a list of all boss dist and OD pedals i owned.
OD - OD2
OD2 mij
OD2r
SD1
SD1 mij
SD2
BD2
OS2
ODB3
DIST - MT2
HM2
HM3
DS1
DS1 mij
DS2
DS2 mij
MZ2 mij
FZ2
DF2
DF2 mij
MD2
XT2
what's left is the MZ2 and DS1 mij. so, i guess that would be my answer. on the OD side, the SD1 mij was the best i've tried.
i wanted to try out the OD1, OD3 and PW2 first before giving a vote for the OD department. :) |
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pawnshop_trash
Gold Member
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2005 : 17:22:19
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overdrive vs. distortion really depends on the amp you're using, and how much distortion you want. if your amp can provide the distortion (e.g., a Marshall JCM 800), then an overdrive pedal (my all-time favorite = MIJ SD-1) on top of it may be all you need. on the other hand, if you're using an old single channel Fender Twin Reverb, then you probably need a distortion pedal (my favorite right now is a MIJ HM-2) to get a metallic distorted sound. and you can add an overdrive pedal as a gain boost for solos.
one warning is to never use a distortion pedal + overdrive pedal into the dirty channel of a solid-state amp; it's very easy to blow out the speakers, even with the amp turned up halfway. (trust me on this one.)  |
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GOB
Bronze Member
Philippines
101 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2005 : 19:26:07
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For OD and Dist I'd vote for SD-2 and XT2 
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arcanon1313
Silver Member
USA
414 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2005 : 21:35:30
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I like distortion for some stuff (MT-2, DS-1). While some OD's give me an added boost or different crunch (SD-1, BD-2, OD-2, and my secret weapon the Tube Works Real Tube OD (think Marshall JCM 900, or Peavey 5150 in a box)). it all in the eye (or ear) of the beholder. |
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boss freak
Gold Member
USA
663 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2005 : 22:16:49
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| I have to say the (quad opamp version) OD1 is my favorite overdrive. For distortion, I really like the MIJ DS1. For something in between, the BD2. |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2005 : 01:58:48
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OD-1 for me.
There's something about it that the other overdrives don't have. |
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phenry20
Bronze Member
USA
105 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2005 : 02:13:20
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I'd have to agree that the OD-1 offers more of what alot of people spend mucho $$$ in boutique pedals to get. Maybe one of the best Boss pedals to which the term "mojo" would apply. Give me a tele, an OD-1, a tube amp - and let's start cuttin' heads. ( 2nd "Crossroads" reference in a day! )
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Originally posted by arcanon1313
Crossroads (the blues one with Ralph Macchio, not the Britney Spears one) BD-2, and SD-1. And a DS-1 for the scene with Steve Vai.
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2005 : 07:24:18
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For me overdrives are a must, I like BD-2 (Stinkfoot modded) the most closely followed by OD-1 (or vice versa another day...).
For distorsions I use them to make as much noice as possible, so cranked MT-2 or HM-3 are good choises. But I can live without distorsion-pedals, overdrives are a must. |
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OBSERVER
Copper Member
USA
13 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2005 : 08:51:00
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| Overdrive. I never play without my SD-1. |
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boy echo
Copper Member
43 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2005 : 01:13:34
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| the od1 sounds awesome plugged between a lespaul and a marshall stack.The od1 has a very pronounced mid hump which i find very annoying. |
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walrus121
Silver Member
USA
187 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2005 : 00:20:38
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| That doesn't make sense, to say that you find it awesome and annoying at the same time. |
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boy echo
Copper Member
43 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2005 : 05:46:29
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[quote]Originally posted by walrus121
That doesn't make sense, to say that you find it awesome and annoying at the same time.
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 yes your right....what i should have said was it sounds good with the lp and marshall but when used with other gear is when i cant stand the midhump. |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2005 : 11:20:25
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| That mid hump is one of the main reasons I like the OD-1 so much |
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Overdrive or Distortion
