Do I need an effects pedal?

[Zenzo]

Hi all,I'm planning to get myself my first electric guitar and I'm thinking of buying the SR200 package that comes with the Sound Drive amp at SV.I was wondering if I need distortion pedals as the amp only has overdrive and I will be playing songs like blink-182 and a7x.I have some pedals in mind,the HM-200.

 

[kokz]

Most guitarists use effects to make their sounds better, but in the end it is based on personal preference. IMO I think this thread should posted in the guitar gear section.

 

[RyanZ]

Good choice on the Timbre. Well, I think you will need at least a decent distortion pedal to start with. The Biyang range of pedals at Standard Value are pretty good. Do check them out when you are getting your guitar there.

 

[Zenzo]

I have thought of the Biyang distortion pedals before but i'm not sure which one to choose as there is the ds-7,ds-8 and ds-9 from Biyang.Do you have any recommendations of good distortion pedals that are under $100?

 

[subversion]

it's all up to the player's needs: if you play clean all the time, chances are, you don't need any, just a good amp.

currently, this is my recommended value-for-money distortion unit: http://theguitaraddict.blogspot.com/2008/10/danelectro-cool-cat-distortion.html

 

[kokz]

For distortion, I feel the boss DS-1 is a good choice.

 

[Zenzo]

I think i will be playing mostly punk rock once i get my electric guitar,so i guess i should try out the hm-200 and the biyang distortion pedals while i'm at SV.I will also get more information about the pedal subversion recommended and maybe try them at Davis.Thanks all for your help!

 

[kokz]

Btw for the timbre package, buy it during the sv sale.

 

[Godspeed64]

With A7X in mind, you have made all the right choices. I say go for it: Timbre, Sound Drive and HM-200 are all you need to satisfy your tonal needs, at least for now! :mrgreen::mrgreen:

 

[Zenzo]

Okay,also,I was wondering if the HM-200 pedal could give me the punk rock kind of tone.Thanks everyone again for all your help!

 

[Godspeed64]

Alamak.. Punk rock tone? Not sure if the HM-200 can work it.. But just head to SV and try out their pedals.. Mike is friendly.. Can even ask some of the kakis there to demo if you a bit malu.. Haha

 

[Zenzo]

lol yeah,I wish to get those kind of tone that greenday/blink-182 uses(and of cos a7x!),guess i have to go to SV and try out or ask.

 

[dudelove]

lol yeah,I wish to get those kind of tone that greenday/blink-182 uses(and of cos a7x!),guess i have to go to SV and try out or ask.

get a modded ds-1 for that.

 

[Zenzo]

I don't think i have enough money to get myself a modded ds-1,I hope the hm-200 will be enough to fit my needs though

 

[Tetragrammaton]

The HM-200 is quite a wicked piece of Distortion pedal. Quite versatile in genres depending on your adjustments. Yes....I would recommend you this piece!! Value for money and a damn good distortion pedal. I play Rock, Metal, Punk and Top 40's using only this though I have other distortion pedals. I feel it suits me best.

 

[subversion]

the HM-200 is a better sounding/ performing Metal Zone (purists may disagree- you have the right to... )

for something in the likes of a punk-rock genre, it's important to have a distortion unit which can cover both mild & intense settings (not necessarily feeding the heavy metal habit). in this light, Ibanez's SM-7 should be considered as well (in view of an inexpensive requirement, of course):

 

[Zenzo]

Now i'm more into finding a distortion pedal that covers punk and a7x lol..any idea where i can get the sm-7 and of course how much it costs?

 

[subversion]

the official Ibanez dealer is swee lee, do call them to check stock: 63367886

if memory serves me right, it's <$100 after discount...

 

[Zenzo]

K thx,if i'm not wrong this pedal is capable of covering metal right?

 

[subversion]

the drive sweep is versatile enough to cover punk/ metal.