Good overdrive for chord work

[jony]

Hi all.. I'd like a good overdrive pedal for chord work.

Hopefully you guys would be able to help me out.

 

[jbarks]

TS9... OD3... Sparkle Drive... Zim Foxrox... SHO... take your pick man, just go try one out and stick with it; that's the easiest way

 

[jony]

Ah but the thing is, I realised I do not get the clarity I like from some of them..

ts7 for instance. Not very good clarity.

Sd-1 does better..

Wondering about the Blues Driver and OD-3

 

[ShredCow]

Chordwork? What kind of chords? You want clarity while playing complicated, colourful chords?

I'll go with the Blackstone MOSFET Overdrive for clarity.

No budget?

 

[jony]

Ah yea budget.

Preferrably not more than $150. Dun mind 2nd hand at all.

Chordwork.. Any kind really.

 

[ShredCow]

Blues Driver is very clear... but it needs to be modded to get rid of the fizz, otherwise, a very very excellent overdrive pedal indeedly, even nicer for goosing your main dirt pedals or amp. I like it.

OD-3... well... its got a flavour of its own... go try it first.

I wouldn't go TS at all for clarity if you are on humbuckers... doesn't make sense because of the mid hump. And same goes for the Bad Monkey.

SD-1.. Zakk Wylde OD...

Thats all I can think of for $150 at the moment.

 

[ShredCow]

Actually, whats your gear now? What guitar? Whats the issues you are facing?

I'm guessing you are getting mud or less clarity from your setup, and it might be a case of something else instead of having to grab another pedal.

 

[gsonique]

Google read google read google read....
Actually try searching "Good Overdrive" :lol:

"One must consider the beginning and the end before thinking abt what goes in the middle."

 

[dwarfstars]

if u want transparent tones.. get the blues driver!.. modded by randolf of course... ts is for boosting..

 

[jony]

Actually, whats your gear now? What guitar? Whats the issues you are facing?

I'm guessing you are getting mud or less clarity from your setup, and it might be a case of something else instead of having to grab another pedal.

Thanks man...

I use humbuckers. Shall take your previous post's advice.

Amp is a Peavey Bandit 112. Epiphone DOT.

I have a Ts7 and a SD-2 now for overdrives.

 

[jony]

Blues driver seems to get some good mentions.. I think I shall give that a shot...

 

[ShredCow]

So.... what are the issues you are facing?

Doesn't the SD2, crunch channel, give you what you want?

 

[zerosoul79]

hmm for all its worth,.. no cash to foray into the booteek world yet.. but i really do fancy my phat keeley blues driver.. real nice.

 

[tany]

i find ts excellent for single coils.

 

[jony]

So.... what are the issues you are facing?

Doesn't the SD2, crunch channel, give you what you want?

Not really.. Its hard to find the balance between too bright and mushy.

*maybe maybe.. I should look for Randolf about this...

 

[ShredCow]

Yes you should.

 

[ChanMin]

Xotic BB preamp.
frigging awesome OD/dist

 

[jon__]

play clean. best way to get clarity

it might be a little hard to find something clear under $150. i'd look at more boutique stuff if i were you..gas a bit, haha

 

[Beefy]

My 2 cents worth:

1. Play clean if you are into the complicated chords.

2. Distortion/Overdrive works well with power chords.

3. Fret properly.

Have a nice day!

 

[snuffleupagus]

Xotic BB preamp.
frigging awesome OD/dist

Love it too