Marshall Guv'nor vs Mi Audio Crunch box

[basherbomb]

I just want to know which is better in capturing the actual marshall amp distortion. Which is better at it?

 

[leecs]

Hmmm.. a tough 1. i think i would prefer the Guv'nor.

 

[basherbomb]

Is the Mi audio crunch box a bit overrated?

 

[bedokkids]

:mrgreen:

Is the Mi audio crunch box a bit overrated?

yea.. 2 x Guvnor = 1 MI crunch Box

price wise: Guvnor
:mrgreen:

 

[basherbomb]

So crunchbox>guvnor?

 

[leecs]

Crunchbox is basically a modded DS1. I used to own a Crunchbox & Randolf's modded DS1. Practically sounds the same. Just that Cruchbox has more gain.

 

[basherbomb]

I have a guvnor but I am not so sure of selling it. Heard that the crunchbox is good at capturing the marshall distortion. Should I sell my guvnor and get the crunchbox or remain with the guvnor?

 

[zax]

i use a combination of the guvnor and a jackhammer to get my marshall sound when i cant drag my amps to the gig location haha .

 

[leecs]

Try the crunchbox & compare. No use hearing. must try.....Your amp will also makes a difference in tone with a crunchbox too...

 

[basherbomb]

Ok thanks for all the info

 

[subversion]

not a match, these 2...

the Guvnor+ doesn't possess the brazen top end of the Crunch box.

 

[Godspeed64]

To get that Marshall tone, pedals that I've considered :

1. Marshall Guv'nor

2. MIJ Boss DS-1

3. Homebrew Electronics Big D

4. Radial Tonebone Hot British Distortion

Pedals that I never got the chance to try :

5. MI Audio Crunchbox (out of stock)

6. Menatone King Of The Britains (no dealer)

Ended up with the Boss DS-1! Cheap and goooooood! :mrgreen:

 

[bedokkids]

To get that Marshall tone, pedals that I've considered :

1. Marshall Guv'nor

2. MIJ Boss DS-1

3. Homebrew Electronics Big D

4. Radial Tonebone Hot British Distortion

Pedals that I never got the chance to try :

5. MI Audio Crunchbox (out of stock)

6. Menatone King Of The Britains (no dealer)

Ended up with the Boss DS-1! Cheap and goooooood! :mrgreen:

yea... i got this answer from you fellas haha
i think either a Guv or a MIT (mod) DS-1 .

is beez mod the same result??

 

[subversion]

i like the Guvnor+ due to its ability to replicate that Plexi cream without costing a bomb. it can manifest that honky Brian May sound as well with the help of a mild drive booster pedal. the pedal often overlooked for the Marshall cream:

the Beez mod offers the original DS-1 tone in one mode & some bottom end boost in another.

 

[faizal_rocks]

My AMT British Sound pedal can easily replicate the Marshall sound as well

 

[Godspeed64]

My AMT British Sound pedal can easily replicate the Marshall sound as well

I forgot to add that in my list.. Personally I prefer the Guv'Nor over to this..

And bedokkids, the MIT DS-1 and the MIJ DS-1 are worlds apart..Trust me, get a used MIJ is better.

 

[faizal_rocks]

Godspeed64: U are right, the BS sounds a bit harsh to my ears....mayb cos of lack of mid knob?

 

[Godspeed64]

Exactly.. I Refrain from buying AMT and Digitech pedals due to this very feature..
I prefer either a 3 band EQ or a single tone knob; nothing in between..
But of course, everyone's ideal tone is different right?
Maybe I can get that crunchy tone easily due to my SG.. :mrgreen:

 

[subversion]

glad to know i'm not the only one sentimental about the midrange control- but i do own some pedals which are devoid of this (an implication that they're worth it).

 

[Godspeed64]

Cool! Care to name a few?