New Catalinbread-Dirty Little Secret

[Soundhound]

What I meant is, does the dls work well for slide? Meaning is there enough sustain for it to work as a slide pedal?l I've been playing a lot of slide lately...trying to cop a George Harrison vibe...and I use a DLS... so, what do you mean?

[fiddler49]

...Has anyone compared the DLS with a COT50?
I know the COT50 is also used by some as a "Marshall in a box", but to me the DLS and COT50 are two very different pedals. I find the COT to be a better booster than final dirt box, whereas the DLS really belongs at the end. The DLS has more of a mid hump in either mode than the COT, but they both provide that high end we tend to equate with a Marshall. Guess the level of mids can be viewed as variations on the Marshall theme. As far as stacking, the DLS takes all my dirt boxes with ease and doesn't ever seem to get blown out. As I don't use the COT like this, I can't really compare. The only pedal I've driven into both is my Skreddy mayonaise. The DLS provides a smooth and creamy fuzz that cuts through better, whereas the COT gives it a more aggressive fuzz that also cuts through better.

Also compared to the Tim, but again two different beasts. Suffice it to say I NEED both! So with limited pedalboard space, I find I need to move something off...either my Varidrive or take the Boss PQ-4 out of the Tim loop. Decisions, decisions...:(

[BAN]

Anyone boosted it with a Screw Driver? Can that send it into high(er) gain Marshall territory? Calling Erksin ...

[jb1911]

Anyone boosted it with a Screw Driver? Can that send it into high(er) gain Marshall territory? Calling Erksin ...

See post #246.

[Purple]

Anyone boosted it with a Screw Driver? Can that send it into high(er) gain Marshall territory? Calling Erksin ...

It sounds great with a Screw Driver no I didn't make a clip of that event.

[BAN]

See post #246.

Definitely saw that, thanks---but I wasn't sure what your intention was in stacking them (slight bump, thickener, etc.). I'm specifically wondering if the SD can take the DLS into high gain marshall territory when used as a boost.

[In Tune]

I think it would be bulky and hard to control. I'll probably just stick with a traditional glass slide.

TG
:rotflmao:rotflmao:roll:roll:roll:AOK

[erksin]

Definitely saw that, thanks---but I wasn't sure what your intention was in stacking them (slight bump, thickener, etc.). I'm specifically wondering if the SD can take the DLS into high gain marshall territory when used as a boost.

Absolutely - the DLS's input reacts just like the amps it emulates, hit it hard with a boost and you'll definitely reach higher gain sounds. Check out our stacking vid where Howard hits it with a treble booster - perfectly demonstrates what I'm talking about.

[Burgs]

Absolutely - the DLS's input reacts just like the amps it emulates, hit it hard with a boost and you'll definitely reach higher gain sounds. Check out our stacking vid where Howard hits it with a treble booster - perfectly demonstrates what I'm talking about.

I second that. I hit it with a BSM HS-S and I swear it looked up at me and said, "Thank you". The DLS was in 'Rock' mode with the Gain at 12 o'clock and the Tone at around 10 o'clock. A happier pedal I have never heard. :)

[catalinbread]

:drool

I second that. I hit it with a BSM HS-S and I swear it looked up at me and said, "Thank you". The DLS was in 'Rock' mode with the Gain at 12 o'clock and the Tone at around 10 o'clock. A happier pedal I have never heard. :)

[bluemark]

I pulled the trigger on one of these from Tone Factor. You guys are a bad influence on me! :facepalm

[catalinbread]

I pulled the trigger on one of these from Tone Factor. You guys are a bad influence on me! :facepalm

Thank you for your support and patronage of our partners Tone Factor! I appreciate it very much!

[Foster]

During my testing, I really liked the Distortion III pushing the DLS... made a great rockin' sound.


Yeah...this is working well for me too.

[MikeDelfino]

damn you guys, i can't wait to try it!

it's going to ship here to italy in about 10 days!!!

[dtfan4ever]

Has anyone tried the DLS with a Zendrive yet?

[uberschall]

My Keeley Sparkledrive sounds better in front of the DLS than any pedal I've stacked it with.

[roquero]

Thank you for your support and patronage of our partners Tone Factor! I appreciate it very much!

I also ordered one from Tonefactor yesterday, and hope that you are giving Burger and Sadie their commissions!

[h0ss66]

how does it do with a TS-9 in front?

[erksin]

how does it do with a TS-9 in front?

IMO, any midrangey pedal works really well in front of it - it LOVED my HBOD. I also ran a Silver Kiss Trinity into it set for a big mids bump and it sounded great.

[catalinbread]

I also ordered one from Tonefactor yesterday, and hope that you are giving Burger and Sadie their commissions!


:) Brett and Sadie are the best!

[Realfi]

Great job guys...really does sound good!

[garyrogue]

I think this reminds me that I should get one.

[Purple]

I think this reminds me that I should get one.

hey geary! http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s297/kittycaster/Emoticons/hkitty.gif

[musickbox]

Just ordered one. Hope I am not blinded by serious GAS. I have been meaning to replace my Rat for some time.

[CJReaper]

Tried a DLS at Tommy's shop this weekend, both alone and with a D*A*M Red Rooster treble booster. It really does sound and react like a stock Marshall. Not enough gain by itself for my tastes (needs a boost for "Metal") but with the Red Rooster it was awesome and the overall tone was really great (both alone and boosted).

Cheers,

CJ

[teleking36]

alright, here's one of a few clips i plan to put up.

it's sloppy and dirty (pun intended), but gives you an idea of what the pedal does through a clean vintage amp, with a real guitar (that's for you, madscientist!).

sorry for the camera/youtube compression. enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HABxA-6zu78

[erksin]

alright, here's one of a few clips i plan to put up.

it's sloppy and dirty (pun intended), but gives you an idea of what the pedal does through a clean vintage amp, with a real guitar.

sorry for the camera/youtube compression. enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HABxA-6zu78

That sounded really good man - thanks! :BEER

[Purple]

What is a real guitar? http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s297/kittycaster/Emoticons/th1zyajyt.gif

[catalinbread]

What is a real guitar? http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s297/kittycaster/Emoticons/th1zyajyt.gif


http://www.americanmusical.com/ProductImages/Large/54197.jpg

[Blues Jr]

hey teleking, that sounded real real good!

[MikeDelfino]

nice one man!

[Burgs]

alright, here's one of a few clips i plan to put up.

it's sloppy and dirty (pun intended), but gives you an idea of what the pedal does through a clean vintage amp, with a real guitar (that's for you, madscientist!).

sorry for the camera/youtube compression. enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HABxA-6zu78

Great work. You can tell from the video that the pedal feels great and that's a good thing. Nice one. :BEER

[Burgs]

I also ordered one from Tonefactor yesterday, and hope that you are giving Burger and Sadie their commissions!

Heheh. We do OK. :)

[teleking36]

thanks guys! i'll do another clip in a few days on the "rawk" setting (same amp settings) and then both settings on the DLS with my Supreme 16.

Initially, I wanted to do some clips with my Teye La Mora, but it's not your typical guitar (strat, LP, SG, etc.). I opted to stick with my tele, but if anyone would like to hear it with the La Mora, let me know.

[catalinbread]

alright, here's one of a few clips i plan to put up.

it's sloppy and dirty (pun intended), but gives you an idea of what the pedal does through a clean vintage amp, with a real guitar (that's for you, madscientist!).

sorry for the camera/youtube compression. enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HABxA-6zu78


Nice!

[Brad J]

How is the bass response on the DLS?

I find with alot of marshall inspired pedals as you lower the gain, the bass thins out,

is it's bass amount at unity at it's lowest gain setting?

[swollen303]

OK, this thread has done the job right. I am gassing hard for one of these. Couple of questions, perhaps erskin or someone else can answer. How does this pedal work with P90's? Has anyone tried with a bass?

Called Tonefactor today and they have not tried with either. Appreciate your responses.

[Purple]

OK, this thread has done the job right. I am gassing hard for one of these. Couple of questions, perhaps erskin or someone else can answer. How does this pedal work with P90's? Has anyone tried with a bass?

Called Tonefactor today and they have not tried with either. Appreciate your responses.

A P-90 Les Paul Special was used as one of the guitars during the development of the DLS. :AOK

[garyrogue]

Hi Purple
Glad to see you playing guitar. New kitty here also. I think a DLS in purple would be cool.
Geary

[MikeDelfino]

what do people mean when they talk about "unity level"?

[ibzmav]

what do people mean when they talk about "unity level"?

It's about how much level you need on your pedal's knob in order to 'balance' with the bypassed volume.

[catalinbread]

OK, this thread has done the job right. I am gassing hard for one of these. Couple of questions, perhaps erskin or someone else can answer. How does this pedal work with P90's? Has anyone tried with a bass?

Called Tonefactor today and they have not tried with either. Appreciate your responses.


One of the guitars in this mix is a Z90 I believe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltbQlzz5yEo

[catalinbread]

Hi Gary! Purple you say? Gold knobs with it ok by you? Let me see what can happen!

Hi Purple
Glad to see you playing guitar. New kitty here also. I think a DLS in purple would be cool.
Geary

[In Tune]

Hi Gary! Purple you say? Gold knobs with it ok by you? Let me see what can happen!
:munch:dude:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana Do it Man!!!! Ill just have to buy another one.. OH Well.

[garyrogue]

Oh yea, yea yea. I'm in
thanks

[uberschall]

I have more fun with this pedal every day!

[h0ss66]

Got mine and monday and I can't stop playing it. I placed it last in my chain in front of DRRI and its just awesome. Really there's no need to turn it off!

I'm running it like this: tuner --> TS9 --> Keeley Comp --> Dano Vibe --> DLS. Perfect setup!

TS9 is used sparingly to send it over the top when needed.

The DLS loves teles too!

[cameron]

I got my DLS on Monday, and haven't plugged it in yet. I have a gig Friday and won't be using it. Might not have a chance to play it until next weekend, that is, in April.

It's just sitting there, in my apartment.

[Pappy]

When I first got my DLS I was running the gain higher and the volume down around 10:00. This sounded really good but was different than I usually run overdrive pedals.

I tried it last night with the volume at noon and the gain down around 10:00 and liked it even more. With this setting, it was more like a slightly distorted boost for my Harris Alpha amp which is essentially a 25 watt JTM45 with 6v6s. It got a great lower gain crunch with lots of clarity. I usually use an Uno Mos for this sort of gritty boost but the DLS sounded better to me. The level of gain was more in the Malcolm Young range which was perfect for my needs.

[musickbox]

I know you can run the DLS at 18v, but what about at 12v?

[Pappy]

I've already tried it and it sounds great. It's subtle, though.

[catalinbread]

I know you can run the DLS at 18v, but what about at 12v?


Anything between 7V and 18V is cool. Too low and it starts sounding unbiased too high and you will burn up parts.

The lower the voltage the easier and more rewarding it feels at low volumes. The higher the voltage the more "percussive" it becomes. I don't mean like a high hat I mean like a snare the size of your kick drum.
:dude

[musickbox]

Anything between 7V and 18V is cool. Too low and it starts sounding unbiased too high and you will burn up parts.

The lower the voltage the easier and more rewarding it feels at low volumes. The higher the voltage the more "percussive" it becomes. I don't mean like a high hat I mean like a snare the size of your kick drum.
:dude

Haha.

[catalinbread]

:munch:dude:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana Do it Man!!!! Ill just have to buy another one.. OH Well.


Workin' on it!

[In Tune]

Workin' on it!

You are a true Man. Check book ready. :dude

[musickbox]

Tried it at 12v. It's pretty awesome. Still debating on whether or not keep it, but this is the most amp sounding pedal since my Tim. Man this pedal is fun to play. I really like stacking it with my old Rat.:RoCkIn

[Blues Jr]

A quick review:

Went to jam last night, brought my Muddy Waters Telecaster, my Traynor YGM3 amp & the Dirty Little Secret pedal.
Had the amp up around 5/6 on the volume where the amp starts to breakup nicely. Stomped on the pedal. Everything at 12 noon.
Holy cow. Amazing.

This Dirty Little Secret pedal is no regular pedal. It's nothing like I've tried before.
And i've pretty much tried them all.

[uberschall]

I'm back at 18V and using it now into my RSA23, which is already a plexi-style amp. There's already a few flavors of crunch when using the Switchazel/boost with this amp, but the DLS brings something new and sounds absolutely killer on the Rock setting into either or both channels.

[musickbox]

This Dirty Little Secret pedal is no regular pedal. It's nothing like I've tried before.
And i've pretty much tried them all.

This is exactly how I feel. I mean the way the pedal reacts and plays is completely new to me. It's weird because the pedal is super open and airy, but it's also very compressed all at the same time. The only way I can describe it is by calling it "smart compression". To me this pedal shines when you use the volume knob. It cleans up better than any pedal I've played so far. I wish there was more gain, but it definitely has enough for that classic Marshall sound. Still on the fence about keeping it, but I am definitely having fun in the mean time.

[catalinbread]

This is exactly how I feel. I mean the way the pedal reacts and plays is completely new to me. It's weird because the pedal is super open and airy, but it's also very compressed all at the same time. The only way I can describe it is by calling it "smart compression". To me this pedal shines when you use the volume knob. It cleans up better than any pedal I've played so far. I wish there was more gain, but it definitely has enough for that classic Marshall sound. Still on the fence about keeping it, but I am definitely having fun in the mean time.

You know what!? If you're havin' fun we've done our jobs so far! :BEER

[Bobby D]

the DLS is really gonna put Catalinbread to the next level. it seems like a LOT of work, testing, and fine-tuning has gone into this, and it shows.

all the clips i have heard have sounded good!

and soon i will be making a clip myself! the waiting is the hardest part :banana

[Purple]

the DLS is really gonna put Catalinbread to the next level. it seems like a LOT of work, testing, and fine-tuning has gone into this, and it shows.

all the clips i have heard have sounded good!

and soon i will be making a clip myself! the waiting is the hardest part :banana

I think I lost some hearing testing the damn thing every night for two months! http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s297/kittycaster/Emoticons/free2talk_dabd26019f36-laugh.gif

[jazzandmetal?]

the DLS is really gonna put Catalinbread to the next level. it seems like a LOT of work, testing, and fine-tuning has gone into this, and it shows.

all the clips i have heard have sounded good!

and soon i will be making a clip myself! the waiting is the hardest part :banana

I am waiting as well.:puh


:D

[catalinbread]

the DLS is really gonna put Catalinbread to the next level. it seems like a LOT of work, testing, and fine-tuning has gone into this, and it shows.

all the clips i have heard have sounded good!

and soon i will be making a clip myself! the waiting is the hardest part :banana


patience! :knitting

[Purple]

patience! :knitting

drill, baby, drill!

[swollen303]

patience! :knitting


That is difficult. Have one pre ordered from Tonefactor.

[prometheus]

Who has these in stock? When will the next batch be ready? I NEED one.

[jazzandmetal?]

Who has these in stock? When will the next batch be ready? I NEED one.

Ebay does. I got one from them direct. Ordered it Wed....but still not here yet.:cry:

[sw532121]

I ordered one on 3-24. The anticipation is killing me...!

[Brad J]

Ebay does. I got one from them direct. Ordered it Wed....but still not here yet.:cry:

Did you see the fineprint stating to allow up to 2 weeks for shipping?

[jazzandmetal?]

Did you see the fineprint stating to allow up to 2 weeks for shipping?

WHAT!?


Crap.:thud



I sure didn't.

[Brad J]

WHAT!?


Crap.:thud



I sure didn't.

Yeah, I know, it'll be worth the wait though I'm sure :)

[catalinbread]

WHAT!?


Crap.:thud



I sure didn't.


Worry not. They will most likely ship this week. ;)

[Brad J]

woohoo! :banana

[jb1911]

Try this:

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t211/jb1911/69DLSstack.jpg

You're welcome.



:BEER

[madscientist]

I've had the pedal for a couple of weeks now, and it keeps getting better. Today, I hit the DIP switches in my KOT, and set one side to clean boost. I then used the clean boost to goose the DLS.....AWESOME higher gain tones, just perfect. It's so good, I'm taking my OCD off my pedal board, which says a lot, as it's been on my board for almost 3 years. Love how open it is, but yet, has this sublte compression that just lets the notes sing.

Absolutely amazing pedal!

[catalinbread]

Try this:

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t211/jb1911/69DLSstack.jpg

You're welcome.



:BEER

That is a pairing that Erksin and I both like alot. But my all time favorite is a Strat Neck PU>good germanium treble booster>DLS.

:drool

[Blues Jr]

Hey Nic, what Treble booster are you using?

[utterhack]

Nic can confirm but I'm pretty sure they have a Java boost up there.

I can also confirm that a Beano Boost, Dyna Ranger, and Chirper all work pretty well ;)

[erksin]

Nic can confirm but I'm pretty sure they have a Java boost up there.

I can also confirm that a Beano Boost, Dyna Ranger, and Chirper all work pretty well ;)

Actually, we're rolling our own. :crazyguy

We have run Howard's Java and my Crispy Cream into the DLS though and they both sounded fantastic.

The '69 kills with it too - jb knows what's up! :BEER

[catalinbread]

Nic can confirm but I'm pretty sure they have a Java boost up there.

I can also confirm that a Beano Boost, Dyna Ranger, and Chirper all work pretty well ;)


Yup Howard has a Java Boost, which I like a lot. We also rigged one up on the breadboard that was just as satisfying.
:cool:

[Purple]

Enough with the polite pedals... hit the DLS with some gnar dawg out of control fuzz for some real good times.

[catalinbread]

Enough with the polite pedals... hit the DLS with some gnar dawg out of control fuzz for some real good times.

Hey buddy take this to the "other" forums. This is a polite forum.
:rimshot

[catalinbread]

I've had the pedal for a couple of weeks now, and it keeps getting better. Today, I hit the DIP switches in my KOT, and set one side to clean boost. I then used the clean boost to goose the DLS.....AWESOME higher gain tones, just perfect. It's so good, I'm taking my OCD off my pedal board, which says a lot, as it's been on my board for almost 3 years. Love how open it is, but yet, has this sublte compression that just lets the notes sing.

Absolutely amazing pedal!

Cool!

[Purple]

Hey buddy take this to the "other" forums. This is a polite forum.
:rimshot

Old people sounds.

[Blues Jr]

man, you guys are bad ass eh?

[Purple]

man, you guys are bad ass eh?

strat -> java boost -> DLS -> Princeton Reverb RI http://www.soundclick.com/util/getplayer.m3u?id=7411183&q=hi

:bong:bong:bong

[catalinbread]

man, you guys are bad ass eh?

No not me. I love my two kitties and my doggie.
:)

[jb1911]

Nic can confirm but I'm pretty sure they have a Java boost up there.

I can also confirm that a Beano Boost, Dyna Ranger, and Chirper all work pretty well ;)

A BBB07 set to TB also is a great thing.

[jb1911]

Old people sounds.



:boxer

[therhodeo]

:boxer

AARP'd

[markom89]

Appologies if it has already been asked, but how does the DLS compare to the Silver Kiss?
I've got a Silver Kiss on loan here and am finding that it's the *perfect* OD for live use. Just had band practice and found it to cut through like nothing else. Ontop of that, I actually dig the shyte out of the sound. Amazing sounding pedal. Can't wait to grab one and use it on the live board. Would like to know how the DLS is up against it, though. Does it cut through as well? Not as chimey, is it?

[erksin]

Appologies if it has already been asked, but how does the DLS compare to the Silver Kiss?
I've got a Silver Kiss on loan here and am finding that it's the *perfect* OD for live use. Just had band practice and found it to cut through like nothing else. Ontop of that, I actually dig the shyte out of the sound. Amazing sounding pedal. Can't wait to grab one and use it on the live board. Would like to know how the DLS is up against it, though. Does it cut through as well? Not as chimey, is it?

The only thing they have in common is the color of the box.

The DLS is old school Marshall flavors.

[catalinbread]

Just dropped off a butt load of these at the PO. All the direct ones are on their way, early than the two week wait, I might add! Hope you love 'em!!! We also sent a boat load to http://www.tonefactor.com and http://www.bigcitymusic.com...

[Jules]

Any chance of you posting a bunch to some dealers in England? I really want to get my hands on one of these (just after I buy a Semaphore next week).

[jb1911]

AARP'd

Watch it pal, I'm on the AARP boxing team!

:D

[erksin]

Watch it pal, I'm on the AARP boxing team!

:D

Lemme guess:

One round, a little dancing but no actual punches thrown, go out for pie after, nap.

:dunno

[markom89]

The only thing they have in common is the color of the box.

The DLS is old school Marshall flavors.

That's great, but does it cut through as well as the Silver Kiss is what I'm wondering...

[erksin]

That's great, but does it cut through as well as the Silver Kiss is what I'm wondering...

It cuts as well as a Marshall does. :dunno

I guess it all depends on how aggressively you set the tone control, but I think it has a lot of cut to it.

[markom89]

It cuts as well as a Marshall does. :dunno

I guess it all depends on how aggressively you set the tone control, but I think it has a lot of cut to it.

Should be good then.
I've never played a Marshall, so I wouldn't know, but I'll take your word.
:AOK

[jb1911]

Lemme guess:

One round, a little dancing but no actual punches thrown, go out for pie after, nap.

:dunno

Very little dancing and a lot of pie with decaf ... hey, you're only a couple of years away.:crazyguy

[erksin]

Very little dancing and a lot of pie with decaf ... hey, you're only a couple of years away.:crazyguy

I like pie - wanna dance? :dunno

[RickB]

Just dropped off a butt load of these at the PO. All the direct ones are on their way, early than the two week wait, I might add! Hope you love 'em!!! We also sent a boat load to http://www.tonefactor.com and http://www.bigcitymusic.com...

Sweet. Got one pre-ordered from Tone Factor!

[prometheus]

Got mine in the mail today from a fellow TGPer. This thing rocks! And it rawks!

Loving it right now, it's perfect for those gritty Marshall tones without inciting the anger of the neighbors.

[jazzandmetal?]

Should be good then.
I've never played a Marshall, so I wouldn't know, but I'll take your word.
:AOK


:messedup :facepalm

[markom89]

:messedup :facepalm

Sorry, man:(:cry::worried

[Purple]

Should be good then.
I've never played a Marshall, so I wouldn't know, but I'll take your word.
:AOK


In that case, you don't know much.

[markom89]

In that case, you don't know much.

You're right, I don't!
...but that's why you do, my good man. :AOK

[Purple]

You're right, I don't!
...but that's why you do, my good man. :AOK


you haven't played electric guitar till you've tried a NICE marshall! :RoCkIn

[Coach]

I've never played a Marshall

I don't mean to rag on you marko but that is shameful. There is nothing like playing through a good marshall.

[zerorez]

Should be good then.
I've never played a Marshall, so I wouldn't know, but I'll take your word.
:AOK

Marko ======> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqsVmvbi4DM&feature=channel_page

Not to derail the thread still lovin my new DLS kudos Catalinbread team!:bow

[catalinbread]

Marko ======> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqsVmvbi4DM&feature=channel_page

Not to derail the thread still lovin my new DLS kudos Catalinbread team!:bow


No, thank you!

Cool video! We tried our damnedest to extract this experience and put into the DLS. Though nothing quite compares to commanding that much movement of air. But what venue or HOA will let you get away with that sort of volume!?

[Purple]

No thank you!

Cool video! It almost illustrates the ball bustin' power you experience playing into a loud Marshall! We tried our damnedest to extract this experience and put into the DLS. Though nothing quite compares to commanding that much movement of air.

cake farts? http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s297/kittycaster/Emoticons/awesome.gif

[spiritofeden]

Did anyone compare it woth a BOR?

[ReadySteadyGo!]

I don't mean to rag on you marko but that is shameful. There is nothing like playing through a good marshall.


Meh, to paraphrase Lilly Von Schtupp, "A Marshall, how ordinary."

[imguitardan]

No, thank you!

Cool video! We tried our damnedest to extract this experience and put into the DLS. Though nothing quite compares to commanding that much movement of air. But what venue or HOA will let you get away with that sort of volume!?

My friend, Chris, made that clip. He's actually got it attenuated down pretty low (-8)(however, an attenuator with an already broken up tone sounds good). The trick is trying to get it to sound good on the verge of breakup (soft picking is clean and hard picking is broken up - "Malcolm" tone). Can the DLS do that? I would love it if it did...

[jazzandmetal?]

Did anyone compare it woth a BOR?

I will when I get mine........

[RickB]

Did anyone compare it woth a BOR?

crxshdxmmy did a great video of it compared to the Zvex Distortron: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASB8pooBulo

[Andre357]

Is anyone using the DLS with an el84 based Budda ? Just wondering how it might sound with my SDII 18.........

[guitbeef]

I just got hip to the DLS because it was mentioned in the "Small Hendrix amp" thread. All I can say is, I've been a DIY guy for a long time now and haven't bought a pedal in about as long, but this one is calling my name. I don't believe I've ever heard clip of a pedal that sounded that good both with a strat at lower gain AND humbuckers at higher gain. Truly impressive, I need to see and hear for myself in person.

[Purple]

I just got hip to the DLS because it was mentioned in the "Small Hendrix amp" thread. All I can say is, I've been a DIY guy for a long time now and haven't bought a pedal in about as long, but this one is calling my name. I don't believe I've ever heard clip of a pedal that sounded that good both with a strat at lower gain AND humbuckers at higher gain. Truly impressive, I need to see and hear for myself in person.

Where is the "small hendrix amp" thread?

[rob2001]

No words can describe how badly I want this! Curse you, Swedish customs! The importing fees here are crazy. I don't have that kind of money :cry:
Man, this pedal... it's perfect!


How do you know it's perfect unless you've used it?

[guitbeef]

Where is the "small hendrix amp" thread?

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=530722

DLS was brought up near the bottom of page 2. I didn't respond to that thread but I'd say that clip of the DLS ought to put an end to the discussion.

[catalinbread]

Is anyone using the DLS with an el84 based Budda ? Just wondering how it might sound with my SDII 18.........

Can't speak to the Budda specifically but we have two EL84 based amps as test bed amps a Blues Junior and a Dr Z Maz 18 NR 2x12. Works great into both, IMO.

[jazzandmetal?]

Can't speak to the Budda specifically but we have two EL84 based amps as test bed amps a Blues Junior and a Dr Z Maz 18 NR 2x12. Works great into both, IMO.

Any word on when the ones purchased on ebay early last week will be shipping?:crazy:drool

[catalinbread]

Any word on when the ones purchased on ebay early last week will be shipping?:crazy:drool


Right now. :)

[markom89]

Right now. :)

Right now or right now?

[jazzandmetal?]

Right now. :)

Nice!

Right now or right now?

What about right now?

[markom89]

What about right now?

Good man, I didn't even think of that! :bow

[catalinbread]

Hi Purple
Glad to see you playing guitar. New kitty here also. I think a DLS in purple would be cool.
Geary


Geary!!! Got yr Purple!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3446303073_1a028299f4.jpg

Couldn't stop there went WHITE!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3447098358_cd936c861c.jpg

And Orange!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3616/3446283691_29b998c401.jpg


I really want fawn personally!

[IronPaws]

Ordered it a couple of days ago, got an email saying I was going to be contacted then nothing. Does that mean you'll let me know when it ships or what?

Thanks, I'm really excited about this pedal

[In Tune]

Geary!!! Got yr Purple!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3446303073_1a028299f4.jpg

Couldn't stop there went WHITE!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3447098358_cd936c861c.jpg

And Orange!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3616/3446283691_29b998c401.jpg


I really want fawn personally!
Your are true Men of Men. Its PURPLE for me....but Dat orange,,Shes a nice Wan Too! Thank YOU Bread Men!!!!!!:AOK :banana :BEER

[Purple]

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s297/kittycaster/Emoticons/th1zyajyt.gif

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s297/kittycaster/Emoticons/thenewym_-hyper.gif



http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s297/kittycaster/gearz.jpg

[j_m_s]

hey that Gretsch isn't purple......

[jb1911]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3616/3446283691_29b998c401.jpghttp://www.ultimatemusclecar.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/1969-dodge-charger.jpg

[jb1911]

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s297/kittycaster/Emoticons/th1zyajyt.gif

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s297/kittycaster/Emoticons/thenewym_-hyper.gif



http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s297/kittycaster/gearz.jpg

That is one cool guitar! What model is it?

[madscientist]

Great, now my gray box seems dull...maybe I'll have to get a second on in orange.

[RickB]

Great, now my gray box seems dull...maybe I'll have to get a second on in orange.

No kidding!

[Lt_Core]

How do you select the color during the checkout process at http://www.catalinbread.com/products.php?

[fiddler49]

Just pulled the trigger on the PURPLE! The picture kinda looks like the knobs are brown with gold tops. Are they? Cuz that would add to the tonal complexity of the pedal...:crazy

[fiddler49]

How do you select the color during the checkout process at http://www.catalinbread.com/products.php?
Check eBay.

[erksin]

Just pulled the trigger on the PURPLE! The picture kinda looks like the knobs are brown with gold tops. Are they? Cuz that would add to the tonal complexity of the pedal...:crazy

Black and gold, like the Marshalls.

[fiddler49]

Black and gold, like the Marshalls.
Sweet!

[Brad J]

Are the original ones screen printed and the new colors decal printed?

[In Tune]

Check eBay.
Cant find the Purple one......Will these be going to dealers soon???:cry: :cry: :cry:

[catalinbread]

Are the original ones screen printed and the new colors decal printed?


The color is a Lexan faceplate that I have custom made by these fine folks:
http://www.tailoredlabel.com/
Lexan is super rugged, nearly limitless color pallet, and easy to work with. Though it is not cheap, it saves a lot of shop time here so we can keep the cost to the customer down. What is NOT easy to work with, we've found is that Crazy Purple!! Thus this purple run is limited to 100. Of which 50 of them are spoken for already.

[turtleheadblues]

The purple and orange look awesome.

[Panacea]

Just bought a purple DLS off the 'Bay. Thanks alot Nic! Now to make some cash...:knitting

[Purple]

That is one cool guitar! What model is it?

You never saw me post it "over there"?

It's a '78 Gretsch Broadkaster. Factory Badass Bridge, and Dimarzio humbuckers of some sort.

I got it because PJ Harvey plays one exactly like it. :)





(I wasn't trying to show off the guitar, just the purple thingys in the background hahah.)

[jb1911]

You never saw me post it "over there"?

It's a '78 Gretsch Broadkaster. Factory Badass Bridge, and Dimarzio humbuckers of some sort.

I got it because PJ Harvey plays one exactly like it. :)





(I wasn't trying to show off the guitar, just the purple thingys in the background hahah.)


Yeah I did see it "over by dere", but I couldn't find the thread. Now that I know PJ Harvey plays one, it gives me an even bigger chubby.

[Purple]

Yeah I did see it "over by dere", but I couldn't find the thread. Now that I know PJ Harvey plays one, it gives me an even bigger chubby.

Here she is!
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s297/kittycaster/DSCF0068.jpg











OK, back to teh DLS discussions...... :bong

[dudinka]

do you think a DLS has a place among my OCD, FD2, ScrewDriver, RAT, OD9, T-rex Dr. Swamp and a future Timmy?

[Purple]

do you think a DLS has a place among my OCD, FD2, ScrewDriver, RAT, OD9, T-rex Dr. Swamp and a future Timmy?

Having owned or played most of those, I'd humbly say - yes. :cool:

[dudinka]

bought it...

[In Tune]

Cant find the Purple one......Will these be going to dealers soon???:cry: :cry: :cry:
In answer to my own question....:banana:bananaJust put a hold on one of these cooler than cool PURPLE DLSs from Scott over at Harbormusic.net (http://www.thegearpage.net/board/Harbormusic.net) The man definatley took care of business....!Thanx Scott and C-Bread for doin the Purple thang!!!!!!!

[catalinbread]

In answer to my own question....:banana:bananaJust put a hold on one of these cooler than cool PURPLE DLSs from Scott over at Harbormusic.net (http://www.thegearpage.net/board/Harbormusic.net) The man definatley took care of business....!Thanx Scott and C-Bread for doin the Purple thang!!!!!!!


Pack'n up Scott's tonight! :dude

[thevelourfog]

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s297/kittycaster/DSCF0068.jpg



schwing!

[aquadog]

Couldn't wait any longer, had to buy one.
What can I say, it was purple!

[IronPaws]

Once again, what does it mean in the email when you say "We will be in touch as soon as possible about your order, the details of which are as follows:"

Does that mean the DLS is on back order or just waiting to be processed and the "contact" will be about the shipping?

[Burgs]

Yikes! Better not let Suds see this. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3446303073_1a028299f4.jpg

[jezzbo]

just ordered an orange one. :banana

[Blues Jr]

what? there are different colors now? Geez, i was way too early on the trigger. Grrrrrr.

[jb1911]

I like my silver one, it matches my Lincoln.

[jezzbo]

what? there are different colors now? Geez, i was way too early on the trigger. Grrrrrr.

I could choose, the plain silver one or an orange one.
I actually wanted a purple one but that was not available on their site so orange gonna have to do. :D

[erksin]

what? there are different colors now? Geez, i was way too early on the trigger. Grrrrrr.

Kinda/sorta - it was really just curiosity on our part as to what it would look like in purple, then a few got made in white and orange. I don't think its gonna be a regular thing but you never know.

[edgie]

Hi guys, the DLS finally arrived here in Singapore today and I'm probably the guy who got the first one here.:p I must say that the demo videos really represented the pedal well. It really has that sustain, thickness, and honk of a marshall amp on those classic rock records. For years, I've never found a pedal that matched the amp-like response and overall tone of my G2D custom OD until now and it even cleans up better especially on the rock mode.

Unlike some other marshall-type pedals that i've tried, this one doesn't have the tendency to thin out the highs on higher gain settings. The gain on this pedal is very sufficient for classic rock sounds. It's one of those pedals you can actually play the volume control of your guitar with. It doesn't clean up too early so it gives you more range on your volume pot and when you turn it up, you can really feel it roaring like how an amp should be. At high gain settings it managed to clean up in a "little wing" kind of way. I used an edwards relic SRV strat loaded with bareknuckle apaches going into a THD flexi-50.

I don't really write much about pedals unless i'm asked for my opinion but this one really deserves to be preached. Thanks to the crew of Catalinbread for coming up with this.

[dtfan4ever]

I just ordered the DLS White and a Semaphore! Now the impatient waiting begins.

[sabby]

I'm digging this thing more and more. It's made for a Fuzz Face. That pair covers a whole lot -- everything I need for sure (future GAS notwithstanding).

[erksin]

I'm digging this thing more and more. It's made for a Fuzz Face. That pair covers a whole lot -- everything I need for sure (future GAS notwithstanding).

Try it with a treble booster. :BOUNCE

[Lt_Core]

Sounds like the DLS works great with a clean amp. How about pushing an overdriven amp into hard rock bliss? ;)

I have a Silver Kiss Trinity, as well. I bet it stacks well with the DLS. Has anyone used that combination? Trying to decide between an OCD (again) and a DLS (love that orange color, too).

[catalinbread]

I ordered one direct last weekend and was told it was in stock but it has yet to arrive...kinda bummed about that. Usually when I place an order I have found they go out the next day from places like Tonfactor, Pedal Geek, ProGruitar Shop etc.

Was hoping to have it for some recording I was doing....:cool:


Our website "Please allow two weeks for delivery." Your DLS shipped 9 days earlier than promised.

[underdog]

How much is the shipment to Turkey costs? Same on e-bay and website?

[Tonestack]

Hi guys. So I'm completely sold on this thing, but I need to know how it's going to work out with my GT8. Normally I take my guitar right into the input of the GT8 (for wah, fuzz), then take its loop out to my TS9 and into the front of my Traynor.

Where would you put the DLS in this mess? My first guess is after the TS9, but I'm not sure how the guitar volume knob interaction will work out.

No more purple eh.. Damn it looks great. I want one!

Thanks.
Scott.

[erksin]

Hi guys. So I'm completely sold on this thing, but I need to know how it's going to work out with my GT8. Normally I take my guitar right into the input of the GT8 (for wah, fuzz), then take its loop out to my TS9 and into the front of my Traynor.

Where would you put the DLS in this mess? My first guess is after the TS9, but I'm not sure how the guitar volume knob interaction will work out.

No more purple eh.. Damn it looks great. I want one!

Thanks.
Scott.

I have no experience with the GT8, but yeah I think after the TS-9 is where you will like it best.

The volume knob interaction isn't as finicky as it is with a fuzz for example, so it really doesn't matter where you stick the DLS - it'll clean up just fine.

[Purple]

Sounds like the DLS works great with a clean amp. How about pushing an overdriven amp into hard rock bliss? ;)

I have a Silver Kiss Trinity, as well. I bet it stacks well with the DLS. Has anyone used that combination? Trying to decide between an OCD (again) and a DLS (love that orange color, too).


I ran a DLS into my dimed Marshall (JMP50 4-inputter) and it surprisingly worked well. It still sounded like the Marshall, just "more". It probably wouldn't be my first choice for boosting an overdriven amp but it does work pretty well - I was thinking it might flub out and compress at those levels but it doesn't. Neato.

[Burgs]

Here's a new clip. Stacking the DLS with Blues Pro, BSM HS-S Treble Booster, and Deep Trip Hellbender (Tonebender MKII with treblebooster and bass-boost options). And Sadie. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh8unD6h6NY

[utterhack]

Here's a new clip. Stacking the DLS with Blues Pro, BSM HS-S Treble Booster, and Deep Trip Hellbender (Tonebender MKII with treblebooster and bass-boost options). And Sadie. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh8unD6h6NY

omg the earmuffs

[Bluesrocker99]

Don't know about no more purple, just ordered a purple one from the Catalinbread ebay shop :BluesBros

[Burgs]

Don't know about no more purple, just ordered a purple one from the Catalinbread ebay shop :BluesBros

I'm very jealous! Nic has done a great job with that purple (and the other colors) but purple funds are hard to come by at the moment. I might have to give Sadie the silver one and let her customise it for me. Or maybe not... :)

[playthecray]

Brett, I enjoy your playing. I have an 8 year daughter (Jenna), we get a kick out of watching your videos. They are a perfect combination of fun, skill, and education. Thank you.

[Burgs]

Brett, I enjoy your playing. I have an 8 year daughter (Jenna), we get a kick out of watching your videos. They are a perfect combination of fun, skill, and education. Thank you.

Thanks! They're fun to make and help me to justify my unending GAS indulgence. Daughters are great, eh! (So far..:worried :) )

[Philly Fuzz]

Here's a new clip. Stacking the DLS with Blues Pro, BSM HS-S Treble Booster, and Deep Trip Hellbender (Tonebender MKII with treblebooster and bass-boost options). And Sadie. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh8unD6h6NY

Great video once again! Have you tried stacking the DLS with more of a clean/dirty boost like a Bad Bob? Treble boost sounds great but a bit too Zeppelin for me... :rotflmao

[Burgs]

Great video once again! Have you tried stacking the DLS with more of a clean/dirty boost like a Bad Bob? Treble boost sounds great but a bit too Zeppelin for me... :rotflmao

No, I haven't tried that yet but I'll team it up with The Mrs later today to see how it goes. I'd expect it to be great. Thanks for the encouraging words. :)

[playthecray]

What's the matter with Zeppelin? The Achilles Last Stand intro was great.

[erksin]

Just curious how the DLS stacks with other flavors of boost pedals.

Admittedly, I'm not really a Zep fan... that doesn't mean anything is wrong with them.... or Burger666's playing (which is great, btw!). ;)

I don't think we have a vid of it, but we hit it with our SCP and it sounded great. It'll just crunch up more with a stronger signal hitting it.

[dani]

Sounds like the DLS works great with a clean amp. How about pushing an overdriven amp into hard rock bliss? ;)

I have a Silver Kiss Trinity, as well. I bet it stacks well with the DLS. Has anyone used that combination? Trying to decide between an OCD (again) and a DLS (love that orange color, too).

i would love to know as well how will the two stack.

i have a silver kiss mkII and i am thinking of getting a dls to complement it hoping to get really heavy in the vein of an openhaus.

[Bluesrocker99]

Here's a new clip. Stacking the DLS with Blues Pro, BSM HS-S Treble Booster, and Deep Trip Hellbender (Tonebender MKII with treblebooster and bass-boost options). And Sadie. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh8unD6h6NY

Excellent clips, mate, nice playing and entertaining too! Keep em coming! :BluesBros

[jb1911]

Brett, Kitty and Fatback should be the first 3 inducted into the demo clip hall of fame.

[catalinbread]

Brett, Kitty and Fatback should be the first 3 inducted into the demo clip hall of fame.

Yes!

[Purple]

Yes!

I'm bored of pedals.

Except fuzz pedals.

Fuzz straight into clean amp FTW!

[catalinbread]

I'm bored of pedals.

Except fuzz pedals.

Fuzz straight into clean amp FTW!

What does boredom with pedals have to do with clips? I say make more clean amp clips!

[Purple]

What does boredom with pedals have to do with clips? I say make more clean amp clips!

I'm not talking about clips. Who cares about clips.

I'm just saying I like fuzz pedals.

[catalinbread]

I'm not talking about clips. Who cares about clips.

I'm just saying I like fuzz pedals.

Oh good morning!

[Purple]

Oh good morning!

People analyze things too much. I've been guilty too.

Just plug in a fuzz pedal, doesn't even matter what kind, and have a good time. Chicks dig it. I know, I was there.

[In Tune]

People analyze things too much. I've been guilty too.

Just plug in a fuzz pedal, doesn't even matter what kind, and have a good time. Chicks dig it. I know, I was there.
Yep,, Chicks really dig the JH-F1 Circle Fuzz. Not the icky square one. No chicks with that one .:rimshot

[Garygtr]

I broke down and ordered a purple DLS direct from Catalinbread's ebay store...:crazy When will the madness end?

[Clumsy Fingers]

Well, after viewing the various vids 50 times or more, I pulled the trigger and ordered me a purple one.


This is my first Catalinbread product- is the wait generally pretty long or no?



If it sounds as good as I think it will, the BoR may find another owner.....

[jb1911]

I want that white one, but I already have a silver one.

[Burgs]

Brett, Kitty and Fatback should be the first 3 inducted into the demo clip hall of fame.

Does that mean we get free beer and snacks for the night? I'm in.

[prometheus]

Plugged my new Musket into the DLS today, instant Pumpkins. I haven't had that much fun in months. I'm loving the DLS for all my dirty desires.

[Bloomfield fan]

I got mine a week before the colors were offered.... however there is not way I am parting with this pedal. To all who reviewed and posted videos, Thank You. This the best Marshall pedal I have played and sounds exactly as described and shown in the videos. Well done Catalinbread.

[erksin]

Does that mean we get free beer and snacks for the night? I'm in.

You do if you ever make it to Portland!

Maybe for Josh and Sadies wedding? :BEER

[Burgs]

You do if you ever make it to Portland!

Maybe for Josh and Sadies wedding? :BEER

Heheh. That would be cool. You'd better send a photo to the bride first though.

"Suds, pack your bags little one, we're off to Oregon. Yes, they like Hannah Montana and Bran Van 3000 there too.." :)

[erksin]

Heheh. That would be cool. You'd better send a photo to the bride first though.

"Suds, pack your bags little one, we're off to Oregon. Yes, they like Hannah Montana and Bran Van 3000 there too.." :)

Hanna Montana is a deal-breaker for Josh. He likes arty girls who can sing Beatles lyrics by heart.

Let her down gently, okay? :rotflmao

[Burgs]

Hanna Montana is a deal-breaker for Josh. He likes arty girls who can sing Beatles lyrics by heart.

Let her down gently, okay? :rotflmao

No probs. She'll get over it. Probably saved me a fortune too. I'll have to remember the Montana line next time some young fella comes knocking on our door. In 10 years or so. At least.

[coldfingaz]

Just a quick note to say I sort of fell in love with my DLS last night. Was driving it with an Esquire, and played through a 1960 Gibson GA-5 at fairly low to medium volumes. Fantastic tones!

[garyrogue]

Geary!!! Got yr Purple!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3446303073_1a028299f4.jpg

Couldn't stop there went WHITE!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3447098358_cd936c861c.jpg

And Orange!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3616/3446283691_29b998c401.jpg


I really want fawn personally!
Geary here, I got back from a short trip and noticed the spring line-up (thanks Nick). I orderd a purple of course, I have the fawn coverd.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e244/garyrogue/MagicAmpsElectricLady.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e244/garyrogue/MagicAmpsElectricLadyrt.jpg

[IronPaws]

Ok, got my DLS on friday and tried to work it into a gig on Saturday....I love this pedal, it's a nice change of pace from the rest of my dirt. I used the Keely clean boost right after it and the sound is amazing...

Fantastic pedal...thanks for a great deal!

[zerorez]

Such a great pedal, just ordered a 2nd one in Purple for the pedal board! :D

[ford]

Might as well ask how it is similar and different from the Cmatmods Brownie?!

rock

bford

[CalebT]

Hi, has anyone compared the DLS to the Barber DD or DDSS?

I'm trying to decide between both these pedals for my Marshall-in-a-box sounds.

Thanks in advance!

[JimmyR]

Oh it's waaay more "Marshally" than a Barber DD. The Barber pedals are polite, smooth, inoffensive and I find rather bland. I really don't get why people say they sound Marshall-like. Not in my world! The DLS - which I have compared side by side with a Barber Custom B-Cool as well as many other ODs - sounds and feels a lot more like an amp. It really depends on what amp and guitar you play, as well as the type of Marshall you are trying to emulate. My two favourite pedals for a Marshall plexi/JMP kinda OD would be the DLS or the Xotic BB. The BB is a lot punchier at low gain which is where I like 'em. You can run the DLS @ 18V and it's a fair bit punchier and sounds great. It has a lot more character and a great feel to it than the Barbers. The Barbers sound a lot more like pedals to me.

I would definitely recommend the DLS over the DD. Also look at pedals like the BB and some of the Menatones, like the Blue Collar and King of the Britains. Even the OCD can do a good job. But the BB and DLS are the only ODs on my board right now.

[TheJudge]

What a bummer!

I won an ebay auction for a PURPLE DLS on April 17 and I just received the pedal today, BUT it is the silver one!!! Something must have gotten mixed up in the order/shipping dept. I emailed them requesting that they correct their error.

I am sure everything will be corrected, but what a bummer to be expecting a cool looking PURPLE pedal and to get the silver one.

[jb1911]

What a bummer!

I won an ebay auction for a PURPLE DLS on April 17 and I just received the pedal today, BUT it is the silver one!!! Something must have gotten mixed up in the order/shipping dept. I emailed them requesting that they correct their error.

I am sure everything will be corrected, but what a bummer to be expecting a cool looking PURPLE pedal and to get the silver one.

I like my silver one and wouldn't trade it
for anything. It matches my Lincoln.

Seriously, I think this is gonna be one of the all time classic
dirt boxes.

Good job guys.

[roquero]

I find my DLS pairs fantastically with the Flying Tomato 2.0 Fuzz

Here is a clip playing a Fender EC Strat [active pups] into a Flying Tomato Fuzz 2.0 [set for buffering the active pups- a great feature of the Tomato] into the DLS [with rock setting, gain at 2 PM, volume at 10 AM] into a 1966 Fender BF Bandmaster into a Larry Rogers custom built speaker cab with 2-12s [early 60s Jensens]

From about 1:12 to 1:42 to I cut the volume knob on the guitar so that you can hear how it cleans up with a volume knob cut.

Gives the Bandmaster the BROOTALZ!

http://lastgang.com/dls_tomato1.mp3
(http://lastgang.com/dls_tomato1.mp3)

Here's another clip running the DLS/ Flying Tomato 2.0 fuzz combo through a higher gain amp- this time it's a Marshall JCM 800 4104 2-12 combo with the stock Celestion G12-75 speakers [this amp used to belong to a guitarist in Joe Perry Project, no, not Joe!]
Gain is lower on this one- 10 am on the DLS and volume on DLS at 9 am
The Marshall pre gain was on 2 and the master volume was on 10:


http://lastgang.com/dls_tomato2.mp3

[erksin]

What a bummer!

I won an ebay auction for a PURPLE DLS on April 17 and I just received the pedal today, BUT it is the silver one!!! Something must have gotten mixed up in the order/shipping dept. I emailed them requesting that they correct their error.

I am sure everything will be corrected, but what a bummer to be expecting a cool looking PURPLE pedal and to get the silver one.

Shoot me an email at the address in my sig and I'll see if I can help move this along for you. Nic handles all of the eBay stuff and has had a LOT on his plate this week, so he might not get to your email as quickly as he should.

Sorry for the hassle - but we'll get it sorted for you. ;)

[catalinbread]

What a bummer!

I won an ebay auction for a PURPLE DLS on April 17 and I just received the pedal today, BUT it is the silver one!!! Something must have gotten mixed up in the order/shipping dept. I emailed them requesting that they correct their error.

I am sure everything will be corrected, but what a bummer to be expecting a cool looking PURPLE pedal and to get the silver one.


Whoa! I will rectify this right away!

[Panacea]

Whoa! I will rectify this right away! ;) and I thought the DLS just did the Marshall thing....:bong

[ford]

Gonna pull the trigger on one of these very soon.. I can feel it..

rock

bford

[Bobby D]

mmmmmm........orange creamsicle DLS :mob

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y32/lvxnova/catalinbread.jpg

[Panacea]

mmmmmm........orange creamsicle DLS :mob

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y32/lvxnova/catalinbread.jpg
:dude

[ford]

Allright.. selling my CGG Jekeko Wah in the emporium so I can pick up a WHITE Dirty Little Secret.. love the small red accents on the white ones..(hope that didn't sound to much like a lady talking about shoes..);)

rock

bford

[jb1911]

mmmmmm........orange creamsicle DLS :mob

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y32/lvxnova/catalinbread.jpg

Moparcycle, actually.

http://www.ultimatemusclecar.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/1969-dodge-charger.jpg

[coldfingaz]

I normally could care less about the colors of pedals unless they're atrocious, but I'm kind of pissed that I've got a silver DLS after seeing that sweet lookin' orange one!

[Bobby D]

MOAR PURPLE!!!!

erksin said they are gonna do runs of a few different colors. so there may be some more custom runs with various colors.

that being said, i am indeed liking the orange one. MOPAR indeed! that charger above is hawt.....

[TheJudge]

Email sent per your request. Thanks.

[Jim S]

I pulled the trigger on this white box earlier this week so it should arrive any day now:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3447098358_cd936c861c.jpg

[jb1911]

I pulled the trigger on this white box earlier this week so it should arrive any day now:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3447098358_cd936c861c.jpg

Sweet, I like white the best.

[baseballnolie34]

Has anyone stacked the DLS with a vintage-y fuzz? Si or germanium? I heard one demo with a Tonebender but I was hoping to find one with a more Hendrixy-vibe.

[Bobby D]

Pretty soon, half of the forum is gonna be NPD, vid clips, and reviews of the DLS.

Wanna know why? Because it ROCKS/RAWKS.

Mine came in the mail today, along with with freshly "fluffed and buffed" Semaphore trem (which sounds MIGHTY NICE as well.)

I used the DLS nearly ALL NITE LONG at my gig.

It has LESS gain than I thought it would. It is NOT a "transparent overdrive". It colors the sound, in a beautiful midrangey MARSHALL-esque fashion.

I used it on both the RAWK and ROCK settings. Not sure which I prefer yet, but both sounded GREAT.

The real "moneyshot" for me was the stacking. I used the MP Fire Red Fuzz in front of it, as well as the BJF Snow White fuzz. Both of those pedals sounded GREAT driving the DLS.

I had my amp set to a very clean, open, sort of neutral sound. And the DLS gave it a nice, warm, midrangey presence that is sort of hard to describe without using the "M" word.http://img3.harmony-central.com/acapella/ubb/icon_lol.gif

Seriously, I was really surprised at just HOW GOOD it sounded. It cleaned up very easily with a flick of the volume knob.

All 5 positions on my strat pickups rang clear. There was never any artificial fizziness or artifacts at the end of notes. Pushing it will another drive or fuzz pedal yielded GREAT results.

It's only April, but I am pretty damn sure the DLS is gonna one of the pedals of the year when it comes to overdrives.

Kudos to Nic, Erksin, and Kittycaster for doing all the hard work and testing of this monster. Catalinbread has been coming out with some great products so far, like the Ottava Magus and the Semaphore.

But the DLS is gonna elevate them to a new level of awesomeness.

I will try and do a video clip here in the next few days....but this pedal SHINES at gigs. And the gig tonite was a "difficult" gig, one in which we have to keep the stage volume WAY down, or get fired.

And even in that situation, the DLS was able to help me get a nice OD tone and stacked well to get me some decent tones that were VERY gig-friendly.

As you can see from plenty of other forumers who are getting theirs, this is an OD pedal to be reckoned with.

It's just freaking awesome. I wish I would have had one of these for years. And while I do love the BJF dyna red, the DLS does a low gain marshally thing that I have not heard other OD pedals do. And it's $159 street price.

And mine's ORANGE http://img3.harmony-central.com/acapella/ubb/cool.gif

If you have been thinking about it -- just go ahead and pull the trigger already.

I can wait to play a LOUD gig next week, and blast out some serious Malcolm Young style riffage.

10/10 doesn't cover it.......this one goes to 11. so 11/10 is MY rating http://img3.harmony-central.com/acapella/ubb/cool.gif

[Charles#5]

I normally could care less about the colors of pedals unless they're atrocious, but I'm kind of pissed that I've got a silver DLS after seeing that sweet lookin' orange one!

I quite like the original silver one.

[stonewolf]

I am sure everything will be corrected, but what a bummer to be expecting a cool looking PURPLE pedal and to get the silver one


Well, I just pulled the trigger on a purple DLS yesterday off the catalinbread website and hope I don't have the same problem :messedup

:banana Cardboard box, static-free wrapper, fun for hours!

[zerorez]

Great Review Bobby, glad to see the DLS hangs in there with some of your other well known dirt pedals. :BEER

Pretty soon, half of the forum is gonna be NPD, vid clips, and reviews of the DLS.

Wanna know why? Because it ROCKS/RAWKS.

Mine came in the mail today, along with with freshly "fluffed and buffed" Semaphore trem (which sounds MIGHTY NICE as well.)

I used the DLS nearly ALL NITE LONG at my gig.

It has LESS gain than I thought it would. It is NOT a "transparent overdrive". It colors the sound, in a beautiful midrangey MARSHALL-esque fashion.

I used it on both the RAWK and ROCK settings. Not sure which I prefer yet, but both sounded GREAT.

The real "moneyshot" for me was the stacking. I used the MP Fire Red Fuzz in front of it, as well as the BJF Snow White fuzz. Both of those pedals sounded GREAT driving the DLS.

I had my amp set to a very clean, open, sort of neutral sound. And the DLS gave it a nice, warm, midrangey presence that is sort of hard to describe without using the "M" word.http://img3.harmony-central.com/acapella/ubb/icon_lol.gif

Seriously, I was really surprised at just HOW GOOD it sounded. It cleaned up very easily with a flick of the volume knob.

All 5 positions on my strat pickups rang clear. There was never any artificial fizziness or artifacts at the end of notes. Pushing it will another drive or fuzz pedal yielded GREAT results.

It's only April, but I am pretty damn sure the DLS is gonna one of the pedals of the year when it comes to overdrives.

Kudos to Nic, Erksin, and Kittycaster for doing all the hard work and testing of this monster. Catalinbread has been coming out with some great products so far, like the Ottava Magus and the Semaphore.

But the DLS is gonna elevate them to a new level of awesomeness.

I will try and do a video clip here in the next few days....but this pedal SHINES at gigs. And the gig tonite was a "difficult" gig, one in which we have to keep the stage volume WAY down, or get fired.

And even in that situation, the DLS was able to help me get a nice OD tone and stacked well to get me some decent tones that were VERY gig-friendly.

As you can see from plenty of other forumers who are getting theirs, this is an OD pedal to be reckoned with.

It's just freaking awesome. I wish I would have had one of these for years. And while I do love the BJF dyna red, the DLS does a low gain marshally thing that I have not heard other OD pedals do. And it's $159 street price.

And mine's ORANGE http://img3.harmony-central.com/acapella/ubb/cool.gif

If you have been thinking about it -- just go ahead and pull the trigger already.

I can wait to play a LOUD gig next week, and blast out some serious Malcolm Young style riffage.

10/10 doesn't cover it.......this one goes to 11. so 11/10 is MY rating http://img3.harmony-central.com/acapella/ubb/cool.gif

[Bobby D]

Great Review Bobby, glad to see the DLS hangs in there with some of your other well known dirt pedals. :BEER
SO AM I.......it hangs in there well all of them. And believe me, I am VERY happy to have something that is $159 street price that makes me THIS happy.

I really enjoyed it at a gig that was EXTREMELY LOW stage volume....it helped to give me some "amp-like" response, even though we were very low stage volume.

And for some solos and extra gain, I just hit it with some fuzz or OD from one of my other pedals.

I have been accused of being a corksniffer/pedal elitist more than once :hide

But this pedal is priced RIGHT, and sounds RIGHTEOUS.

To me, it's like the "brother" pedal to the Timmy -- it's NOT transparent OD, it is a totally colored OD pedal, that happens to be colored 70s JMP or 80s JCM, depending on where the rock/rawk switch is set.

I'm very happy with this pedal, and am getting ready to do a run of 21 nites STRAIGHT of gigs (thank the lord, as times are tough economically right now), and will have a much better report next month :BEER

[jhfire]

These are some great reviews. I'm curious how is it compared to the Zvex Box of Rock?

[tonedover]

These are some great reviews. I'm curious how is it compared to the Zvex Box of Rock?

+1 had a BoR until a week ago and it camped out on my board all the time.

Im curious to know how this compares. Im looking for something in the same vein but .... different.....

ive been thinking ocd but this dls is quite the forum media hog.....

[jb1911]

After many days of study and research (my own) I can now state that the Timmy into the DLS is a match made in heaven. It's almost like they were made for each other.

[Lt_Core]

Are most DLS owners placing OD/fuzz pedals BEFORE the DLS or AFTER?

[fiddler49]

Are most DLS owners placing OD/fuzz pedals BEFORE the DLS or AFTER?
Before.

[erksin]

Are most DLS owners placing OD/fuzz pedals BEFORE the DLS or AFTER?

The intention is for them to be placed before the DLS.

[turtleheadblues]

I keep telling myself I do not use pedals live anymore and buying one would be pointless. But I keep opening this thread ready to pull the trigger.

[Lt_Core]

I keep telling myself I do not use pedals live anymore and buying one would be pointless. But I keep opening this thread ready to pull the trigger.

+1...I mostly use my amp's OD channel for medium gain but this pedal has me VERY interested. I already use a Silver Kiss Trinity into my clean channel, which I love. Trying.....to...........resist....... ;)

[Csapo]

A purple one came up on the bay today.

On it's way to me and after reading all these positive reviews, I can't wait!!!!

[H_V_C]

I've had the pedal for a about a week, and I've used it on 3 gigs and a band practice. So far, I think this a totally great little pedal. It does play SUPER well with a Timmy (before and after) I just wish it wasn't quite so brite, I keep the tone knob at 9 o'clock.

I can eq the timmy to sound pretty close, but the DLS is a little more dynamic and has a touch more mids. I'll also say the DLS has more harmonic complexity. On the other side, the timmy has a MUCH! more versatile eq, of course.

To those who have said the DLS is as dynamic as an OCD, I STRONGLY DISAGREE. I do like the DLS more than the OCD ( I think OCD is too tubby in the bass and harsh in the treble frequencies). but the OCD has a ridiculous level of dynamics only match by the HBOD, in my opinion.

[Bobby D]

To those who have said the DLS is as dynamic as an OCD, I STRONGLY DISAGREE. I do like the DLS more the OCD ( I think OCD is too tubby in the bass and harsh in the treble frequencies). but the OCD has a ridiculous level of dynamics only match by the HBOD, in my opinion.

i found the opposite to be true for me, i have had 3 various OCD's and they are great distortion pedals, but i did not find them to be as dynamic as the DLS. but i am sure it really depends upon your rig, playing style and other variables. and an OCD into a super clean fender amp was like nails on a chalkboard for me....while the DLS is quite a bit warmer and more amplike to my ears.

i did really like the OCD when it was driving an already overdriven amp, though....

[David-R]

A purple one came up on the bay today.

On it's way to me and after reading all these positive reviews, I can't wait!!!!

I grabbed the orange one on the bay earlier today.

[Bobby D]

I grabbed the orange one on the bay earlier today.

gotta love that mopar orange finish! i liked the purple as well.

i really think this has been my BEST gear purchase of 2009 so far.

it really surprised me that on the first nite i used it at a gig, it was on almost all of the evening!

i will be doing a LOT more gigs in the next few weeks, so i will get a chance to really dial it in, and hear it with a variety of amps and situations.

[wenbinbin2010]

late last night
after i heard the demo vids
i heard my GAS's cries of plight.
and i J***ED in my pants o_0

[Purple]

gotta love that mopar orange finish! i liked the purple as well.

i really think this has been my BEST gear purchase of 2009 so far.

it really surprised me that on the first nite i used it at a gig, it was on almost all of the evening!

i will be doing a LOT more gigs in the next few weeks, so i will get a chance to really dial it in, and hear it with a variety of amps and situations.

Please let me/us know your post-honeymoon impressions.

[H_V_C]

Bobby D,

I still disagree that it's dynamics match the OCD, however I do think the DLS could be my best purchase of 2009. Not necessarily the best piece of gear I've bought (the Toneczar Dove was pretty amazing), but my best purchase.

I'm not in a honey moon period. I've done this too many times, in fact, I think I'm predisposed to root against any new pedals I get.

I also would like to reiterate, the DLS stacked into a Timmy is AMAZING. One of the best stacks EVER. I'm talking as good the DRD and HBOD stacked (which I also highly recommend if you haven't experienced this...