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GuitarTone
05-25-2010, 11:51 AM
Listened to a seriously good guitarist playing through one of these today in a Music Store...amazing distortion pedal, better than anything I've ever heard or played.

http://www.blackstaramps.co.uk/products/ht/htdual.html
xntrick
05-25-2010, 11:59 AM
i did try the Distx but that was disappointing, sounds like i should've tried the HT instead...
JCM 800
05-25-2010, 12:12 PM
A friend of mine has one. Sounds really good.
peridot1
05-26-2010, 04:40 PM
Own it. Love it but not as a dual channel. Channel A clean and crunch settings I use a lot. Use it for direct recording. Channel B I never use.

xntrick if the DistX wasn't for you channel B is the same thing basically. Maybe not as heavy but close.
metz420
06-03-2010, 07:15 PM
Own it. Love it but not as a dual channel. Channel A clean and crunch settings I use a lot. Use it for direct recording. Channel B I never use.

xntrick if the DistX wasn't for you channel B is the same thing basically. Maybe not as heavy but close.
I wasn't too into Channel 2 at high gain settings but at medium gain settings it is nice and fat. I use it as a slight solo boost/lead tone. Channel 1 is a gem in crunch mode. Also, try different tubes, like a 12AY7, to tame the gain in both channels. Makes a huge difference.
peridot1
06-03-2010, 08:28 PM
Also, try different tubes, like a 12AY7, to tame the gain in both channels. Makes a huge difference.

Tried changing tubes but that metal bar has got me stumped. I know you're suppose to pull forward or something but it seems so fragile in there. Channel 1 is perfect for me so rather not take the chance.