jdalew619
04-24-2011, 04:37 PM
Current Rig: tele (single coil bridge, neck humbucker) --> handwired clark gainster-->vintage '65 princeton reverb.
I'm looking for a single, versatile dirt box that can go from low gain to over-the-top in a variety of gigging situations.
My gainster is the only dirt box I've had for six years. With the princeton pushed, the overdrive is stellar. When the amp is clean, the tones are still awesome, but it's not really a fire breather.
My problem is when I do gigs, sometimes I can turn the amp up and sometimes I can't. So I think I may consider another pedal that is more versatile, one that allows me to push my amp at high volumes for a fiery overdrive (like the gainster), and one that can still breathe some fire at lower volumes.
Is there anyone here that plays through a princeton at all volume levels, who uses one dirt box for all apps? My playing style goes from country to southern rock.
BTW, I've never really owned other dirt pedals and don't have much experience to go on. Played an MI Audio Crunch Box and it wasn't for me. Also, I'd prefer a pedal that sits better in a live mix than one that sounds awesome on its own.
If you only have one dirt pedal for your PR that you gig with, what is your go-to? Thanks in advance.
I'm looking for a single, versatile dirt box that can go from low gain to over-the-top in a variety of gigging situations.
My gainster is the only dirt box I've had for six years. With the princeton pushed, the overdrive is stellar. When the amp is clean, the tones are still awesome, but it's not really a fire breather.
My problem is when I do gigs, sometimes I can turn the amp up and sometimes I can't. So I think I may consider another pedal that is more versatile, one that allows me to push my amp at high volumes for a fiery overdrive (like the gainster), and one that can still breathe some fire at lower volumes.
Is there anyone here that plays through a princeton at all volume levels, who uses one dirt box for all apps? My playing style goes from country to southern rock.
BTW, I've never really owned other dirt pedals and don't have much experience to go on. Played an MI Audio Crunch Box and it wasn't for me. Also, I'd prefer a pedal that sits better in a live mix than one that sounds awesome on its own.
If you only have one dirt pedal for your PR that you gig with, what is your go-to? Thanks in advance.