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07-02-2011, 08:08 AM
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Dirt Dilemma
Hey everyone, I'm on my third try at a medium gain pedal and still not happy.
 The last two that I've tried are a Rockett Flex Drive and lastly a Bearfoot DRD. Though I do like the touch sensitivity and gain on both of these pedals, I just can't get them bright enough for my taste. Too bassy or mid hump, I guess. So now I've decided to abandon the single tone control route and look at pedals with a three band EQ to better shape the sound. From what I've researched, the three options that I've found are: Montreax Knebworth, Wampler Plextortion, or Solid Gold Superduper Drive. Anybody have experience with any or all of these? Do you have any other suggestions? Thanks. 
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07-02-2011, 08:45 AM
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Xotic BB MB has an active three-band eq. Very responsive to knob-twidling. (But then again, who of us isn't?)
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07-02-2011, 09:39 AM
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Look into the Tech 21 Character series. I have a Leeds, and the tone controls offer wild changes in tone with surgical precision.
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07-02-2011, 09:58 AM
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Also, the DRD has a totally flat eq. If you hit it with a lighter drive or boost with emphasized highs, you should be able to get plenty of treble from it.
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Vpicks -> '83 preissue Les Paul ('59 specs) or ASAT Special ->Pedalboard -> Anderson Custom 20
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07-02-2011, 10:12 AM
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I have a Tim on the way, so that's why I was thinking of holding on until I could try them together.
A flat EQ on the DRD? I find it really mid/bass heavy. A booster is a possibilty that I haven't thought of...
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07-02-2011, 12:02 PM
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If your looking for a mid gain pedal and the normal tones arn't cutting it I'd recomend trying a Proco Rat. They are a bit different.
Just remember to try the FULL range of the filter knob to hit a sweet spot.
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07-02-2011, 12:05 PM
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I have this DMB Lexi drive. Med gain. It has no mid bump and a "bite" control.
I like a brighter, bitey Marshall tone, but half way is plenty.
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