help me decide on a bluesey overdrive please!

[SupDude]

i'm looking for a bluesey overdrive to pair with my TS9.

right now i'm running a fat strat copy into a crybaby > mxr distortion III (which i just like to fool around with) > ts9 > blackheart handsome devil

i've been looking at the ProCo Turbo Rat and the Maxon OD808, but any other recommendations would be appreciated. i don't want to spend a lot of money as i am a broke college student. the $140 for the maxon is the highest i would go

i'd like use one of the overdrives as a crunch or boost, then use the other to push it and the amp over the edge

thanks!!

 

[Twin63]

You already have your blues OD covered with the TS9. If you are wanting something to kick things up a notch, then a Rat would be a good choice. I have a Lovekraft Mojo Drive that I keep on the tube screamer setting and sometimes pair it up with a Keeley Rat. They stack very well together.

I'm no expert on the evolution of the Rat over the years, but I understand that the newer models aren't manufactured very well. You may want to look for an older, used model. BTW, I got my Keeley modded Rat used for $110...great pedal.

 

[jamison162]

What guitar will you be using with this "blues pedal"? I love my Box of Rock with my strat...as well as the Boss OD-3. Already have the TS covered....I like the stock TS808.

Also check out a BB Preamp, ToneFreak Abunai II, Menatone Blue Collar, Barber LTD.

 

[playthecray]

You can always send your TS-9 to Analogman and for $40.00 get the brown mod. Or you could get a CMATMODS Signa Drive ($135.00),which in my opinion is one of the best sounding tube screamers available.

 

[fieldsroyal]

Try to find a used Mentone blue collar - great fat bluesy pedal trust me...

 

[SupDude]

What guitar will you be using with this "blues pedal"? I love my Box of Rock with my strat...as well as the Boss OD-3. Already have the TS covered....I like the stock TS808.

Also check out a BB Preamp, ToneFreak Abunai II, Menatone Blue Collar, Barber LTD.

Well I'm using a Fat Strat Copy right now, but soon I'm getting a hollowbody, I think one of the Ibanez Artcores

I'd love a Box of Rock, but that's out of my price range right now

 

[spectreman]

For a really good blues boost, check out the Beano Boost from Analogman.

This pedal stacks very well and is dynamic to your touch.

 

[PatrickE_FenderADV]

I also use a TS-9... I paired mine with a Boss BD-2 that I eventually will send to Keeley for the phat mod. I may even send the TS-9 to them for the mod plus.

 

[thetangmang]

I love my Keeley TS9. The Keeley BD-2 I really liked too, but I sold it and I miss it some days but the Fuzz Head is more to my liking. They were a great combo and Mike McCready of Pearl Jam loves the pairing of the Keeley TS9 and the Keeley BD-2 a lot too. So the two together will definitely cover a lot of the bluesy overdrive sound you're looking for and some change.

 

[todaystomorrow]

Try a rangemaster like the Beano Boost in to the TS9. The Menatone Blue Collar is also a good recommendation.

 

[marsos52]

lovekraft mojodrive

 

[PanicProne]

Keeley BD-2 is the only way to go.. Worth so much more than what it costs..

 

[voodoo364]

i think a BB Preamp or Zendrive with the humbucker on the Fat Strat and TS with the neck P/U. You will have an array of tones with that setup.

 

[NeilYoungFan]

TS pedals with a Germanium fuzz is a "classic" blues combo. You can find a used MJM London fuzz for around 100$. Good luck.

 

[todd richman]

Xactone XTS Precision Multi-Drive is an incredible TS style with a lot more control and mega tone.

 

[Blues Jr]

Im going to throw in the new Barber Super Sport. It's less compressed, more open than the Direct Drive, and yet retains all those rich fat harmonics. Damn great pedal.

 

[krisharmony]

I'm a big fan of the Barber/Clark Gainster. Sounds great with any amp I put it through and it has a really wide gain range. It can get almost fuzzy and high settings and a gritty tweedy boost at lower settings. Very useful pedal.

 

[fredgarvin]

MI Audio Blues Pro for od kick it with your ts9 for solos and fat chords. Classic.

 

[GuitarsFromMars]

Hermida Zendrive.

 

[kenoflife]

I'm lovin' my Zendrive 2 today - so rich and perfect for bluesy soloing -

a few on the emporium, could be prices are lowering - if you get one give
the original tube a little time to settle in.