1. The Gear Page is run by musicians for musicians. We listen, we learn and if we misstep we are not afraid to do the right thing. We proposed some changes to the Emporiums. Based on feedback from members, we have decided to not go ahead with those changes. However, it has also highlighted that we need some community input into what is working and what is not working for members here. Primarily focused on the Emporiums, we'd like input on your thoughts about TGP and how things work in the Emporiums for you and how you'd improve them. The discussion thread on the is here!

    Dismiss Notice

I Love My Landgraff Dynamic Overdrive.

Discussion in 'Effects, Pedals, Strings & Things' started by 58lespaulman, Aug 8, 2005.

  1. Aug 8, 2005 #1
    58lespaulman

    58lespaulman Member

    Messages:
    1,651
    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2005
    I was able to get a brand new Landgraff DO pedal from a fellow gearpage buddy (fast ricky love) thank you Rich.. This pedal is so much what I was looking for, it does have some kick to it, but it can get really dynamic at the same time.. Between this and my Klon I feel like I don't need anything else.. I do still use my Red Snapper, and Timmy... But the LDO is the best in my stable.. Thanks John Landgraff..
     
    58lespaulman, Aug 8, 2005
    58lespaulman, Aug 8, 2005
    #1
  2. Aug 8, 2005 #2
    studio8000

    studio8000 Member

    Messages:
    484
    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2004
    Location:
    Long Beach, CA
    cool to hear there's another satisfied Dynamic Overdrive user. i've been loving mine for several years. rock on!
     
    studio8000, Aug 8, 2005
    studio8000, Aug 8, 2005
    #2
  3. Aug 8, 2005 #3
    Ogre

    Ogre Member

    Messages:
    4,361
    Joined:
    Jun 14, 2002
    It's been on my pedal board for 3 years. I don't usually care much for pedals, but this one works.
     
    Ogre, Aug 8, 2005
    Ogre, Aug 8, 2005
    #3
  4. Aug 8, 2005 #4
    sparkle**

    sparkle** Member

    Messages:
    829
    Joined:
    Mar 4, 2003
    I must agree, I just got my DO...great pedal. The OCD was gone real quick after the DO arrived. It sounds great with the Klon hitting it for a lead boost.....
     
    sparkle**, Aug 8, 2005
    sparkle**, Aug 8, 2005
    #4
  5. Aug 8, 2005 #5
    wax

    wax Member

    Messages:
    160
    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2005
    my Landgraff is perfect for me ...I've had it for about 2 years and haven't had the desire to search for any other OD....thankfully I can spend money on other cool pedals
     
    wax, Aug 8, 2005
    wax, Aug 8, 2005
    #5
  6. Aug 9, 2005 #6
    58lespaulman

    58lespaulman Member

    Messages:
    1,651
    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2005
    Your right, I don't think there is another overdrive that will beat this one.. Plain and simple, but I think what helps is having the Timmy, and Red Snapper, and LDO, and you have any overdrive sound you need.. But I will say that I haven't been clicking on the Red, or the Timmy latley because the LDO is sooo sweet, and smooth..
     
    58lespaulman, Aug 9, 2005
    58lespaulman, Aug 9, 2005
    #6
  7. Aug 9, 2005 #7
    sparkle**

    sparkle** Member

    Messages:
    829
    Joined:
    Mar 4, 2003
    What settings is everyone using...?

    I have had mine a few days and using it into a "clean" sound Marshall, so It is:

    Switch up
    gain 3 oclock
    Volume 10 oclock
    tone 12 or 1 oclock
     
    sparkle**, Aug 9, 2005
    sparkle**, Aug 9, 2005
    #7
  8. Aug 9, 2005 #8
    58lespaulman

    58lespaulman Member

    Messages:
    1,651
    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2005
    Thats pretty much what I've been using.. Switch up,Gain between 1:00 and 3:00, tone at 1:00, and volume at 12:00 or higher, into a clean marshall, or Fender Blackface.. You can get the JCM 800 crunch from this pedal with no problems..
     
    58lespaulman, Aug 9, 2005
    58lespaulman, Aug 9, 2005
    #8
  9. Aug 9, 2005 #9
    JohnLutz

    JohnLutz Supporting Member

    Messages:
    467
    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2005
    I use mine to give my amp more guts. Gain - 10 o'clock, tone - noon, Vol - noon. Switch in the middle. This is a really dynamic setting. It cleans up nicely and roars when you need it.

    John
     
    JohnLutz, Aug 9, 2005
    JohnLutz, Aug 9, 2005
    #9
  10. Aug 9, 2005 #10
    sparkle**

    sparkle** Member

    Messages:
    829
    Joined:
    Mar 4, 2003
    The middle is a huge jump in volume...What amp do you use
     
    sparkle**, Aug 9, 2005
    sparkle**, Aug 9, 2005
    #10
  11. Aug 9, 2005 #11
    JohnLutz

    JohnLutz Supporting Member

    Messages:
    467
    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2005
    Gibson GoldTone GA-30RVS. It's EL84 based class A with stereo 15 w power amps. Not much for a preamp, just gain/boost and tone. It broke up pretty quickly with the original 12AX7 so I put in a 12AU7 to get more head room. Now I can get really punchy cleans with a TonePress and RC Booster.

    Add the RC booster to the LDO for the best AC30-ish clean-to-crunch I've ever heard.

    To go over the top, add a BB preamp to the LDO. Excellent Cranked Marshall.

    John
     
    JohnLutz, Aug 9, 2005
    JohnLutz, Aug 9, 2005
    #11
  12. Aug 9, 2005 #12
    65bfdr

    65bfdr Member

    Messages:
    86
    Joined:
    May 5, 2005
    Location:
    redneck, Texas
    I think you may also need a good fuzz pedal to fatten things up sometimes. The Black Cat freddyfuzz (od-1) is great in that respect.
     
    65bfdr, Aug 9, 2005
    65bfdr, Aug 9, 2005
    #12
  13. Aug 10, 2005 #13
    GuitarG

    GuitarG Member

    Messages:
    373
    Joined:
    Dec 14, 2003
    Location:
    Foley, AL
    That is a good sound. I'm normally running mine into non-master tube amps that are set where they are just starting to break up. My Landgraff settings are:
    Switch: Up
    Gain: 10:00
    Tone: 2:00
    Vol: 10-11:00
    If I'm running into a clean amp my gain settings will be closer to 1:00 with the volume set a bit lower.
    In front of the Landgraff I use a McFuzz hybrid Hot set with the gain @ about 1:00 for an occasional boost. Works great.
     
    GuitarG, Aug 10, 2005
    GuitarG, Aug 10, 2005
    #13
  14. Aug 20, 2005 #14
    fast ricky love

    fast ricky love Supporting Member

    Messages:
    3,718
    Joined:
    May 19, 2005
    Location:
    NYC
    You're welcome Shane! Put a smile on my face that you're as happy as you are. :)
     
    fast ricky love, Aug 20, 2005
    fast ricky love, Aug 20, 2005
    #14
  15. May 26, 2014 #15
    10strings

    10strings Member

    Messages:
    2,730
    Joined:
    Dec 19, 2009
    What the current word on the Landgraffs? Anyone still using them?
     
    10strings, May 26, 2014
    10strings, May 26, 2014
    #15
  16. May 26, 2014 #16
    cbpickin

    cbpickin Tweed Supporting Member Silver Supporting Member

    Messages:
    6,486
    Joined:
    Jan 18, 2006
    Location:
    Central Coast, CA
    I sold my last one about two years ago. It was the best overdrive I've had, it just represented too much money in one pedal for me. The last one I owned had a special sound that worked everywhere. I do miss that DO. I sold that and my MoD at about the same time. They were pricey, but they were eq'd to work wonderfully in any situation.
     
    Last edited: May 26, 2014
    cbpickin, May 26, 2014
    cbpickin, May 26, 2014
    #16
  17. May 26, 2014 #17
    Michael_V

    Michael_V Supporting Member

    Messages:
    4,683
    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2010
    Wow, way to revive a super old thread!

    Isn't the Rockbox a Landgraff DO clone?
     
    Michael_V, May 26, 2014
    Michael_V, May 26, 2014
    #17
  18. May 26, 2014 #18
    Seegs

    Seegs Member

    Messages:
    10,108
    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2004
    Location:
    Germany
    Nope...using a real 80€ Rat and no tubescreamer :D

    Chow,
    Seegs
     
    Seegs, May 26, 2014
    Seegs, May 26, 2014
    #18
  19. May 26, 2014 #19
    10strings

    10strings Member

    Messages:
    2,730
    Joined:
    Dec 19, 2009
    Awesome, I have a Plimsoul that is very Ratish...


    Used to be a very sought after pedal. But I almost never see them anymore... Thanks
     
    10strings, May 26, 2014
    10strings, May 26, 2014
    #19

Share This Page