Smooth, compressed and handles chords well?

Discussion in 'Effects, Pedals, Strings & Things' started by TNO, Feb 16, 2009.

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    TNO

    TNO Member

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    Any recommendations for an OD/Distortion that is smooth and has lots of compression,handles chords well and doesn't neuter the bass response of the guitar?
     
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    David-R

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    Check out a Barber Small Fry. It's versatile but can be set up the way you describe.
     
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    TooManyHobbies

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    Zendrive SE, or Menatone blue collar you may like.
     
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    Wheeler004

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    +1 for the Zendrive (or Zen2). They are killer pedals and do exactly what you descrbe.
     
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    bCody

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    new here... :)

    This is exactly what I was going to ask... Please let me know how that turns out for you.
     
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    GenoBluzGtr

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    If you pull the extra (boost stage) Gain knob on the TIM, it compress the hell out of the OD... even on the primary channel.. you don't need the boost engaged. Most people don't even realize that feature exists. but it gives a completely different character of OD/Distortion. Super Compressed and higher gain.
     
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    mellowfellow

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    BB Preamp
     
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    Passenger84

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    Skreddy Top Fuel is my vote for the smooth/compression thing.
     
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    rickenbackerkid

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    Are opposites. Maybe you should look into a OD and a Multiband compressor, to only comp the highs.
     
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    zachhahn

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    another vote for BB preamp.
     
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    Hugo Da Rosa

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    +1. One of the smoothest ODs I've ever played with for the price that you pay.
     
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    Tonemeister69

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    BB preamp
    OCD
     
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    TNO

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    I listened to some youtube clips and the Zendrive is EXACTLY what I'm looking for...now to find one :(
     
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