ZenDrive vs. Tim (A clip, not a question)

Great playing ... & a nicely thought out clip ... cheers.

Randall

 

Interesting - I am just about ready for a low gain overdrive and am interested in the zendrive. The Tim to me though sounds more open and transparent and the Zen more tight and smooth. I prefer open and transparent so this is a useful clip for me - thanks

 

I own both a Zendrive and a Timmy and just got a Barber Silver LTD. I must say it hangs with these pedals real well. It's more like the Timmy, actually a lot like the Timmy, in that it delivers a very transparent, uncompressed low-gain drive that really lets the sound of the axe come through. I prefer the Timmy because of it's eq flexibility on the fly but the Barber can usually match it by tweaking the single tone control and the internal bass and presence trimmers. It also has another feature I greatly appreciate - it's readily available! No multi-week (month?) wait. A very nice pedal that deserves a lot more attention. If I had to give up my Timmy, I'd be very happy living with the LTD.

 

Good interpretation of both pedals...the other thing I like about the Tim/Timmy is the ability to bring the bass back (or not lose ot to begin with). The Zen has its own unique cut when goosing another pedal.
Greg

 

nice playing. thanks for posting the clips.

 

Liked the playing but i didn't like the Tim on that clip, a bit harsh

 

The harsh part was the tim with the boost engaged ( i think ) also refered to as grit. I personaly love the Tims gritty boost channel with a good dose of reverb: barroom blues at its best. teleblaster

 

I just posted on my page part of a larger clip sent to me by Garth Webber (www.garthwebber.com) using the Zendrive:

http://www.hermidaaudio.com/garthwebberzendriveclip.mp3

Lets see if he's around to answer gear questions etc.


Alf

 

It's a Two Rock, no it's a Fuchs ODS, no it's a Dumble, no it's a ZENDRIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's been a year and I've never had more inquiries and compliments on my tone! Thanks Alf.
Rick

 

These two pedals compliment each other very well. Add an RC Booster for extra mojo.

 

What guitar / amp are you using?

 

Great clip, Alf! I'm digging my dual pedal more and more each gig!

 

MrMunky I loved the clip very cool playing and a good comparison. Seriously wish i didn't get rid of my Tim now.

 

That is the reason why I sold my Tim pedal. I just could not dial out the harshness out of it with my rig...