sk8 Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 I've done a lot of searching and research on here and YouTube etc but fancy a change I've recently been relying on my wren and cuff box of war for my dirt needs having junked my OD for pedalboard real estate but I'm missing it. As much as I love the fuzz I'd like some light and shade to go with it. My go to OD pedal was a TS808 monte allum modded SD1 which I had on my board for years and was what I tended to measure other OD's against. I'm not after a low gain OD, I want something with balls and probably verging on distortion. I've had the following TS9B bass tubescreamer - not enough gain TS808 Clone - not enough gain Mad Professor blueberry bass OD - to dark EBS metal Drive - very similar to the SD1 but didn't float my boat DHA VT1 Eq Bass Drive - didn't really like the OD subdecay super nova drive - something missing although a great pedal Catalinbread SFT Aguila Agro SFX red Dragon - to low gain TC rottweiller - to flabby on bass at higher settings TC dark matter TC Nova System Crowther audio Prunes and custard Tech 21 VT bass Think that's it! I'm thinking a main contender is the Dark glass B3k/B7k and the Joyo ultimate drive. I'm not after tube breakup necessarily but I'm not discounting it. The Nova drive could be another option. Looking for some ideas. Thanks in advance Quote
skidder652003 Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Good luck in your search but you may be looking for something that doesn't exist except maybe in your head! Quote
sk8 Posted January 9, 2014 Author Posted January 9, 2014 [quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1389255867' post='2331859'] Good luck in your search but you may be looking for something that doesn't exist except maybe in your head! [/quote] Haha! very true Quote
Kev Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 I wouldn't bother with the B3K and just try out the B7K if you can afford it. Blows me away every time I stand on it, but there are those who don't like it as it sounds too metallic etc. I do, however, think the EQ is essential to the tone. You could also have a look at the Cog knightfall, which is a quality unit! Quote
sk8 Posted January 9, 2014 Author Posted January 9, 2014 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1389256484' post='2331869'] I wouldn't bother with the B3K and just try out the B7K if you can afford it. Blows me away every time I stand on it, but there are those who don't like it as it sounds too metallic etc. I do, however, think the EQ is essential to the tone. You could also have a look at the Cog knightfall, which is a quality unit! [/quote] Yeah I was heading for the 7 and forgot about the KnightFall Quote
Sibob Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 I did this video of stacking various Fuzzrocious drives if it helps, some of my fave drives ever: http://youtu.be/WSL9jALcHNk I'd also post the video of the COG Knightfall 66 I did, however might not be gainy enough, although sure Tom could sort you out Si Quote
sk8 Posted January 9, 2014 Author Posted January 9, 2014 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1389256599' post='2331872'] I did this video of stacking various Fuzzrocious drives if it helps, some of my fave drives ever: http://youtu.be/WSL9jALcHNk I'd also post the video of the COG Knightfall 66 I did, however might not be gainy enough, although sure Tom could sort you out Si [/quote] Cheers Si Think I found the KnightFall 66 demo on you tube Quote
bakerster135 Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Another vote for the COG Knightfall, and I'm sure Tom could do something with diode selection (like the Knightfall 66) that would give you the gain range you desire! Also, have you ever tried an OCD or Fizzrocious Oh See Demon? Great sounding overdrives that are bright, modern, and can get highly saturated if you desire... Quote
topheteatwo Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 +1 for the Demon, although I'm an OCD man, a Demon is better version Quote
kevin_lindsay Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 I got the Ashdown Lomenzo Hyperdrive for Christmas, and it's really good. Quote
dannybuoy Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Brimstone Audio XD-1 sounds right up your alley if you dig the B3K: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f36/fantastic-dirt-pedal-xd-1-brimstone-audio-1036494/ Quote
Prime_BASS Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Xotic BB preamp for me. I love it so much I have two. But for more stacking is IMO always best. Quote
chrismuzz Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 I'm all about stacking 2-3 drive pedals to get the right character. Try mixing and matching the ones you did get on with Quote
Truckstop Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 James Lomenzo Hyperdrive has something for everyone and is very tweakable. However, very big! But cheap. Truckstop Quote
0175westwood29 Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 my main overdrive is the mesa flux drive, but def used to love stacking od pedals the mesa and the odb-3 actually sound gd together andy Quote
sk8 Posted January 9, 2014 Author Posted January 9, 2014 Cheers for the replies peeps. Some good options Quote
bakerster135 Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1389279552' post='2332275'] I'm all about stacking 2-3 drive pedals to get the right character.[/quote] Stacking is great, though you'd probably need an ISP Decimator or some sort of noise clamp in there if you do more than two (especially high gain), or they'll scream like a banshee! Quote
chrismuzz Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 [quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1389282683' post='2332337'] or some sort of noise clamp [/quote] As long as it's not the MXR Noise Clamp! It's such a bad gate that I replaced it with a Darkglass B3K Quote
sk8 Posted January 10, 2014 Author Posted January 10, 2014 Currently in discussion with Tom at Cog Effects............ Quote
bakerster135 Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Good stuff :-) He'll sort you out mate! Quote
0175westwood29 Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1389288598' post='2332449'] As long as it's not the MXR Noise Clamp! It's such a bad gate that I replaced it with a Darkglass B3K [/quote] that is a bad gate! andy Quote
chrismuzz Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 [quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1389378718' post='2333672'] that is a bad gate! andy [/quote] I want to sell it, but can't bear to put it on here because I wouldn't want any other basschatters to waste their money Quote
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