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I titled this review as overdrive because that is the extent that I will use this pedal in one extreme of the continuum. I do not use or need distortion, as distortion just doesnt sound too good, so I cannot see myself using the lead channel all that much... maybe if i I get the urge to play something heavy or if I am playing so gnarly jam solos... Most likely I will adjust the rhythm channel, stomp on my Analogman Silver TS9, the combination allows for enough diversity without the lead channel. Note that the TS9 does effect your tone, mostly sounds like it has much more midrange, but a great drive and the mids help to cut through when you don't need a clean and clear tone. On that note, this pedal's best feature is what it doesn't do - it does not color my tone. While increasing the gain does significantly increase the amount of bass in the signal, my guitars full tone is still there, I just need to decrease the bass about 1/4 as much as I increase the gain. Generally, I used this pedal to add just a bit of warmth and tube-responsiveness. I only give enough gain to hear some break up in the tube when I want it and provoke it with my playing dynamics. If I play softer, I get a completely clean tone as far as is audible. This is perfect for something like the intro to Jimi Hendrix's Little Wing. With a little more gain, you still get the highs and lows of you instrument, but you may not hear all of the nuances. This is obviously the case anytime there is significant overdrive. There are, however, sweet spots. I like the clean warmth, the drive that is only present when I play louder on the guitar itself, and then I need to jump up a little to where I have a nice consistent drive. The space in between doesn't work as well for me, it sounds like unintentional break-up maybe. I run this as the first step in my effect chain. It sounds surprisingly ok going into WAH even though that is not indicated as a normal setup. I do this because I have discussed with many people who understand these things much better than myself and they say the direct line from Pickup to Tube is vital. After the wah comes the TS9, Barber Tone Press compressor, TC Electronic Chorus, stereo output to 2 fender super champ XD. Sounds amazing!Read full review
This is a tube screamer for those who want some nice warmth, but not muddy. This thing made me into a believer of Seymour Duncan, where before I only knew about their pick ups. It really is a classic tube amp in your pocket, and other tube overdrives that cost twice as much new don't necessarily sound better. Was shocked to find the pedal runs hot, but found out this because hot tubes make a unique sound. And the fact that these things will probably last years is also a great engineering feat.
Very versatile, great-sounding pedal! There are a lot of great tones lurking inside of this thing. As the promotional literature states, it really does react like a tube amp (that is, essentially, what it is). The volume knob on the guitar can clean it up, a Tube Screamer-esque overdrive will push it hard, and everything in between. As an unexpected bonus, it's, also, quite quiet. Simple, but, effective!!!
Having went thru my share of Pedals and floor units I was a Little hesitant about this Purchase ...But Seymour Duncan Comes Thru Again...Pedal adds Great Tube Crunch to My Fender Mustang Amp...Highly Recommended For Classic Rock and Blues...It Breathes Life Into Solid State Amps..I can only Imagine What a Boutique Amp Would Sound Like with It... Do Yourself a Favor and Give it a Shot Gene
Seymour duncan does it again. This thing can even make a solid state amp sound fantastic. Even give it warmth. The crunch channel is great with my les paul and even better with my strat. If you are trying to get that warm tone, bluesy feel this is the one to get.
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