DragonCrestPC":q6e43116 said:
Do you think it can do metal? I'm not a huge overdrive fan ( like running guitar straight into amp ) Does it reach those gain levels or is the runt a better bet? I have a friend who has a tight budget and was looking at grabbing one and also isnt a huge OD fan either.
I have a Pink Taco and to me its sounds heavier than the Runts that I have tested (PT seems to have more bottom end) but they both lack gain for thrashy metal stuff. I'm pretty much the same about overdrives or at least I was like that. I just want to plug straight in and have gain for thrash/metal riffs etc which is why I finally ordered a Butterslax
Anyway here is a test recording clip I did with my taco with a Keeley Red dirt in front... I also tried other OD pedals as well and it makes a huge difference if you want to play metal with a taco.