Do you hear only pedal tone when boosting? Or, just a better version of the amp boosted?

[Greazygeo]

I don't boost my Triple Rectifier G. It doesn't need it. I do boost my Tremoverb.

There was a Tremoverb at GIT we used once for some funk fusion. It was great straight in. Wouldn’t mind trying one again.

 

[Hiwatts-n-Gibsons]

I really like amps with the boost built into them, like the VHT Valvulator GP3 or the VHT Sig:X or the Engl Savage 120. A lot more amp builders should be doing that, imo. The boosts are very musical and designed to work well with the amp.

On the Mark series amps, I'd say the EQ serves as the boost/cut at various frequencies, so they really don't need another one in front. Plus all the pull/push knobs and it's totally unnecessary.

On the Marshalls needing a boost, I think the JVM410H is one example of a Marshall where using a boost would be ridiculous. Much easier to dial a tone without one on that high gain monster.

I get it, but disagree. I like being able to pick the boost I use up front, and set it how I want in terms of level and tone. I don't like the idea of preset untweakable boost built in.

 

[griff10672]

After II got my Griffin Analog RSM Dual Drive , I went to get a few more drives.

In my Helix, I like the Hermida Zen Drive, so I got a clone that had good reviews: Mosky Tai Ji.

Always enjoyed the drama around the Klon, so I found a Behringer Zentara Klon clone that also had good reviews.

I like my germanium Fuzz face, and my Zvex Fuzz Factory (which I've owned for years)

I found the Poly Effects Kanso that has 4 different circuits...this is to color the drive vs being transparent.

I still have my old Boss SD-1, which sounds as good as ever, I boost the level and keep the gain low = transparent clean boost.

I have to say my favorite is still the @griff10672 RSM Dual Drive. It has a Cornish SS-3 which is a transparent sustain drive, and a G-2 which is a germanium distortion; I can use none, the SS-3, G-2 or the SS-3 --> G-2, for different levels of gain. sound very good in front of my Marshalls.

I think mine will be done this weekend ...

 

[Hiwatts-n-Gibsons]

There was a Tremoverb at GIT we used once for some funk fusion. It was great straight in. Wouldn’t mind trying one again.

I had no problem getting great high gain tones from my Tremoverb straight in, and I'm talking about metal rhythm tones. I just preferred setting it up with the gain lower on both channels so I had clean, classic rock, hard rock, and metal tones available with the stomp of a footswitch from a 2 channel amp.

It also helps eliminate the volume balance issues between channels on amps that are notorious for having a huge volume leap between the clean and high gain tones.

 

[rsm]

I think mine will be done this weekend ...

Cornish isn't well known these days it seems; and he never did mass market, even less than Roger Mayer...which is a shame. There are reasons why pros went to both of them for gear back in the day.

I think these are what many players are chasing but with Klons, Timmys, OCD, Angry Charlie, AnalogMan, etc., they're not as common or well known.

The SS-3 and G-2 alone are great, stacking them is great too. Which is why you're making one for yourself!

You need someone with the chops to demo (which isn't me) this duplex pedal for you....I think they'd sell more once people hear it and learn about it.

 

[BABMusic]

I don't know if it's because Marshall amps like the DSL and JVM have a looser bottom end, but I've always felt a boost sounded most natural with those amps. I generally don't use boosts with my Mark series or my Friedman, but they can work if you know how to dial the amp.

 

[thegame]

It’s funny how Crackman doesn’t realize that many high gain amps (and rack preamps) that seemingly don’t need a boost (and are therefore superior ) are designed around circuit topologies with various built in Solid State “boosts” located in between various gain stages lol. SS Boosts that are pushing and shaping the signal more than just what the preamp tubes are providing. That’s why that sometimes, an amp with fewer gain stages can come across as “hotter” and more forgiving than another with more gain stages.

 

[stephen sawall]

There was a Tremoverb at GIT we used once for some funk fusion. It was great straight in. Wouldn’t mind trying one again.

I think the only Rectifier that is as versatile is the Roadking. The point of breakup stuff on the Clean and Blues mode is fairly unique. I have nailed Beatles Revolver with the Blues mode.


I pretty much only use overdrive / boost pedals with a noise gate for chug or liquid leads if the amp needs it. Most of the stuff I do it's not needed. Over the decades most gigs I used no pedals of any kind. The knobs and switches on the guitar control everything.

 

[griff10672]

Cornish isn't well known these days it seems; and he never did mass market, even less than Roger Mayer...which is a shame. There are reasons why pros went to both of them for gear back in the day.

I think these are what many players are chasing but with Klons, Timmys, OCD, Angry Charlie, AnalogMan, etc., they're not as common or well known.

The SS-3 and G-2 alone are great, stacking them is great too. Which is why you're making one for yourself!

You need someone with the chops to demo (which isn't me) this duplex pedal for you....I think they'd sell more once people hear it and learn about it.

I thought this guy did a decent job .....

 

[DanTravis62]

I thought this guy did a decent job .....

Great player! I've heard about cornish, but not these models or stacking them together

If you want me to make demos of it, I certainly can, but it might take me a little time to figure out how best to use it since I'm not familiar

 

[VonBonfire]

Great player! I've heard about cornish, but not these models or stacking them together

If you want me to make demos of it, I certainly can, but it might take me a little time to figure out how best to use it since I'm not familiar

He's def a good player. I bought a blue note many years ago based on his demo. I ended up stacking a couple using a strat. I still have one, excellent pedal.

There are a bunch of KOT/POT vs these Cornish pedals up on youtube but they leave a little to be desired.