Hardwire overdrive pedals

[zepplin490]

I currently own a Hardwire RV-7 Reverb pedal and it is phenomenal best reverb ive ever come across, So im wondering about the hardwire overdrive pedals, Im looking for a small boost and maybe a little more boost for my clean channel, thee are two models that appear to be pretty much the same except for their name theres the CM-2 Tube Overdrive and the SC-2 Valve overdrive does anyone know the difference? or have any experience with these pedals... they are true bypass which is a must for me.
-mp-

 

[mjtripper]

the cm2 is more like a tube screamer or bad monkey with more options and the sc2 is closer to an actual distortion pedal. They do sound different and from what you describe I would say the cm2 is probably the one you want.

 

[jlbaxe]

Seems the Hardwire pedals are getting some luv here.

 

[D-Rock]

I dumped the CM-2 I had as fast as I got it. I've never liked the Digitech type spring switch and most of all the sound was just meh. Synthetic, artificial and cold sounding. The bass and treble dials had a pretty useless level of sweep as you couldn't put them past noon because they would just squash the sound giving you mud and buzz. Really no need to go that route when actual 808's and TS's are readily avail.

 

[Sierra Voodoo]

the cm2 is more like a tube screamer or bad monkey with more options and the sc2 is closer to an actual distortion pedal. They do sound different and from what you describe I would say the cm2 is probably the one you want.

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I have the CM2 and really like it. It has both a modern and classic voicing that allows for various tonal options. I get nearly all the gain I can want from my amp (Voodoo modded Laney VH100R) so I find that using the CM2 in classic mode tightens the amp up for me when I want it for those 80's hair metal tunes. For this purpose I think it works great and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. You can get a good used one fairly cheap and if you don't like it just get rid of it for something else.

 

[fearhk213]

I had a CM-2. It was not a bad sounding pedal at all imo. Ultimately, I ended up selling it because it wasn't as dynamic as some other pedals I compared it against.

 

[napalmdeath]

I currently own a Hardwire RV-7 Reverb pedal and it is phenomenal best reverb ive ever come across, So im wondering about the hardwire overdrive pedals, Im looking for a small boost and maybe a little more boost for my clean channel, thee are two models that appear to be pretty much the same except for their name theres the CM-2 Tube Overdrive and the SC-2 Valve overdrive does anyone know the difference? or have any experience with these pedals... they are true bypass which is a must for me.
-mp-

CM-2 is a killer OD. I love mine!

 

[napalmdeath]

I dumped the CM-2 I had as fast as I got it. I've never liked the Digitech type spring switch and most of all the sound was just meh. Synthetic, artificial and cold sounding. The bass and treble dials had a pretty useless level of sweep as you couldn't put them past noon because they would just squash the sound giving you mud and buzz. Really no need to go that route when actual 808's and TS's are readily avail.

User error.... I don't use bass or treble past 9-10:00. Synthetic, cold? Hardly. I dumped an OCD and OD808 and kept the CM-2.

 

[napalmdeath]

the cm2 is more like a tube screamer or bad monkey with more options and the sc2 is closer to an actual distortion pedal. They do sound different and from what you describe I would say the cm2 is probably the one you want.

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I have the CM2 and really like it. It has both a modern and classic voicing that allows for various tonal options. I get nearly all the gain I can want from my amp (Voodoo modded Laney VH100R) so I find that using the CM2 in classic mode tightens the amp up for me when I want it for those 80's hair metal tunes. For this purpose I think it works great and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. You can get a good used one fairly cheap and if you don't like it just get rid of it for something else.

Agreed. I boost my JVM - Level dimed, gain on zero. Makes my JVM a mean S.O.B.

 

[blackba]

I have been curious about the hardwire OD pedals too. I found out recently that digitech is going to change out the 'hardware' on the footswitch and put 'digitech' on the footswitch.

 

[D-Rock]

I dumped the CM-2 I had as fast as I got it. I've never liked the Digitech type spring switch and most of all the sound was just meh. Synthetic, artificial and cold sounding. The bass and treble dials had a pretty useless level of sweep as you couldn't put them past noon because they would just squash the sound giving you mud and buzz. Really no need to go that route when actual 808's and TS's are readily avail.

User error.... I don't use bass or treble past 9-10:00. Synthetic, cold? Hardly. I dumped an OCD and OD808 and kept the CM-2.

Nope that pedal was bad. The bass and treble was useless especially if you aren't supposed to turn them past 2/10 like you say, ha ha. My OCD, MXR GTOD, 808 and even SD-1 sounded better.

 

[p4vl]

I like my CM2 for a throaty, crunchy thrash/black metal tone, in front of my xxx. Yes, it can sound cold but usually when I pick it up I'm not in the mood for warmth.

 

[napalmdeath]

Nope that pedal was bad. The bass and treble was useless especially if you aren't supposed to turn them past 2/10 like you say, ha ha. My OCD, MXR GTOD, 808 and even SD-1 sounded better.

I didn't say you "aren't suppose to". You can't just dime the tone knobs and expect it to sound fantastic. That's idiotic, no wonder you didn't like it?

 

[D-Rock]

Nope that pedal was bad. The bass and treble was useless especially if you aren't supposed to turn them past 2/10 like you say, ha ha. My OCD, MXR GTOD, 808 and even SD-1 sounded better.

I didn't say you "aren't suppose to". You can't just dime the tone knobs and expect it to sound fantastic. That's idiotic, no wonder you didn't like it?

Right, I just dimed the tone controls. Nice defense. Please, go ahead and use that pedal. So I don't have to.

 

[zepplin490]

I think im gonna try the CM-2, I have another Hardwire pedal and its the best ive found and the true-bypass feature is great. I only really want it for a clean boost to tighten up some of the modules in my MTS amps.. Its 80$ cheaper than a ts808 and from what im hearing from most of you it will do exactly what i want... Ive gotta get a Marshall JCM2k TSL 100 Head first and then the next $100 i can get saved will go to A CM-2.
-mp-

 

[NickSBTT]

I think the CM-2 sounds pretty good. Won't boost your amp into an insane territory but it will definitely cover the territory you're looking for.

 

[Red_Label]

I currently own a Hardwire RV-7 Reverb pedal and it is phenomenal best reverb ive ever come across, So im wondering about the hardwire overdrive pedals, Im looking for a small boost and maybe a little more boost for my clean channel, thee are two models that appear to be pretty much the same except for their name theres the CM-2 Tube Overdrive and the SC-2 Valve overdrive does anyone know the difference? or have any experience with these pedals... they are true bypass which is a must for me.
-mp-

No input on the overdrive pedals, but I too have an RV-7 and LOVE it. VERY natural sounding, and untra clear. Love that pedal. Thinking about picking another for my second rig. I've also got the DL-8 delay pedal and that's pretty good too (though I think I like the Supa Puss delay pedal better).

 

[NinjaRaf]

Ive owned pretty much every HW pedal (at least the first ones that came out), and I can also say that the CM is like a TS type thing, and the SC is an actual distortion pedal that will get you really good rock type sounds.

 

[zepplin490]

Ive owned pretty much every HW pedal (at least the first ones that came out), and I can also say that the CM is like a TS type thing, and the SC is an actual distortion pedal that will get you really good rock type sounds.

Sweet thats exactly what I want it for, Not for providing actual distortion but for a clean boost for tightness and its true-bypass like all the hardwire series.. Just put a down payment on an amp and as soon as its payed off im gonna go grab one!
-mp-