is there a better overdrive than the BB?

[crwnedblasphemy]

and if so, point it my way, cuz I love the BB, its versatility, the warmth...all there....I am open to try others though...Lovepedal Eternity maybe?

 

[blackba]

I haven't tried the BB preamp yet, though it is on my list.

Here are a few I really like:

Hermida Audio Zendrive
MI Audio Blues Boy Deluxe
HBE Plank Cranker

I have a Timmy on order, that is supposed to be a killer sounding pedal. I am going to be doing an overdrive/distortion pedal shootout when I get my Timmy in and see what is going up for sale.

 

[ratter]

and if so, point it my way, cuz I love the BB, its versatility, the warmth...all there....I am open to try others though...Lovepedal Eternity maybe?

If you like what it's giving you, probably not.

 

[Marshall Law]

I always say it, but the fulltone ocd is still my fav

 

[jonny toetags]

and if so, point it my way, cuz I love the BB, its versatility, the warmth...all there....I am open to try others though...Lovepedal Eternity maybe?

I've turned to an OD-aholic in the past 6 months. I actually made an 'OD" board with the following:

BB Preamp
MXR/CAE GT-OD
Maxon OD808
Greazygeo modded SD-1
Fulltone OCD
Crowther Hotcake
Keeley Rat


None of them have 'that' warmth/smoothness of the BB.
I have a few more coming in (Lovepedal PurplePlexi, Crunchbox, Skull Crusher Toy Box) to compare...

 

[Stratboy151]

there definetely is! i just got my BB a few days ago, and while i think its a great low gain OD, i guess by all the vids ive seen i figured it was capable of alot more gain. not sure if im keeping this bad boy, i like the keeley ts9 flexi better

 

[TX6Strings]

Never played the BB but the OCD (v3), Plank Cranker and Crunch Box are so far my faves.

 

[RedB4Black]

The BB is my favorite out of the ODs I've tried (in order of preference below). I really want to try the Maxon OD9+ and the BB Preamp +

BB Preamp
Analogman Silver Modded Maxon OD9
Maxon OD9
Maxon OD808
HEB Powerscreamer with Fat Boost
Bad Monkey
MXR 10-Band EQ (when used as a boos)

 

[Gainfreak]

there definetely is! i just got my BB a few days ago, and while i think its a great low gain OD, i guess by all the vids ive seen i figured it was capable of alot more gain. not sure if im keeping this bad boy, i like the keeley ts9 flexi better

I think the BB works better with an already mildly distorted amp. I played it with the gain dimed into a clean amp and its definitely more of a boost then an overdrive IMHO. The emma and J&H pedals have more gain then the BB for sure.

 

[Stratboy151]

there definetely is! i just got my BB a few days ago, and while i think its a great low gain OD, i guess by all the vids ive seen i figured it was capable of alot more gain. not sure if im keeping this bad boy, i like the keeley ts9 flexi better

I think the BB works better with an already mildly distorted amp. I played it with the gain dimed into a clean amp and its definitely more of a boost then an overdrive IMHO. The emma and J&H pedals have more gain then the BB for sure.[/quote


yeah i guess so, im still trying to get the level of gain henderson gets when he's demoing his bb, although when he shows his clean tone there is just a hint of grit on it, i guess that makes all the difference

 

[Gainfreak]

there definetely is! i just got my BB a few days ago, and while i think its a great low gain OD, i guess by all the vids ive seen i figured it was capable of alot more gain. not sure if im keeping this bad boy, i like the keeley ts9 flexi better

I think the BB works better with an already mildly distorted amp. I played it with the gain dimed into a clean amp and its definitely more of a boost then an overdrive IMHO. The emma and J&H pedals have more gain then the BB for sure.[/quote


yeah i guess so, im still trying to get the level of gain henderson gets when he's demoing his bb, although when he shows his clean tone there is just a hint of grit on it, i guess that makes all the difference

It really does with that pedal. I wouldnt pick it to heat up a clean amp but it works great with an amp that already has some grit. Almost all the guys demoing the BB have there amps setup with a bit of dirt.

 

[Marshall Freak]

I always say it, but the fulltone ocd is still my fav

+1

 

[thiswaythatway]

there definetely is! i just got my BB a few days ago, and while i think its a great low gain OD, i guess by all the vids ive seen i figured it was capable of alot more gain. not sure if im keeping this bad boy, i like the keeley ts9 flexi better

I think the BB works better with an already mildly distorted amp. I played it with the gain dimed into a clean amp and its definitely more of a boost then an overdrive IMHO. The emma and J&H pedals have more gain then the BB for sure.

I like the BB a lot on the R2 channel of the Mark III. I ditched the MI-Audio pedals once i heard the BB. I never have directly compared it to the OCD.

 

[AmpliFIRE]

I agree...the BB does wonders to a mid-gain amp. I'm also loving my bone stock MIJ SD1

 

[blackba]

It really does with that pedal. I wouldnt pick it to heat up a clean amp but it works great with an amp that already has some grit. Almost all the guys demoing the BB have there amps setup with a bit of dirt.

That's good to know, sounds like the BB preamp wouldn't be for me, at work well for many of my amps. I guess I ask alot of overdrives, I like them to work well as a boost and into a clean amp too....

I do still want to try a BB preamp though, it may be just what my mark IV R2 channel needs

 

[Marshall Freak]

It really does with that pedal. I wouldnt pick it to heat up a clean amp but it works great with an amp that already has some grit. Almost all the guys demoing the BB have there amps setup with a bit of dirt.

That's good to know, sounds like the BB preamp wouldn't be for me, at work well for many of my amps. I guess I ask alot of overdrives, I like them to work well as a boost and into a clean amp too....

I do still want to try a BB preamp though, it may be just what my mark IV R2 channel needs

I don't use mine all that much, I wouldn't miss it if it were gone for a little while, I'll loan you mine for a few days if you'll PM me your address.

 

[70strathead]

IMO..I still think my old grey DOD overdrive 250 wins. Its got no compression and feels really spongy/bubbly , lots of juice, completely transparent..but on the bad side, noisy as hell. The BB is on my pedal board though as well and i love it too. And of course an old TS808 is great for really cutting through a band mix.

A

 

[bill]

I had a BB and sold it. Everything in my signature is cool and just a bit different from each other. Keep in mind I'm driving a low watt amp with these pedals.

 

[70strathead]

IMO..I still think my old grey DOD overdrive 250 wins. Its got no compression and feels really spongy/bubbly , lots of juice, completely transparent..but on the bad side, noisy as hell. The BB is on my pedal board though as well and i love it too. And of course an old TS808 is great for really cutting through a band mix.

A

I dont like the gray DOD with humbuckers. Too mushy.

yep, forgot to mention that. The bb or 808 are it if i play humbuckers for sure.

 

[zewango]

I have 3 pedals now LovePedal Eternity Plexi 800 and Zen Drive. Pretty happy with these.
I think Danyeo wound up with my BB Preamp. I cant see any new pedals in my future.