Tired of my SD-1, need another drive pedal

[SkyhighRocks]

I've been driving/boosting the green channel of my DSL for quite some time now. It does its job but I think I want to find something else in the same realm. I haven't used a TS9 in a long time...isn't that basically just like the SD-1? The Suhr Riot looks pretty good but is that just a distortion pedal?

 

[tweed]

I'm in the same boat with the same amp. Keep wanting to try an 808 but not sure I want to drop a 100+ bucks on a whim...

 

[JakeAC5253]

Mod it!

 

[Buckeyedog]

A TS9 will be a bit smoother. A good choice is a Barber LTD.

 

[rlord1974]

Lovin' the Xotic BB+

 

[blackba]

You might try a Timmy. The EQ is really cool on the Timmy and its a nice boost.

I am also a big fan of the Maxon OD-808, great for boosting. Though in a recent clip, I preferred a modded SD-1 to the OD-808, so go figure....

 

[sandman]

I got a keeley modded voodoo sparkle drive that i love. I also have a BBE Green Screamer thats great.

 

[SkyhighRocks]

anyone ever try the MXR Zakk pedal? Seems cheap enough to give it a whirl to see if I like it or not...

 

[yngzaklynch]

http://www.barberelectronics.com/directdrive.htm

 

[Ultron]

Cusack Screamer V2

 

[snowdog]

anyone ever try the MXR Zakk pedal? Seems cheap enough to give it a whirl to see if I like it or not...

I have one and like it, use it with my Marshall...I haven't tried lots of different pedals but it sounds good to me. I have read that it's based off the SD-1, so depending on how different it is..it may not be what you want.

 

[JakeAC5253]

anyone ever try the MXR Zakk pedal? Seems cheap enough to give it a whirl to see if I like it or not...

I have one and like it, use it with my Marshall...I haven't tried lots of different pedals but it sounds good to me. I have read that it's based off the SD-1, so depending on how different it is..it may not be what you want.

Offhand I see higher input impedance and a darker voicing. Nothing else really stands out. Oh, the tone knob gives you control over a different frequency band. Three components difference that I can see.

 

[bigangryguitar]

anyone ever try the MXR Zakk pedal? Seems cheap enough to give it a whirl to see if I like it or not...

The MXR classic overdrive's that GC carries only are great little pedals. There is an internal dipswitch that changes between a tube screamer sound to the ZW boost. I have an SD-1 too and they sound different but equally good and are only $30 or $40 new. The TS side is the same as the GT-0D by the way. Good luck!

 

[mjtripper]

The hardwire tube overdrive makes a great boost and is a really nice pedal that gets overlooked often.

 

[Milerky2]

couple of options,

the Nobels ODR-1 is found on many of the best studio pedalboards out there, I have one of the 10th anniversary editions that has an extra pre boost. Love that pedal and it is fairly affordable.
http://proguitarshop.com/store/effects- ... ive-p-2864

also, if you are just looking/using it as a boost, check out Xotic's EP booster'
http://proguitarshop.com/store/effects- ... ter-p-1338

as well as the HAO Rust Booster.
http://www.pedalgeek.com/cgi-bin/new_sh ... nk--haorb1

both of these do a great job of preserving your guitar's natural tone and will get you "over the top" well.

BTW I own two of the three. The EP is one I have used before.

the bb preamp is a great choice too. +1 on that one.

 

[Milerky2]

I got a keeley modded voodoo sparkle drive that i love. I also have a BBE Green Screamer thats great.

the sparkle drives clean inject is great! The pork loin is similar, and more flexible, but injects the clean differently.

 

[fek]

anyone ever try the MXR Zakk pedal? Seems cheap enough to give it a whirl to see if I like it or not...

The MXR classic overdrive's that GC carries only are great little pedals. There is an internal dipswitch that changes between a tube screamer sound to the ZW boost. I have an SD-1 too and they sound different but equally good and are only $30 or $40 new. The TS side is the same as the GT-0D by the way. Good luck!

This is my answer as well. It's two pedals in one for a fraction of the cost brand new. It is my #1 drive pedal. I think it looks pretty cool too FWIW.

 

[SkyhighRocks]

That mxr has me interested...I've seen it before but never gave a second thought to it.

 

[troublehead]

T-Rex MAB and Barber Direct Drive are my 2 favorites. I mainly use the MAB.........much warmer/organic TS-9/808 vibe. The Direct Drive is cool too and really open sounding at low drive levels. Only problem I have with it is that it has a ton of volume, so it is sometimes a bit too much if using it as a semi-clean boost (volume up/gain low). I have to back the volume down around 1 o'clock to keep it from getting muddy.

 

[thenine]

bad monkey for cheap. EQ is variable enough you can get some good tones from it.