Do you use an overdrive pedal? If so which one?
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- Dom Franco
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Do you use an overdrive pedal? If so which one?
I have recently used a Boss Blues Driver, with my lap steel for a few songs that needed that edge. It was just okay...
I also use a danelectro "Pastrami Overdrive" that I have in a little pedal board at church. It's pretty good and so cute!
On my main pedal board that I take on solo gigs, I have the Route 808 pedal that is my favorite overdrive so far. Lots of tone options.
And I just recently won an ebay auction for a boss super overdrive 1. I can't wait to check it out.
I play a lot of different styles, Country, Hawaiian, Jazz, Blues, Gospel. An it is nice to have the option to change the sound of my steel to fit the style. Especially when I play solo gigs and I am the only guy taking the leads...
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I also use a danelectro "Pastrami Overdrive" that I have in a little pedal board at church. It's pretty good and so cute!
On my main pedal board that I take on solo gigs, I have the Route 808 pedal that is my favorite overdrive so far. Lots of tone options.
And I just recently won an ebay auction for a boss super overdrive 1. I can't wait to check it out.
I play a lot of different styles, Country, Hawaiian, Jazz, Blues, Gospel. An it is nice to have the option to change the sound of my steel to fit the style. Especially when I play solo gigs and I am the only guy taking the leads...
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I'm keen to hear what people use, too. I use a danelectro overdrive, purely because someone gave it to me. It's ok, but I'm sure there's something better out there. I've been thinking of getting a new overdrive or fuzz box, but the choice out there is completely overwhelming, and considering I use fuzz so sparingly, I don't have the inclination to lug my steel to a guitar store and try out different pedals. So, any recommendations? I'd give my left arm to get Sneaky Pete's fuzz tone, though I know he used a circuit of his own desgin.
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I switch between a Nobels ODR-1 overdrive pedal and a Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive pedal. I like the Nobels quite a bit when played through my Fender Pro Junior. I switch depending on which amp I'm using.
I think the gold standard in overdrive pedals seems to be the Ibanez Tube Screamer. The Boss SD-1 is their version of it, from what I understand.
I think the gold standard in overdrive pedals seems to be the Ibanez Tube Screamer. The Boss SD-1 is their version of it, from what I understand.
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For lap steel I usually use the Cmatmods Super SignaDrive, it's the most dynamic and touch sensitive overdrive I've ever used. For the more heavy stuff I use their Black Plague pedal (basically built over a ProCo Rat distortion, but with more options).
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I've got a small collection of OD pedals, many of them self-built, I use them mostly with my Telecaster, but here are some I like with lap steel:
Barber LTD - the BEST low-gain overdrive pedal EVER - nothing, and I mean NOTHING comes close when trying to simulate an amp on the edge of break-up, particularly with single coil pickups on your guitar; great for adding just a little bit of dirt to you lap steel tone, as if you were playing one of those tiny old tube amps.
Subdecay Liquid Sunshine - very juicy, full (but not muddy), slightly compressed mid-gain OD sounds, great for "singing" solo sounds.
Nobels ODR1 (I actually use a self-built clone) - best for twangy low/mid-gain OD sounds, with lots of bite, very "in-your-face" without being buzzy/harsh.
Barber LTD - the BEST low-gain overdrive pedal EVER - nothing, and I mean NOTHING comes close when trying to simulate an amp on the edge of break-up, particularly with single coil pickups on your guitar; great for adding just a little bit of dirt to you lap steel tone, as if you were playing one of those tiny old tube amps.
Subdecay Liquid Sunshine - very juicy, full (but not muddy), slightly compressed mid-gain OD sounds, great for "singing" solo sounds.
Nobels ODR1 (I actually use a self-built clone) - best for twangy low/mid-gain OD sounds, with lots of bite, very "in-your-face" without being buzzy/harsh.
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On the bandstand - Semour Duncan Twin Tube Classic, I use it with my 6-string lap steels: a Supro and a no-name (with Jason Lollar Chicago PU). Been very happy with it.
To write with a broken pencil is pointless.
Sometimes I use an old Boss OD-1 Overdrive. Most of the time, if I'm using one at all, it's the original Sansamp. It's very flexible and sounds better at stage levels than bedroom levels.
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My friend has a Fulltone OCD overdrive, probably the most responsive and natural sounding solid state OD pedal I've played thru.
In my normal rig, I run thru a Hughes & Kettner Tube Factor OD/dist pedal (tube overdrive, plus a distortion channel). I'd recommend it, but I believe it is no longer available. If I were to purchase a new OD pedal, I'd definitely go with the OCD.
In my normal rig, I run thru a Hughes & Kettner Tube Factor OD/dist pedal (tube overdrive, plus a distortion channel). I'd recommend it, but I believe it is no longer available. If I were to purchase a new OD pedal, I'd definitely go with the OCD.
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I feel kinda awkward saying it... but I have an effect processor board by VOX. It uses a tube and digital modeling. It sounds very, very good, warm (when you need it to) and has numerous overdrive/amp modeling options. VOX still makes these and they get good reviews. I have no complaints. It gets the job done as well as any boutique pedal I've ever used.
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Hello Dom,
At the risk of sounding a bit silly, I like the Pignose direct out to P.A. since it responds well to picking dynamics and cleans up by turning down.
At the risk of sounding a bit silly, I like the Pignose direct out to P.A. since it responds well to picking dynamics and cleans up by turning down.
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