GT2 as an ODB-3 replacement?

*insertcoolname · #1 07-20-2009, 02:45 PM

Right now I have an ODB-3 on my board. Although it's not the worst pedal in the world, I don't find myself stepping on it very much. I have a BDDI for the less intense overdrive's and a BBM for the fuzz, so I want something in the middle. Right now I use the ODB-3 for that but it's a little too harsh/industrial. Would the Sansamp GT2 be a good replacement? I searched around and found it to be a pretty good distortion so I was wondering if it would fit my specific needs. Any and all opinions on the GT2 are much appreciated.

Silent Fly · #2 07-21-2009, 02:21 AM

The GT-2 is a good unit but I wouldn’t use it with bass. It was designed to be used with bass(*) and the circuit cut the lower frequencies.

Some people use it with bass but I would recommend you try it before buying it.

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fightthepower · #3 07-21-2009, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silent Fly

The GT-2 is a good unit but I wouldn’t use it with bass. It was designed to be used with bass and the circuit cut the lower frequencies.

Some people use it with bass but I would recommend you try it before buying it.

Was or wasn't designed for bass? Im assuming the 'was' is a typo, but just clarifying for future reference

Silent Fly · #4 07-21-2009, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fightthepower

Was or wasn't designed for bass? Im assuming the 'was' is a typo, but just clarifying for future reference

Apologies.

"It was designed to be used with electric guitar and the circuit cut the lower frequencies."

*insertcoolname · #5 07-21-2009, 12:11 PM

I know that it will have a little low end drop, but I'd be alright with that if it didn't sound nearly as harsh as my ODB-3. Sound clips would be very appreciated because I can't find a single good clip on youtube and the three on the wiki page won't open for me.

Din Of Win · #6 07-21-2009, 12:16 PM

My cheapy Bad Monkey has filled the void that my ODB-3 use to reside in. I still USE my ODB-3... but more for it's harsh stuff and not the OD...

*insertcoolname · #7 07-22-2009, 02:50 PM

I have tried the bad monkey and was pretty impressed. For 50 bucks I guess I can't go wrong. Any other suggestions for a distortion pedal (I already have OD covered with my BDDI) that is pretty bass friendly?

RickenBoogie · #8 07-22-2009, 05:12 PM

Fulltone OCD, or if you want something really nice, but kinda pricey, EBS Valve Drive.

vegas532 · #9 07-22-2009, 06:15 PM

I've been using my GT-2 a lot lately. There is some low end loss, but I use it for a very industrial, metallic sound (think Godflesh, NIN, and tonally Motorhead) and it's perfect for that. The GT-2 is great, but not for everyone and it's a very tweaky beast. I nearly sold mine until I spent a full day tweaking knobs and realized the potential of tones (for me, YMMV).

*insertcoolname · #10 07-22-2009, 09:58 PM

Sounds like I'm gonna give it a whirl then. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to wait a little bit because I just ordered an EBS Bass iq and a Hardwire Reverb...ya know it's bad when you have to buy two one-spots...