OD help...

Neil_G · #1 11-21-2010, 11:15 AM

Hey there fellow TBers. I've been considering getting an OD pedal to add a little more punch and grind to my sound, and I'm wondering what are some suggestions. I'm not looking for a lot of dirt, just something extra. The sound I like with OD is turning the bass volume down so I don't get so much gain and low end loss and instead just get a slightly grindy, edgy sound. I tried the obligatory Boss ODB-3 at a store yesterday, and while usable, lacked something.
Something similar to a couple of the lower gain sounds from this would be cool, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrxwRcWv32I, but a little less aggressive. I'm sure this pedal would fit the bill, but what are some other suggestions?

ga_edwards · #2 11-21-2010, 11:49 AM

You might want to try a Tube Screamer based pedal, such as an actual TS, or the Digitech Bad Monkey. These can give you a very natural, warm drive. If you keep the gain/drive low, you get inject just a little dirt, like just on the edge of full overdrive, without sounding like a layer of digital fizz like the ODB-3 does, and retaining the important mids which the ODB-3 seems to cut. The Bad Monkey also has a 2 band eq which can help with the low end loss that is inherent in the TS circuit. Although, with the gain low enough, there shouldn't be a lot of low end loss.

The Voodoo Labs Sparkle drive is another TS based design, but has a clean blend control to make up for the low end loss.

faceinbass · #3 11-21-2010, 01:00 PM

OD is one of the sounds you don't have to spend a lot to get decent results ime.

If you want affordable I would recommend the boss odb3 or the dod bass overdrive.

Both are cheapish, have blends, and sound good enough to get the job done well.

seedokebass · #4 11-21-2010, 04:23 PM

If the Agro is more than you want to spend, I would suggest sitting down with an ODB-3 at home. The key (IMO) to making the ODB-3 sound better is turning the treble all the way down. I was able to get similar tones to my FT Bass-Drive that way. I eventually sold the ODB-3 because the Bass-Drive was more of what I needed tonally.

avvie · #5 11-21-2010, 04:59 PM

I'm going to recommend the Ibanez PD7 again. Stupid cheap and has lots of tonal capabilities and crunch control.

octaverazor · #6 11-21-2010, 05:03 PM

Full-Tone-Bass-Drive-Mosfet, end of thread. Even better at 18v.

Mr. Pickles · #7 11-21-2010, 06:19 PM

I've had great results with the Barber LTD as a light OD. The Crowther Hot Cake (Bluesberry edition) is amazing. The Wren and Cuff Phat Phuk may be just what you're looking for - a bit of grind. All three of these have minimal/no low end loss.

bassplayerbob · #8 11-21-2010, 06:29 PM

I just got a digitech Hardwire CM-2 Tube Overdrive. I like it because it bass bass and treble control.

Swift713 · #9 11-21-2010, 08:45 PM

BJFE Blueberry

faceinbass · #10 11-21-2010, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by octaverazor

Full-Tone-Bass-Drive-Mosfet, end of thread. Even better at 18v.

I really tried to like this one. I even ran it at 18v.
Alas, it didn't give me what I wanted.
The DOD sounds better imo.

Matt Dean · #11 11-21-2010, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swift713

BJFE Blueberry

Edit: probably should clarify... these are relatively unobtainable and when obtainable, cost over $350.

There are better options, give the availability and cost.