These are what I've tried: DS-1, ODB-3, Big Muff, Bass Big Muff, Blowtorch, BDDI, ProCo Rat, Supercollider, MXR Disto+, Black Forest, and Pharoah... I'm either getting too fizzy or too muddy. I'm currently using a modded Vox V8-30 that I like more than what I've tried above but I still don't think it's the one. I want something first and foremost with good definition... If I play a fast run I don't want it all to run together in muddy spunk. I also want something with huge cojones. Something that will make people smile when I hit a wide open C. Is there anything out there that will do both?
I was slightly skeptical on how much distortion you can coax out of a B3K but holy geez what an awesome noise. I'm a huge fan of the Meatsmoke sound and this gets me comfortably close to that with my GK MB800 on high gain. Not bad at all for solid state!
I just had the same thought. I'm interested, as well. I want clean dirt. Just like you, OP, I want more clarity in my distortion. I have to run a TS9 in front of my BM Pi just to cut through the mud.
You might want to consider the FEA Labs Dual Band Distortion: http://fealabs.com/products/DBD-0001.html It has two bands of distortion that can be dealt with via the variable crossover as well as a clean blend... offers a lot of flexibility in getting grind with clarity. Unfortunately, the Dual Band Distortion has been discontinued but you might find someone looking to sell theirs. -Mark
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