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Overdrive pedal - small shops, boutique

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40Hz said:
Of the two the Fifth Gear could be a better choice overall if that’s the case. I’ll confess I’m not super big on dirt for the most part. I favor a pretty clean tone overall. But there’s times when I want a little hair and a hint of growl. But still “floomy” with a touch of cream if that makes any sense. More along the lines of a 70s era cranked Acoustic Control or Ampeg amp - except without the ear damaging levels. And the Fifth Gear gives me a lot that without being too overwhelming.

The Rupert was mainly designed to push the front of a tube head so says the maker. And it does that quite well. Into the front of my little B-15N it’s a complete monster. Petite dimed V4B anyone? But that said it’s a bit of a single tone and vibe. It works well with my über-clean solid-state head. But I like the Southampton Fifth Gear (which is texturally much more versatile IMO) far better with that amp.

This is a good demo of what you can expect using one with a bass. I tend to go for a setting that gives me something similar in sound to what he’s getting around the 1:50 mark.



Southampton is a small company. Very personable, easy to deal with, and polite in that unique Canadian way the rest of the world would do well to emulate. The owners are TB members and very responsive to questions. Their pedals get a lot of love at TB. And for good reason.
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jep saw that video.. and it's quite cool.. ;)

Also I'm checking a lot, and I do know it's not a small boutique company, the AGRO of Aguilar which is quite near to what I do have in mind.
 
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johnpaulbass said:
jep saw that video.. and it's quite cool.. ;)

Also I'm checking a lot, and I do know it's not a small boutique company, the AGRO of Aguilar which is quite near to what I do have in mind.
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Never tried one of those. I’ll have to chase one down and give it a whirl. Just because I’m not a drive connoisseur doesn’t mean I’m completely immune to their charms. And I’m always willing to learn. :)
 
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