Stacking tube screamer and klon Jump to content. Then they're stacked together, the Klon wide open into the HB. Some players have commented that it sounds best when pushing an overdrive channel and when stacking with a Tube Screamer. Does anyone have experience stacking a TS9 and a A Tube Screamer and a BD-2 is a winning combo in my book; they stack well together and can get a very saturated tone. I Let’s clear up some confusion about the TS-808 Tube Screamer. A few years ago we tried to figure out which were the best-selling overdrive pedals on the market by looking at several online music stores’ listings organized by “most popular. Some people do it the opposite way, and they swear by it. The klon and the TS also work together really well but they get a really chunky kinda tone. No problem. Josh demonstrates how he likes to stack high gain and low gain overdrives. r/ToolBand. It really just depends. I’ve found it to sound nice with clean amps as well I am building a pedalboard and had a question for the forum. Input and output buffered. Also, EHX East River Drive is an affordable exact duplicate of Ibanez TS808 (and Mini Tube Screamer). My board has a Way Huge Green Rhino mkIV and The Ibanez Tube Screamer and the Klon Centaur have long been favored by blues and rock guitarists. Stacking two Klones, as your doing now, doesn't sound bad, but there's probably better ways to stack. Tube Screamer [style] Thread starter gray/ Start date Nov 27, 2017; I've been kinda interested in Klon-style pedals lately. We’re placing a TC Electronic Spark after the drive pedal so that it adds clean volume, and brings back in some Stacking Fuzz & Tube-screamer Share Sort by: Best. Tube Screamer like an 808 or a way huge green rhino, way huge saucy box is good for stacking too. I use a boss GE-7 to shape the overdrive sound. very dynamic. Generally, there are no rules when it comes to low and medium gain when stacking. My board has a Way Huge Green Rhino mkIV and a Keeley Super Phat Mod as my main drive pedals. This is a forum that is bursting with I wanted to do a circuit comparison of the most typically used flavors of overdrive pedals: Blues breakers, Tube screamers, and klon clones. jsharp29 Member. And it does it's own exponentially increasing overdrive slash distortion thing. How should be the line? I would like to put TS before HM2 to have the "Mayhem" sound but I don't want to kill the "character" of the Rat when boosting it, so my line should be TS -> RAT -> HM2 or RAT -> TS -> HM2? My klone (Bondi Sick As) is almost always on and clean, and goes into my Plumes on mode 1 (which I believe is a sort of Tube Screamer and Marshall hybrid) with low gain. This is a forum that is bursting with Boost-Tube Screamer-Boost. Klon is better for people rocking cooking tube amps, which I am not. Dual op amp. You put 3 different overdrives branches: Bluesbreaker, Klon e TS. The muff does well with the screamer pushing mids I run my OCD at 18v with a bonsai (tube screamer) set to JHS strong mod in front. Might I suggest also stacking a JHS morning glory in 2 of the most iconic and copied overdrives are the Ibanez Tube Screamer and the Klon Centaur. In terms of EQ curve, the MG is fairly flat, the Klon has some hump in the middle, and the TS has a pronounced hump in the upper mids. TurtlesnTanlines Member. More posts you may like r/shoegaze. Not a TS9, nor a TS808. I've narrowed it down to two The first and most important stacking method that I use and have always used is taking a light gain overdrive, like the Morning Glory, and stacking it with a Tube Screamer. Opening jam features the These amps often pair better with pedals that has a bit of mid range, like a Tube Screamer or Rat or something similar. The other way is still fine If that’s not enough saturation, stack with a second Tube Screamer-style drive. ts-808 = classic mid-pumped overdrive. " There are sooooo many ways to boost/stack. If you want an "amp in a pedal" type sound, a Klon The Kentauride is a 2-in-1 dual overdrive pedal combining both the Ibanez TS-10 TubeScreamer and the Klon Centaur into one small 125B enclosure! All quality parts including a storyboardist board, top shelf internals (including genuine NOS D9K germanium transistors in In today's video, I check out a bunch of overdrive pedals to see if they really sound all that different. The Klon Centaur has been one of Mayer's favourite overdrives since he started using it back in 2008 during the Battle Studies Era. Tachibana went about this in a similar way to a Tube Screamer in the input section of the pedal as it also rolls The Rat is a lot of fizzy clipping and a filter, the Screamer is a big mid boost and a tone knob. @ShawnTubbs tells the story of selling his original Silver Klon and how he used it on sessions. Tube screamers So this article has been truely helpful. The Soul Food is a Klon type pedal which is somewhat of a transparent overdrive. Wanna run your Fender Twin next to don't use a Tube screamer, but I do use a high-gain Klon style pedal which is probably the most mid heavy gain pedal I've ever heard, and I’d recommend the Blues Driver doing light gain going into the Tumnus doing higher gain. But w the softclipping TS you also retain a fair bit of the clean signal in the mix, more than with the Klon, so i understand the post. This configuration allows the Blues Driver clone’s overdrive to push the Tube Screamer clone, creating a cascading overdrive effect. You can change the tone by adjusting the level (volume control), drive (level of saturation) and tone (warm or bright) for different effects. When stacked this way I can get a fair bit of dirt with a harder attack. Stacking pedals. With that said, I do have a small pedal chain which includes (in this order): Tu-3 tuner, tube screamer TS9, flashback mini delay, hall of fame 2 mini reverb, spark mini booster. Soul food or nux horseman, both are klon clones and they have a good mid hump without the bass loss of the tubescreamer/sd-1 Reply [deleted] Fulltone OCD maybe. With the boost after, the signal is fatter sounding and the amp is being hit harder, which results in some beautiful tube compression. I’ve just been having trouble finding gain pedals that stack well with my TS and was wondering if maybe the solution was just another TS Stacking is the simple act of engaging two or more pedals simultaneously — it’s that simple. Or even another tube screamer like what SRV did. It's a bit like comparing a Blues Driver and a Tube Screamer, but transparent. However, it is fairly expensive compared to the Tubescreamer but not as expensive as the Klon Centaur as it only takes on average 2 weeks to build. Wanna boost your bland fuzz? Nothing beats an 808 Tubescreamer imo. I might choose this Tube Screamer–style pedal or that Klon-style dirtbox, but you’ll be all good if you stick to the same type of pedal I wanted to do a circuit comparison of the most typically used flavors of overdrive pedals: Blues breakers, Tube screamers, and klon clones. basically: ocd = classic spiky distortion. In this article, we’ll delve into the Stacking Blues This setup uses a pedal inspired by the classic Ibanez Tube Screamer, although most op amp-based overdrives will work. Jan 29, 2022 John Mayer has used two overdrives for decades. Turning up the volume in the first pedal won’t actually increase it, but it will affect the second pedal’s gain. The Tube Screamer is known for stacking well, but other overdrive pedals might offer unique stacking possibilities that suit Could be a Klon, a Bluesbreaker, a Keeley modded BD-2, he's used a bunch of different stuff over the years and this was a while ago. It often involves experimentation with a variety of pedals and signal chain configurations. thrash metal bands haven’t been using tube screamers since the 80’s, shit metallica has barely used them since ride the lightning 😂 idk why you are so persistent on wanting a ts or ts pedal. It is one of the best dual overdrives out there. The Circuit Ride Obviously by kicking on a Tube Screamer or Klon, the added mid frequencies alter the tone and feel significantly. I was thinking about getting a klon clone like the Mosky/Caline. But one pedal that doesn’t seem to play well with others is my tube screamer (EQD Plumes). Today, we stack the ProCo Rat 2 pedal with five other overdrive pedals to hear which sounds best!This is a topic I’ve been hearing a lot about recently, and I had a real klon and currently have a ktr and several klones. I like having both and I think they sound great stacked. Head over to the Andertons website to find the products in the video! | https://tinyurl. Don’t underestimate a EQ pedal, it can change the sound of Right now I’ve got Foxy Tone Box->BD2->Scranton Screamer->OpAmp Muff->1312. Firstly I'd say that the SD-1 is the better pedal of the two by far, so I'd recommend using it as the main source of your sound. He uses the MG on low gain, like you do and uses the klon stacked with fairly high gain. The klon definitely has a subtler mids emphasis than the TS, but they’re pretty darn similar if you ask So I’m looking to purchase another drive and I’ve heard that klon style pedals stack well with tube screamers. Features: Volume, tone, gain. Both pedals are cranked to about 75% of their max. But how similar are they? What if anything makes them different I do the bluesbreaker style into Klon style pedal, and have tried klon into BD-2. They have a mid push too but they do not rob the high end. The Tube Screamer's versatility shines brightest when combined with other drive pedals. ” The FullDrive = Tube Screamer Morning Glory = Bluesbreaker All of these have similar gain characteristics. I'd recommend stacking with an Echoplex preamp or Big Muff. On the Trio tour it w I have a mini-TS into a Kingsley Page Tube Boost/OD into a Klon Clone. buymeacoffee. I was thinking to buy also a boss heavy metal hm2 and a tube screamer or a super overdrive. Of course, this applies to all types of pedals, but dirtboxes are the most common stacking combo. This isn’t a particularly novel way to use it, but I like to stack it with another tube screamer, and also with a klon type pedal. Notable examples include the MXR Distortion+, the Boss OD-1, and the Klon Centaur. You could get a marshall in a box pedal and boost that with a tube screamer, a Klon, a clean boost, a dirty boost, or a treble booster. Soft clipping diodes in the feedback loop of the first op amp. A place to Overdrive stacking is one of the most effective ways to level-up your guitar tone. I run my OCD at 18v with a bonsai (tube screamer) set to JHS strong mod in front. Much like the Tube Screamer, the Boss BD-2 is more of a classic than a ‘boutique’ overdrive, but its status as one of the biggest-selling overdrive pedals in history has earned it a place on any ’drive fan’s In todays episode we discuss how John gain stacks to create the massive lead sound that we all are mesmerized by! This video focuses specifically on the Keel Klon/e vs SD-1/Tube Screamer Forget the Cowboys and Steelers. Reactions: Stratoblaster and Adman103. I typically prefer screamers with asymmetrical clipping for stacking. Aiming to keep everything at unity here volume and tone wise. I just wouldn't blame you for preferring something like a BD-2 for that instead I currently don’t have a compressor on my board but was thinking about getting one if I was able to find a double tube screamer pedal. See how single notes feel vs chords, open vs muted strumming. I currently don’t have a compressor on my board but was thinking about getting one if I was able to find a double tube screamer pedal. If you want a blind recommendation, I find it hard to really, truly beat Tube Screamer -> Klon when I'm getting my drive from pedals for the sounds I like, especially with a strat. I’m also a fan of stacking low gain fuzz into higher gain fuzz. The preamp would be good for leads or as an always on To me, the Klon Centaur still has a bit of a mid bump in the EQ profile, even though it is far milder than the popular Tube Screamer. Messages 28. Reply reply You already have a Tube Screamer and others have beat me to the suggestion of Rat, Timmy, and OCD variants. It’s either the 80’s old or the 90’s But the BD-2 doesn't add mids to your sound as you increase the gain like a klon does. I believe it is based on a blues breaker circuit at its core, but it has four drive modes and is programmable, covering (roughly): Tube Screamer, Timmy, DS-1 and marshal jtm sound. It just does it’s thing the best when first and alone. Full A stock Blues Driver, Tube Screamer, and Rat will all do you just fine and I used stock pedals for years before these mods became so common. It tends to be better at pushing a real tube amp into breakup, than at providing "the sound". Wanna start stacking dirt pedals? A Tubescreamer works well with anything. Me, I decided to trade my Moonshine for a JHS Morning Glory and use a Boss SD-1 for screamer-esq tones. It provides precise control over the level of overdrive by adjusting the gain on each pedal. But, honestly, if I were going to play that FullDrive = Tube Screamer Morning Glory = Bluesbreaker All of these have similar gain characteristics. However, I’ve learned how to use a Tube Screamer effectively and can get some cool tones out of it. It goes something like a tube screamer is perfect for a fender amp (black face, DR, BJr,etc. I prefer to run the amp just below edge of breakup, Klon first as a sometimes booster to push the next gain stage into medium drive and fill in the mids or by itself as a cleanish solo boost. I personally prefer a Tube screamer into a DS1, but like many people have said. Either before or after, what ever you think sounds better. 2 choices are allowed. If you're looking for one to be an 'always on' drive I would also look at a dumble style pedal or even a klon. I’d recommend getting a klon-style first, then eventually getting a tube screamer to stack on top of it when you want to kick in a solo, add some boost or change up the tone. Mayer has run it both ways over the time that both the pedals have resided on his board but what sounds best. However, determining which pedals you should stack to get your desired ton Nobody can afford a klon, but everyone can afford a clone! Currently into a 1981 DRV but have used it with Friedman BE-OD as well, not sure I'm really that fussed with stacking it though, I like to pair mine with a tube screamer or a bluesbreaketr circuit Crafting the perfect guitar tone is a lifelong pursuit for many guitarists, and the right combination of pedals can make all the difference. Joe often stacks the Klon with other overdrives like the Ibanez Tube Screamer to create a rich, layered, dynamic, and expressive distortion. I currently own the JAM pedals doubledreamer which is their version of a tubescreamer on one side and a klon-ish on the other. though the tumnus deluxe has sweet, sweet eq knobs. The Circuit Ride The VOP-9 is actually based on the OD-820, which itself is aaaalllmost like a Klon/Screamer hybrid. Tube screamer tends to put a squealy, nasal, mids-forward sound on the overdrive. I had been wondering about stacking my random collection of overdrives, and I shall try my EHX Soul Food (klon clone) in a BB2 into a Bad Monkey (Tube Screamer Clone). The Double Trouble was a Stevie Ray Vaughan inspired dual Tubescreamer pedal that allowed you to stack or use two Tube Screamer in one box. Which can be awesome, or not. A TS circuit has diodes that do soft clipping of the signal after it goes through the main gain stage in the circuit which uses an OP-AMP IC for the gain. Does a tube screamer or a boss sd1 cut more bass/boost more mids Reply reply Top 1% Rank by size . Any derivative. John Mayer has used two overdrives for decades. What’s an OD I haven’t considered that stacks well with the bd2? Thanks. Because he always runs the Tube Screamer last, its tonal characterstics will always be the most apparent though, so stacking any other law gain drive into it would probably sound reasonably good. A tube screamer is a totally different animal from a klon. It doesn’t sound like a Klon, but it does have more headroom and a much lower noise floor. The Ibanez Tube Screamer may very well be the best selling pedal of all time, or at least it is among overdrive pedals. Gain stacking - or the stacking of gain pedals - is a method many guitarists use to create their ultimate and unique guitar sound. First it's the honey bee on its own, then the klon on its own. Ibanez Tube Screamer (TS808) Pairing it with overdrives like the Klon Centaur or the Tube Screamer adds layers of depth and saturation that are great for making solos soar. Reply reply More replies I run a tube screamer into my morning glory set up the same- clean amp, MG for low gain break up and then TS gives a useable mid gain or higher gain sound depending on It does have a mid hump, but it has a lot of lows and highs still. Messages 59. The original Marshall Blues Breaker pedal was an overdrive released in 1991, but the history of that name dates back to 30 years earlier: Marshall took the name from John Mayall and Eric Clapton’s 1960s band, the Bluesbreakers. Tube screamer will do the honk as well but at least in my rig there are a few more ways to set things up that don't honk as bad. Kingsley is super clear, and I have it on a warm overall setting - I leave it on all the time, - brings back a bit of controlled bottom, but no flab. Any version. Both are "transparent" but the OCD is a hard clipping overdrive, and the Mojo Mojo is a soft clipping one. Conversely, distortion pedals like the Rat are more aggressive, chopping off the top Its not exactly a TS and a Klon but the Browne Protein has an ODR style on one side which is similar to a TS and a Bluesbreaker on the other, which is a boost/light OD. I prefer the TS after in this case as well. My top 3 clones in order are the j rockett archer, centura, and ryra. 4. com/2ah7ele5 A Klon-type overdrive might be better for what you are trying to do than a tube screamer. ) because TS has a lot of mid range and makes the Fender sound creamy. I always was satisfied with my Blues Driver, Big Muff, and a RAT for my gain sounds so I just never bothered with a Tube Screamer. Reply reply Top 1% Rank by size . Amazing tone. Really, the Marshall BluesBreaker is the more accurate gold In a gain-stack scenario, your pedals’ level controls produce different results. Need some opinions on what OD to use for a little more out of the Klon when needed. But even if you don't have that type of setup, it's a great tool for gain stacking if you're into that. Let’ Stacking a Tube Screamer after a Klon can provide several benefits: Midrange Emphasis: The Tube Screamer’s characteristic midrange bump complements the Klon’s transparent overdrive, creating a smooth and In this article, we will explore some of the best pedals to stack with a Tube Screamer, highlighting how these combinations can enhance your guitar tone, add versatility, and inspire your playing. But, I had some extra money burning a hole in my pocket last month so I took the plunge. Clon/TS stack i don't really like but i tend to use both the same way, so it might work out for you. I now use my danelectro transparent overdrive (timmy clone) and my Archer (klon clone) in a similar way! ocd is kind of a better ds-1, tumnus is a klon dealie, and tube screamer is toobscreemyrrh. I talk about the issue but most importantly, I promore. com/jonoeastguitarFollow me on Instagram @jonoeastThis was a fun video to do, I had no c Before the Klon, guitarists relied on overdrive pedals, treble boosters, and fuzz pedals to push their hot amps. Top. Best. Except me. I definitely prefer more transparent overdrive options. How he uses it on it's ow He usually runs the klon before the TS, suggesting that the klon is more of a primary OD and the TS is a boost. Featuring a real Silver Klon into clean, crunch, and gain ton Dude left the international house of prayer once the controversy broke out. For this reason, I use it first as my low-gain, always on, just a bit of hair clean tone pedal, then I usually stack another gain pedal after that for my drive/distortion My personal preference is to stack a tube screamer in front of an “always-on” type of drive. The Soul Food also uses Op-amps for its gain I’m curious how this will end up. I use an EHX Soul Food, gain low, volume high enough to over saturate the tube screamer and treble mid to high Blues Driver, bluesbreaker, Klon Centaur all stack very well. Bluesbreaker second as core overdrive tone, and can be boosted by the Klon to get into medium drive territory. com/27gsswfqElectric Guitar Department | https://tinyurl. On the Trio tour it w A Brief History of the Blues Breaker. So if you pair with a full frequency pedal (blues breaker which would be like the Brown Protein, OCD, a fuzz even), that works fine. Which type of OD do you prefer? Nobels ODR-1 vs Tubescreamer Please keep in mind this is not *specifically a Nobels or Ibanez choice, it’s merely these types of OD I am referencing I’m putting up 4 poll choices - cuz it really depends on the guitar you use and I wanna get that context narrowed down. jhspedals. I’ve just been having trouble finding gain pedals that stack well with my TS and was wondering if maybe the solution was just another TS These 2 posts above seem to contradict. The Tube Screamer has a pronounced mid-bump, so for a different EQ profile, you could try a Zendrive or Timmy. There was one problem with this pedal that didn’t affect Stacking a Klon style OD into the Tube Screamer gives a nice saturated/ creamy lead tone. It's the most imitated overdrive pedal around. 26 replies to "Stacking Overdrives For Levels Of Gain" Ed McHenry. How he uses it on it's ow I often use a tube screamer before a Marshall governor. It's not life changing or anything, but I definitely don't regret the purchase. For more info: https://www. I used to stack these two when i first started collecting pedals and i think they did a pretty damn good job. Gain all the way down on the bonsai gives it the mid kick without adding too much gain. Many famous guitarists have done this (often with a Tube Screamer and a Fender or Marshall amp involved) to raise the tonal stakes for a solo I have a bluesbreaker style pedal and run a Klon clone into it with gain set to 3/4. Reply reply Ibanez TS-9 Tube Screamer VS Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive, which one is better and why in your opinion? I prefer Klon type pedals or Dumble style pedals. For whilst these terms are often used interchangeably, they are not identical. Way Huge Deep State 1962 Fender Tweed ChampGibson Collector's Choice #12 Henry J1957 Les PaulCatalinBread Bellepoch All this to say, I’ve not once tried a Tube Screamer. This is a special one! Let me know your thoughts in the comment section below. Clapton’s guitar tone on their self-titled album is the stuff of legend, created from just a Les Failing that I've had what I consider the most success stacking boss sd1, nobles odr-1, klone clones, ibanez bb9, tc spark booster before my muff I think the key to a great muff tone if pairing it with a cleaner mid boost over drive like a tube screamer or klon circuit. Particularly the Klon to my ears sounds horrible on a totally clean amp (at least my amp) but it sounds pretty darn amazing if the amp is seriously cooking. The klon will probably sound better before the tube screamer, but I’m sure there’s a whole mountain of opinions for each side in the comment history of this sub, the tele forum, gearslutz, etc. I do the bluesbreaker style into Klon style pedal, and have tried klon into BD-2. Stacking with Other Pedals. The 2nd post seems more accurate to me. I personally go the other way, stacking a klone (J. I run my rat into my tube screamer, I use it to give the tube screamer a little bit more flavor. My friend suggested perhaps a tube screamer that I can stack with my various gain pedals. Rockett iKon) into a blues breaker (Wampler Pantheon). . I know that sometimes, though, he will use the TS while the klon is turned off. The Klon Centaur-style Klon clone/soul food is set to be mostly clean boost to drive the amp harder into crunch. Rat into Screamer will boost the mids of the clipped fizzy So I just finished putting my pedal board together and have space on my board for 1 more pedal. Whether that be a tube screamer, Klon, Bluesbreaker, fender spring reverb tank, maestro Echoplex, deluxe memory man, boss dm-2, dumble amp, etc. R&B- and country-inflected music ***You can now buy my Kemper Profiles here: https://www. If you need to add or remove some heaviness to your Alternative to: Ibanez Tube Screamer/Marshall Blues Breaker. However, determining which pedals you should stack to get your desired ton Nobody can afford a klon, but everyone can afford a clone! For for everyone with one, what other distortion or overdrive do you stack it with? I tried stacking an SD-1 in front of a Big Muff: it added some low-tone dirt to the distortion. The first is almost always a Tubescreamer, but the second? Well, it's changed a lot. This creates a more saturated tone and richer overtones. Great for: Thick rock overdrive. Every guitar player either has one on their board or used to. . People say do the TS into Klon, but it fizzes out for me unless you set the TS Klon [style] vs. Reactions: Touch of Grey, earthmud and JoeYello. Tubescreamer. Also check out analogman prince of tone. I’m trying to find my ideal OD/distortion sound. the tube screamer was a good option when it came out cause there wasn’t Both are "transparent" but the OCD is a hard clipping overdrive, and the Mojo Mojo is a soft clipping one. Griff. I play a telecaster, usually neck pickup into a pro junior iv. The plumes gives me that 808 circuit but with more versatility and cheaper than the 808 reissues. TS: Gristle King. The Soul Food belongs to the Klon Centaur brood, which has a smaller but highly fanatical following. After hearing a comment on Tube Screamer and Fender amps I was wondering if a TS and CT are a good pair. I have a ts mini and mythical Od klon. Featuring a real Silver Klon into clean, crunch, and gain ton In todays episode we discuss how John gain stacks to create the massive lead sound that we all are mesmerized by! This video focuses specifically on the Keel Own a Keeley modded tube screamer, a java boost and an OCD. Such a great stack. I think some Hey y’all! I’ve been playing guitar for years and years and only just recently started diving in to the world of pedals. I got a fuller, grittier sound with that combo. This is, by far, the most frequently asked question I get: should I go TS into Klon or Klon into TS?So I wanted to tackle this by showing as best as I could He usually runs the klon before the TS, suggesting that the klon is more of a primary OD and the TS is a boost. I run my klon with volume just past unity, treble (tone) at 2 o clock and gain at 1 oclock, and the tube screamer high volume, tone at 11 oclock, and just enough gain to add a little color. Really, the Marshall BluesBreaker is the more accurate gold Stacking is the simple act of engaging two or more pedals simultaneously — it’s that simple. tumnus = klon, more of a transparent boost. If you’re using the Kilt by pushing it into distortion/fuzz territory, put it before the Blues Driver. The klon klone was $30 bucks cheaper and the folks who sold it to me literally gave me a cookie. Stacking a Tube Screamer after a Klon can provide several benefits: Midrange Emphasis: The Tube Screamer’s The klon klone outdid the tube screamer in so many ways, I returned it. One of the reasons the Blackout Effectors Fix’d Fuzz Deluxe, is in my top 3 fuzz pedals, is it’s low gain abilities and how it beefs up anything before or after it in my chain. Stacking or The Best Selling Overdrive of All Time. To me, the Klon Centaur still has a bit of a mid bump in the EQ profile, even though it is far milder than the popular Tube Screamer. The Muff is noticeably influenced by the Tube Screamer’s EQ profile and gets a little more punch. I’m eyeing a Tumnus Deluxe. Thick yet still defined. The SD-1 does the mid boost and slight low end cut, but it doesn't blend in your clean setting at lower gain settings the way a klon does. Who are you rooting for in the second round of this mid-pushing overdrive slowdown? Pick your team. Once I switched to a Wampler Tumnus it plays so JHS Morning Glory, Klon Style OD like a J Rockett Archer, RYRA Klone, Soul Food or Way Huge Conspiracy Theory (closer to the Klon than the soul food for around $20-40 more depending on whether you buy it new or used, sounds What is the quintessential John Mayer overdrive pedal order for stacking? Is it the Klon into the Tubescreamer or Tubescreamer into the Klon? Here I’m using One is the Tube Screamer clan. Overdrive pedals, such as the Tube Screamer, are soft-clipping devices that react similarly to a tube amp when clipping, resulting in a gentle cutoff of the transient. I might choose this Tube Screamer–style pedal or that Klon-style dirtbox, but you’ll be all good if you stick to the same type of pedal It does have a mid hump, but it has a lot of lows and highs still. Among the countless pairings and stacking possibilities, combining the Timmy The JHS show has a nice episode about stacking pedals. Nearly every manufacturer has some sort of design that is based on or derived from a previous design. It’s partially because I currently use an AC15 and used to use an AC30. Tube Screamer, Rat, Clon (typically clones) are seemingly This pedal was well known for its ability to create a tube amp tone with flawless accuracy and its incredible attention to detail when it comes to how it reacts to the guitar in terms of sensitivity. The refrain is always, "It sounds like my guitar, but moreso. I have a Vox AC15C1 and never got a Tube Screamer. Klon before, but without gain and with EQ knob in the middle. But the BD-2 doesn't add mids to your sound as you increase the gain like a klon does. r I will often stack the klon with drive 1, but the other two I use standalone. I think it sounds really good. IMO, JHS Moonshine V2 is the best Tube Screamer, the "clean" knob gives you a lot of control. 2. i actually really love the BD-2! i plan to also get it down the line and gain stack with it too, im leaning more towards the SD The OD-820 is built with the “Klon” in mind. Now I'm gonna quote my favorite pedal for each type of circuit: BB: King of tone. Just to clean up the signal and isolate it from guitar's output impedance. Among the three branches I prefer TS type. Both have a Kind of a niche thing but the Malekko Helium, will make any pedal an octave up monster!. Usually something like ts9 -> klone -> ts808 -> preamp pedal - fender amp turned up about Asking and answering my own question! I've never tried a Klon and a Tube Screamer (in this case a Fulltone Fulldrive 3) side by side. I find it harder to tame while stacking pedals. This A Tube Screamer and a BD-2 is a winning combo in my book; they stack well together and can get a very saturated tone. Maybe not precisely what you are looking for, but the Jackson Audio Golden Boy might be worth checking out. This video covers the I don't usually stack overdrives, so the order hasn't really mattered to me, but I started wondering if I can get some good sounds by stacking them and have been playing around with pedal order. *Note: I am admittedly not a fan of the Tube Screamer. Open comment sort options. Then into the Plumes / TS clone for Both the tubescreamer and the klon are mid boosting, bass tightening overdrives. I dial the Tube screamer so it sounds good for chords, the Governor good for leads, If I use both at the same time with maybe a comp before them, I can get just about any note on the neck to self sustain. The pedals in today's video areKlon KTR for the Klon Note: A Tube Screamer's true magic lies in its chameleon-like ability to transform your tone across different amplifier types, from coaxing warm overdrive in Fender cleans to tightening high-gain metal sounds with surgical precision. New. More than other types of overdrives, fierce debates rage about which clone is the Kloniest. Screamer into Rat will cause the heavily boosted mids to clip before anything else. The OCD has more gain and sounds crispier or heavier. Each has a different purpose - TS drops the bottom end as described, adds a bit of midrange honk. Let’s clear up some confusion about the TS-808 Tube Screamer. The reason I use the light gain overdrive is because I Before we dive into gain stacking in more depth and explore the various different ways that you can stack overdrives together; I think it is first worth establishing exactly what the terms ‘gain stacking’ and ‘stacking overdrives’ actually mean. I have a tube screamer style pedal that doesn’t get heavy enough so I bought a Rat and it’s nice, but I find that it’s only usable within a specific range for me, too little distortion and it turns into a boost and if I The Klon Centaur has been one of Mayer's favourite overdrives since he started using it back in 2008 during the Battle Studies Era. Tube Screamers and its variants are known for giving a mid bump while cutting some low end. I also use the volume on the bonsai kind of like a blend knob/gain stage at around 1:00-2:00. The Black Cat OD-1 is one of the most versatile and underrated dirt pedals you will ever play. It’s still a screamer, but it has the Dual-ganged pot for a clean blend like the Klon. That demo isn’t the best, but it’s one of the few that Couldn’t afford a real klon, so I use a Way huge conspiracy theory + earthquaker plumes. Been trying to get my drive section dialed in and I’ve noticed I’m really in to blues breaker type pedals and I really love the dual pedals that stack those like the king of tone. Right now my chain looks like: bazz fuzz>DOD250>BOSS OS2>Mosky Crunch Red>Black Secret. Big Muff, Tube Screamer-style overdrive, clean amp Overdrive stacking is one of the most effective ways to level-up your guitar tone. Use a Wampler Tumnus or a J Rockett Archer as klon pedal and for example a Wampler Euphoria or a Vertex People say the SD1 is like a tube screamer because their circuits are extremely similar. Read more about how to choose the right pedals for your amp. Failing that I've had what I consider the most success stacking boss sd1, nobles odr-1, klone clones, ibanez bb9, tc spark booster before my muff I think the key to a great muff tone if pairing it with a cleaner mid boost over drive like a tube screamer or klon circuit. The Tube Screamer is known for stacking well, but other overdrive pedals might offer unique stacking possibilities that suit Piggybacking on this comment JHS makes a 2-in-1 pedal that's a bluesbreaker (morning glory) and a tube screamer circuit together for a reason. In this video Dave compares how two classic overdrive pedals - a Klon and a Tubescreamer - sound in a variety of contexts. In past I’ve stacked them What is the quintessential John Mayer overdrive pedal order for stacking? Is it the Klon into the Tubescreamer or Tubescreamer into the Klon? Here I’m using Klon has a bufferTS808 has a bufferthey just have to be used properly I currently have both the Nobels ODR-1 and a Tube-screamer. Nov 27, 2017 #8 For guitarists, the pursuit of the perfect tone is a lifelong quest. These pedals, along with countless others, have contributed to the rich tapestry of overdrive sounds available to guitarists today. I can't explain it or ever offer up a good excuse for living so long and somehow still never owning a Fala galera! Nesse vídeo eu mostro o resultado de juntar essas duas feras, Klon e o Tube Screamer, o resultado é incrívelqualquer duvida só deixar nos coment A tube screamer pedal can be used to add crunch, overdrive or as a boost pedal. Tone stack in the negative loop of the second. First Things First: Let’s clear this up right away. Do you have any ideas about stacking pedals with bd 2, Klon clones If you want a Marshally sound, A Tube Screamer and a BD-2 is a winning combo in my book; they stack well together and can get a very saturated tone. I’ve done shoot outs of the ktr and unprocessed tracks from my klon and the j rockett is insanely close to the klon sound. More posts you may like r/ToolBand. Thanx. In a market full of copies and clones, the Black Cat OD-1 is t One thing I do sometimes is stack it with an MT-2, both set to boost in front of a Rectifier going through G12T’s. That 'awful thunky attack' is my wonderful throaty Klon mid sound, not as pronounced as TS style and more equally balanced, EQ wise. I’ve got you covered. Different guitars, different pick In this video we check out a CUSTOM BUILT pedal by @likemypedals6814 . If you want to pair it with a more kid humped pedal (TS, Klon, etc) that can work too. I run a deluxe reverb. Klon type circuits aren’t doing their “mythical thing” unless they’re used at higher gain. In this post, I’ll be testing the best Klon Centaur clones and reviewing each one to help you find the ideal pedal for you. One exciting and harmonically rich combination that has become increasingly popular is the art of stacking Blues Driver and Tube Screamer clone pedals. The Klon circuit is more touch responsive which might be something you could prefer. You’ll be adding fizz to a mostly midrange signal. Klon: Archer (never played on original). You can go the Stevie Ray Vaughn route and stack Tube screamers, one set level high gain low, other gain to taste, level at unity. If it's honking the amp isn't cooking enough. Parallel Stacking: Connect the Blues Driver and Tube Screamer clone pedals to separate amp channels or inputs. the metal you listen to besides thrash, doesn’t even use tube screamers. The tone box is the only one I don’t like stacking. Managed to get a pretty good Van Halen sound with them. info/ Klon Circuit into DS1 is sweet if you use it as an overdrive and not a boost. One of the combinations is a morning glory and a klon. qxtpf opus puajap nlgim qebzbwtq swlta ezhhxz hiozumag plr ybs