Any suggestions?

telefiend · Post by **telefiend** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:04 pm

I just got a fender 25r that I play a tele through. I find the distortion on this to be somewhat lacking tho. I want to get a decent distortion box. I was thinking of a Boss DS-1. What are these like? Are there any other boxes worth getting?
Cheers.

Optimus_prime · Post by **Optimus_prime** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:07 pm

I've always been under the impression those DS-1's
aren't really that good, if you wanna go cheap
go for a behringer distortion/overdrive pedal

Cheap and quite good value for what you pay

I'm just a plug for cheap gear
cause it's all I can afford

Post by Bg » Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:11 pm

go with the DS-1, they're indespensible at the price

How much have you got to spend, and how long have you got? I love my Cusack ScreamerFuzz.... theres always the Hotcake as well, probably my next purchase!

telefiend · Post by **telefiend** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:17 pm

Don't really wanna go over $150. I'm in no particular rush.

Post by Bg » Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:21 pm

DS1 is probably your best bet unless you can stretch to a hotcake, approx. $200 direct from the source, usually cheaper than the 2nd hand trademe ones

telefiend · Post by **telefiend** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:25 pm

Thanks. Just had a look on Harmony Central at reviews for of the Behringer OD100. Seems to be well liked. Pretty cheap too.

Post by Bg » Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:33 pm

yeah but it has Behringer written on it

telefiend · Post by **telefiend** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:39 pm

Very true. And it's purple. Not a colour I want to associate with.

Post by Bg » Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:42 pm

telefiend wrote:Very true. And it's purple. Not a colour I want to associate with.

don't let Rog see you posting that

the distortion modeller might be worth looking at as well, theres one on trademe too....

Best advice is to go and try them out and let your ears decide, the Behringers have a good rep as they're based on the Boss pedals.

DaNextSlash · Post by **DaNextSlash** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:53 pm

my opinion is to wait for a Rat on TM. Either a Rat2 or Vintage Rat will do you fine. And you probably will never need anything to replace it

Post by Bg » Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:56 pm

ah yep, hang out for a Rat2

DaNextSlash · Post by **DaNextSlash** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 1:03 pm

Oh yea I also happen to have a Marshall Jackhammer for sale. Goin cheap if you want it. I got no use for it. It is both a distortion and a overdrive.

Optimus_prime · Post by **Optimus_prime** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 1:25 pm

I really want your jackhammer

alas I am too poor, annoyance

telefiend · Post by **telefiend** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 1:59 pm

Jackhammer eh? What do you want for it?

DaNextSlash · Post by **DaNextSlash** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 2:08 pm

$65 and its all yours. U mite have to pay for the ship though. From one side of the country to another is a bitch