Dub-T-123 Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I've heard a lot of good reveiws and my GC had some in stock so I decided to pick one up. I figured I could try it out for 30 days and return it if I didn't like it. For those of you that don't know they cost about $40. I'm impressed! It sounds like classic overdrive lol. It doesn't really affect the tone of my amp (which I like). It just adds some sustain and dirt. I recommend you guys check it out. It's a solid pedal that sounds great and has true bypass. It also has a "secret switch" inside which you can flip to change the characteristics of the pedal. Here's a quick little pic.. yeah the gain is cranked all the way up. I was havin a little fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Never tried one. Sounds like fun. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 One of my favorite pedals right now, it adds some girth to the sound. I am considering picking up at least one more, keep one for more of a clean boost, and one for just added some dirt. For 29 bucks, they can't be beat. I am really gassing for a VOX AC4TV and I want to just install one of these on the amp for a little dirt while practicing at lower levels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiz Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 So, this pedal... Is it like an in-store exclusive thing? I couldn't find the pedal on Guitar Center's website. I'm looking for an OD, and $29 is pretty sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 So, this pedal... Is it like an in-store exclusive thing? I couldn't find the pedal on Guitar Center's website. I'm looking for an OD, and $29 is pretty sweet. Yes, only in store, and they might not have some. I believe its a limited edition thing or something, not even an official pedal from MXR. It is amazing sounding though. I am told it is very similar to the GT OD, a custom shop pedal from them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabba2203 Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 How long is this super secret promotion running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 How long is this super secret promotion running? Started the 4th of July... I guess they didn't sell out. Each store only got so many pedals. If your store still has some, check it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 I thought they were $29 but when I got it it was $39... I'm not really complaining. Glad you like yours Fred. If you get another one you should do the "switch mod" on it. From what I understand it adds a little more gain and flattens out the eq a little bit. I haven't tried an ac4tv but I like my ac30 a lot so I bet it's a cool little amp. I haven't used it with my band though because we split up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I thought they were $29 but when I got it it was $39... I'm not really complaining. Glad you like yours Fred. If you get another one you should do the "switch mod" on it. From what I understand it adds a little more gain and flattens out the eq a little bit. I haven't tried an ac4tv but I like my ac30 a lot so I bet it's a cool little amp. I haven't used it with my band though because we split up I really like the ac4, you should check it out. I love the overdriven tube sounds you can get from it at low volumes. The cleans are good, but with the volume knob a little past 12 o clock is where it shines IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Does it have a 12 inch speaker? After everything I heard about the Champ I was seriously let down. I'm sure the old ones are better though. The GA5 or whatever sounds pretty sweet. The Champ just sounds weak IMO. Weak clean and weaker overdrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I may have to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Do it! You have to get it at GC so it's a win win because if you don't like it you can take it back within 30 days. If you do like it (and I bet you will) you just scored a pretty sweet pedal for a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Does it have a 12 inch speaker? After everything I heard about the Champ I was seriously let down. I'm sure the old ones are better though. The GA5 or whatever sounds pretty sweet. The Champ just sounds weak IMO. Weak clean and weaker overdrive. I believe the combo is your choice of an 8 or 10, but a head and cab makes it a 12" Champ was kinda weak, the Gretsch (whatever model it is for their 5 watt amp) sounded wayyyyy better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantha Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 I'm gonna dig up an old thread... I grabbed one of these from GC today for $39. So far, I gotta say that this is one great pedal, and the price is unbeatable (almost). I can't put the SG down.. I'm loving the tone. Has anyone here messed with the secret switch inside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 I really like the ac4, you should check it out. I love the overdriven tube sounds you can get from it at low volumes. The cleans are good, but with the volume knob a little past 12 o clock is where it shines IMO Best demo IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesguitar65 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 I've heard a lot of good reveiws and my GC had some in stock so I decided to pick one up. I figured I could try it out for 30 days and return it if I didn't like it. For those of you that don't know they cost about $40. I'm impressed! It sounds like classic overdrive lol. It doesn't really affect the tone of my amp (which I like). It just adds some sustain and dirt. I recommend you guys check it out. It's a solid pedal that sounds great and has true bypass. It also has a "secret switch" inside which you can flip to change the characteristics of the pedal. Here's a quick little pic.. yeah the gain is cranked all the way up. I was havin a little fun. That pedal is actually an MXR Distortion III but in a different box. Same circuit board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesguitar65 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Check out the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHZS8dU0ELM&p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 Thanks guitarest. Do you have a Tele? I love that Tele. It's awesome. It sounds so good! I think it looks pretty cool too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 That pedal is actually an MXR Distortion III but in a different box. Same circuit board. Its the GT OD. They released a distortion pedal a while ago which I believe was a remarked Distortion III. Just sayin', this one is an overdrive pedal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesguitar65 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Its the GT OD. They released a distortion pedal a while ago which I believe was a remarked Distortion III. Just sayin', this one is an overdrive pedal The classic distortion is a "distortion III" pedal. The circuit board part number is the same as the distortion III. In fact the circuit board layout are identical, even the sound. You can google and even youtube this topic and all will confirm its the same pedal, some even showing the circuit board. The GT OD is an entirely different pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 The classic distortion is a "distortion III" pedal. The circuit board part number is the same as the distortion III. In fact the circuit board layout are identical, even the sound. You can google and even youtube this topic and all will confirm its the same pedal, some even showing the circuit board. The GT OD is an entirely different pedal. And we are talking about the classic overdrive, which like the GT OD, a completely different pedal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesguitar65 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 And we are talking about the classic overdrive, which like the GT OD, a completely different pedal LMAO!!!!!!!!! I guess thats what happens when you forget to put your glasses on and before your coffee.. I diddn't relaize it was a "classic overdrive" not the "classic distortion". Thanks for makeing those fonts bigger Made it so much easier to read. I may just go over GC and check that out. Hell, the GT OD sells for $99 and $40 is a great deal for the same pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdntac Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 I've never been a big pedal guy but recently bought a Bixonic Expandora. I find that it works very well with one of my guitars (PRS SC245), pretty good with another (Gibson Byrdland) but doesn't really have much of an effect upon another (PRS Custom 22). The CU22 pickups provide a crunchy sound alone and the difference with or without the pedal is very, very subtle. But with the SC245 it is quite pronounced. The Byrd becomes a bit more prone to feedback and squealing with the pedal on but it does give that guitar a bit more low-end grunt. I find that if I run my Peavey Classic 50 with the gain set to about 9/12 in conjunction with the pedal that I get the sound I like (with the two guitars). I can see how trying out different pedals could be addictive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesguitar65 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Here is demo comparing the GT OD and the Classic Overdrive. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Uv3iLuezpY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 LMAO!!!!!!!!! I guess thats what happens when you forget to put your glasses on and before your coffee.. I diddn't relaize it was a "classic overdrive" not the "classic distortion". Thanks for makeing those fonts bigger Made it so much easier to read. I may just go over GC and check that out. Hell, the GT OD sells for $99 and $40 is a great deal for the same pedal. I've done it too, and I'm 18 :unsure: Most still have them, but yeah, when I bought mine, it was 29 bucks. Still, I love that pedal, it has a great sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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