WahKeen Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'm in the market for a rocking distortion box. Looking for versatility to pull some crazy dirt, and do blues as well. From the reviews I've been reading, the Suhr Riot is more than great for rock and even metal. But for blues, I may have to get a different one. Besides TS's, what is a great blues overdrive pedal not to exceed $350 or so? Anyone? Bueller?..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Forget that ***** box. Go for the no brainer distortion by Greenhouse effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahKeen Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Forget that ***** box. Go for the no brainer distortion by Greenhouse effects. Lol, that was a first! Aeight, I'll check that out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Lol, that was a first! Aeight, I'll check that out To me, that thing does good overdrive tones. Not good distortion tones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleb Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 To me, that thing does good overdrive tones. Not good distortion tones. KEY WORD: DISTORTION! Some people are tired of that Plexi wannabe overdrive and miss the 80s and want that hot rodded high gain Marshall goodness without paying top dollar. Just kiddin' around! Personally, I don't like dirt boxes that are supposed to replace amp gain, in favor of lower gain Tube Screamerish pedals to boost an already dirty amp into the ozone of gain goodness. (Les Paul-Tube Screamer-JCM 800=Tone Boner!). The Rat was an exception, though. But the Riot is the only distortion pedal aside from the aforementioned Rat that I would even consider replacing my precious amp distortion. Again, to some players, having a tone similar to John Sykes, Doug Aldrich, and Warren DeMartini is a GOOD thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 The Riot pedal is awesome!! I love mine!! If you want a JCM 800 in a box then the riot is your pedal!! For me the only other pedal to sound close is the plextortion pedal!! But for me the Riot is the business Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidl Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I haven't tried any of the Suhr pedals but if their guitar quality is any indication, their pedals must be fantastic when used for their intended purpose. Meaning overdrive is not distortion or fuzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Check out vid demos of the Wayhuge Porkloin ( OD ), and the Wayhuge Fat Sandwich ( Distortion )...... Although, there's tons of Distortion pedals out there.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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