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I'm in a life threatning dilemma here!!! . . . not really but . .i was listening to the Boss Overdrive and the Ibanez Tubescreamer and i can't quite figure out which one is better, so i figured i'd ask the pros! what do you guys think?
oh by the way i'm aiming for a United Live kinda feel . . (Now That You're Near kinda feel)
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Originally Posted by TaiLova I'm in a life threatning dilemma here!!! . . . not really but . .i was listening to the Boss Overdrive and the Ibanez Tubescreamer and i can't quite figure out which one is better, so i figured i'd ask the pros! what do you guys think?
oh by the way i'm aiming for a United Live kinda feel . . (Now That You're Near kinda feel)
It all really comes down to personal opinion. You should try both pedals extensively, and buy whichever one sounds better to you. I would personally endorse the Tubescreamer. However, there are 3 or 4 tubescreamer models, which one have you heard? And what amp do you have?
-Nick
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Haha.
RAWR.
I'd would try both pedals with your amp/guitar at the store..And you decide.
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well at home i use a fender frontman series II something . . . but the pedal i would expect to use at church the most for my youth band, which is a peavey amp not quite sure what it is actually. but am i right when i say that they are very similar or no?
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Originally Posted by TaiLova well at home i use a fender frontman series II something . . . but the pedal i would expect to use at church the most for my youth band, which is a peavey amp not quite sure what it is actually. but am i right when i say that they are very similar or no?
Well, they're similar in the fact that they're both supposed to sound like overdriven tube amps. neither is meant for mega-gain, just a nice smooth sound. The tubescreamer really excells when placed in front of a tube amp to give it some more edge.
-Nick
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The Boss SD-1 is basically Boss's answer for the Ibanez Tubescreamer. There are differences, but the similarities vastly outnumber the differences. That being said, the SD-1 has a bit more of a flatter EQ than the Tubescreamer. Lots of people talk about the "mid-hump" in the TS, but that's more because of underpronounced bass and treble, which then makes the mids stand out. THAT being said, the Tubescreamer OR the SD-1 can help get you the United type of tone. My personal preference is the SD-1 as the overdrive of it just sounds a bit crunchier and more "useful" in rhythm playing as opposed to the Tubescreamer. The SD-1 isn't a bad pedal for $40 at all.
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Well.They are very smillar. But I think the SD-1 might sound better, only because the tubescreamer is suposed to be ontop of a tube amp that already has overdrive.
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Wait it is the SD-1, right? You just said overdrive, which could be one of several pedals, but yeah, I guess you meant SD-1. In my opinion, SD-1 is better than the tubescreamer, because the tubescreamer is designed to go in front of an overdriven tube amp. Play both of them, though, and decide for yourself.
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so basically what you are all saying is that if i don't have a tubescreamer amp i should invest in the Boss overdrive. right?? if i want that unitec live sound.
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The Ibanez Tubescreamer is designed (optimally) to be placed out in front of a tube amplifier - it's an overdrive that's not too overbearing and (IMO) some models have a certain harmonic sweetness to them - I like the TS-9 myself, and some of the more "vintage" players swear by the TS-808 (to the point that they'll pay $300+ for one).
I use a Boss BD-2 "Blues Driver" pedal on a regular basis. It's not foolproof (you can get bad tones with it if you try...), but I've enjoyed playing with mine. It's a bit crunchier than the Ibanez.
Nate