by steam-powered » Wed Jul 25, 2012 8:35 pm
Thanks for the info, Dave.
As a "pedal minimalist" (one wah, one fuzz, one vibe, and two overdrives), I'm very picky about the pedals I purchase. Been looking for a "two in one" type of non-ts od pedal over the past week, something that has more "bells and whistles" than my trusty LTD. Tested about a dozen at my local shops but couldn't find anything that sounded better than my LTD. Finally thought I found one I that liked at a local shop but, after taking it home and doing an A/B with the LTD, I returned it the next day. Wasn't even close to sounding as nice as my LTD. Wanted something that could fatten up my tone when needed, provide a flat eq when needed, be smooth or crunchy as needed, and that would preserve the tone of my guitars and amp. Another factor is ease of use: I don't buy pedals with more than four knobs. One toggle is ok, but simplicity of use is crucial to me.
Figured I'd break my "only two overdrives" rule and just buy the LTD SR, only to find it was discontinued. Today at work, while searching thegearpage, I read about the Cool Custom, which really made my day! The youtube video by roknfnrol sealed the deal.
Edited to add: Decisions, decisions: I just read the description of the Barber Low Gain US Dual (1/2 gainer) which ALSO would meet my needs of a "two in one" pedal. You offer too many nice pedals, Dave!
PRS DC3 PRS 22 Semi-Hollow, LTD, Gibson Studio w/burstbuckers
Barber LTD Fulltone mini Deja' vibe, Clyde Wah Sunface NKT275 red dot
Rivera Venus 3 (1x12)