I havent played much hard rock, but I had a Boss Turbo Overdrive that was glorious when you wanted those sounds. More drive than you need in that one!
Which pedals do you find work best for hard rock without being a full-blown metal pedal?
I need a good heavy crunching pedal that adds sensitivity to perform pinched harmonics and tapping easily without being too "metallic" or noisy. I currently use a DOD Death Metal for 80s sovers which works decent but has way too much treble. Even running through a Boss EQ cannot tone down this beast.
Here's some of the songs we're doing, so you can get an idea of what I'm looking for:
If you can offer any suggestions I'd love to hear 'em!
- Ozzy Osbourne (Crazy Train, Over The Mountain, Flying High Again)
- Ratt (Lay It Down, Round and Round)
- Skid Row (Monkey Business, I Remember You, Youth Gone Wild)
- Van Halen (Ain't Talking About Love, Hot For Teacher, Somebody Get Me A Doctor)
Thanks in advace,
tremoloman
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I havent played much hard rock, but I had a Boss Turbo Overdrive that was glorious when you wanted those sounds. More drive than you need in that one!
I can't say that I've given up on a flanger cause I've never liked the effect either. I also can't say the same about Tremolo. I hate them both equally. - Tone2TheBone 2009
I've heard this phrase many times. Just what exactly are pinched harmonics?
Trem
You have to check out the Radial Tonebone Hot British pedal! I've had mine for about a week and have been pretty busy with work so I'm just getting around to messing with it.
So far I have tried many of the diagram settings in the manual and they are spot on. My own settings are really nice too. It is very, very versatile and uses a tube to get the crunch. All I have to say is that its pretty amazing. I'm going to use it at a gig this Saturday and will post a review after a thorough workout. Can you say "sustain for days?"
Just messing on my own I've found out that I can sound like almost any British tube amp and any British tube amp modified/hot rodded! Shazam! Smokin!
If you can find a store that has one I recommend that you check it out.
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Pinched harmonics are a false harmonic created when you kit the string with your pick and the edge of your thumb or finger at the same time. There is a good example in the middle of one of the first verses in 'Hotel California' and the solo on La Grange. Billy uses them often.
"No Tele For you." - The Tele Nazi
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Have you heard of the Duncan Twin Tube? I'd like to try that out.Originally Posted by Spudman
So what is a false harmonic? I know some physics & never heard the term before. I'll give a listen to those tunes.Originally Posted by Spudman
....and any of a number of Roy Buchanan tunes. Roy was the acknowledged master of the pinch harmonic.Originally Posted by Spudman
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