If you could only keep two pedals...

bobthecanadian · August 28th, 2007, 08:45 PM

which one would they be?

My choices

1. BOSS TU-2 Tuner - I hate playing out of tune.

2. BOSS BD-2 Blues Drive - My tube amp sim in a box.... love it.

mustang_steve · August 29th, 2007, 08:10 AM

Digitech "Hot head" distortion -- it can go from a nice classic rock distortion (it can almost sound like an overdrive if you play with your amp settings and the pedal enough) all the way to metal, and sound great doing it.

Dunlop Crybaby wah pedal -- an old classic....cheap, reliable, effective.

That's it!

TBlewz · September 2nd, 2007, 01:58 PM

1. Maxon CP9-Pro+ Compressor
2. Peterson Strobostomp tuner

Rick C.

Dion · September 2nd, 2007, 07:18 PM

Lovepedal Eternity & Analogman comp"ross"or

TomCray · September 8th, 2007, 03:21 PM

Boss OS-2

Thats all I have :p
(A tuner or digital delay is next)

mr_hankey · September 13th, 2007, 10:41 AM

HBE Big D- an amazingly versatile booster/overdrive/fuzz/distortion. It can do everything a tube screamer can do, plus a lot more; and it sounds better too.

Other than that one, I don't really use my pedals that much, but a good clean booster might be nice. I'm currently looking for one.

sonicland · September 22nd, 2007, 06:41 AM

Digitech Bad Monkey is my absolute fave, I just love the smooth distortion I get through my Blues Junior. Second is my Line 6 Short Timer delay, haven't tried any other delays but don't think I care to as I dig the retro vibe I get with the Short Timer.

Peace,
Jeremy

sonicland · September 22nd, 2007, 06:49 AM

Ooops, it's a Rocktron Short Timer delay, not a Line 6 that I mention in the previous post.

bobthecanadian · September 28th, 2007, 01:00 AM

OK - Been thinking about it. I think if I could only keep two pedals I would keep the BOSS BD-2 Blues Driver and the BOSS RV-3 Digital Delay/Reverb. I can sacrifice the convenience of the pedal tuner for a different one, but not having a little overdrive and the reverb delay together would kinda suck.

Bob

ToneMonkey · November 4th, 2007, 10:37 AM

Probably,

The Keeley Compressor and Keeley Phat Modded Boss Blues Driver [ BD2-Ph]that arrived on Friday.

They were my faves within 10 mins of plugging them in...awesome tones.

I now have a GT8 for sale.

Strattysteve · December 26th, 2007, 04:30 PM

Visual Sound Jekyll & Hyde and BBE Sonic Stomp. The J & H has blown me away in a very short space of time. I am not big on pedals but the J & H certainly adds to the sounds and I think I will keep it for many years to come. The sonic stomp, if you get it right, brings out a range of tones that might otherwise go unheard.

Boris Bubbanov · January 10th, 2008, 01:14 AM

Boss ME-50 and a Digitech Bad Monkey.

Wait, those are the only pedals I have, nevermind.

Bubbanov

tazzboy · January 10th, 2008, 05:25 PM

My Boss DM-3 Delay and CE-2 Chorus. pedals

Blackhole_son · January 11th, 2008, 02:34 PM

I think I'd have to keep my Ross grey-box compressor, and my CryBaby. Everything else is just for showing off (that and my delay is built in to my amp. I get to cheat).

NewOldStock · January 12th, 2008, 02:38 PM

I've only held on to one pedal over the years.
I really wish I didn't need it but it adds so much magic to my sound.

Keeley Compressor

Blackhole_son · January 16th, 2008, 04:29 PM

Those Keeley Compressors are the ****, from what I hear. I was looking at their website, and the one you use is supposed to be modeled after the Ross compressor I have. You think Keeley would refurbish one? Mine needs a bit of work...and some shielding (picks up radio stations).

ToneMonkey · January 18th, 2008, 05:53 AM

BS

Ring them up. They are the most helpful people in the business. I'm sure that if they can do it and think it's worth your while, (time effort cost effectiveness etc) they will upgrade the components for you.

And they won't rip you off.

Regards

Ooops. Just checked. They won't Mod just any pedal. Though if you know the bits that need upgrading they could still point you in the right direction. Still, nice people, great compressor!

Blackhole_son · January 18th, 2008, 04:32 PM

Thanks for the info, TM. I guess I'll just have to break down and buy a Keeley. Either that, or take it to someone local and see if it's worth my time (I mean, come on. Vintage ross compressor...not something I wanna give up too easily.)

Sorry for the off topic. You may now resume the original discussion (like you needed my permission).

mr_hankey · January 23rd, 2008, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_hankey

HBE Big D- an amazingly versatile booster/overdrive/fuzz/distortion. It can do everything a tube screamer can do, plus a lot more; and it sounds better too.

Other than that one, I don't really use my pedals that much, but a good clean booster might be nice. I'm currently looking for one.

I got myself an Electro-Harmonix LPB-1. Very nice, and very cheap.

bluesbabe101 · February 11th, 2008, 12:33 AM

Joining a little late but.....................simple

1.) wah
2.)fuzz

Chuck Backus · April 9th, 2008, 08:55 AM

Assuming a good amp & axe. Right?

Some type of Tube Screamer and a delay. How's that for original? Mine are a TS-9 re-issue and a Rocktron Short Timer. The TS-9 does what Tube Screamers do, and the Short Timer can do slap back very well. Both pedals are cheap, intuitive, and plentiful.

Cheers,
Chuck

mrfuzz · April 25th, 2008, 01:43 PM

it would be my fuzz factory and my mosrite fuzzbrite

Axis29 · April 27th, 2008, 08:48 AM

OCD + Carbon Copy

I can get most of my sounds out of these two pedals. I'll tune to somebody else! LOL

imwjl · May 1st, 2008, 08:34 PM

Does the Sonic Maximizer count? It would be my Carbon Copy and Small Clone if not.

Abe M · May 1st, 2008, 09:38 PM

Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive
Boss DM-2

Anything else is just for fun.

softmonkey · May 2nd, 2008, 12:34 AM

I just had this very dilemma not too long ago: Boss OD-2R and Boss DD-6.

nvosmeier · May 2nd, 2008, 03:58 AM

fulltone clyde, bad monkey

Phat-O-Caster · May 2nd, 2008, 09:45 PM

Same as Bluesbabe- My old Maestro FuzzTone and the Crybaby + a tube amp + a Strat=

gpower · May 6th, 2008, 08:30 PM

Boss TU-2
Dunlop JH-1

Del Pickup · May 14th, 2008, 11:09 PM

Crybaby would be #1 cos it can also get some nice gritty tones when set in a mid position and also my Barber Tone Press cos it's just so transparent but really adds a bloom to the tone.

StratDen · June 7th, 2008, 10:40 AM

Fulltone Clyde Deluxe & OCD

StratDen · June 13th, 2008, 06:57 PM

I should add, I am glad it's ok to have more than two though....