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BEST Low-End Distortion Pedal?


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Originally posted by Mudcat:

"Low-end" meaning low-frequency or "Low-end" meaning low-price? :confused:

Low-end meaning frequency.

 

I want something with MUCH bass, and MUCH growling chunk.

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Originally posted by revolead:

I have a Boss Metal Zone which works great for that, but I've heard great things about Radial Tonebone Hot British Distortion. Its a tube-based pedal.

As of now, I am leaning toward the Boss MZ. From what I read on the reviews, it really kicks!

 

I will look into the Brit pedal.

 

Thanx!

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Ditto on the Boss Metal Zone. The low-end response is just stupid. I have an older Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal pedal and I'm amazed at how much low-freq information makes it through the speakers when using that thing. You can pick 'em up for next to nothing on ebay...
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It might help if you described the sound your going for. The MZ delivers more of a low-ended pumch with enough gain to shame Rectos and modded JCMs, but it does lack tonal precision. I suggest getting an EQ pedal and sticking after the MZ. The low-end crunch is ridiculous, and it sounds much more like an amp, instead of a high-gain transistor pedal.
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Originally posted by revolead:

It might help if you described the sound your going for. The MZ delivers more of a low-ended pumch with enough gain to shame Rectos and modded JCMs, but it does lack tonal precision. I suggest getting an EQ pedal and sticking after the MZ. The low-end crunch is ridiculous, and it sounds much more like an amp, instead of a high-gain transistor pedal.

I don't want to sound cliche, but the sound I am after is EARLY Pantera (Cowboys)/Metallica (Lightning & Puppets) mixed with todays LOW END CHUNK.

 

BTW, I do plan on purchasing the Boss IQ to compliment the MZ if that's the route I take.

 

Peace

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Originally posted by BiC:

Originally posted by revolead:

It might help if you described the sound your going for. The MZ delivers more of a low-ended pumch with enough gain to shame Rectos and modded JCMs, but it does lack tonal precision. I suggest getting an EQ pedal and sticking after the MZ. The low-end crunch is ridiculous, and it sounds much more like an amp, instead of a high-gain transistor pedal.

I don't want to sound cliche, but the sound I am after is EARLY Pantera (Cowboys)/Metallica (Lightning & Puppets) mixed with todays LOW END CHUNK.

 

BTW, I do plan on purchasing the Boss IQ to compliment the MZ if that's the route I take.

 

Peace

All good choices. I should say that will come close, but if you're going early Metallica, you'll defintely want the mid-scoop with the EQ pedal. Great setup.
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Another vote for the Metal Zone! ;)

 

I use mine with a TubeScreamer set for a volume boost, so I'm only adding some semi-clean gain for some serious death metal tone. I have no problem scooping the mids with just the MZ alone. The midrange there is a parametric one, so you can pinpoint the mid frequency you want to scoop or boost. Nothing wrong with using a separate EQ, though.

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