Two absolute classic dirt pedals that we’ve overlooked to date
Welcome to the show! Despite being on the Toobs for a full decade now, we have yet to have a blast through a classic MXR Distortion+ and DOD Overdrive Preamp 250. That all changes today as we’ve acquired an early ’80s Distortion+ (thanks David!) and a new 250 via the secondhand section of Guitar Guitar.
Anyway, the interesting thing about these pedals is that they use basically the same circuit, but for a couple of component differences/values. They’ve both changed continuously down the years so this video is neither an exhaustive comparison of the ‘right’ versions, nor the last word on the subject. Consider it a primer – an exploration of a handful of vintage and new pedals to see what we discover.
Enjoy the show!
Pedals & Stuff used in this show
• TheGigRig Three2One
• Sonic Research ST-200 Turbo Tuner
• 1980s MXR Distortion+
• DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 (latest reissue version)
• 1970s Ross Distortion
• 1980 Boss DS-1
• Boss BP-1w Booster/Preamp
• Reeves Electro Plus Distortion
• Source Audio Collider Delay & Reverb (in FX loop of the Marshall)
• Tone King Iron Man II 100w Attenuator
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Interesting bits and go to sections…
0:00 Intro playing
1:38 What are we doing today?
3:50 The same but different
5:15 Today’s pedals
7:45 Today’s amp
8:22 Amp sound, no pedals
9:36 Distortion+ and 250 first comparison, Tele
13:25 Boss DS-1 for context
15:50 How it used to be
16:36 Distortion+ and 250 with Les Paul
20:30 Reeves Plus Distortion
23:00 True bypass, tone suck and all that
25:57 Time to get the Marshall driving!
27:07 Attenuator cobblers
30:20 The pedals into driving Marshall, Tele
34:30 Pedals, driving Marshall, Les Paul
37:45 Pedals, driving Marshall, SG
39:30 All on?
40:45 What do we think?
42:33 Pedals, driving Marshall, Strat
46:15 Which one would you choose?
50:00 Distortion+ into DS-1
Guitars in today’s show
• Gibson Custom True Historic 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Murphy aged – no specific video yet
• Fender Custom Shop ’63 Telecaster – Dan’s video here: https://youtu.be/rnQ4OIJFTgY?si=ajbHXyYAf2P5ptLk
• Fender Custom Shop ’62 Relic Stratocaster – video here: https://youtu.be/WOMHUQeHGRQ
Amps in today’s show
• Marshall 1987x and Marshall 1960AX 4×12 cabinet with Celestion G12M Greenback speakers
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