Lazy J - Best OD ?

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WazmeisterWazmeister Frets: 9448
Now, the J20 is a wee bit more picky than some with ODs...

My Rambler will handle anything in front of it, not so the Lazy J.

The KOT sounds great with the J20 - any others that work ?

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  • RaymondLinRaymondLin Frets: 11813
    I guess something not mid focus, I would imagine the Gunshot works well with its controls.
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  • IvisonGuitarsIvisonGuitars Frets: 6838
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    The Cruiser (Single or Deuce) is made for that amp, they are incredible together. The Cruiser into other amps, not so, in my experience.
    http://www.ivisonguitars.com
    (formerly miserneil)
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  • crunchmancrunchman Frets: 11414
    I use an OCD clone (on 18V) as my main OD.  If I want a bit more then a Microamp clone in front of that.
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  • GassageGassage Frets: 30826
    Waz

    Amazingly, an SS3 - honest.

    I was so unimpressed with the KOT with it- the Tim miles better too.

    But, the SS3 works a charm with it.

    *An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.

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  • simonksimonk Frets: 1467
    edited October 2015
    My OD findings with the J20.

    I really like:

    Buffalo TD-X
    Skreddy Hybrid Fuzz Driver
    Cruiser Deuce (just wish it had a little more gain)
    OC44 Treble Booster

    Quite like:

    Vick Tree of Life
    Barber Direct Drive
    Timmy
    Skreddy Screwdriver
    KTR
    Bogner Blue

    Didn't like:

    Gunshot
    XTS Multidrive
    MI Blues Pro

    Boosters that work well:

    Faceless Jasmine (very sweet)
    Buffalo Power Boost
    Lazy J 'Winwood' Boost

    If I had to pick an OD to pair with the J20 from that list it would be the Buffalo TD-X. I think I'm still searching for the one though.
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  • RMJRMJ Frets: 1274
    I am sure a DBA Apocalypse would love sexing the front of your Lazy J :)
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  • WazmeisterWazmeister Frets: 9448
    Great suggestions - pissed up on holiday ! What a great forum !
    @Simonk, @gassage, why do they work so well ? Tell me...
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  • Nobels ODR-1

    works with ANYTHING
    The Bigsby was the first successful design of what is now called a whammy bar or tremolo arm, although vibrato is the technically correct term for the musical effect it produces. In standard usage, tremolo is a rapid fluctuation of the volume of a note, while vibrato is a fluctuation in pitch. The origin of this nonstandard usage of the term by electric guitarists is attributed to Leo Fender, who also used the term “vibrato” to refer to what is really a tremolo effect.
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  • RMJRMJ Frets: 1274
    Nobels ODR-1

    works with ANYTHING
    Whats the veg to eat with goat dick? Nobels ODR1
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  • WazmeisterWazmeister Frets: 9448
    edited October 2015
    miserneil;812089" said:
    The Cruiser (Single or Deuce) is made for that amp, they are incredible together. The Cruiser into other amps, not so, in my experience.
    Did you find that you missed the tone control ?
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  • The Cruiser is fantastic with a Lazy J

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  • hotpickupshotpickups Frets: 1813
    edited October 2015
    Yes I agree with this. I tried the Gunshot with my J20 and the cruiser sounded marginally clear and more defined. If still recommend a Gunshot though but didn't warrant me having one as it wasn't significantly better than the cruiser etc. The lack of EQ doesn't bother me as whatever I'll dial up on that up always sounds great and I don't knob twiddle at gigs anyway

    Not sure about other amps though so I'll be interested in reading comments here ;)
    miserneil;812089" said:
    The Cruiser (Single or Deuce) is made for that amp, they are incredible together. The Cruiser into other amps, not so, in my experience.
    Link to my trading feedback:  http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/59452/
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  • IvisonGuitarsIvisonGuitars Frets: 6838
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    Wazmeister;812342" said:
    [quote="miserneil;812089"]The Cruiser (Single or Deuce) is made for that amp, they are incredible together. The Cruiser into other amps, not so, in my experience.
    Did you find that you missed the tone control ?[/quote]

    Not with the J20 as they are voiced to compliment each other. When using it with my Bad Cat or TopHat I found I missed some sort of tone shaping especially in the mids, hence I sold
    It.

    It is STUNNING with the J20 & J40 though.
    http://www.ivisonguitars.com
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  • GassageGassage Frets: 30826
    Waz

    Dunno.

    I find the P1 overly harsh with it, the G2 decent, the SS3 and CC1 outstanding.
    Tim and Minstrel also v v good
    And, SOV2.

    *An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.

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  • monkey42monkey42 Frets: 336
    Kingsley minstrel
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  • hotpickupshotpickups Frets: 1813
    monkey42 said:
    Kingsley minstrel
    Such a big unit though?
    Link to my trading feedback:  http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/59452/
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  • miserneil;812685" said:
    [quote="Wazmeister;812342"][quote="miserneil;812089"]The Cruiser (Single or Deuce) is made for that amp, they are incredible together. The Cruiser into other amps, not so, in my experience.
    Did you find that you missed the tone control ?[/quote]

    Not with the J20 as they are voiced to compliment each other. When using it with my Bad Cat or TopHat I found I missed some sort of tone shaping especially in the mids, hence I sold
    It.

    It is STUNNING with the J20 & J40 though.
    [/quote]

    Doesn't that make you worry you'll just sound like everyone else with a lazy j and a cruiser though?

    Also, I mostly use tone controls to suit guitar choice - so surely it won't suit a bright tele and a dark humbucker at the same time? Or does it just work with everything?

    Genuine question by the way, not trying to poke holes. The concept, hearing about it for the first time, seems like something I'd not like regardless of amp choice - hope that makes sense!
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  • hotpickupshotpickups Frets: 1813
    On the Deuce though you do have the small toggle switch for different clippings etc.

    I must say though that every lazy j owner I have never thought they doubd the same. It's in the fingers guys lol
    Link to my trading feedback:  http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/59452/
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  • WazmeisterWazmeister Frets: 9448
    simonk said:
    My OD findings with the J20.

    I really like:

    Buffalo TD-X
    Skreddy Hybrid Fuzz Driver
    Cruiser Deuce (just wish it had a little more gain)
    OC44 Treble Booster

    Quite like:

    Vick Tree of Life
    Barber Direct Drive
    Timmy
    Skreddy Screwdriver
    KTR
    Bogner Blue

    Didn't like:

    Gunshot
    XTS Multidrive
    MI Blues Pro

    Boosters that work well:

    Faceless Jasmine (very sweet)
    Buffalo Power Boost
    Lazy J 'Winwood' Boost

    If I had to pick an OD to pair with the J20 from that list it would be the Buffalo TD-X. I think I'm still searching for the one though.

    great post, amongst many here.
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  • WazmeisterWazmeister Frets: 9448
    Cheers guys - I'll keep my eyes open for a Lazy J Cruiser methinks
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