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So loads of people recently have
been umming and ahhing about PC pedals.
I, at the time of writing, have all of the PC dirts save for the P2 (which I
don't like) and the NG3 (which is for doomers and people who want to demolish
things).
I have, and this will surprise some, started a little video comparison but
loops are all taken up so this takes some doing to get the right comparison.
I also want to be objective and fair and not a fanboi. So, here's the written
version. I have divided them into 3- Muffs, OD's, Boost/EQ and what I have
compared it to.
1. The P1.
Bit of an issue here- the only muff pedals I have other than this is my vintage
rack RAT and the Fallout, which are lower gain so I won't do a direct comparison.
So the P1, scooped, grainy, dirty, Ram's Head/Triangle sounding, is my fave
muff ever. Wins.
2. G2 v Fallout and Rat.
G2 on its own is a bit meh for the pricetag. Best for classic rock lead sounds.
The RAT is more strident and clear and even more detailed. The Fallout is much smother
and creamier than either. RAT is the most gritty, Fallout is the warmest. But,
stack G2 into a Tube Driver and it's a different pedal and very DG Live8. For
me 1. RAT. 2. Fallout 3. G2. (if you stack it into the TD, then I'd think
differently) EDIT: the RAT here is my rack version, which is very very good compared to the pedal v's.
3. SS3 v KoT v Tube Driver.
SS3 is basically a Dist + on steroids. It is incredibly versatile and if you
needed one dirt for all, this would do it. Again, Classic Rock leads. My fave
settings are lower gain. Again, it has a muffy sound to it. Against the KoT,
the KoT has more detail but less thickness and warmth. The SS3 works better at
low vols but the KoT cranked is a sound to behold. Lastly, the BKTD. Well call
me a DG fanboi but this has a size od sound, warmth and detail that neither of
the other 2 come close to. So: 1. BKTD 2. KoT 3.SS3
4. CC1 v KoT v Peacekeeper
CC1 is sensational. But so is the Peacekeeper. I spent an hour and couldn't
tell the difference between the two, although the PK has a tad more gain on tap
on the upper limits of the gain pot. KoT, even with both channels on, is not as
ooomphy and rounded as either at these lower gains. One downside of the CC1 is
it can make the bass response on a Vibe go very booomy, don't know why. Think
the solo for another brick and that's where these are. 1. CC1 and Peacekeeper
3. KoT
5. 3Q-1
I have nothing to compare this to, other than to say it's already my fave light
OD boost pedal ever. It is fucking astonishing. It's like a Klon with a 3 band
EQ
Give me a few days and I'll load some simple clips up.
One thing I will say- stacking anything into a low gain tube driver blows my
mind!
I know we take the piss out of me and the PC thing, but I've tried to be
objective....
It was very noticeable that every brand above (not the RAT) have the most
usable pot range ever and people like Pete, Mike and Adrian should be commended
for that.
What I will say is there's not one bad pedal above- every single one is world
class.
*An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.
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Comments
Preusmably similar with these?
You mention that the CC1/KOT/PK do the ABITW solo, which I'd 100% agree with, but I'm guessing that the 3Q-1 will do a good job of that too, no?
View my feedback at www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/comment/1201922
Re Rat, I see it as a fuzz type of pedal.
*An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.
*An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.
View my feedback at www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/comment/1201922
i wasnt even aware of the 3Q-1, so how does that compare to the CC1 ?
For my over the top higher gain with a little fuzziness sounds I'm currently using a Jam Pedals Rattler which is essentially a vintage Rat clone, great pedal, although I've always been fascinated by the BK Tube Driver, at higher settings does this get to the gain levels of the Rat? Interesting that Rat is in with the muff etc. it def has some fuzz tendencies (why I like it) but also has a bit of mid push and a bit of OD flavour.
*An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.
*An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.
I hope you can hear how thick and lush it is.
https://jfgw.vids.io/videos/a49bd1ba1e1ae4c12c/img_2287-mov
*An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.
*An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.
@garfy Little more toppy sounding ??
https://jfgw.vids.io/videos/189bd1ba1e1ae0c690/img_2291-mov
*An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.
Jesus, I really can hear how 3D the Hiwatt sounds compared to the J40!
*An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.