Rockett Archer returned. Need new overdrive advice.

timhulio

What I was thinking. Boss SD-1 is my favourite TS variant.

RaymondLin

Get a Skreddy P19 for lead if you want thick and rich?

xHymnal

RaymondLin;468494" said:

Get a Skreddy P19 for lead if you want thick and rich?

I wouldn't really describe a big muff as a transparent overdrive.

Loads of the suggestions here are good though, really you'll just have to try a load and find one that works. Does it have to be transparent? Drives with a character of their own work great for a solo boost.

RaymondLin

No, I wouldn't say a Big Muff is a transparent Overdrive, but nor would I call a Transparent Overdrive Thick and Rich either.

RaymondLin

Actually, this reminds me of a demo, Pedal Projects' Growly.

xHymnal

Indeed, hence my suggestion of perhaps not necessarily looking at transparent overdrives. 

Sassafras

I'd go with the Xotic AC as well. It's very versatile and works well with every amp I've tried it on. The eq is great for tailoring the sound to suit various pickups.

Cacofonix

Tube factor is my "go to" for rich overdrive.

markj

The problem is trying all the pedals you lot recommend. All I really have to go on Is youtube videos, not the best way to go.

Cacofonix

Gearfest!

robinbowes

I've got a Rockett Archer and my first impressions were not good. However, once you get it set up right in front of a responsive valve amp  -wow, it really sings.

So, what amp are you using? And are you looking for a pedal to give you the bulk of the tone, or to work with your amp?

Did you try a Zendrive?

R.

markj

I was using a Hughes and Kettner puretone head and 2x12 cab. I'am quite tempted by a wampler plexi drive.

mark_jwedge

Xotic bb pre amp, cracking pedal that with go from pure clean boost to a decent level of drive

stonevibe

or...

Caline Orange Burst. 

Cheap as chips overdrive and very useful.

jeztone2

I bought a Rockett Archer off the first 500 direct & it wasnt for me either. Nowadays I use a Modded Boss SD-1, but then Ive used an SD-1 for about 15 years tbh

Adam_MD

stickyfiddle;468460" said:

Have you tried a tubescreamer?

I'm still loving the Dr.J Green Crystal overdrive I got from Coda in their sale for £25. much more flexible than a regular tubescreamer.