OVERDRIVE COMPARISON | Middle Boost vs Transparent

[@nickolaynaydenov3292]

I remember when you barely had 500 views and now they're over 200 in an hour! I'm so glad for you man! Keep it up!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! 🙏☺️

[@soldierbreakneck771]

10:26 Oh, God, I had crazy goosebumps here. That tone! It's insane!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Plexi is just 👌🎼🎸.

[@Lymanization]

“ it’s 1 of my favourite overdrives” I think it’s safe to say IT IS your favourite- Boss sod! Great video

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😊. Thanks!

[@onibi_official]

I just have to say that Mark V sounds absolutely amazing.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

It does indeed.

[@BradRocker]

Yes, you really make that Mark V sound awesome !!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@vincenzoerriquenz2356]

Very informative, especially about the clean amp part, where the character of the pedals emerges clearly, thank you!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! Glad to hear!

[@madddog692000]

Great video covering so many different tones and different combinations. Very informative and to the point. Didn't even realize it was over 30 minutes long. Great job as always 🤘🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks William! Really glad to hear this! 🙏🤟

[@JohnnyOskam]

SD-1 for the win! I demonstrated this in one of my videos as well! Sounds killer through an 800 though!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🤟💪

[@12breacher82]

Realy really good rundown; godly tones! I’ve never really jived with the TS style ODs; too much bass removed for my taste but obviously that serves well in a mix. You have motivated me to explore the SD-1 again. I’ve gotten away from most of the modern TS style boosts in favor of more classic heavy tones, save a couple exceptions. My go to has been the Lone Wolf Audio “Burning Spirit”, catered to death metal, because it has a full EQ. It does the mid boost, clean boost job, but also adds as much gain as desired, range nob for amp/cab voicings, grip to loosen or strangle overall response, and I can add as much B/M/T as I need or want to remove. It’s essential gear. But otherwise that SD-1 makes a lot of amps sing the “right way”. The JHS is pretty cool; need to try their Rat Pack pedal!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Yeah SD-1 is just great to make an already overdriven amp sing like a mofo 😎👌.

[@ArticLight14]

You finally got the Greer to try. To me it’s like just adding some extra bit to the amp without changing the tone. But damn, all those ODs did shine at different times. Your new edition of the boogie sounds so good. You the man Euge 🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah it was a cool pedal to try but the 3 others will remain on my studio board 😎👌. Thanks! 🤟

[@ArticLight14]

@@EugeValovirta230V absolutely. I don’t use my lightspeed for metal. I like it with my Tele and just a slight clean breakup.

[@davedobson9801]

Man, that plexi is perfect without anything in front of it!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I have to agree. There’s a reason why Plexis are called ”the sound of rock” 🤟.

[@sergejkrynycky728]

I have both a regular SD-1 and BD-2 and I absolutely LOVE the two pedals. I use the SD-1 to boost my Peavey Invective MH amp for metal tones and BD-2 on cleans when playing cleaner bluesy music. What I love about the BD-2 the most is how incredibly dynamic it is. Play softly and you get clean amp. Dig in and it roars.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Cool man! I love them too and use them similar way 👌😎.

[@fabiol.9161]

You should try the xotic ac also...

[@brainycrunches2359]

Thanks for explaining. I get a lot from your content, very informative.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@Moirchester]

Pepita finds the music softer today... but also danceable :)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

He does indeed 😊

[@GASH_one]

Eurge, for me you are the Tone King!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Glad to hear! 😎🙏

[@GASH_one]

​@@EugeValovirta230V I just realized I misspelled your name. Sorry for that!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Happens all the time so no worries! 😁👌

[@lukzriffs1564]

Favorite Chanel by far Euge 👏👏👏!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Glad to hear this!

[@MKRISING75]

Euge you the MAN!I love the SD also I need to get the black version so I can get that cool shirt!I really like lightspeed sounds great🤘🎸

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🙏🤟 The shirt is sold separately 😎.

[@MKRISING75]

@@EugeValovirta230V well I’ll be damn ha 🤘🎸thanks for the info now I’ll check on how to buy that!Rock on🤘

[@levanchikvaidze3519]

Flashbacks from your 2020 video about overdrives/distortion/boost pedals :)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎👌

[@primitiveknot3480]

Ratt and Dire Straits - you are spoiling us :) Great as ever man! Kiitos.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🙏

[@anthonymichael3029]

Great video, Euge! I love these pedal shootout type videos. I’d love if you could get your hands on a SoloDallas Schaffer boost of some sort. I’d be curious to hear your thoughts on one of those units! Keep up the good work!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! Gotta keep my eyes on one.

[@jimmypennell8831]

Damn that Plexi sounds so good😁. I currently have a tube scream... second one I've owned. I actually dig all the pedals you demonstrated. I had a SD-1 some years back and I now understand how great that pedal really is. I'm going to probably get another. Hey.. I had a Bad Monkey pedal that I thought was pretty cool too

[@EugeValovirta230V]

It does indeed. The sound of Rock like they say 😎👌. Yeah SD-1 into JCM800 is pretty much the guitar sound in my head and that’s been my main setup since 90s. My first tube amp was JCM800 2203 and the first overdrive SD-1 and that combo still works like a charm 😊💪.

[@cam0767]

Euge the Walrus Emmisary boost pedal added to the line up of overdrive pedals, would be interesting to see what your thoughts are about the Emissary pedal and as usual your tone sounds amazing

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Gotta see if MusiX have those 👌. Thanks!

[@joshww2339]

Such a sick shirt!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎👌

[@Greg-rd8qr]

You gotta try this, mk2c+ channel, mid and bass all the way down, treble all the way up, sliders v pattern, lots of gain, I tried it today, super tight and aggressive! Enjoy that amp! It's killer!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks for the tip! Will try it 😎🤟.

[@MrJonken70]

Always love hearin' You on passive pickups. (Personal taste) =) That was SD59's in that Tokai; right? Thoose are with the more 'groaty' Alnico 5 magnet bars. If my memory serves me right: You prefer pretty heavy gauge on Your strings. Alnico 5 works nice to clean up that extra low end from heavier strings. Have You ever tried this same 'pedal-pusch-test' with more 'trebley' lower output pick ups? Like SD Alnico Slash (Alnico II) -or DiMarzio PAF Master (Alnico IV)? I recently had problems cleaning up a heavy distorted detuned sound. The solution was pretty unexpected: Lower output PAF Master pick ups (DP260 & DP261) + a MXR Micro Amp + -into Marshall head. The Slash PU's sounded great too; but had a little bit too much PAF 'sag'... Haven't found a single sound clip on YT; that is completely fair on the PAF Masters for real hardcore metal. -Joskus ratkaisu on sellainen -jota ei ikinä ens voi odottaa...

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Custom on the bridge and ’59 on the neck. I’ve pretty much used EMG 81/85 & 57/66 and a few Duncans all my life without any problems. They pickup my sound and that’s all I need. If something ain’t broken I’m not gonna fix it 😎.

[@anthonygallo6319]

Excellent video!! Curious what you think about OCD fulltone pedels , I have 3 versions,a Rico signed version ,a newer actual version 2 ,and the green germanium version!!!! T.Gallo

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! I haven’t really tried them since I’ve been using pretty much SD-1 since early 90s 😊.

[@brandonjackson5865]

How about an OCD ? I have it and a SD1. I think the OCD can sort of cover SD1 , Tube Screamer up to the blues drivers and can be a pretty transparent clean boost set correctly as well . It sounds pretty good as a distortion straight into a completely clean amp also . The SD1 should automatically come with your first guitar or tube amp . Hell they are so cheap even if you don’t play guitar you’d be crazy not to pick one up just in case you decide to eventually lol Sometimes I’m not crazy about the cocked wah thing the SD1 does at some settings...... but sometimes I am . Hit it with a cheap plastic chorus pedal to knock the edge off sometimes .

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Haven’t really tried those since I’ve been using mainly SD-1 since early 90s 😊.

[@brandonjackson5865]

Yeah if I had gotten my SD1 first I probably would’ve never spent the money on an OCD . I’m a rock / metal player and the OCD is definitely more versatile than I’d ever need. It’s still a very cool pedal and a fair price for something made in the US . It’s expensive compared to the SD1 although .

[@adriancummings8581]

This was very cool is there any chance you could demo a Blackstar Silverline 100 deluxe head many thanks

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks! Hopefully someday 👌.

[@phpimusique9373]

cool vídeo! Sd1 is Sd1 =)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Indeed 😊.

[@TheDistortionPrinciple]

Ever tried a Westwood for transparent drive? Quite curious about it

[@EugeValovirta230V]

No I haven’t.

[@TheCyberMantis]

I'm still trying to get used to YOU with a Boogie! LoL! For decades, the metal trinity has always been: Fender cleans, and Marshall or Mesa for the heavy stuff. It's what everyone used. And some players were doing the "soldano thing", or a Bogner... just to try and be different. Today, we have too many choices. Most of which are way too expensive for me. So I will just stick to my Boss Katana head for now.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😊🤟

[@armandodiaz3485]

Great job! Question; on your MB Mark V 90wt head, did it come ready for 230/50hz or did need rewiring? Thanks!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Yeah it was made for European market so didn’t need any rewiring 👌.

[@armandodiaz3485]

@@EugeValovirta230V thanks! Wasn’t sure if Mesa did that. Makes sense though

[@pablosagastume1993]

That SD-1, best OD! One that you might like is the Plumes by Earthquaker Devices, great TS type pedal, I have it and it has a secure place on my board! Great video again Euge! \m/

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed 💪. Yeah I’d like to check that out. Thanks for reminding me of it🤟.

[@diezelvh4133]

I wanna hear you rock out on a Marshall Super Bass. Compared to a Super Lead.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Someday man, someday 😎.

[@bogdanstan2925]

what song do you play at 16:57?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Ratt’s ’Lay It Down’ 😎🤟.

[@FirdausTahrin]

''kkkkkkkkkk'' i think this is your trademark man :D

[@EugeValovirta230V]

What is that? 🧐😁

[@FirdausTahrin]

@@EugeValovirta230V haha the sound you make to emphasize the amp character when you're describing it :D

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Ah I see! 😁😁😁👌

[@aquilarossa5191]

The 1987X and the JHS Bonsai should get married. They are perfect for each other. P.S. Blues Driver does not seem to have much high pass filter. Flubby, which is cool for lower gain bluesy stuff. Greer pedal does seem to roll off a bit more low end than the BD. As usual SD1 and Bad Boy with EMGs kicks arse.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌🔥😎

[@ashkankoushan8192]

Love u Euge….🥳👏🏻👀

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🙏

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

what Les Paul is that? Tokai?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah it’s a Tokai. Made in Japan 👌.

[@svartsjokolade]

The captions seem to think you're called "El Guevara" ;)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

And many other names 😁😁😁.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I wasn’t aware of that but sounds really cool! 😁👌

[@fairfieldteague2706]

It also thinks is a cheese screamer.

[@toom6087]

Great vid as usual. Very interesting. Greer Amps wins here. Full of respect for the amps. But I still prefer the Klon KTR, the only pedal you can push to the max in front of a kranked Matamp GT120. If you like fuzz pedals, a few years ago, Greer Amps has released the Tarpit Fuzz witch is a really good one. The tone of your plexi is killer. No pedals needed, brown as I love ! About the JCM800, the Boss SD-1 is still the best if you want more. My humble opinion... In fact I use the SD-1 with the 800 only, they are made to work together. But there is something better for the 800 : kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpeanZ55lNGpmZY

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! Yeah I’ve worked with David and done a few videos about his Hot Mods. Great products but quite a bit different approach than with overdrive in front of an amp. 👌😎.

[@mustangguy3706]

Idk why but i feel like installing microwave ovens, probably gonna move my refrigerator

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁😁😁👌

[@nine9nein780]

You can melt faces with your playing but your Money for Nothing could use some work.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁😁😁