There is is NO EXCUSE for CHEAP sounding Distortion anymore

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Which was your favourite, the Bloom or the Distortion? Drunk Beaver's Full Pedal Collection - elkqr.link/dz9vk

[@jprestonian]

I liked both, really. I think the DS megaclone might be more useful to me. Either would probably need light gating.

[@moronsmorons8913]

Amptweaker's Fat Rock Distortion of course.

[@MisterJWJ71]

I like both but, if I were to buy one it'd likely be the Bloom.

[@Robstafarian]

Clearly, I must make myself known as one to calculate tonal options! Bloom: 4 Modes * 3 Voices * 3 Fatnesses = 36 Tonal Options Distortion: 8 Modes * 3 Mid Choices * 2 Op-Amp Choices * 2 Muff Choices = 96 Tonal Options

[@timoconnell]

You have quickly become my favorite gear-review channel. Thank you for your honest feedback on products. It’s noticed and appreciated.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

You’re welcome Tim. Pleasure to hear that

[@jprestonian]

I think Andy was born to do this. I hope some of it rubs off on me.

[@MindtheGAS]

That's a great review Andy! I've spent a lot of time with both of these pedals and it's rather impossible to choose what I like more. The fuzz on the Bloom is phenomenal and one of the best fuzz sounds I've ever heard, but then again its warm overdrive tone is amazing as well. The Distortion is ideal for what its name says but also the muff side on it is brilliant and has such great clarity for a muff style tone.

[@drunk-beaver-pedals]

Thanks mate 🤗🙌

[@CentaurusRelax314]

For the past few months, i've been regretting the fact that i have 'enough' pedals, and no matter how many new demos i watch, i hadn't been able to find anything that i want or need. Until now. I think that BLOOM is inspiring. And the Distortion/DS-1 is making me want to figure out if the DS-2 i have is actually more useful than i previously assessed. Good stuff. Another nice video. You have an infection charm and effusiveness-good stuff. Ooh-thought i was already subscribed, as your videos come up in my feed so frequently, but no. That has been corrected.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thank you for your kind words. Welcome to the channel and if you’re on the fence about either of these or the DS-2, jump on it!

[@beardedwarrior7023]

The Bloom, set as you had it (Fat, Silicon, Fuzz) with the gain almost full, and a guitar tuned to B would just make you lose control of your bowels. That right there is worth the price tag alone!

[@adamstein9333]

Wow!!!! I was “pedaled” out and thought I was done with My board until seeing this brand! Incredible circuits and not to badly priced. With a IR box, You really start understanding the frequencies and tonal variations of any pedal especially dirt Boxes. For instance a DS1 and say Mooer Radar, You can really get any setting

[@adamstein9333]

But ai still want all of these

[@chriswozniak4347]

The drunken, joyous smiles are fantastic. Excellent demo/review.

[@jt3483]

Vitalii makes some of the best pedals around. I have the Disambiguation, Bat Cold War, Fat Bat, Bloom, and a few of his pedal drops. They all sound great! You should definitely try his Bat pedals!

[@drunk-beaver-pedals]

Thank you 🙌❤️

[@MykToronto]

The standard Bat is also excellent. I opted for it instead of the Cold War. Both have the LM308, but the OP07 on the standard Bat is far better than what's in a current production rat, and works surprisingly well with al the mode settings. Such a great builder!

[@TheGhostLad1]

I love both pedals to be honest. Let it DOOM! Thanks, Andy.

[@PooNinja]

Distortion, Si, mid boost, modern, muff off is my favorite of these. Even drunk beavers make cool stuff! Nature is truly amazing.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

You should see the trees!

[@PooNinja]

@@TheGuitarGeek 😧

[@TheMerc1950]

Definitely gonna need that Bloom in my life.

[@yannvairo7224]

Have the distortion , really love it , muff option is cool !!

[@drunk-beaver-pedals]

❤

[@standingbadger]

What a fab review. Well done!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thanks!

[@mknewlan67]

@@TheGuitarGeekstanding badger? Think he’s a cousin to drunk beaver?

[@CraigCrider]

I have many DB pedals, including the Distortion. The Bloom is on my list too. All of Vitalii's stuff is fantastic. His limited Pedal Drop series is very unique and always interesting. I would have to say the Inglorious Bastard (Blues Breaker inspired) is my favorite DB pedal (so far).

[@drunk-beaver-pedals]

Thanks 😊

[@SirPraiseSun]

that bloom fuzz is nasty

[@BlueBarrier782]

Everything drunk beaver makes is amazing

[@retromacman620]

Love your sixty-six man! It's so weird! Great demo! ❤

[@TheGuitarGeek]

thanks man. I have considered selling it but everytime i play it... it pulls me back in!

[@Alan-zf2tt]

Hmmm on the math side Bloom 10³ x 4 x 3² Distortion 10³ x 8 x 3 x 2² Assuming the rotating pots have 10 distinct levels rather than analoguely continuous And a wonder? Leaving Distortion level at 9-ish? Might that have swamped other settings? Bloom is my favorite 🙂

[@guyfawkes8873]

I've had a Hoverla treble booster for a couple of months, and got a Taras Bulba V2 Fuzz the other week. Great stuff. I essentially always have the Hoverla engaged for anything clean or blues dirty, and the Taras Bulba is just... insane. And almost noiseless even at absurd levels of fuzz.

[@robertdonosobuchner3129]

The Bloom is my favorite. Just put a drive pedal (overdrive or Rat) in front of the Bloom. I do something similar for my doom and heavy sounds. Try also some high gain settings. Really great pedals, they sound very good.

[@JesseJuup]

Wow, I could sell 10 pedals and get by with these two!

[@mark.guitar]

Great video. Could you put a slightly bigger font into the top left info boxes. I can't quite see them on my old c$%p phone. Ta! What a great pair of studio tools these are. Multitracking for a huuuuuge sound.

[@mojojoemaz2021]

I think I like the Bloom better but the Distortion sounds great too.

[@seangarland]

I have the Distortion pedal, and it’s great. If you can’t find a good tone on the Distortion pedal, that’s a “you” problem.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

That’s exactly right!!! I found several and I’m still finding more

[@drunk-beaver-pedals]

Thanks ❤

[@humperdidoo]

Still haven’t done a proper review of that snot custard baritone. I mean, I’ve owned one since the Andertons fire sale on it back in like 2017, but I’m still waiting!

[@saarangnarayan123]

Umm... I NEED that Distortion!!!????!!!!??!!!?!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I thought of you when I made this… 😂

[@saarangnarayan123]

@@TheGuitarGeek you know me so well because I just pulled the trigger 🥲 the whole Drunk Beaver catalogue is sooooo tempting

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I know right! The prices are fantastic and I’ve got two more coming to the channel soon.

[@MisterJWJ71]

You need to put together a video of your grins from some of the pedals that nake you do that the most. That'd be hilarious!

[@oscarsanchez298]

I saw the title, and I wanted to hate on the video. Cause these are not cheap overdrive/distortion pedals, that being said, they sound fantastic. Like really good. And i would argue the value is the variety of sounds each can produce. If they made a version that had midi and presets, I would have to buy one.

[@mojojoemaz2021]

Have you tried the JHS Bonsai? It mimicks the IbanezTube Screamers , even the ever sought after S10 from the mid 80s

[@drunk-beaver-pedals]

Psss, we have something called The Forest Song 😅

[@timgabrielsen5650]

Grinning monkey playing guitar my new favorite KZbin channel

[@graphicsbygreg6572]

I use a DS1 in front of a Dual Recto!!!! just go medium gain for both!!!! :) Sounds REALLY good.

[@Longplay_Games]

That bloom pedal is *excellent* - looks like $175 US, not too bad.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Yep!

[@Bloor005]

How noisy is the Bloom? I've used a few Expandoras in the past and they tend to be a little noisy as a circuit. Wish more people did DS-1 inspired pedals.

[@drunk-beaver-pedals]

There are no unexpected noise levels - just what you would normally get at such amplification levels 🙃

[@TheGuitarGeek]

No more noisy than any gain pedal with that amount of gain.

[@Bloor005]

@@TheGuitarGeek sounds like it might be quieter than the actual vintage Expandoras I've tried then 😋😂 I like the look of their HP style pedal.

[@saarangnarayan123]

Just noticed that Dual Rectifier in the background 🤯

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Oh yeah that’a a fairly new addition… needs a service but sounds so good

[@poopoo-qz7sw]

😊nice

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@yonniesboy]

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[@jprestonian]

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but... why not buy a ToneX One, instead of either of these?

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Not a dumb question. The TONEX one is superb but you have to capture every setting on both Pedals to give you full flexibility basically the Tone one will not replace stomp boxes but will enhance a rig.

[@13coyote13]

I couldn't hear any difference with that switch on the Distortion pedal.

[@bryanbrewer4272]

I really like eager beaver......

[@Guitar_Builder]

I remember when pedals were 25-30$

[@leftpastsaturn67]

I hate it when reviewers are on the fence about a product.

[@nicosonic]

what's the huge problem ?

[@mylogify]

lol

[@MoeVanprick]

Not even slightly close sounding as good as my Electro harmonix hot wax duel overdrive pedal..

[@mylogify]

Hi Andy I dont usually ask ppl to watch my videos but, do you mind checking out my last video I recorded with Pia? It's very short! I am not the best guitar player, but I try my best been learning since 3 years and I am 34 now. Cheers Andy!

[@akwamarsunzal]

The HUGE problem is that, yeah, they sound good. How the hell are you going to change settings, on stage, in near total darkness? Home use pedals at best! They would be a nightmare gigging! Better get yourself individual pedals for each job than be looking for that tone you need for the next song, on stage, in the dark! Hmmmm Great idea, impractical for a gigging musician

[@TheGuitarGeek]

How dark are the stages you play on? I would have no issue changing settings on these like any other pedal I have

[@drunk-beaver-pedals]

Isn't it true for any analog pedal 😅? Until there's no digital switching/presets

[@akwamarsunzal]

@@TheGuitarGeek DARK! Too fiddly to bother with! I got a drive pedal, I got a distortion pedal, I got a fuzz pedal. 3 knobs, on/off.... Its all you need 🙂

[@MindtheGAS]

These are actually 3 knob pedals if you don't mess with the mode switch and the toggle switches. Whatever you would do with any other 3 knob pedal, you can do with those and they offer a ton of tone shaping options. I can't see what's so awful about that. Heck, for that price, you can get two of them so that you don't have to tweak them live.

[@akwamarsunzal]

@@MindtheGAS Hmmm there are actually 4 knobs on the pedals but lets not split hairs eh 🙂 If you want to utilise all of the features during a live gig you then have the switches to deal with as well as the 4 knobs. I am just saying that, for me, they would not be practical in a live situation.

[@darklight4815]

Ive wanted these 2 pieces of kit since i first saw them ...and who doesn't like beaver 🦫