Here is an awesome man teaching us how to use different overdrives. I like seeing pedalboard videos from players like Shawn!! Let's all give a thumbs up everybody
XTS built me a board centered around the HX effects. all my analog drives are in the loops of the hx and the hx provides the switching and the effects. To avoid volume pedal issues i just use a mission expression pedal to control the volume inside the hx. Works great! Hope you have fun putting everything together!
Dude you need to check out the Lehle volume pedal. I used to use EB volume pedals and they never lasted more than a year, either the cord or pot or something went bust. I switched to Lehle a few years ago when they came out and I couldn't be happier. No pots or cords to wear out, no lost high end and you can use it as a line driver with the 10db gain pot. You wont regret buying one!
People will disagree, especially when throwing this in with higher-end pedals, but I think the Rat is a great high gain pedal when dialed in correctly. I stack mine with a Tumnus behind it and it sounds great. I also use a .45 for everything in between. Another pedal to note.. the Greer Lightspeed. I've been playing around with it for the past couple of days and am torn between that and the Tumnus. They both sound amazing, but are different beasts on the EQ spectrum. Overall I think the Tumnus stacks better with other pedals, but the Lightspeed just has that nice amp-like breakup that sounds/feels amazing.
Nothing at all wrong with the RAT for gain. They sound great but I'm not as into them for my sound. The Tumnus is good but I still prefer my silver Archer. Haven't tried the Lighspeed.
@@keoni927 The Lightspeed has been on my board for almost two years now. I've gone back and forth with other overdrive pedals but I keep coming back to the LS. It sounds amazing when stacked with a Klon. The original Centaur is way too expensive, so I bought the RYRA Klone which is absolutely cracking. At the moment it sits in front of the LS to kick it for creamy lead sounds with a mid focus but it sounds very good behind the LS as well, just in a different way.
@@ShawnTubbs can I ask what model your antique white HSS config Suhr is? Is it a Classic S Antique, or? I've just gotten back to playing after a 6+ year hiatus and I have been lusting sooo hard for one of those white, HSS Suhrs. I haven't owned a Suhr yet and would like to make it my 1st. Can I also ask what pups came in yours or what you like to use in it? Thanks so much! Your tone is to die for and what I am striving towards!
@@joshbabbitt9243 Thanks so much! That guitar is the Classic Antique and it's loaded with Suhr ML Standards neck and middle and the bridge pickup is a Suhr SSV. It's a really versatile guitar with that configuration.
The thing I love about pedals (started buying them in the 70’s) is that your mood and likes change now and again and it’s fun to switch the pedal board around. It’s funny what some of the pedals I bought in the 70s go for these days 🙄. Main thing- ENJOY !!
Hey Shawn! I’m just a couch musician who’s been on hiatus for a few too many years lol Definitely interested in pedalboard videos right now. I enjoy all your videos and this one was right up my alley 👍👍
Between the GTO and the Dude (for higher gain), the GTO has more low mid thickness, but the Dude might be a bit clearer because it has less content in that part of the spectrum. Would to Dude cut better in a mix because it would stand out more from the bass? I'm sure whatever choice you make, it will have plenty of thought involved (and your ear is great at hearing what sounds good).
Finally upgraded from my beloved M9 to HX FX after 13+ yrs. So glad I did. I think you're really going to love it Shawn. Your brief run-through of the M9 was super helpful to me. I'd really love to see you do the same and hear your thoughts once you add the HX. To my ears, even the legacy FX sound *much better. I'm using the Dunlop mini vol. purely to save space and its been great. First heard of the Chime from you and love that pedal as well. Always appreciate your insights Shawn! Cheers and Happy Holidaze!
Before you land on the cali 76 (which is phenomenal) I would HIGHLY recommend looking at the bondi effects 2026 comp. I think it's a ridiculously overlooked compressor, plus I would love to hear your opinions on it. Keep it up man! You have my favorite guitar channel on youtube currently.
The great thing about the Rockett pedals, to me, is that they seem to sound really good through small amps, uninspiring clean amps at lower volumes, as well as larger/louder high-end amps. I think you can fit 6 on a pedal train nano, maybe with a slight overhang, gotta love the top jack. I think I had six once with a one spot daisy chain and it worked fine. They take batteries too so if so when someone nicks your wall watt or you break or forget it you can run on batteries. I’m They’re extremely durable. Also, the nano with six of these doubles as a weapon: if someone tries to steel my guitar and amp I can pop the Nano off of my gig bag and bludgeon them if need be. They sound really good. Can have a lot of different tones in a compact space. Same on the volume pedals, and I’m a mediocre amateur. I break them and some seem to suck tone. I love them and hate them. Looking at running it through the vertex boost thing. The Cali 76 is awesome! I love the 1176’s...so good.
Love this video! It's so fascinating to see, out of all the great pedals you've demo'ed, which ones you choose to use for your own sound. I'm curious about the difference between the Dude and the HRM pedals, since both are Dumble-ish, but you seem to prefer the Dude. I thought the HRM sounded amazing in your demo! But I might be biased by more recent demos that I remember better. Since you obviously like J. Rockett drive pedals, how about the Flex Drive for higher gain? That demo also sounded amazing! (It's one of the videos I show people when I'm explaining that you're my favorite guitarist!) When you build the new board, please do another video.
I may do a video about comparing the Dude and the HRM. They're both great! I do like the Flex Drive because it's crazy versatile but it didn't have quite the character for my sound. It'll be a minute before I build the new board as I need to acquire the funds but I'm on the warpath to get it done!! Thanks for watching!!
No no no no Shawn, you're supposed to tell ME what to put on MY board! Love you man, not sure why you don't have 10x the subscribers that you already have. We all like to get advice and watch a REAL PRO like you!
Im running the Revivaldrive almost last in the chain as an always on pedal with low gain, this gives me the opportunity to switch between fender-ish and marshall sounds and push them with other pedals. This works great with all amps, since the only thing you have to do is adjust the eq on the Revivaldrive according to the amp you're currently using.
It amazes me how many/all pedalboard vids don't have the turbo tuner. It's hands down the best tuner. It makes no sense.I bought mine awhile ago. Did he stop making them? Still, buy a used one or something. That Peterson shite is nothing compared to it.
Your vids helped me decide to get some J. Rockett pedals. I currently have the Rockaway as an always on (clean boost), the .45 set up just over the edge of breakup for a very light OD tone and then GTO in front of it (activating it to OD the .45 when I want an awesome rock sound that will cut through the mix)
Good vid! I enjoyed it, it’s always good to see what goes on player’s pedal boards. And of course, it helps that you’re clearly a great player. Now subscribed 👍
I think the drive pedals you are using sound great by the way. I also love the Bogner Burnley for higher fatter gain. Some say it’s a little dark. But I’ve had no trouble getting mine to cut through live. They clean up nice with the volume control too! I run mine into a Hamstead artist 60rt and it really sounds fantastic.
Shawn, my ultimate volume pedal is the Shnobel Tone-modded Ernie Ball VPJR! Built-in Bonifide buffer, 2 different signal loops, lifetime upgrades the the potentiometer and cable, and options for built-in Polytune 3 and 9v power outlets. Snhobel also does a Dunlop Volume X Mini mod. Best purchase I've ever made for a pedalboard.
I love my JRAD Blue Note Pro and The Dude + a TC Spark mini. Fantastic tones and very stack-able. Bagged most of my other pedals for a Line 6 HX Stomp for all of the wet effects. Cut my board foot print in half and with a midi controller makes stepping through songs a breeze. No more tap dancing.
Paul Cowart I recently got the super sweet from xotic effects. It’s the best lil pedal you can find with options that adds good hair to your tone! Highly recommend it!
@@rodarana2012 I recently got this pedal, but can't quite decide where it goes best in my signal chain. Where do you put it? I noticed a dramatic difference when placed before/after an overdrive pedal.
jakollee I personally like it after the compressor. My signal chain is as follows, tuner, compressor, super sweet, JHS the kilt V1, nova delay, blue sky. I like how it blends with my other overdrive, and how it stands alone. The game is at 9 o’clock. Good amount of drive but cleanliness.
Hi Shawn! Thank you for all the great and inspiring videos. You’re doing a fantastic job! If you haven’t already, you must check out the Greer Lightspeed, made in Athens Georgia. That pedal sounds amazing and sits right into the modern country genre in my opinion. I thought I was done searching for overdrives when I tried out my friends pedal a few weeks ago. It has a very dynamic and “airy” sound and doesn’t get too muddy or compact. Its more aggressive brother Southland is now next on my “to buy-list” and definitely worth to check out too. It kinda takes over where Lightspeed ends. If you try them out, let me know what you think! All the best and keep up the good work.
Great video, Shawn! For Volume Pedals, the Mission Engineering VM-1 is very good. Never a problem with mine. A slightly shorter throw than a E.B. VP Jr, but no tone suck.
Shawn - I bought 2 different J. Rockett pedals but had to return both because they colored my sound fairly drastically!!!! They say they are true bypass but we I would turn one off, then play...I could hear a definite tone rob. Then I removed them from the chain and the sound improved. No more loss of tone. You did not experience this????
Some have mentioned Bogner for high gain. I have had the Red pedal on my board for a couple of years. It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I have been pleased with it.
Check out the Mission Volume Pedals. Specifically the VM-PRO (Red one with switchable buffer). They make a million pedals but that one seems to be the one-solution for all.
This is really useful, thanks Shawn. I’m redoing my board and I’ve been undecided about having my comp first (as I usually do) to putting it after my overdrive as suggested by many, and then there’s the issue of where the sfuzz goes. At the moment I’ve got Comp > tuner > Crybaby>SD1>MojoMojo>BMF Sisyphuzz > Flashbak mini > Marshall Reverb. The fuzz sounds fantastic on its own but I get a huge mid-hump (not a pleasing one) when I stack it with the SD1. It’s good fun experimenting though.
@shawntubbs Im sure this has been said in the comments. A vertex Boost pedal and any volume pedal. The boost is a clean boost but also acts as a volume pedal via expression. Meaning you have control over your volume whether or not the pedal is engaged. And no tone suck because your signal never enters the volume pedal!! Just a thought! Stay well.
Sounds amazing! That Majestic is sweet! I got a video on my main Pedalboard coming out next week. When you said "it's not a lot of gain, but it is for me" I was thinking... Yep same! 😂
I'm actually moving along in the decision process but coming up with the finances is a different story. ;) I've definitely settled on the idea of using a Lehle volume pedal and I'm leaning toward using an Eventide H9, Strymon TimeLine, and a Strymon Flint for verbs, delays, and mod. The Pettyjohn Chime MKII is going on the board for sure and the Rockett Pedals Majestic will most likely end up in the mix. I think I'm going to keep the Suhr Koji Comp as well. Still need to choose at least one more dirt box as well as an Octavia style pedal.
@@ShawnTubbs Interesting, cheers for the response. I went for the HX Stomp for my mod/delays as the H9 only allows one effect at a time, and I also use the Flint. The majestic sounds great and isn't one I'd had on my radar, but I'd echo what a few people have said in that the JHS AT+ is where I'm currently looking to go for my higher gain OD!
Shawn, I am currently using 2 Rockett Touch ODs. One is set for a mild bit of hair. The other is for more lead & high gain sounds. I think you are spot on with wanting the Origin Cali 76 comp. The ones I've heard sound fantastic, versitile, very consistent in tone. For high gain I think you might be remiss if you did not revisit LPD gain pedals. He does several. Looking forward to see and hear the new board.
I love my Mission Engineering VM-Pro volume pedal. It’s active, doesn’t suck tone, has a tuner out, which means you’re not going through the tuner, and you can tune while playing. I wish (maybe they do) they had an Aero version, which has more pedal sweep, but I use the VM-Pro mainly for muting, using the guitar’s volume for tone shaping. I have it after my gains, before delays & reverbs, so I can do swells off I need to. Highly tweakable!
Right now my set up is my Fender Tonemaster(Zinky) w an EP boost in the clean channel loop w 2 delays(AD-9/ EPH-3) at the end to a VibemachineV1....Xotic SuperClean boost....Diaz TX Ranger....SquareFace....WahFace before the modulation Altho I do have a Radial Switchbone if I wanna run another amp plus a Kingtone 6 amp router lol that I havnt even tried yet I tried a lot of Vibes before I settled on the Drybell and dont even get me started on fuzz :) Great vid Shawn Good conversation starter And oh yes I think I might have to get a Flynt plus I dont have any reverb amps so another reason there besides it being a killer pedal Happy Holidays Guys :)
I have a Mission Engineering VM-1 volume pedal and I really like it....no tone loss and very sturdy. For compression, check out the Bearfoot Fx Pale Green....two band eq for plenty of "character." I love it!
I second the Ethos TWE. I honestly don’t like getting any dirt from pedals, I prefer it from the amp. However, I bought a TWE to run as a “4th channel” on my Suhr PT100 like Pete Thorn does. I was blown away by the tone and how much usable gain was on tap.
When I use a volume pedal (which is off and on for me) I use an Ernie Ball vp jr 25k model, after dedicated buffer. I don't hear any tone loss wherever I put it in signal chain, providing all pedals are true bypass. The Vertex boost looks like a great open as well, with it's expression pedal input for use with volume pedal. You get a great tone whatever you use use...great playing!
If you want a volume pedal that doesn't break, the only way to go is the Lehle stuff. Build like a tank, doesn't have any strings or moving parts that can break. Sounds phenomenal!
Great video Shawn! For high gain, either the Revv G3 or the XTS Precision Multidrive.. We talked about this recently. I don't use a ton of gain either, so no distortion pedals, but the XTS is as close as I have gotten to a Lukather type tone. One thing I like about the XTS pedals I've tried, is for lead work, they sound fat and killer by themselves, and have no need to be stacked or pushed by another pedal. The Revv G3 is intriguing because it blurs the lines between OD and distortion, but I have not played one. For the volume pedal, the Lehle Mono Volume pedal, hands down. It's active with up to 10db of boost, ridiculously smooth taper, buffered out for the tuner, and dead quiet. Lehle makes top shelf equipment. It's expensive, but you won't regret it. It's worth it. Out of curisotiy, have you ever spent any time with the Wampler Euprhoria? Merry Christmas to you and your family!
YOU LEGEND! I like that you listen to comments and do videos on them! I have to admit I've never seen the Dude on your board but you talk about it a lot. When you were talking about high gain drives I thought of the Winford (XTS) or the Petty John Gold. Side note, I find it interesting that you don't have a Klon (Archer) on this board. Peace out and have an awesome Christmas break!
Try out the JHS @+ Andy Timmons sig for high gain. It's really awesome (or the Angry Charlie if you want a little different EQ flexibility). Definitely love watching vids on pro boards, I'm in constant flux on both my large switching system board and on my small grab and go.
Shawn Tubbs the 3 mode selector on the @ is nice as it changes the compression response. The original Angry Charlie compresses a bit too much for me but the higher head room voice mode on the @ fixed that.
The Abasi overdrive is a really great pedal. Very large sweep on the gain and very versatile. Can use it as a low gain boost, or a standalone high gain pedal. Great feel too. Took me by surprise.
I love the Stomp Classic because it reminds me of all those bands I saw in the late '60s and early '70s who had a Conn Strobotuner somewhere on or near the stage
I have a Mission volume pedal (the red one). It is active and has a buffer. I absolutely love it. Such a great sound. As for overdrives, I love all the ones I have. The Bogner La Grange has a great Marshall tone with lots of adjustability. My JHS @+ is also a versatile pedal and it allows you to choose between the sound of a 25, 50, or 100 watt amp. I used the OCD for my lower gain neck pick-up blues tones (although it does sound great with my BB pre-amp driving it with my bridge pick-up). Finally, I love my BEOD from Friedman. I have the tight knob turned about 1/3 (10:00ish) of the way up, I have very little gain on it (around 8:00ish) and I have the bass and treble at around 2 with the presence at 9:00. Volume to taste. I mostly use the Bogner and JHS pedals for my overdrive but I use all of them. For my clean sound I either have my BB Pre-amp on or my Carl Martin compressor (love this comp - I also have a 4-knob Keeley which is decent; I would like to try the Cali 76). I use a Timeline and Flashback II to handle my delay needs, a Blue Sky for the reverb and a Mobius for chorus, phaser, etc. Love the vids, Shawn. Keep 'em coming.
The Thorpey Gunshot does high gain really really well with a lot of tweakability. I have a soft spot for Barber pedals and the Direct Drive is worth a look.I personally am most likely to plug in a Way Huge Geisha which is a pedal that works well through its whole gain range. I love it
(Resp 3 yrs later :/) Shawn, on the volume pedal front, where do you put it in the chain? I’m using a Mission V1 aero and like it. However, it’s designed to work like a volume pot on your guitar, so, ideally, first in the chain. Not all my guitars have the vol pot close by so I like it and prefer the lo-fi impact towards the heel. Two other plusses: 😢1) separate out for the tuner that can be activated (signal redirect, not split) at the toe on the Aero V1;, and 2) color-switching LED at the perimeter at the base so readily know which mode you are in. For your consideration.
great video! im not sure about the Line 6 stuff, not saying it isn't great, but man I love the Strymon stuff so well and you use it in such complimentary ways to your playing. man that comp pedal you kicked on sounded fantastic as well!
Have you sorted all of this out yet? I think you should stay with those gains, but try stacking since you have the boost and the blue note. Surely, there is a combination that takes you to the next level for when you need that. This was great.
Dear Shawn, Cali76, maybe be a JHS AT for higher gain, but definitely not an HX, as it’s proven, that they alter your overall tone, feel and response, why not keep the flint and get an H9? And also try Cioks power supplies, just ask Poul Cioks and let him know, that you know Olivier Vermeersch, that belgian dude and he’ll hook you up.
Completely 180 here: higher gain try a Wampler Tom Quayle signature OD. When those 2 overdrives are combined they sound & feel great. Had mine for about 10 months. I'm in MS & I'll ship mine to you to check out at your convenience. 😉
I highly recommend the Cali76. It's big, heavy and expensive, but it's the last comp you'll buy (IMO). For higher gain, I run a RYRA Klone into a KOT, neither set very gainy. Together, they are wonderful for me.
Hi Shawn. Great video as always! Two questions for ya 1) What are you powering your board with? 2) What patch cables and instrument cables are you using? Maybe when you do your new board unveiling you can walk us through that stuff too 👍🏽
Revv G2/3 for gain? I was really impressed with both of those and the variety of tones they have. The EB mini volumes are really nice, I also have a Mission volume pedal that’s been indestructible. I’m with you Shawn, I have destroyed a lot of volume pedals but for me I always end up going back to EB.
I just replaced the stomp. With the pod go. Better for me than hx because im going to use the models. For a wet amp using a QSC powered speaker. Lehle or Hilton volume pedal. Problem solved. Love the blue note.
For the analog octave fuzz sound i'd personally recommend the either the foxrox octron or the mythos argo. They have the clean glitchy octave sound without the fuzz beefiness. If you aren't a fan of fuzz, I'd highly recommend those or a COB style pedal. For your "high gain" pedal I'd honestly recommend using the HX stomp. My reasoning: I use the modeled preamps as a distortion pedal, as opposed to running a overdrive. The upside of that is if I wanted a dual rectifier sound, or a gritty tweed sound I can do all that easily without lugging multiple amps around. Another option: Benson preamp or hudson broadcast.
Hey Shawn great video. Hey if you decide to go with the HX Effects something to think about is the standard power supply that comes with it. There are a couple ways to go to keep your pedalboard uncluttered. I use a Voodoo labs Mondo supply which has the 400ma outputs. I ordered a current doubler cable from Voodoo which supplies the needed current for the HX. It works great. You can also go with other power supplies on the market now which will supply the needed current for the HX Stomp or HX Effects. Just remember if going with a current doubler cable it takes two 400ma outputs.
Only two Volume pedal situations I can stand are to use the Vertex Boost with an expression pedal. However , I just switched to the Mission VM Pro with ultra sweep . Set the internal switch to buffer on, other two options off. I like the Mission as good or better than the Vertex Boost option ! Make sure to get a newer Mission VM pro with "Ultra Sweep " . Though I am not quite the caliber of guitarist as you, I think I am just as picky about my tone ! I bet you will like the VM Pro with Ultra sweep.
Hi Shawn, get onto the latest mini volume X pedal from dunlop - smaller footprint on your board. Also you can't go wrong with the Cali '76 - a superb piece of engineering, and what makes a point of difference, apart from sounding great, is the 'dry' pot to add the dry guitar signal to the compressed signal. Have you ever tried the Mad Professor Supreme o/d?? Love your playing and melodic approach to guitar improv. All the Best for 2020!
Also, what model is your pedalboard. The way it has a shelf or second level for your reverb and delay is really cool! I absolutely love watching and learning from you!
One of my favorite high gain pedals is the Lovepedal Purple Plexi (old school build). It would be ideal if it had separate bass and treble knobs though.
I've had a few compressors, including the Origin Effects Deluxe, and I ended up with the Walrus Audio Deep Six v3 as I found it to be in the nice middle ground between using it as a 'transparent' compressor and as a compressor 'effect'. I like it. They market it as being derived from the 1176 compressor but with the simple interface of a Ross of Dynacomp. Good luck.
Not sure if you’ve decided on a volume yet, but Lehle makes some fantastic volume pedals. I think it uses optical sensors. Or the good ole Dunlop DVP4 mini if you’re cramped for real estate.
Your core tone of the amp/guitar/hands is to die for. The 3 Rockett pedals, it "almost" sounds like you are dialing them in for shades of kind of the same thing. Like that's what your ears want to hear and that how you set the pedals, and I know it's more drastic a difference that what we hear here. You could try adding a syn-1 with say an 800 module for that high gain thing and really if you pair that with say the buxom boost and smash it, you would have 2 more completely different sounds. If you take that 800 module and it hit with the buxom with a lot of boost and roll off a lot of the lows on the pedal, it's a monster sound. Just a thought.
Such an awesome demo of your board. How does the majestic or 45 respond if you push it with a clean boost in front of it? Does it get overdriven madness or does the tone get mushy? Eg goes from ac/dc or zztop into the next level of gain.
In terms of the HX Fx Shawn, I'm a very happy Stomp user. It does everything REALLY well. The effects are really good (got Strymon, Empress and others in the past) and they stand of with those. The only thing I don't like is that it introduces a kind of High frequency (maybe due to ADA conversion) that changes a little bit the fundamental tone. As I said I'm a really happy user and it's something that doesn't bother me a lot, but If you haven't tried it, you should be aware!
The Mission Volume Pedal has served me well for many years - trouble free. I used to have ErnieB, but the “string theory” drove me nuts (I’m hard on them too - ride ‘em all night). +1 on the Chine MKii.
Hi Shawn , try the KTR Klon thats awesome pedal on its own and can be mixed with blue note or similar( vemuram jan ray MA or Lightspeed) that gives u probably the right amount of gain that you need ,and has a lot of headroom... i don´t play with lot of distortion, like you and in my first pedalboard my setup was pretty similar to yours... so i bet you gonna like it...
I used to have an Ego comp on my board, and I dropped it for the same reason as you did. I thought it sounded sterile. Got an Analog man Mini Bi-comp, which has a lot of character and is really really musical to my ear. It's a double pedal -- Ross on one side, very nice, and a squashier Armstrong on the other. Man, if you can make an HX sound good, I may well get one! From the demos I watched I don't like them. Got a Steel String after watching your demo, already had a Vertex volume pedal. Not sure if Mason was working them up or no, but I think it sounds amazing. One day I'll compare it to a stock Boss. Love your demos and your playing!
Hey Shawn, I use the vertex boost in conjunction with an expression (Dunlop miniX or the normal) pedal. I use it this way because I didn't want a passive volume pedal potentially sucking some tone out of the signal. And btw. Your blue note. Please don't take that out. I love my blue note and I think when I hear your playing, BN is definitely part of it. :)) god bless and merry Christmas!
Shawn, I am old school tube amp and analog mostly with the exception of some Strymon pedals. I hate all of the new do everything all in one boards, there must be something to them because they sell a lot or it is the latest fad. Have you ever thought about using a real good Tube PreAmp together with the Line 6 ? It just seems to me like something is missing and tubes are still the ultimate answer. Try your Divided by 13 with a Klon, King Of Tone, Timeline, Flint, Peterson Tuner. TRex has a great small tube reverb pedal that sounds excellent.
Yeah, I get what you mean. I'm not interested in any modeling of OD's or Amps in something like an HX, just delays, verbs, and modulation. I owned a Klon for years and ended up selling it, partly because I really needed the money and someone was willing to give me WAY too much for it and also because I was drifting away from that sound a bit. I still have and use my Silver Archer pedal when I want that Klon thing. I had a KOT years ago but I just didn't bond with it though it is a fabulous overdrive.
@@ShawnTubbs Hey Shawn just to let you know you did the right thing with the Klon Great pedal but nothing magical Sold mine years ago for 1350.00 No regrets..got it when it first came out for 250.00 I had an Analogman modded TS9 at the same time that sounded fantastic and still does after all these years A Kingtone fuzz that was fantastic I couldnt bond with as well so sometimes thats how it works Even guitars...sometimes a used guitar that should be great too you just feel like its not mine Really strange how that works LoL I have to admit a pink pawnshop Squier that I picked up for 65 bucks has gotten a hold of me and I cant believe how great it is Some upgrades have already been done Not sure what the pups are but not original,nut too Only thing Im gonna change is the bridge assembly Even a MiM strat I got years ago is really killer Only upgraded the pick ups And sometimes a guitar can give you a hard time for no good reason So subjective this love of ours Cheers guys
Shawn Tubbs Thanks for the reply. A good Matchless HC 30 with EL84’s would be a great gift for you if Santa is listening. LOL 😂 I have a bunch of Fulltone pedals, so many I get upset when Mike doesn’t call my name as a winner of his pedal give a way. LOL I have a lot TRex pedals, Timmy, Nobels, ( that seems a little popular in Nashville ) RockBox, Strymon, Ethos, Messa Boogie tube distortion, among others. The thing I have found that never ever changes for me is, every single pedal sounds different with every other amp and guitar, so off I go again on the never ending search. No matter what you chose, you always come up with great sounding tones. Some of the modeling units sound great until they are run through the house live, some of them sound so compressed almost to the point of a AM transistor radio type of sound. That is the best I can describe it, but some people don’t hear it like that. Please post your next find, I love your tone and admire your playing. Thanks. Merry Christmas.
For "high gain", I would recommend Black Horse from King Pedals and another company called Aura Amps and Darta effects. All brazillian brands but you should check it out for the "more gain" section. Pretty good stuff.
Hey Shawn...what's the latest on your pedalboard rebuild coming along? I have been using the downtime recently to go kinda crazy with pedals and rig mods...because that's the way I'm wired. Hope you and yours are healthy and engaged in musical/sonic diversions!
Looking forward to seeing the new board with us effects as Santa brought me one. Would like to see more about the pedalboard itself also as I’m struggling to figure out how to get as much on as possible in as tight a space to suit size 13 feet. For volume I use the Morley Little Alligator Vai volume. Ironically huge size but seems great in an effects loop.
Shawn, your playing is inspiring, and I love your demos! Barber Electronics make two OUTSTANDING drive pedals: Direct Drive = high gain/British flavor Gain Changer = can be set for low gain and has a high gain option too. David makes FANTASTIC products. A fun “clean” octave pedal that is currently on my board is the Lovepedal Believe which stacks with overdrive and/or fuzz.
I'm 100% with you on fuzz pedals but,.. My Fulltone Octafuzz has been on my board for a couple of years now. I use it more and more. To me, it feels more like an overdrive than a fuzz. You can toggle between octave or not. I had never liked any fuzz pedal until that one. You should try one out. Great channel Shawn!
Mythos Pedals Argo for octave. Wampler Pantheon is incredibly versatile. For light to high gain. Volume pedal - the one by BOSS is the only one I haven't manage.to break.
Here is an awesome man teaching us how to use different overdrives. I like seeing pedalboard videos from players like Shawn!! Let's all give a thumbs up everybody
XTS built me a board centered around the HX effects. all my analog drives are in the loops of the hx and the hx provides the switching and the effects. To avoid volume pedal issues i just use a mission expression pedal to control the volume inside the hx. Works great! Hope you have fun putting everything together!
Dude you need to check out the Lehle volume pedal. I used to use EB volume pedals and they never lasted more than a year, either the cord or pot or something went bust. I switched to Lehle a few years ago when they came out and I couldn't be happier. No pots or cords to wear out, no lost high end and you can use it as a line driver with the 10db gain pot. You wont regret buying one!
Love hearing the strategy behind your choices and your pointing out the subtle differences, like between the dude and the GTO. so fun.
For high gain, I love both the Friedman BE-OD and the Dirty Shirley pedals.
People will disagree, especially when throwing this in with higher-end pedals, but I think the Rat is a great high gain pedal when dialed in correctly. I stack mine with a Tumnus behind it and it sounds great. I also use a .45 for everything in between.
Another pedal to note.. the Greer Lightspeed. I've been playing around with it for the past couple of days and am torn between that and the Tumnus. They both sound amazing, but are different beasts on the EQ spectrum. Overall I think the Tumnus stacks better with other pedals, but the Lightspeed just has that nice amp-like breakup that sounds/feels amazing.
Nothing at all wrong with the RAT for gain. They sound great but I'm not as into them for my sound. The Tumnus is good but I still prefer my silver Archer. Haven't tried the Lighspeed.
I use the Lightspeed and love it. I run it before my Klon Centaur sometimes alone and sometimes with the Klon. Great tone and sustain forever.
@@keoni927 The Lightspeed has been on my board for almost two years now. I've gone back and forth with other overdrive pedals but I keep coming back to the LS. It sounds amazing when stacked with a Klon. The original Centaur is way too expensive, so I bought the RYRA Klone which is absolutely cracking. At the moment it sits in front of the LS to kick it for creamy lead sounds with a mid focus but it sounds very good behind the LS as well, just in a different way.
@@ShawnTubbs can I ask what model your antique white HSS config Suhr is? Is it a Classic S Antique, or?
I've just gotten back to playing after a 6+ year hiatus and I have been lusting sooo hard for one of those white, HSS Suhrs. I haven't owned a Suhr yet and would like to make it my 1st.
Can I also ask what pups came in yours or what you like to use in it?
Thanks so much! Your tone is to die for and what I am striving towards!
@@joshbabbitt9243 Thanks so much! That guitar is the Classic Antique and it's loaded with Suhr ML Standards neck and middle and the bridge pickup is a Suhr SSV. It's a really versatile guitar with that configuration.
I am just a playing at home guy but I love getting a look into a true professionals set up. Thanks Shawn
I use the Lehle volume pedal, and it’s awesome - highly recommend!
Shawn I have Cali 76 deluxe on my board, been through many compression pedals, done looking, absolutely the best.
The thing I love about pedals (started buying them in the 70’s) is that your mood and likes change now and again and it’s fun to switch the pedal board around. It’s funny what some of the pedals I bought in the 70s go for these days 🙄. Main thing- ENJOY !!
Hey Shawn! I’m just a couch musician who’s been on hiatus for a few too many years lol Definitely interested in pedalboard videos right now. I enjoy all your videos and this one was right up my alley 👍👍
Man, I think regardless of what your plugged into and playing through, your tone is glorious dude!
Between the GTO and the Dude (for higher gain), the GTO has more low mid thickness, but the Dude might be a bit clearer because it has less content in that part of the spectrum. Would to Dude cut better in a mix because it would stand out more from the bass? I'm sure whatever choice you make, it will have plenty of thought involved (and your ear is great at hearing what sounds good).
Finally upgraded from my beloved M9 to HX FX after 13+ yrs. So glad I did. I think you're really going to love it Shawn. Your brief run-through of the M9 was super helpful to me. I'd really love to see you do the same and hear your thoughts once you add the HX. To my ears, even the legacy FX sound *much better. I'm using the Dunlop mini vol. purely to save space and its been great. First heard of the Chime from you and love that pedal as well. Always appreciate your insights Shawn! Cheers and Happy Holidaze!
Before you land on the cali 76 (which is phenomenal) I would HIGHLY recommend looking at the bondi effects 2026 comp. I think it's a ridiculously overlooked compressor, plus I would love to hear your opinions on it.
Keep it up man! You have my favorite guitar channel on youtube currently.
Thanks very much, Ben!! I'll look at the Bondi stuff!
Shawn, when do we get to see the updated board?
I do need to do a video at least explaining what's going on. I've got ideas for the board but I just haven't had the time to get at it.
@@ShawnTubbs was just going to ask the same thing. Glad I saw your comment first.
The great thing about the Rockett pedals, to me, is that they seem to sound really good through small amps, uninspiring clean amps at lower volumes, as well as larger/louder high-end amps. I think you can fit 6 on a pedal train nano, maybe with a slight overhang, gotta love the top jack. I think I had six once with a one spot daisy chain and it worked fine. They take batteries too so if so when someone nicks your wall watt or you break or forget it you can run on batteries. I’m They’re extremely durable. Also, the nano with six of these doubles as a weapon: if someone tries to steel my guitar and amp I can pop the Nano off of my gig bag and bludgeon them if need be. They sound really good. Can have a lot of different tones in a compact space. Same on the volume pedals, and I’m a mediocre amateur. I break them and some seem to suck tone. I love them and hate them. Looking at running it through the vertex boost thing. The Cali 76 is awesome! I love the 1176’s...so good.
Love this video! It's so fascinating to see, out of all the great pedals you've demo'ed, which ones you choose to use for your own sound. I'm curious about the difference between the Dude and the HRM pedals, since both are Dumble-ish, but you seem to prefer the Dude. I thought the HRM sounded amazing in your demo! But I might be biased by more recent demos that I remember better. Since you obviously like J. Rockett drive pedals, how about the Flex Drive for higher gain? That demo also sounded amazing! (It's one of the videos I show people when I'm explaining that you're my favorite guitarist!) When you build the new board, please do another video.
I may do a video about comparing the Dude and the HRM. They're both great! I do like the Flex Drive because it's crazy versatile but it didn't have quite the character for my sound. It'll be a minute before I build the new board as I need to acquire the funds but I'm on the warpath to get it done!! Thanks for watching!!
No no no no Shawn, you're supposed to tell ME what to put on MY board! Love you man, not sure why you don't have 10x the subscribers that you already have. We all like to get advice and watch a REAL PRO like you!
Im running the Revivaldrive almost last in the chain as an always on pedal with low gain, this gives me the opportunity to switch between fender-ish and marshall sounds and push them with other pedals. This works great with all amps, since the only thing you have to do is adjust the eq on the Revivaldrive according to the amp you're currently using.
Great insights Shawn. Thanks for sharing.
It amazes me how many/all pedalboard vids don't have the turbo tuner. It's hands down the best tuner. It makes no sense.I bought mine awhile ago. Did he stop making them? Still, buy a used one or something. That Peterson shite is nothing compared to it.
I had one for a while. It died after about 2 weeks on tour. I've had that Peterson ever since and it's been highly accurate and reliable.
Your vids helped me decide to get some J. Rockett pedals. I currently have the Rockaway as an always on (clean boost), the .45 set up just over the edge of breakup for a very light OD tone and then GTO in front of it (activating it to OD the .45 when I want an awesome rock sound that will cut through the mix)
Good vid! I enjoyed it, it’s always good to see what goes on player’s pedal boards. And of course, it helps that you’re clearly a great player. Now subscribed 👍
Thanks so much, Paul for subscribing!!
I think the drive pedals you are using sound great by the way. I also love the Bogner Burnley for higher fatter gain. Some say it’s a little dark. But I’ve had no trouble getting mine to cut through live. They clean up nice with the volume control too!
I run mine into a Hamstead artist 60rt and it really sounds fantastic.
Shawn, my ultimate volume pedal is the Shnobel Tone-modded Ernie Ball VPJR! Built-in Bonifide buffer, 2 different signal loops, lifetime upgrades the the potentiometer and cable, and options for built-in Polytune 3 and 9v power outlets. Snhobel also does a Dunlop Volume X Mini mod. Best purchase I've ever made for a pedalboard.
Hey Shawn, love your channel. The Andy Timmons OD by JHS is a great pedal imo. The V2 has a second gain stage..
I love my JRAD Blue Note Pro and The Dude + a TC Spark mini. Fantastic tones and very stack-able. Bagged most of my other pedals for a Line 6 HX Stomp for all of the wet effects. Cut my board foot print in half and with a midi controller makes stepping through songs a breeze. No more tap dancing.
My suggestion would be to keep a bag in your trunk with the Dude, .45, etc., that way you can swap out as the mood strikes lol
Oh yeah!
That blue note adds good hair! Thanks Uncle Shawn!
Yeah its a cool pedal...I had one but returned it..didnt sound like the demo's Hmmm should have given it more of a chance Im thinking
Paul Cowart I recently got the super sweet from xotic effects. It’s the best lil pedal you can find with options that adds good hair to your tone! Highly recommend it!
@@rodarana2012 Absolutely w tons of EQ options and has that JC chip that everyone loves about the old TS808s
@@rodarana2012 I recently got this pedal, but can't quite decide where it goes best in my signal chain. Where do you put it? I noticed a dramatic difference when placed before/after an overdrive pedal.
jakollee I personally like it after the compressor. My signal chain is as follows, tuner, compressor, super sweet, JHS the kilt V1, nova delay, blue sky. I like how it blends with my other overdrive, and how it stands alone. The game is at 9 o’clock. Good amount of drive but cleanliness.
Hi Shawn! Thank you for all the great and inspiring videos. You’re doing a fantastic job!
If you haven’t already, you must check out the Greer Lightspeed, made in Athens Georgia. That pedal sounds amazing and sits right into the modern country genre in my opinion. I thought I was done searching for overdrives when I tried out my friends pedal a few weeks ago. It has a very dynamic and “airy” sound and doesn’t get too muddy or compact.
Its more aggressive brother Southland is now next on my “to buy-list” and definitely worth to check out too. It kinda takes over where Lightspeed ends.
If you try them out, let me know what you think!
All the best and keep up the good work.
Great video, Shawn! For Volume Pedals, the Mission Engineering VM-1 is very good. Never a problem with mine. A slightly shorter throw than a E.B. VP Jr,
but no tone suck.
I might be too late but I really like your videos. The new Xotic volume pedals are very aesthetically pleasing and work very well. Built like a rock.
Shawn - I bought 2 different J. Rockett pedals but had to return both because they colored my sound fairly drastically!!!! They say they are true bypass but we I would turn one off, then play...I could hear a definite tone rob. Then I removed them from the chain and the sound improved. No more loss of tone. You did not experience this????
I haven't experienced that issue.
Yeah, I‘ ve waited so long for the combination of the FTR37 with the Ox Box. Thank you.
Some have mentioned Bogner for high gain. I have had the Red pedal on my board for a couple of years. It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I have been pleased with it.
Check out the Lehle volume pedal, it’s amazing!!
Really digging that Majestic pedal...sounds awesome .
Check out the Mission Volume Pedals. Specifically the VM-PRO (Red one with switchable buffer). They make a million pedals but that one seems to be the one-solution for all.
Great setup! Thanks for explaining your pedal choices
This is really useful, thanks Shawn. I’m redoing my board and I’ve been undecided about having my comp first (as I usually do) to putting it after my overdrive as suggested by many, and then there’s the issue of where the sfuzz goes. At the moment I’ve got Comp > tuner > Crybaby>SD1>MojoMojo>BMF Sisyphuzz > Flashbak mini > Marshall Reverb. The fuzz sounds fantastic on its own but I get a huge mid-hump (not a pleasing one) when I stack it with the SD1. It’s good fun experimenting though.
@shawntubbs Im sure this has been said in the comments. A vertex Boost pedal and any volume pedal. The boost is a clean boost but also acts as a volume pedal via expression. Meaning you have control over your volume whether or not the pedal is engaged. And no tone suck because your signal never enters the volume pedal!! Just a thought! Stay well.
Sounds amazing! That Majestic is sweet! I got a video on my main Pedalboard coming out next week. When you said "it's not a lot of gain, but it is for me" I was thinking... Yep same! 😂
Love my Line 6 Helix Effects, it covers so much and it is not too big
Great videos Shawn!!! You inspired me to buy the Komet KODA
Intrigued to see where you've got to with this Shawn!
I'm actually moving along in the decision process but coming up with the finances is a different story. ;) I've definitely settled on the idea of using a Lehle volume pedal and I'm leaning toward using an Eventide H9, Strymon TimeLine, and a Strymon Flint for verbs, delays, and mod. The Pettyjohn Chime MKII is going on the board for sure and the Rockett Pedals Majestic will most likely end up in the mix. I think I'm going to keep the Suhr Koji Comp as well. Still need to choose at least one more dirt box as well as an Octavia style pedal.
@@ShawnTubbs Interesting, cheers for the response. I went for the HX Stomp for my mod/delays as the H9 only allows one effect at a time, and I also use the Flint. The majestic sounds great and isn't one I'd had on my radar, but I'd echo what a few people have said in that the JHS AT+ is where I'm currently looking to go for my higher gain OD!
Shawn, I am currently using 2 Rockett Touch ODs. One is set for a mild bit of hair. The other is for more lead & high gain sounds. I think you are spot on with wanting the Origin Cali 76 comp. The ones I've heard sound fantastic, versitile, very consistent in tone. For high gain I think you might be remiss if you did not revisit LPD gain pedals. He does several. Looking forward to see and hear the new board.
I love my Mission Engineering VM-Pro volume pedal. It’s active, doesn’t suck tone, has a tuner out, which means you’re not going through the tuner, and you can tune while playing. I wish (maybe they do) they had an Aero version, which has more pedal sweep, but I use the VM-Pro mainly for muting, using the guitar’s volume for tone shaping. I have it after my gains, before delays & reverbs, so I can do swells off I need to. Highly tweakable!
Right now my set up is my Fender Tonemaster(Zinky) w an EP boost in the clean channel loop w 2 delays(AD-9/ EPH-3) at the end to a VibemachineV1....Xotic SuperClean boost....Diaz TX Ranger....SquareFace....WahFace before the modulation Altho I do have a Radial Switchbone if I wanna run another amp plus a Kingtone 6 amp router lol that I havnt even tried yet I tried a lot of Vibes before I settled on the Drybell and dont even get me started on fuzz :) Great vid Shawn Good conversation starter And oh yes I think I might have to get a Flynt plus I dont have any reverb amps so another reason there besides it being a killer pedal Happy Holidays Guys :)
I have a Mission Engineering VM-1 volume pedal and I really like it....no tone loss and very sturdy. For compression, check out the Bearfoot Fx Pale Green....two band eq for plenty of "character." I love it!
What about the Ethos TWE-1 for high gain? I'm aware you've tested it in the past of course.
The Ethos TWE-1 is killer! Forgot about that one.
I second the Ethos TWE. I honestly don’t like getting any dirt from pedals, I prefer it from the amp. However, I bought a TWE to run as a “4th channel” on my Suhr PT100 like Pete Thorn does. I was blown away by the tone and how much usable gain was on tap.
When I use a volume pedal (which is off and on for me) I use an Ernie Ball vp jr 25k model, after dedicated buffer. I don't hear any tone loss wherever I put it in signal chain, providing all pedals are true bypass. The Vertex boost looks like a great open as well, with it's expression pedal input for use with volume pedal. You get a great tone whatever you use use...great playing!
If you want a volume pedal that doesn't break, the only way to go is the Lehle stuff. Build like a tank, doesn't have any strings or moving parts that can break. Sounds phenomenal!
Great video Shawn! For high gain, either the Revv G3 or the XTS Precision Multidrive.. We talked about this recently. I don't use a ton of gain either, so no distortion pedals, but the XTS is as close as I have gotten to a Lukather type tone. One thing I like about the XTS pedals I've tried, is for lead work, they sound fat and killer by themselves, and have no need to be stacked or pushed by another pedal. The Revv G3 is intriguing because it blurs the lines between OD and distortion, but I have not played one. For the volume pedal, the Lehle Mono Volume pedal, hands down. It's active with up to 10db of boost, ridiculously smooth taper, buffered out for the tuner, and dead quiet. Lehle makes top shelf equipment. It's expensive, but you won't regret it. It's worth it. Out of curisotiy, have you ever spent any time with the Wampler Euprhoria? Merry Christmas to you and your family!
YOU LEGEND! I like that you listen to comments and do videos on them!
I have to admit I've never seen the Dude on your board but you talk about it a lot.
When you were talking about high gain drives I thought of the Winford (XTS) or the Petty John Gold. Side note, I find it interesting that you don't have a Klon (Archer) on this board.
Peace out and have an awesome Christmas break!
I love my Archer pedal for sure. Just don't do the Klon thing as often anymore. Still a great pedal that I keep at all times!
Try out the JHS @+ Andy Timmons sig for high gain. It's really awesome (or the Angry Charlie if you want a little different EQ flexibility). Definitely love watching vids on pro boards, I'm in constant flux on both my large switching system board and on my small grab and go.
The Angry Charlie is a great pedal! I just couldn't quite bond with it. I've yet to try the AT.
Shawn Tubbs the 3 mode selector on the @ is nice as it changes the compression response. The original Angry Charlie compresses a bit too much for me but the higher head room voice mode on the @ fixed that.
The Abasi overdrive is a really great pedal. Very large sweep on the gain and very versatile. Can use it as a low gain boost, or a standalone high gain pedal. Great feel too. Took me by surprise.
I love the Stomp Classic because it reminds me of all those bands I saw in the late '60s and early '70s who had a Conn Strobotuner somewhere on or near the stage
I have a Mission volume pedal (the red one). It is active and has a buffer. I absolutely love it. Such a great sound. As for overdrives, I love all the ones I have. The Bogner La Grange has a great Marshall tone with lots of adjustability. My JHS @+ is also a versatile pedal and it allows you to choose between the sound of a 25, 50, or 100 watt amp. I used the OCD for my lower gain neck pick-up blues tones (although it does sound great with my BB pre-amp driving it with my bridge pick-up). Finally, I love my BEOD from Friedman. I have the tight knob turned about 1/3 (10:00ish) of the way up, I have very little gain on it (around 8:00ish) and I have the bass and treble at around 2 with the presence at 9:00. Volume to taste. I mostly use the Bogner and JHS pedals for my overdrive but I use all of them. For my clean sound I either have my BB Pre-amp on or my Carl Martin compressor (love this comp - I also have a 4-knob Keeley which is decent; I would like to try the Cali 76).
I use a Timeline and Flashback II to handle my delay needs, a Blue Sky for the reverb and a Mobius for chorus, phaser, etc. Love the vids, Shawn. Keep 'em coming.
Very cool...I will have to check out how JHS does that w his pedal..the 25/50/100...more low end w the 100 ?
Paul Cowart - I would describe it as a more open sound. It’s a great pedal.
The Thorpey Gunshot does high gain really really well with a lot of tweakability. I have a soft spot for Barber pedals and the Direct Drive is worth a look.I personally am most likely to plug in a Way Huge Geisha which is a pedal that works well through its whole gain range. I love it
(Resp 3 yrs later :/) Shawn, on the volume pedal front, where do you put it in the chain? I’m using a Mission V1 aero and like it. However, it’s designed to work like a volume pot on your guitar, so, ideally, first in the chain. Not all my guitars have the vol pot close by so I like it and prefer the lo-fi impact towards the heel. Two other plusses: 😢1) separate out for the tuner that can be activated (signal redirect, not split) at the toe on the Aero V1;, and 2) color-switching LED at the perimeter at the base so readily know which mode you are in. For your consideration.
I just picked up the Voodoo Labs Sparkle Drive and the Wampler Paisley Drive Deluxe. Both are very versatile and sound excellent!
great video! im not sure about the Line 6 stuff, not saying it isn't great, but man I love the Strymon stuff so well and you use it in such complimentary ways to your playing. man that comp pedal you kicked on sounded fantastic as well!
For high gain its hard to go past Bogner for our money. The bigger red one is killer. :)
Have you sorted all of this out yet? I think you should stay with those gains, but try stacking since you have the boost and the blue note. Surely, there is a combination that takes you to the next level for when you need that. This was great.
Dear Shawn, Cali76, maybe be a JHS AT for higher gain, but definitely not an HX, as it’s proven, that they alter your overall tone, feel and response, why not keep the flint and get an H9? And also try Cioks power supplies, just ask Poul Cioks and let him know, that you know Olivier Vermeersch, that belgian dude and he’ll hook you up.
Completely 180 here: higher gain try a Wampler Tom Quayle signature OD. When those 2 overdrives are combined they sound & feel great. Had mine for about 10 months. I'm in MS & I'll ship mine to you to check out at your convenience. 😉
I highly recommend the Cali76. It's big, heavy and expensive, but it's the last comp you'll buy (IMO). For higher gain, I run a RYRA Klone into a KOT, neither set very gainy. Together, they are wonderful for me.
Hi Shawn. Great video as always! Two questions for ya 1) What are you powering your board with? 2) What patch cables and instrument cables are you using? Maybe when you do your new board unveiling you can walk us through that stuff too 👍🏽
That board is powered with the True Tone CS 12. I use Mogami 2524 cable and Switchcraft connectors for the most part.
Revv G2/3 for gain? I was really impressed with both of those and the variety of tones they have. The EB mini volumes are really nice, I also have a Mission volume pedal that’s been indestructible. I’m with you Shawn, I have destroyed a lot of volume pedals but for me I always end up going back to EB.
I just replaced the stomp. With the pod go. Better for me than hx because im going to use the models. For a wet amp using a QSC powered speaker. Lehle or Hilton volume pedal. Problem solved. Love the blue note.
For the analog octave fuzz sound i'd personally recommend the either the foxrox octron or the mythos argo. They have the clean glitchy octave sound without the fuzz beefiness. If you aren't a fan of fuzz, I'd highly recommend those or a COB style pedal. For your "high gain" pedal I'd honestly recommend using the HX stomp. My reasoning: I use the modeled preamps as a distortion pedal, as opposed to running a overdrive. The upside of that is if I wanted a dual rectifier sound, or a gritty tweed sound I can do all that easily without lugging multiple amps around. Another option: Benson preamp or hudson broadcast.
Hey Shawn great video. Hey if you decide to go with the HX Effects something to think about is the standard power supply that comes with it. There are a couple ways to go to keep your pedalboard uncluttered. I use a Voodoo labs Mondo supply which has the 400ma outputs. I ordered a current doubler cable from Voodoo which supplies the needed current for the HX. It works great. You can also go with other power supplies on the market now which will supply the needed current for the HX Stomp or HX Effects. Just remember if going with a current doubler cable it takes two 400ma outputs.
Only two Volume pedal situations I can stand are to use the Vertex Boost with an expression pedal. However , I just switched to the Mission VM Pro with ultra sweep . Set the internal switch to buffer on, other two options off. I like the Mission as good or better than the Vertex Boost option ! Make sure to get a newer Mission VM pro with "Ultra Sweep " . Though I am not quite the caliber of guitarist as you, I think I am just as picky about my tone ! I bet you will like the VM Pro with Ultra sweep.
I am dying for an update on what’s on your board these days.
Hi Shawn,for hi gain try the jhs Andy Timmons version 2.
I love that pedal
Hi Shawn, get onto the latest mini volume X pedal from dunlop - smaller footprint on your board. Also you can't go wrong with the Cali '76 - a superb piece of engineering, and what makes a point of difference, apart from sounding great, is the 'dry' pot to add the dry guitar signal to the compressed signal. Have you ever tried the Mad Professor Supreme o/d?? Love your playing and melodic approach to guitar improv. All the Best for 2020!
Also, what model is your pedalboard. The way it has a shelf or second level for your reverb and delay is really cool! I absolutely love watching and learning from you!
That pedalboard is made by a company called Trailer Trash. They have a bunch of options for flat boards and slanted.
One of my favorite high gain pedals is the Lovepedal Purple Plexi (old school build). It would be ideal if it had separate bass and treble knobs though.
I've had a few compressors, including the Origin Effects Deluxe, and I ended up with the Walrus Audio Deep Six v3 as I found it to be in the nice middle ground between using it as a 'transparent' compressor and as a compressor 'effect'. I like it. They market it as being derived from the 1176 compressor but with the simple interface of a Ross of Dynacomp. Good luck.
I reckon you should give the Thorpy fx Fat General optical compressor a shot. It’s by far my favourite compressor.
Any news on the new board build??
Currently working on building a travel board that'll fit in a Pelican 1510 as a carry on.
Since you plan to acquire a Origin Effects Deluxe comp, you might as well add the Revival Drive Compact.
The Revival Drive is killer!
Not sure if you’ve decided on a volume yet, but Lehle makes some fantastic volume pedals. I think it uses optical sensors. Or the good ole Dunlop DVP4 mini if you’re cramped for real estate.
Thanks so much! Yes I'm definitely going to go with the Lehle!
Your core tone of the amp/guitar/hands is to die for. The 3 Rockett pedals, it "almost" sounds like you are dialing them in for shades of kind of the same thing. Like that's what your ears want to hear and that how you set the pedals, and I know it's more drastic a difference that what we hear here. You could try adding a syn-1 with say an 800 module for that high gain thing and really if you pair that with say the buxom boost and smash it, you would have 2 more completely different sounds. If you take that 800 module and it hit with the buxom with a lot of boost and roll off a lot of the lows on the pedal, it's a monster sound. Just a thought.
Adam Gotheridge The 800 is one of my favorite modules! Thanks for the input Adam!
Such an awesome demo of your board. How does the majestic or 45 respond if you push it with a clean boost in front of it? Does it get overdriven madness or does the tone get mushy? Eg goes from ac/dc or zztop into the next level of gain.
In terms of the HX Fx Shawn, I'm a very happy Stomp user. It does everything REALLY well. The effects are really good (got Strymon, Empress and others in the past) and they stand of with those. The only thing I don't like is that it introduces a kind of High frequency (maybe due to ADA conversion) that changes a little bit the fundamental tone. As I said I'm a really happy user and it's something that doesn't bother me a lot, but If you haven't tried it, you should be aware!
The GTO sounds great here!! I personally prefer that mashally growl of the Cal45, what's not to like about those choices ;-)
Love to see you try the Lehle Volume pedal. Seemed very very good with the quick try of one I had and from experience their stuff always works.
Yeah, I think I'm going to go that route for sure.
The Mission Volume Pedal has served me well for many years - trouble free. I used to have ErnieB, but the “string theory” drove me nuts (I’m hard on them too - ride ‘em all night). +1 on the Chine MKii.
Hi Shawn , try the KTR Klon thats awesome pedal on its own and can be mixed with blue note or similar( vemuram jan ray MA or Lightspeed) that gives u probably the right amount of gain that you need ,and has a lot of headroom... i don´t play with lot of distortion, like you and in my first pedalboard my setup was pretty similar to yours... so i bet you gonna like it...
Shawn you are an absolutely awesome Guitarist.
You're very kind. Thank you.
@@ShawnTubbs
Thanks Shawn your welcome.
I used to have an Ego comp on my board, and I dropped it for the same reason as you did. I thought it sounded sterile. Got an Analog man Mini Bi-comp, which has a lot of character and is really really musical to my ear. It's a double pedal -- Ross on one side, very nice, and a squashier Armstrong on the other.
Man, if you can make an HX sound good, I may well get one! From the demos I watched I don't like them.
Got a Steel String after watching your demo, already had a Vertex volume pedal. Not sure if Mason was working them up or no, but I think it sounds amazing. One day I'll compare it to a stock Boss.
Love your demos and your playing!
Hey Shawn, I use the vertex boost in conjunction with an expression (Dunlop miniX or the normal) pedal. I use it this way because I didn't want a passive volume pedal potentially sucking some tone out of the signal.
And btw. Your blue note. Please don't take that out. I love my blue note and I think when I hear your playing, BN is definitely part of it. :)) god bless and merry Christmas!
Shawn, I am old school tube amp and analog mostly with the exception of some Strymon pedals. I hate all of the new do everything all in one boards, there must be something to them because they sell a lot or it is the latest fad. Have you ever thought about using a real good Tube PreAmp together with the Line 6 ? It just seems to me like something is missing and tubes are still the ultimate answer. Try your Divided by 13 with a Klon, King Of Tone, Timeline, Flint, Peterson Tuner. TRex has a great small tube reverb pedal that sounds excellent.
Yeah, I get what you mean. I'm not interested in any modeling of OD's or Amps in something like an HX, just delays, verbs, and modulation. I owned a Klon for years and ended up selling it, partly because I really needed the money and someone was willing to give me WAY too much for it and also because I was drifting away from that sound a bit. I still have and use my Silver Archer pedal when I want that Klon thing. I had a KOT years ago but I just didn't bond with it though it is a fabulous overdrive.
@@ShawnTubbs Hey Shawn just to let you know you did the right thing with the Klon Great pedal but nothing magical Sold mine years ago for 1350.00 No regrets..got it when it first came out for 250.00 I had an Analogman modded TS9 at the same time that sounded fantastic and still does after all these years A Kingtone fuzz that was fantastic I couldnt bond with as well so sometimes thats how it works Even guitars...sometimes a used guitar that should be great too you just feel like its not mine Really strange how that works LoL I have to admit a pink pawnshop Squier that I picked up for 65 bucks has gotten a hold of me and I cant believe how great it is Some upgrades have already been done Not sure what the pups are but not original,nut too Only thing Im gonna change is the bridge assembly Even a MiM strat I got years ago is really killer Only upgraded the pick ups And sometimes a guitar can give you a hard time for no good reason So subjective this love of ours Cheers guys
Shawn Tubbs Thanks for the reply. A good Matchless HC 30 with EL84’s would be a great gift for you if Santa is listening. LOL 😂 I have a bunch of Fulltone pedals, so many I get upset when Mike doesn’t call my name as a winner of his pedal give a way. LOL I have a lot TRex pedals, Timmy, Nobels, ( that seems a little popular in Nashville ) RockBox, Strymon, Ethos, Messa Boogie tube distortion, among others. The thing I have found that never ever changes for me is, every single pedal sounds different with every other amp and guitar, so off I go again on the never ending search. No matter what you chose, you always come up with great sounding tones. Some of the modeling units sound great until they are run through the house live, some of them sound so compressed almost to the point of a AM transistor radio type of sound. That is the best I can describe it, but some people don’t hear it like that. Please post your next find, I love your tone and admire your playing. Thanks. Merry Christmas.
For "high gain", I would recommend Black Horse from King Pedals and another company called Aura Amps and Darta effects. All brazillian brands but you should check it out for the "more gain" section. Pretty good stuff.
Hey Shawn...what's the latest on your pedalboard rebuild coming along? I have been using the downtime recently to go kinda crazy with pedals and rig mods...because that's the way I'm wired. Hope you and yours are healthy and engaged in musical/sonic diversions!
Looking forward to seeing the new board with us effects as Santa brought me one. Would like to see more about the pedalboard itself also as I’m struggling to figure out how to get as much on as possible in as tight a space to suit size 13 feet.
For volume I use the Morley Little Alligator Vai volume. Ironically huge size but seems great in an effects loop.
Shawn, your playing is inspiring, and I love your demos! Barber Electronics make two OUTSTANDING drive pedals: Direct Drive = high gain/British flavor
Gain Changer = can be set for low gain and has a high gain option too. David makes FANTASTIC products. A fun “clean” octave pedal that is currently on my board is the Lovepedal Believe which stacks with overdrive and/or fuzz.
I'm 100% with you on fuzz pedals but,.. My Fulltone Octafuzz has been on my board for a couple of years now. I use it more and more. To me, it feels more like an overdrive than a fuzz. You can toggle between octave or not. I had never liked any fuzz pedal until that one. You should try one out.
Great channel Shawn!
Mythos Pedals Argo for octave. Wampler Pantheon is incredibly versatile. For light to high gain. Volume pedal - the one by BOSS is the only one I haven't manage.to break.