Both pedals are great at getting that liquid, almost 'violin-like' lead tone. The Black Secret sounds more aggressive with a little more bump in the upper mids, reminds me of a mid-70s Hard Rock sound. Hustle Drive sounds a lot smoother with more dynamics and bloom; I think it would kill on a ballad or for a Jazzy/Fusion lead tone. Two different, but very usable pedals. When you used them in tandem it cracked me up! Great demo, thanks for posting.
Good demo!!! Thank you. I'm more on the hard rock/metal side so the Black Secret will be my obvious choice. But I may consider Green Mile over Hustle Drive as my rock 'n roll pedal. Thanks again for making this one.
Excellent Demo!!! I have black secret on the way and was trying to decide between a hustle or solo. I think the hustle is more unique (different). I was also thinking of getting a light overdrive pedal like a blues crab or does the Hustle have me covered?
Have both of these and they’re fantastic.
Very thorough and concise demo comparison. Nice job. Everyone should do their pedal demos like this.
Both pedals are great at getting that liquid, almost 'violin-like' lead tone. The Black Secret sounds more aggressive with a little more bump in the upper mids, reminds me of a mid-70s Hard Rock sound. Hustle Drive sounds a lot smoother with more dynamics and bloom; I think it would kill on a ballad or for a Jazzy/Fusion lead tone. Two different, but very usable pedals. When you used them in tandem it cracked me up! Great demo, thanks for posting.
catboyzee No probs. Thanks for the comment!
I agree, black secret sounds like Black Sabbath..
I don't understand why guitar snobs downvoted you. Whatever issue they have, the video still provides a basis of comparison.
Good demo!!! Thank you. I'm more on the hard rock/metal side so the Black Secret will be my obvious choice. But I may consider Green Mile over Hustle Drive as my rock 'n roll pedal. Thanks again for making this one.
ukenenam No worries Ukenanam!! I love the HD, and the GM is great too!
I bet it'd sound great using the Hustle Drive to boost the Black Secret.
Excellent Demo!!! I have black secret on the way and was trying to decide between a hustle or solo. I think the hustle is more unique (different). I was also thinking of getting a light overdrive pedal like a blues crab or does the Hustle have me covered?
I have a problem. I cant boost black secret with od pedal because i am loosing signal. On its own the pedal works ok.
Great shootout.
Have you tried stacking both at low gain? I've found the BS/Rat doesn't like gainy pedals in front.
oh man! congratulations. quiet good demo.
Cheers Onur!
Thank you my friend!!
Black secret all the way!
I wish they made some of their pedals in normal sized enclosures : (
Adrn Amrfs why I like the mini way better
very quiet actulally too quiet for my old ears, sorry if that is only me ??
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Yeah, get hearing aid.