The Story of...Fulltone OCD
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- Опубліковано 3 вер 2017
- It's a modern classic. First released in 2005, the fulltone OCD was a trailblazer praised for it's touch sensitivity and harmonic content. Over a decade later this pedal has seen 8 different iterations, possibly with more to come. Created by Mike Fuller and Fulltone effects the OCD has long been a favorite of the Tone Junkies. It's pedal with a story. So of everyone who has ever asked, "what's the story with all those OCD versions?This is the story of the Fulltone OCD
Music: Funny Song - bensound.com
BTW: I apologize for the boom and pop on the voiceover I was using a new mic and mixed on my laptop where it was not noticeable.
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2:12 Nice to see my handy work there!
-Andy
ProGuitarShopDemos hey there Andy! Were you involved in version 1.2?
For about 2 years, I was an assembler/tester for Fulltone. Great experience!
Very fun video.
Seeing you found you work there may be the coolest thing about this elucidation. BTW Love your demos.
ProGuitarShopDemos you beautiful son of a bitch
Timestamps for Humbucker Bridge:
5:23 1.1
5:39 1.2
5:55 1.3
6:13 1.4
6:31 1.5
6:48 1.6
7:06 1.7
7:25 2.0
See I first thought I liked the OCD. But then you played that OCD and I thought, "wow I guess I really like the OCD!" But now I guess I'll probably just pick up an OCD. Or possibly an OCD. Great comparison.
May I suggest you consider an OCD instead?
@@theodordimov6518 i'd have to disagree with you, i'd recommend the OCD instead.
@@zeemaziz dude just get an OCD
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Don’t waste your money on this crap bro! Trust me, the pedal you need is the Fulltone OCD!
ocd over the ocd
The whole Fulltone lineup is great. I’ve had many of the very first pedals (should have kept them). And still have 10 currently. Every pedal is made with quality and unique sound characteristics. Love these pedals!
I just spent $500-ish on a used v1.1. I'm keeping a watch for some beat-up ones to grab. I don't know if these early ones are repairable? Unfortunately the tone is priceless. Just hate to spent that much for one to actually use... not collect.
Great video, history, versions of the pedal and sound demos from all of them - thanks!
Great Video! For me the 1.7 was the most appealing.
matt _ess it's a great one for sure and good news, it's readily available for a bit less than $100.
I Completely Agree. And Thats the one I have !!! It had the Most Open Sound. Better Individual String Definition and Harmonics. For sure, it was: the Most Tube-like and Natural Sounding. Great Video. You can't go wrong with any-of-them. Its just a Fantastic Pedal. Cheers to Mike Fuller. - Michael Caz - NYC -
Agreed.
It's a great pedal, I had to add a second volume pot on top of the original because unity gain was under 9 o'clock!
Is the one you have?
Excellent review! Thank you. Playing a solid and interesting rhythm was so refreshing. Best way to get a feel for the nuances of the pedals over video.
This is super cool man. Loved it. My fave has been 1.4 and has two great sounds in it.
Very cool video! Awesome to see some one making little mini documentaries on famous gear. Look forward to your next uploads!
Nicely done! Like watching a video on a retro console, forgotten format or a rise and fall of a company but with guitar pedals! Would love to see other musical instruments in the future.
I love this video. I would LOVE LOVE it if the comparisons were all done with the same loop so that it wasn’t affected by strumming harder, softer, fretting inconsistency, etc. Maybe a part two video?
Awesome video. I love the comparison of all of them.
I’ve been through a ton of OD/ dirt boxes, but I always go back to my trusty, OCD. So natural and smooth sounding.
Very nice comparison, thanks.
I own a 1.7 OCD, and love it, very versatile and can go from well controlled to angry as hell.
Ethan Rummel I do as well. I use mine as a clean boost. I use my King Of Tone as the 2nd and 3rd boost/OD
Same here. Use it as a full gain device. Love it.
Based on this sound comparison I do seem to prefer the 1.7 over the rest. Although 1.6 and 2.0 are very very close
That pedal is almost perfect!
Great video experience! This is a video that will be useful for generations to come!
My V1.4 is from '08. I really dug what i heard out of the 1.1 and the 1.6 also.
The 2 sounds very modern and more intense than I expected. But you never know how something will perform until it hits your rig!
Thanks again!
john tone it's true, rigs are so different, but in general I enjoy playing 1.4 the most myself. It's the most squishy.
i really love the sound of this pedal... they really improved on it over the years IMO. the newest version need not be scoffed at. Also.. Great video!! i like how you encorporated different chord progressions and different guitars/pickups to get a full range of sounds.
Great video. Thank you! I've got an OCD v1.2 and a v1.4. I like them both. Although neither are currently on either of pedal boards for some reason. I wish my OCDs had the switchable true bypass vs. buffered output option like the new version. That would come in very handy. Nice job!
Great video! Really liked the direct comparisons. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Juan!
Great video, HW! I watched it twice! I bought mine years ago, not even knowing at that time that there were different versions with tweaks. Glad I have the 1.4, I've always liked the "squishiness" of it, too. Rock on!
bobbyswamp thanks for the love bobby!
Great demo thank you, I really loved the 1.7.
It really cleans-up so well. Sounds like a tube-amp. Just a Fantastic Pedal.
No wonder I like the 1.3. I like to stack it into a clipping preamp and it's wonderful. Awesome video - thank you.
Great pedal, I own the 1.4 and am really happy with it. The sound also changes a lot if you use 18v or 12v instead of 9v... obsessive compulsive drive though
Excellent informative demo 👍
I have the 1.7 and very happy with it
Cheers mate 👍🏴
Answered all my questions in one video. Thanks. Subbed
I really like the sound of the 1.4 and 1.7
Thanks, great demo. I saw the pedal show compare 1.7 to 2.0 and 1.7 sounds great, 2.0 sounded clearly harsher and scooped a different circuit board completely.
These were all great! I’m happy that the one I hace is my favorite!😊
Great video man. I took the germanium diode out of my 1.4. With it in I thought it was to mushy. But now it's every marshall made in a box ! Thanks for you time !
Hi I'm a new viewer and subscriber. This was an informative and comprehensive video. I've always liked V1.3 and your video reaffirms what I've heard in other videos. I was also surprised and intrigued by models 1.6 & 1.7. Also, 1.8 had some great thumpiness. Thanks
Big dittos for the Burny SG
1.6 and 2.0 were my favorites.
Thank you for doing this
1.4! My favorite too.
Ryan hurley 1.4 has been on my board since it came out.
Got to run it at 18v. Such a better pedal with that juice bump
Do you guys know when the 1.4 came out? I can’t figure out how to tell used. One guy has one with the 1.4 circuit yet signed in 2012. I got another guy w the 1.7 and it’s from 2013. Any idea of the year they came out and serial number or what to look for? There is def a difference although I like 1.4 and 1.7 I just wanna make sure I get the right ones
@@heythere6983 I go off the S/N mostly. The V1.4 is known to have started around S/N 16016. I have seen used ones for sale going from S/N 16915 up to S/N 66482, the later ones (incl 66482) had the germanium clipping diode D2 removed/linked out. Those with D2 are true V1.4. Seen V1.7 starting at S/N 86299 to 156008. The early V1.7 used the V1.4 PCB, but marked up as V1.7 in black Sharpie on the case.
@@ToneJunkieTV I have owned the V2.0, V1.4 and V1.7 in that order and have played them off against each other. I prefer the V1.4 for clarity and gritty harmonics. The V2.0 has too much bass and the V1.7 sounds lifeless compared to the V1.4. It all depends on your guitar and amp, for me the V1.4 works best.
This is It! Great video. Thanks!!!
Excellent!! Great analysis!!!
is it just me or does V#6 just sound sick, like head and shoulders above the rest??
My favorite as well.
It's got more prominent mids. That's why you're preferring it probably.
I thought version 2 sounded similar.
I began to be anxious by having 3 very different overdrives on my pedalboard. Now I feel better. Thnx!
You sir, are a scholar and a gentleman. Thank you!
John Anno much obliged!
Very cool video! Really nicely done and edited. I think 1.4, 1.6 or 2.0 would all work best for me
love this vid! informative and entertaining! really great work! keep it up!!!! and I can't choose between version 1.4 or 1.6. maybe i better get both!
I have a version 1.6 here with me, built on 08/29/2012! Guys... I love this pedal and its sounds! Greetings from Brazil!
1.4 sounds nice and warm. I own the 1.7.
Great video. Thank you for posting. I have a Version 1.6 and had a Version 2. I never noticed the V1.6 has V1.4 printed on the circuit board. When I compared the V1.6 and V2, I could clearly notice that V2 was has much more gain.
Wow, great review man!
Great video. I've owned 4 different versions over the years & now have the new V2. The version 1 here takes the cake for me. The least mid range of all of them & that's a good thing. I never owned the original one and damn it sounds good!
Excellent A/B (and the rest) video comparison.
That was quite the obsessive compulsive drive pedal comparison. Loved it! The best sounds to my ears came from the Strat and Tele through V1.7. V2 sounded more hifi. And geraniums are pretty flowers 🤪
Great video man, really helpful!
Still rocking my 1.1 and its always been my favorite
Me too!
That first one is butter in a box. Holy cow man.... Such a gorgeous tone.
Yup. Totally agree with you. Change isn't always better. V.1 is great.
I dig 1.2 and 1.3 too, but 1.1 definitely started this amazing journey.
I love all versions ! I've always got one on my pedalboard ! I don't care which one it is ! They all sound good to me !😁👍
Probably the best comparison on the OCD pedals I have seen. Very nice to hear them side by side.
However, I am still at a loss which to buy for over driven guitar solos. (if I can find a decent price on one these days) .
Mainly looking for a great lead solo sound for recording, but wouldn't hurt to have a great live sound too.
Well done guys. Thanks...
Phil
NYC / Jersey Shore Area
Thanks for the video. You have a good voice.
I use a 1.2 Rico and love it!
Rev. 1.6 sounds really good though. Lovely sounding crunches, especially when paired with humbuckers.
I have a 1.1 and LOVE it! Bought it new at Guitar Center when it came out. It works amazing with my 73' Marshall. It also gets used a lot in the studio with really any amp. 1.2 and 1.7 sounded interesting to me but honestly I'll stick to my 1.1!
Great comparison. I preferred 1.1, 1.4, 1.6 & 1.7
This is how you make a pedal video were people actually want to listen to the guy talk before the tone demos. Great content 👍
I have one not sure which one . I will have to look . Excellent quality and sound . Hand made in California . 🇺🇸☮️🎸🎼🎼🎼
After listening to countless OCDs and watching countless yt vids... I just pulled the trigger on an OCD V1.4 it sounded best to my ear and I like the addition of the germanium diode.
Kool demo and history. I learned a lot. I actually favored the 1.3 and 2.0 Versions and felt that the 1.1, 1.6,1.7 versions are great too.
Not sure WHY you did this, but......
REALLY EXCELLENT JOB in every way. I have an early OCD and a much later one. I am going to open them up and see which version these are. I don't use them anymore.
But I am definitely going to hook them up and see what they sound like after NOT using them for so long.
Again, just a super job on this.
Absolutely one of the best and most thorough comparison pedal clips that I have seen here.
Edited to add-I just opened my older one up.
How weird is this? Ser # 2605 dated 6-20-05. That seems a little strange.
Cheers
Good work! 2.0 sounded pretty rad to me.
I own the 2.0. IMO (to my ears) I liked the 1.6 the best on this video. BUT....They all sounded killer!! I've been through many OD and distortion pedals and had several buddies who use the OCD and I love their sound. So, I finally broke down and bought one. I run it next to my old Ibanez 1980 Tube Screamer modded by Analog Man and Keeley compressor clone. Running through about any good Fender tube amp I can get about any sweet country, rock or jazz tone I need.
Thanks for the video. I'm thinkin' I got a 1.6 or 1.7 Great pedal.
1.2 it is for me. Really nice vid. Thanks
I use a 1.7 on bass. It hurts the low end so I added a line selector to keep the original signal mixed in.
If you don't use a line selector but use a compressor, crank up the low end. you can basically play clean and switch to distortion by just playing harder.
nice detailED review--ty!
Great vid dude!! Got my 1.7 and its defo more open and aggressive then the 1.4!! The version 1 sounds amazballs!! And the 2.0 sounds huge and mid rangy!!
2:51 - they actually changed the led colour from blue to red (not red to blue)!
I have version 1.2 apparently. And OCD.
I have one of the early versions as well. How can I find out exactly which version it is?
@@lolobuggah2670 open it up :)
I got OCD V2 has Blue LED
@@lolobuggah2670 I can tell you if you still want to know
@@thaddeusfields4360 yes please.
Thank you for this :)
Have the ocd v2 and a tubescreamer, best ODs ever!
Wow, that was really helpful. Glad I got myself a 1.7, more or less per accident. I'll keep it. Though the 1M ohm input impedance of the 2.0 seems nice on paper...
Only difference between 1.2 and 1.3 is a change in the gain and tone pots... Amazing how much that effects the tone between the two!
I really love 1.3, version 2 is very fizzy, I don't really dig it as much. Great content guys!
Ive had several. The v1.7 is my fav
V1.1 and v1.7 in this video are what my ears are taking a shine to, I have a v1.7 its great. Had a look at the used market at v1.1 prices...... Think I will stick with the 1.7!
Great video. Thanks for posting it.
I'm actually a fan of the Plimsoul more than the OCD. If there's any interesting info on that, would love to hear about it.
1.0, 1.7, and 2 sound nice and bright. Cool now I can get a 2 blem! Great vid, man!
Edit. Just realized 2.1 is out ahhhh
nice vid... someone brought me an OCD to play at a gig loved it, I went and bought one and hated mine. didn't know there were so many different ones at the time. Who knows which one I had compared to his.. It's really unfair for the builder to sell it as the same pedal.. there should be a number right on the front..anyway...thanks
Hey - long shot- did you play at Gwinnett arena years ago at the “Forward Conference”
I remember a dude that looked like you - on a deluxe reverb that had the best tone of all the guitarist in like 8 bands. (I was the head audio guy w a massive LAcoustic rig)
If that was you- very cool! I went and bought an OCD for my Twin and had a blast.
If it’s not you - your video was great
Well done on the info - editing- and your narration sounded all pro.
Rock on!
Interesting history lesson. Was wondering why my 1.4 says 1.7 on the inside. Thanks!!!
I have that super sweet D/A/E jam stuck in my head now.
1.6 great sounds
1.1 is my favorite but they all sound cool. Great pedal.
Me too, but it’s the one I own, so I’m probably biased.
I opened my OCD and saw it was a 1.6. Great pedal!
I use it for a thick, creamy marshall style sound, since I use a handwound Little Green Wonder for the slightly driven, transparent sound.
Can agree that the OCD isn't the best clean boost since it can be a bit throaty.
I have a question; on the side it says it can take from 9V to 18V. What does it sound with 18V?
the white knobbed 1.1 is a classic. notice how low the volume is. Thats the beast
you know, everytime i hear one of these in a vid I'm like wow i really like that and i never even considered one....thx for all the info....i may have to grab it now lol
Damn. This was thorough.
Thanks dude, just subbed to your channel, great stuff! I'm trying to learn more about mics and audio equipment so your content is going to be very useful to me. Keep it up!
Really appreciate that. I was just looking through some new pedals and saw this right after buying my new OCD. Got the v2.0 version which is still pretty nice. But this was surprising to me to see such a significant difference between each pedal.
Opened mine up. v1.4 10/2010. Who knew? Interesting video. Thanks.
RockStarJazzCat your very welcome thanks for the support!
I have a v1.6 that I absolutely love. At one point, I had two 1.6 ones and to me, they sounded different, so I opened them up and sure enough, there was a resistor on a pot in one and not the other.
Steven Sefton I have heard of this. Apparently this change is present in 1.7 as well but first took place on some 1.6s
Hey bud curious which V1.6 sounded best? With or without the resistor?
They all sound good IMO.. I really liked the 1.1 and the 1.4 the best as they seemed t be less aggressive on the eq curve... I foolishly let my 1.4 go thinking it was the final version and I could always get a new one .... wrong ! So now I have 1.7 and just picked up 2.0. Of those two I like the 2.0... One thing to consider is sometimes things that sound better alone don;t do as well in a band mix and vice versa.
Definately subtle differences between some, big diff on others. 1.1 & 1.7 stand out as similar and flatter EQ, the rest might just vary by standard deviation of stacking component tolerances, except 2.0 which is low-mid heavy to my ear.
1.4 has been in my chain since it came out. I've had three, but 1.4 just plays well with ALL my amps, and really has more dynamics then the others But I'd take a 1.1 anyday as well. HUGE fan of Mike Fuller by the way.
yea the 1.4 is where it starts getting good
Edit: My preference changed as the tone changed id actually say 1.4 or 1.7 was my favorite but version 2 for lower gain.
I actually liked the version 2 best, surprised they decided to go surface mount. It's not necessarily a bad thing but modding surface mount can be more difficult without an adjustable soldering iron or rework station. And people seem to prefer seeing larger components that are better visual representations of what they are. But with that said surface mount has many advantages for large scale manufacture and they can allow the pedal to fit in a much smaller enclosure but smaller pcbs seem to sacrifice some bassier full tone of its through hole larger counterparts. But with all that said I enjoyed to version 2 but I would be happy with any of the versions I'm sure.
I love how you incorporated your kid! Hope he gets into music.
You can see on the PCB of the 1.5 and 1.6 where they went away from the asymmetrical clipping by removing the Ge diode and just jumpering it. There's no provision on the 1.7 board for the Ge diode either. So, there's that.
I really appreciate that you took the time to do this video! Very nice! I'm sure everyone has their favorites and I think mine was probably 1.7 though 2.0 was a close 2nd. One thing I thought I noticed was it seemed like there might have been more noise in v 1.7 than in 2.0 which for me would tip the scale in favor of Vrs 2.0. Was I hearing that correctly and did you notice that in your comparison?