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Post by urbanghandi on Sept 9, 2005 15:21:45 GMT -5
Hey Guys,
I've used an SD-1 for several years with many amps and now, I think I'm addicted to it.
When I use it with my QR at high volumes, it creates a high pitched squeal/feedback that makes it impossible to use it with this amp.
Yes, I know the amp "really" doesn't need it but it would be nice for the occassional soslo boost.
Any thoughts on how I can use this pedal with the QR???
Help
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Post by Dirrty Craig on Sept 10, 2005 13:34:36 GMT -5
Back off the gain on the Sd-1 and keep the level below 12 o'clock. your right you really don't need it, but if your not using a noise gate it will feedback if your on a solo boost. I had mine modded by Robert Keeley and it made a huge difference and works much better.
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Post by tubez on Sept 10, 2005 18:00:11 GMT -5
Too much distorition/overdrive = feedback! If you like the pedal mixed in with the amp you must do what craig said or lower the gain on the amp to keep the pedal more open. There just comes a point where its too much...
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Post by everlone on Dec 7, 2005 19:19:47 GMT -5
I have used my SD-1 in the past and had the same problem. I wanted to keep my pedal hot and not have to turn down my amp gain, so I put a Boss NS-1 after the SD-1 and it blocked out all the feedback to a certain point. Then it would just be too much.
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Post by jimbax on Dec 7, 2005 21:42:05 GMT -5
The QR AND the SD-1 both produce a good amount of MID-HUMP boosted frequencies. I found that using this kind of pedal changed the gain structure of the QR. Have you tried a 'clean boost' pedal like a zvex SHO, Fulltone Fat Boost, SweetSound Boost, Keeley Time Machine Boost etc... these pedals will boost your signal and not change the gain structure (sound of the distortion) of the QR as much as the SD-1. That way you can have decent uniformity between your different distorted sounds...if you like to stay with the SD-1 then you have to do as Craig said: lower the gain and level on the pedal or lower the gain on the QR, or both...are your Pick-ups on your guitar microphonic?
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Post by Hacksaw on Dec 7, 2005 21:42:20 GMT -5
Jimbax brings up a good point.. a alternative is to have your pickups potted. that will help. ( if it sounds microphonic feedback)
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Post by VomHalen on Dec 7, 2005 22:18:46 GMT -5
i found an SD-1 is pretty much unusable with a quick rod...amplifire suggested i try a maxon od9...that thing is SO much better and i'm really happy with mine...blows away my keeley modded sd-1 (i just use it for a clean boost now)
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Post by jimbax on Dec 8, 2005 10:12:23 GMT -5
Personally.....I like the Fulltone OCD, because you can use it as a clean boost OR if you want to add some gain the 'gain' of the OCD doesn't change the gain structure of the amp (very little) it pushes you way over the top and makes the guitar very easy to play (notes just fly off the neck..) you have to click it on right when you go to solo and kick it off when you're done or you will get feedback...(I only use it when I wanna go WAY over the top.) now if you are a guy that wants to just stand there with your QR running at high gain and your OD pedal 'on' and gained up...you will get FEEDBACK! But, this is Rock n Roll, as David Gilmour said: 'What's rock n' roll without a little feedback..' also, no matter what OD/distortion device you use you will LOSE the really cool 'note articulation' that the QR is so GREAT at doing...it will be much harder to pinch notes and get purcussive articulation from your picking...so, use sparingly....
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Post by VomHalen on Dec 8, 2005 10:17:08 GMT -5
Personally.....I like the Fulltone OCD, because you can use it as a clean boost OR if you want to add some gain the 'gain' of the OCD doesn't change the gain structure of the amp (very little) it pushes you way over the top and makes the guitar very easy to play (notes just fly off the neck..) you have to click it on right when you go to solo and kick it off when you're done or you will get feedback...(I only use it when I wanna go WAY over the top.) now if you are a guy that wants to just stand there with your QR running at high gain and your OD pedal 'on' and gained up...you will get FEEDBACK! But, this is Rock n Roll, as David Gilmour said: 'What's rock n' roll without a little feedback..' also, no matter what OD/distortion device you use you will LOSE the really cool 'note articulation' that the QR is so GREAT at doing...it will be much harder to pinch notes and get purcussive articulation from your picking...so, use sparingly.... i also use an isp decimator pedal (noise gate) and it works unbelievably well with the quick rod and od9...NO FEEDBACK
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Post by craggin on Dec 8, 2005 10:26:04 GMT -5
As mentioned by several...too much overdrive. I noticed since getting my Splawn, several pedals have become obsolete on my board...no EQ and no Overdrive anymore. I have a Keeley modded SD-1 and a Bad Monkey that are just sitting around now as the solo boost is just like stepping on one of them. The Fulltone OCD seems like a better choice if I wanted a boost because I love the stock tone of OD1.
Oh, and like splawnfan mentioned...the ISP Decimator is the best gate I've ever used. I wouldn't even use it but I have a guitar loaded with unpotted WCR Fillmores and you DON'T want to be around when I start juicing the volume and stop playing.
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Post by shawn on Dec 8, 2005 15:38:18 GMT -5
no matter what OD/distortion device you use you will LOSE the really cool 'note articulation' that the QR is so GREAT at doing...it will be much harder to pinch notes and get purcussive articulation from your picking...so, use sparingly.... yessir For me thats the whole point of obtaining amps that have enough of what I want, so I can go without a pedal ;D I've used an SD-1 in front of a 2203 for years and years with great results but thats the only amp that I have to use it with
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Post by DonaldDemon on Dec 8, 2005 17:19:57 GMT -5
As mentioned by several...too much overdrive. I noticed since getting my Splawn, several pedals have become obsolete on my board...no EQ and no Overdrive anymore. I have a Keeley modded SD-1 and a Bad Monkey that are just sitting around now as the solo boost is just like stepping on one of them. The Fulltone OCD seems like a better choice if I wanted a boost because I love the stock tone of OD1. Oh, and like splawnfan mentioned...the ISP Decimator is the best gate I've ever used. I wouldn't even use it but I have a guitar loaded with unpotted WCR Fillmores and you DON'T want to be around when I start juicing the volume and stop playing. Hey craggin, I have WCR SR single coils in my Am. Strat and they are beauuuutiful! The neck pickup is so warm and organic that I find myself using it more than ever. I only wish the bridge pickup was a humbucker for a bit more balls. I was going to put the Fillmores in my LP but the stock pup's just sound too mean and I don't want to ruin that.
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Post by craggin on Dec 8, 2005 22:50:16 GMT -5
The WCR's are pricey, but they are sweet. The note articulation you get with them is unbelievable.
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Post by DonaldDemon on Dec 22, 2005 10:02:41 GMT -5
The WCR's are pricey, but they are sweet. The note articulation you get with them is unbelievable. Yes, I am most satisfied! What does "unpotted" pickups mean? I never paid attention to anything having to do with pickups.
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Post by Hacksaw on Dec 22, 2005 21:36:48 GMT -5
when the pickups get Microphonic, ( lack of potting, or worn off, Craggin that must hurt! LOL so dont stop jammin! ) thats actually the fine wire windings moving on the bobbin. so in order to stop that, guitar techs drop the pickups into parafine wax. This coats the windings, isolates the pickups from vibration and molds to the windings. Most old guitar pickups usually need this.
unpotted has no parafine wax dip from factory. Wire on bobbins can move. specially with age.
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