Most versatile 2-pedal (OD) stack

[coldfingaz]

Thanks for that comment - been wondering about the lack of mention of EGDM. Does it function well on low-gain settings in more of an OD role? My recollection of clips I've heard were more into actual distortion territory.

You know, you're right. The EGD doesn't really cover much of the "low gain" Vox sound, it's much more of a cranked Vox vibe. Even if you keep the distortion between 9- 11 o'clock or so, it starts to get pretty crunchy. If you go much beyond 12 o'clock, it gets into Orange territory. But, the HB is built around a much lower gain and touch sensitive platform so, at least for me, the combo works great.

[cabo]

I might have to change my choice to SHOD and DRD,,finding it to be a great combo.

[melodichaotic]

Ok, with initial experimentation, I'm finding the SHOD>SYOD V2 to be one helluva combo. Really kickin', crunchy and sweet still with plenty of dynamics and do-able noise floor.
Once my studio is finished I will be doing some sound-clips/videos demos for the BJF overdrive side.

[huckleboogie]

I might have to change my choice to SHOD and DRD,,finding it to be a great combo.

in what order would You stack them?

[cabo]

I might have to change my choice to SHOD and DRD,,finding it to be a great combo.

in what order would You stack them?

i messed around with them each way,,,I like having a bit more control with the SHOD going into the DRD for stacking, plus it seems to add some mid push umph into the DRD which I like . although the other way around is alot of fun too, couldnt go wrong stacking it either way as sonically it works fine, just up to ones personal taste.

[coldfingaz]

The EGDM-HBOD is still a mighty tasty sounding stack, but not quite as versatile as DRD-HBOD.

The main reason, I think, is because the DRD has quite a wide range of distortion. The EDGM does cover a lot of ground (think cranked Vox to Orange), but the DRD has a bit less compression and a bigger gain range.

Man, both of these are really great. The HBOD isn't for everyone, but I'd encourage anyone that tries it to give it some time. I love how it sounds for raunchy rhythms all by itself, but kicking on a killer distortion pedal in front of it is amazing.