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I've gone through this before...and my FD2 got Ebayed along with my other tube screamer variations. (I've had most of them) There's a LOT of tube screamer variants out there (included those mentioned above)....and all do essentially the same thing. Some sound better than others. They do a boost with a slight mid bump and some rolloff of the bottom and add the grit. It's a great tone but it's just not for me anymore. I do have a Klon that is a fancy version of the TS concept but again....same stuff just a bit better sounding. I'm keeping it as it's seems to be the best of the TS-type boxes....but it's on the shelf for now

What you may be looking for is an overdrive that doesn't boost the mids. There's a few out there. I'm using an Analog Man King of Tone. It's like a two channel FD2 without the nasal sound that bugged me.

I'm also going to have to recommend the OCD. The OCD can do a light overdrive all the way up to a heavy distortion sound without the nasal sound. In fact, I'm sure two OCD's in a row may be the best arrangement (like a FD2 concept) for those who are done with the TS sound. (hint hint - Fulltone - build two OCDs in one box).