Any Fulltone lovers here?

I said this in another post, but I finally finished my pedalboard this weekend. I'm getting a VL Pedal Power 2+ this week. Once that's on, I'll post a pic of my board.

Anyway, to my point. I have about 10 pedals on the board, and 3 of them are Fulltone products (FD2, OCD, Supa-Trem). And that does not include the Vox Wah I plan on replacing with the Fulltone Cylde.

Are there are any other Fulltone lovers out there? It seems like everyone has their favorite brand, be it Boss, DOD, EH, Analogman, etc. My preference is Fulltone!

I have a few Fulltone pedals- OCD and Fatboost 1 are the two I use the most.

I'm buying a Clyde Wah next week also.

Hey Jim, I have the Clyde Standard and it's a super pedal, in tone and construction. Highly recommended.

I use an FD2 (pre-MOSFET) and and OCD and I find that those two pedals cover all of my overdrive and distortion needs.

I have a fairly eclectic collection of pedals, but my Fulltone PlimSoul might just be the most versatile of the bunch...

The construction really is cut above most other stuff I've seen. As a DIYer, I've learned a lot from Fuller's build techniques.

I really like my OCD and I'd love a deja vibe but, man....they aren't cheap!

I don't own any Fulltone pedals but I've seen some demos of the Plimsoul and it really sounds great. Lot's of versatility in that one.

Deja Vibe 2 Stereo and Mini Deja Vibe 2. Both sound great, but I HATE the mechanics of the MDV2, so I'll eventually sell it. I like the older one much better, plus it's stereo and sounds like a dream.

I love my Fulldrive 2. It is the only drive/dirt pedal that I ever liked.

Deja Vibe 2 Stereo and Mini Deja Vibe 2. Both sound great, but I HATE the mechanics of the MDV2, so I'll eventually sell it. I like the older one much better, plus it's stereo and sounds like a dream.

Can you elaborate on what you don't like about the MDV2?

FD2 pre-mosfet (MUST be pre-mosfet) is the greatest OD I've ever owned. Nothing could top it: Klon, KOT, Timmy, Zendrive, 808, the list goes on.

I finally gave up the OD search because I had found MY holy grail with the FD2 pre-mosfet. I did buy a Paisley Drive recently, but for a different use, it's not replacing the FD2. The FD2 & PD are the only 2 ODs I own.

I rock a Supa Trem and an FD2 Mosfet and I think they're both great sounding, beautifully built, quiet, wonderful pedals.

Fulldrive 2 premosfet & fatboost 1 user myself. I'm testing a xotic bb right now that may get replaced w/ an OCD if the bb doesn't pass.

I have a somewhat off topic question...Who is running their Fulltone pedals at 18v? What power supply do you use? What's the sound difference? Has ANYONE tried it & preferred the sound of 9v?

FD2 pre-mosfet (MUST be pre-mosfet) is the greatest OD I've ever owned. Nothing could top it: Klon, KOT, Timmy, Zendrive, 808, the list goes on.

I finally gave up the OD search because I had found MY holy grail with the FD2 pre-mosfet. I did buy a Paisley Drive recently, but for a different use, it's not replacing the FD2. The FD2 & PD are the only 2 ODs I own.

Very curious to try an FD-2 someday, mainly as I think I would like the "compactness" of ONE pedal to cover all my dirt (mainly a blues/country/old rock player, nothing too hard-rocking)...I have heard demos but never actually tried the Fulldrive ( BTW, I play Fenders or my Dano into Fenders)

2 Questions please:

1) Is it true that the "new" FD-2 Mosfet with the Mosfet function OFF, does NOT sound as good as the Pre-Mosfet FD-2? What's the difference between the 2 (if you can describe...)

2) I know the Boost is only active when you are using the OD- how would you describe the boost, is it mainly clean volume or more of a distortion; how is the actual sustain of the boost?
Thanks, Joe

Very curious to try an FD-2 someday, mainly as I think I would like the "compactness" of ONE pedal to cover all my dirt (mainly a blues/country/old rock player, nothing too hard-rocking)...I have heard demos but never actually tried the Fulldrive ( BTW, I play Fenders or my Dano into Fenders)

2 Questions please:

1) Is it true that the "new" FD-2 Mosfet with the Mosfet function OFF, does NOT sound as good as the Pre-Mosfet FD-2? What's the difference between the 2 (if you can describe...)

2) I know the Boost is only active when you are using the OD- how would you describe the boost, is it mainly clean volume or more of a distortion; how is the actual sustain of the boost?
Thanks, Joe

1.) I hear a pretty big difference between the new mosfet version and my older FD2. I don't personally like the mosfet but LOVE my FD2. I have the one with the FM switch and honestly would hate to do a show without it.

2.) The boost is GREAT! It's before the OD so it doesn't really give much (if any) volume boost. It really could be labeled "more" as it mostly just give you MORE of your OD tone. I should say this is true in the vintage or FM setting, in the Comp Cut setting the boost DOES increase volume but I'll let others comment on how it effects tone as I don't use it in this mode much.

I will say that if you're looking for one pedal to cover your needs in country, blues and a little old school rock you'll be hard pressed to find a better pedal. That said it isn't really a "single sized pedal". It's a little on the big side but NOT as big as my old VS Route 66. It's size isn't really an issue for me (even tho I purposefully keep a small pedal board) cause it's function is so amazing I don't really mind the little extra space it uses.

Put me down as a HUGE lover of the FD2 Mosfet. Can't say enough good things about it. My brother was trying to get me on the Fulldrive II train for years. he had the pre-mosfet though, and I was never impressed with it so I never bought one. I read the website though where Fuller described the Mosfet version as being like a blanket getting lifted off your sound compared to the old one and decided to give it a shot. Glad I did. Most awesome drive box ever.

On the FD2:

neither pre-mosfet or mosfet versions sound "better", excrpt to the individual. The pre-mosfet versions are fatter/thicker/warmer, and I prefer them. The mosfet versions are advertised as "clearer", but I hear "brighter"... too bright for me, and it's a big enough difference that I consider them 2 different pedals. If the only FD2 available was the mosfet version, I personally would use something else... even tho the pre-mosfet version is the greatest OD ever (for me.)

I have owned several versions of each. And all at the same time. I was obsessed with the differences in the FUlldrive circuit, so I had them all side-by-side-by-side for a shootout to document the tone differences in the circuits.

I love Fulltone pedals.
Currently I'm using the PlimSoul, the '69 Slight Return, and the MDV-2.
All of them are nice pedals.

I just bought an FD2. I first tried it at one of Jakedogs open mic nights. It sounded great through his Marshall head and 2x12 cab. I've been jonesing for one ever since.

I haven't used mine much yet and it is one of those super versatile pedals where you can spend a year tweeking the knobs to get it just right. I'm using it through a Twin which a totally different beast than the Marshall.

It sounds great. It didn't replace my SD-1. I still use that for punchy shuffle type stuff where its not really distorted.

It sounds great. It didn't replace my SD-1. I still use that for punchy shuffle type stuff where its not really distorted.

The pre-mosfet Fulldrive, in vintage mode, is a modded SD-1. Basically.

I was an SD-1 fan too, until I got the FD2. Actually, I had a Keeley-modded SD1 right beside an FD2, and with the FD2 in vintage mode, they were virtually identical.

Put me down on the list. I own a '70s fuzz, OCD, and a Deja-Vibe. I love the '70s and deja - vibe together. I have a '57RI Strat w/ custom shop '69, plug it into those into my DLS into my Bassman, nothing but Band O Gypsy love.

The OCD is alright, There's just so much hype around this pedal that it has to try to live up too. All IMHO of course

I have a love/hate relationship with Fulltone. I absolutely love... LOVE my OCD and I really want to get a TTE, but from all of my interactions with Mike he seems like a real wanker. And personality goes a long way with me and my dealings with any company. Just my opinion though. He may be the coolest guy in the world, he just doen't seem it to me.

I am all about the FD2. I would be all about others too but I can't afford them yet!

I think they've got some pretty cool stuff!! I've had the FD2mosfet for a year, and it's been really great for me. I'm anxious to hear how it will react with my new amp! I also run it at 12v courtesy of my Modtone Power Plant. That's made a noticeable and positive impact on its sound and function - more open sounding, and the comp-cut mode is more distinct with higher head room.

Then, just 3 days ago I traded an EHX Deluxe Electric Mistress for an Ultimate Octave! Straight trade, and the thing's brand new. :razz: I'm happy with that one. Needless to say, I've only messed around with it a couple of times since and not with the band, so we'll see how useful it is. I'll also check out my options for power supply with this one - see what happens when its given less juice, etc...

Oh, and my wish list contains a few Fulltone pedals for sure! :mrgreen: TTE (like I said, a wish!) and MDV2 (more likely!) are tops, but I would like to give the Supa-Trem a go.

I'm pretty happy with my OCD

Love them, I've had most every one at one time or another. None on my board, now, though.

There are a lot of good options from Fulltone, especially if you are going for the classic rock thing, which is where the main focus is imo, but the craftsmanship is great.

The only issues I have is some have pretty big footprints, & no small simple analog delay.

I'm wondering if there are any other brilliant pedal-makers out there who focus more on the early '60's and late '50's-flavored effects, but with stereo ins and outs, more compact, modulation, reverb and delay stuff.

The TTE is great though. I'd like to see the Deja'Vibe combined with a Chorus in a double pedal, and a tube reverb unit combined with tape echo and bias trem. He'd be somebody that could pull it off.

The quality and sound doesn't get any better than Fulltone stuff imo.

I am down with Fulltone products. Currently I have a Soul Bender, OCD v.3 and a Supa-Trem. I foolishly passed up on the '69 pedal a ways back and regret not just laying down the cash.

1.) I hear a pretty big difference between the new mosfet version and my older FD2. I don't personally like the mosfet but LOVE my FD2. I have the one with the FM switch and honestly would hate to do a show without it.

2.) The boost is GREAT! It's before the OD so it doesn't really give much (if any) volume boost. It really could be labeled "more" as it mostly just give you MORE of your OD tone. I should say this is true in the vintage or FM setting, in the Comp Cut setting the boost DOES increase volume but I'll let others comment on how it effects tone as I don't use it in this mode much.

I will say that if you're looking for one pedal to cover your needs in country, blues and a little old school rock you'll be hard pressed to find a better pedal. That said it isn't really a "single sized pedal". It's a little on the big side but NOT as big as my old VS Route 66. It's size isn't really an issue for me (even tho I purposefully keep a small pedal board) cause it's function is so amazing I don't really mind the little extra space it uses.

^^Hey Revelator, Thanks for your answers, good info. I'm aware of the size of the pedal, not an issue as I generally run any OD pedal on the floor before my little pedalboard as I am always switching OD's in and out (depends on the gig and amp). Plus with the FD2, if I can replace two pedals with one that's a good thing!- may have to get one of these up the road! Joe

I love my OCD.

Have a question: I'm looking at getting a FD-2 for X-mas -- gift to myself after the holidays. How does it play with the OCD? Right now, I'm running a TS into the OCD and it works well, but I'm intrigued by the FD and the possibility of giving me a little more versatility.

I love my OCD.

Have a question: I'm looking at getting a FD-2 for X-mas -- gift to myself after the holidays. How does it play with the OCD? Right now, I'm running a TS into the OCD and it works well, but I'm intrigued by the FD and the possibility of giving me a little more versatility.

I started with the FD2 and picked up an OCD this weekend. Basically, the OCD is a higher-gain version of the FD2, so they pair very well. They're the perfect combo!

Clyde Wah, MDV2, and Plimsoul owner here. Love them all. The Plimsoul is a bit raspy at low gain settings but turn the gain up and look out!

I've never had a Fulltone in my rig but I have played loads of them when I used to work at a music shop in college. I guess they just aren't my thing, but they are solid pieces for the most part.

Have the FD, got it maybe a month ago and love it. I play country, classic rock and my originals which are kinda classic rockish and it's a perfect peddal for what I do. Very versital and easy to coax different sounds out of it.

I have an OCD Version 3 pedal that always is on what ever version of pedalboard I put together!

I love and use my non-moseft Full Drive 2 and Mini Dejavibe all the time. Great pedals that I don't think I will ever get rid of.

PJ

I sold an FD-2 Mosfet and wish I'd kept it (sold it to help finance a Jetter GS-3, which is outstanding). I have a '70 and that's not going anywhere, ever. Great Fuzz Face-style fuzz and extremely usable live.

I had an OCD v3 and never liked it and got rid of it (it always sounded too bassy and "fake" to me), although if ever there was a case of YMMV it would be with this pedal judging from the comments of others.

The Tube Tape Echo Delay is one thing I like from Fulltone.

The OCD was unbeatable with my old amp, but I just got a Dr. Z. and the two don't seem to get along. Really brings out the harshness of the OCD that my old amp softened up a bit (okay, muddied up).
I also have a Fulldrive 2, the 10th Anniversary one. It's for sale though--I've got a mad professor Little Green Wonder on the way to replace it. Between the FD2 and my Deluxe Memory Man, there wasn't any damn room left on my board, and something had to go... ultimately, I just can't part with the Memory Man, so the FD2 is getting replaced by a smaller tubescreamer-derivative.

Mike does seem like a bit of a... character, like someone above said. I've dealt with customer service once or twice and never been happy... I wanted one replacement thumbscrew for my OCD, and they wanted to charge me $1 each.... plus $13 for shipping. I think most companies would have just put a screw in an envelope and said "thanks for buying our product"; I found that really off-putting.

I think Fulltone pedals are really really well made and generally sound awesome (if it weren't for the space issue, I'd definitely be keeping my FD2), but I wouldn't say I'm a Fulltone lover.

I have a GT500. I like it, though you really need to fool around with it to get the sounds you want. Works well with a tube amp, less good with a solid state amp. Though this is true for a lot of boost/OD/dist pedals.

I currently own 1 pedal and it's a Fulldrive 2 Mosfet,,,Love it to top off my Peavey Delta Blues 210.

Love my Deja Vibe, and I use a FatBoost (V3) to open up my cleans on a couple of amps.

I owned a Fulldrive and a Supa-Trem way back when! Loved the Trem, sold the FD when I bought a Klon back in the mid '90's. I now have an OCD which I really like and a Clyde Deluxe wah. Would love to have his tape delay unit for sure, that thing is a dream! I'd like to try some of his fuzz units sometime.

Jason G

I'm not a huge fx guy so i havent tried all of their stuff, but I am definitely a "fulldrive lover" -- tied only with the boss cs2 as the best stompbox EVER!!! :)

I like the OCD v4 I have. Always wanted to try a FD2, but I have a few other ODs and feel pretty satisfied in that dept. for the time being.

In the 90s I had a FD, Supa Trem, Ultimate Octave, and Deja Vibe. Loved them all.

The Supa Trem on the soft setting with the effect dialed out was left on all the time because it added "something" to the tone, then kicked it one the hard setting for trem use.

The Ultimate Octave with the octave off into the FD through an old Budda Verbmaster using a Gibson CS 336 was beautiful!

Currently just have the Deja Vibe 2 and loving it!

Just my OCD, which works well with all my amps.

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Originally Posted by FenderLover
Deja Vibe 2 Stereo and Mini Deja Vibe 2. Both sound great, but I HATE the mechanics of the MDV2, so I'll eventually sell it. I like the older one much better, plus it's stereo and sounds like a dream.

Can you elaborate on what you don't like about the MDV2?

Sorry - I've been away for a bit.
I really dlslike the heel-down off switch. It actuates a micro-switch and relay, but if you bump the pedal it's engaged. Also, when you turn it back on, you have to hunt for the speed you're looking for. About 3/4 of the way thru the travel the speed is non-linear. It's a PITA if that's where you had it set. The old one you set your speed and stomp the switch to get out.

I have to agree with 'silentechoes' - Mr Fuller doesn't seem to know how to treat customers. I enquired about replacement parts for a Clyde Wah and just got sarcasm back. Not impressed.

I love my Fulldrive 2. It is the only drive/dirt pedal that I ever liked.

FD2 is one of the best ODs on the market IMHO

I don't own any Fulltone products, but I've heard the Fulldrive 2 and the Fat-Boost in effect. Great sounding pedals! Unfortunately, I already have all the pedals I'll ever need, plus my gigging days are pretty much over for a couple of years now.

Love my Supa-Trem!

Love love LOVE my Catalyst! Odd that it doesn't get a lot of praise. I mean sure the controls are a bit quirky, but once you've got it set in...

Hmmmm Zombie thread bumped up by a new poster just to complain about Mike F.

Oh well, it's a free world...right?

DW

I like the Fulldrive 2 so much I have two of them on my board. I've been using the 10th Anniversary edition for the last seven years or so for my lite overdrive and boost solos,
FM and Mosfet settings. For me the added vol. boost and gain the boost kicks in for solos sounds just right for lite to medium rock. Over the years I've been trying other pedals including a Wampler Pinnacle Deluxe and OCD, version 2, for the medium to higher gain stuff but wasn't completely satisfied with the tone and never could get the proper gain/boost solo sound I wanted with boost pedals like the Fulltone Fat Drive 3 and others. I finally decided to get the new Blue Fulldrive 2 & set for higher gain and eliminate the boost pedal. Bottom line, so far I'm loving having both on my board, since I know exactly how to tweak them for the tone and boost I want. A happy Fulltone user. One other nice thing, I think I paid about $200 for a new 10th Anniversary Fulldrive, the price is now down to $150 new for the Blue version and even cheaper used.

Yes. There are Fulltone lovers all over this place.

I said this in another post, but I finally finished my pedalboard this weekend. I'm getting a VL Pedal Power 2+ this week. Once that's on, I'll post a pic of my board.

Anyway, to my point. I have about 10 pedals on the board, and 3 of them are Fulltone products (FD2, OCD, Supa-Trem). And that does not include the Vox Wah I plan on replacing with the Fulltone Cylde.

Are there are any other Fulltone lovers out there? It seems like everyone has their favorite brand, be it Boss, DOD, EH, Analogman, etc. My preference is Fulltone!

I love my Supa-Trem! I've had the 'Big' knobs one for years; it does something sparkly to the sound.

I love my Supa-Trem! I've had the 'Big' knobs one for years; it does something sparkly to the sound.

Love mine too. I actually prefer it over the Vibe in my '66 Deluxe Reverb. Different animals, but you get the point.

I.m going back to pedals me instead of multi fx getting the FullDrive2 Mosfet this pay day
then the Mini-Deja'Vibe2 next month to re-start my pedal collection back up cant wait :-)

I think i am one of the few that LOVES Fulltone's "black-sheep/underdog", the Catalyst.

The Catalyst does not get a lot of love on any of the other popular guitar forums.

ME . . . i LOVE that orange box !

IF i had the money, i would have had a TTE years ago !!!

quite like the catalyst have just utubed to hear it .. like it :-)
just want the deja vibe sooooon lol :grin:

Love love LOVE my Catalyst! Odd that it doesn't get a lot of praise. I mean sure the controls are a bit quirky, but once you've got it set in...

I think i am one of the few that LOVES Fulltone's "black-sheep/underdog", the Catalyst.

The Catalyst does not get a lot of love on any of the other popular guitar forums.

ME . . . i LOVE that orange box !

IF i had the money, i would have had a TTE years ago !!!


That pedal is great.

I get a nice mellow OD, a great light fuzz, a very distictive Dist & a super nice full on FUZZ, all from the one box.

Why this pedal does not get more love is beyound me.
But it was because of this low love level, that i got mine for $140.00 out-the-door.

I have also dealt with Mike Fuller and received replies of full sarcasm and insults.There are too many people who make quality effects pedals to support an ass like Mike Fuller.

I love my Soul-Bender. It is my favorite fuzz ever.

The '70 fuzz and the OCD. Fuller is kooky but makes solid pedals. I love the tone I get out of that fuzz. Temporarily replacing it with the Walrus Janus, but it will come back.

I have also dealt with Mike Fuller and received replies of full sarcasm and insults.There are too many people who make quality effects pedals to support an ass like Mike Fuller.

Calm down!

The '70 fuzz and the OCD. Fuller is kooky but makes solid pedals. I love the tone I get out of that fuzz. Temporarily replacing it with the Walrus Janus, but it will come back.

I also have both those pedals and they're fantastic. OCD is almost always on with light grit minus the odd song here and there. The '70 is a beast! I could care less if he's a prick, just keep making great pedals. :cool:

I have also dealt with Mike Fuller and received replies of full sarcasm and insults.There are too many people who make quality effects pedals to support an ass like Mike Fuller.

What happened?

Lets see, right now, I have five Fulltones. I picked them all up used and some for pretty cheap. I have a Catalyst (best fuzz I ever had), an Octafuzz (found real cheap at a pawn shop), a Clyde wah, an OCD, and a Deja Vibe II.

That pedal is great.

I get a nice mellow OD, a great light fuzz, a very distictive Dist & a super nice full on FUZZ, all from the one box.

Why this pedal does not get more love is beyound me.
But it was because of this low love level, that i got mine for $140.00 out-the-door.

Totally agree. The Catalyst is an incredible pedal, but its is one you have to 'learn' how to use and because of that it gets slated.
It can provide the cleanest, clearest, boost I have ever heard (love the FB3 but that does exactly what it says on the tin so not as transparent) an amazing fuzz and anything in between. The harmonics are incredible.

Unfortunately yes Mr Fuller acts like a jerk so you just can't help him. Certainly put me off from ever buying anymore of his pedals which is a shame because I would like to try a plimsoul and a secret freq.