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frankthomson · July 6th, 2008, 11:57 AM

don't wanna go crazy just yet $$$......

it'll be for my DRRI

i heard very good things about the BadMonkey.

any others?

aznrambo481 · July 6th, 2008, 12:01 PM

even cheaper, but still getting good reviews...

Danelectro FAB pedals.

friend's got the "metal" one... and really likes it (I suggested it to him).

frankthomson · July 6th, 2008, 12:10 PM

dood, you're killin me!
$15!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

so the D1 FAB + D2 OD + D3 FAB METAL = $45

LOL....sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

surfoverb · July 6th, 2008, 12:18 PM

Behringer Tube Overdrive TO100 is another $15 wonder.

Telegazer · July 6th, 2008, 12:26 PM

We have the new Danelectro Cool Cat (red) Distortion.

I've never liked a cheap pedal this much, being a really nice and crunchy Marshallesque breakup with just the right amount of responsive compression, coupled with very usable post-gain stage (as opposed to the Cool Cat Transparent OD) Treble/Bass controls. $39, and it honestly sounds fairly amp-like in how it overdrives.

It's already starting to give our BJF Dyna Red Distortion a run for its money.

Ringo · July 6th, 2008, 12:48 PM

I liked the little Dano FAB OD pedal, didn't care for the distortion too much, there were the plastic ones, haven't tried the new metal case pedals.

You can usually find a used Boss DS1 for around $25, and it's a great distortion pedal, and it's well made.

I had a Digitech Screaming Blues and I didn't like it, a lot of people like the Bad Monkey.

franchelB · July 7th, 2008, 06:39 PM

Well, I can definitely recommend the Bad Monkey and Boss DS1. But I've also had good luck with Behringer products, thank GOD, that I wouldn't mind trying out one of their OD pedals.
I don't know about the Danelectro pedals except for their "Pepperoni Phase" pedal...that I really love, if the Fab pedals go for $15 each, why not try one out?

Guitar_Ninja · July 7th, 2008, 07:16 PM

Another recommendation for the FAB line of pedals as well as the DS1. If you're handy with a soldering iron the DS1 makes a great platform for modding.

bowlfreshener · July 7th, 2008, 08:24 PM

I haven't used them in ages, but I think there were some Arion Overdrives and Distortions that were pretty impressive consdiering the cheap prices. Some of the Behringer pedals are worth looking into for cheap pedal options, and some of the various lines of Danelectro pedals as mentioned...

scoots · July 7th, 2008, 10:48 PM

i had an arion distortion back in the day and absolutely loved the thing!!!

Gilamnstr · July 8th, 2008, 11:19 AM

+1 on the Bad Monkey and some of the Danelectro FAB pedals. Their new "Cool Cat" line looks even better (true bypass, metal casing instead of plastic), but I haven't tried any of them yet.

ghosttour · July 8th, 2008, 11:59 AM

I found a Guyatone OD-2 Overdrive for $30 used. New I think they go for about $60 - well worth it.

waymo · July 11th, 2008, 02:13 PM

Arion tubulator -- picked it up at MF for $10 a few years ago. Use it more than my Monk and even a Barber LTD.

Jenix · July 11th, 2008, 06:06 PM

an ibanez tubescreamer ts7 is forty bucks, i got one used for twenty bucks.

ramseybella · July 11th, 2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowlfreshener

I haven't used them in ages, but I think there were some Arion Overdrives and Distortions that were pretty impressive consdiering the cheap prices. Some of the Behringer pedals are worth looking into for cheap pedal options, and some of the various lines of Danelectro pedals as mentioned...

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TeleBrew · July 11th, 2008, 10:18 PM

Boss MD-2

studio1087 · July 12th, 2008, 12:20 AM

I'm liking my Boss SD-1 more than my Bad Monkey these days. The SD-1 is smoother in the mids. Both cost $49. Great classic overdrive.

This Dano pedal is amazing for $15.......

FAB D-1 Dano Pedal

Here is a demo......

J-man · July 12th, 2008, 06:22 AM

The Boss DS-1 is pretty good, and the price is very reasonable.

It does low gain and high gain equally well.

R.B. Huckleberry · July 12th, 2008, 09:56 AM

+1 on the Bad Monkey and DS-1. I used them both with my DRRI with stellar results, as well as the BD-2.

play_loud · July 12th, 2008, 11:10 AM

Marshall Guvnor or if you want more natural tube-like break up from your amp, the Bluesbresaker II.

Not sure if thats what you consider cheap though. I would reccomend saving up abit more money for something that will last your longer. Its easy to be quickly frustrated with cheap dist boxes.

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frankthomson Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Camelot Posts: 1,822 7 Photos	*best cheap* dist box?** don't wanna go crazy just yet $$$...... it'll be for my DRRI i heard very good things about the BadMonkey. any others? __________________ Read your Bible, son.

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frankthomson Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Camelot Posts: 1,822 7 Photos	dood, you're killin me! $15!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so the D1 FAB + D2 OD + D3 FAB METAL = $45 LOL....sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet __________________ Read your Bible, son.

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surfoverb Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,209	Behringer Tube Overdrive TO100 is another $15 wonder. __________________ _____________________________________________ confucius said: man who want pretty nurse, must be patient.

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Ringo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 3,894	how cheap ? I liked the little Dano FAB OD pedal, didn't care for the distortion too much, there were the plastic ones, haven't tried the new metal case pedals. You can usually find a used Boss DS1 for around $25, and it's a great distortion pedal, and it's well made. I had a Digitech Screaming Blues and I didn't like it, a lot of people like the Bad Monkey.

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franchelB Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Irving, United States of Texas! Age: 48 Posts: 3,262	Well, I can definitely recommend the Bad Monkey and Boss DS1. But I've also had good luck with Behringer products, thank GOD, that I wouldn't mind trying out one of their OD pedals. I don't know about the Danelectro pedals except for their "Pepperoni Phase" pedal...that I really love, if the Fab pedals go for $15 each, why not try one out? __________________ Feel free to visit my homepage! http://www.myspace.com/francisbalagtas

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aznrambo481 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla, California Age: 22 Posts: 2,914 6 Photos	even cheaper, but still getting good reviews... Danelectro FAB pedals. friend's got the "metal" one... and really likes it (I suggested it to him).

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Telegazer Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2008 Location: Republic of Korea Posts: 542 9 Photos	We have the new Danelectro Cool Cat (red) Distortion. I've never liked a cheap pedal this much, being a really nice and crunchy Marshallesque breakup with just the right amount of responsive compression, coupled with very usable post-gain stage (as opposed to the Cool Cat Transparent OD) Treble/Bass controls. $39, and it honestly sounds fairly amp-like in how it overdrives. It's already starting to give our BJF Dyna Red Distortion a run for its money.

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Guitar_Ninja Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 2,793 10 Photos	Another recommendation for the FAB line of pedals as well as the DS1. If you're handy with a soldering iron the DS1 makes a great platform for modding. __________________ "I just sang a song parody, Dad. Like Weird Al Yankovic." "Son, Al Yankovic blew his brains out in the late 80s after people stopped buying his records."

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bowlfreshener Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 37 Posts: 2,128 6 Photos	I haven't used them in ages, but I think there were some Arion Overdrives and Distortions that were pretty impressive consdiering the cheap prices. Some of the Behringer pedals are worth looking into for cheap pedal options, and some of the various lines of Danelectro pedals as mentioned... __________________ RAMA LAMA FA FA FA

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scoots Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: hinckley,mn Posts: 794	i had an arion distortion back in the day and absolutely loved the thing!!! __________________ ...took the tube out of the v1 spot and replaced it with a dilithium crystal (like on star trek)...

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Gilamnstr Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northwest AZ Age: 50 Posts: 1,151 6 Photos	+1 on the Bad Monkey and some of the Danelectro FAB pedals. Their new "Cool Cat" line looks even better (true bypass, metal casing instead of plastic), but I haven't tried any of them yet. __________________ Mac

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ghosttour Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Decatur, GA Age: 40 Posts: 720 6 Photos	I found a Guyatone OD-2 Overdrive for $30 used. New I think they go for about $60 - well worth it.

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waymo TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 72	Arion tubulator -- picked it up at MF for $10 a few years ago. Use it more than my Monk and even a Barber LTD.

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studio1087 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: May 2003 Location: Near Milwaukee Age: 48 Posts: 13,786 37 Photos	I'm liking my Boss SD-1 more than my Bad Monkey these days. The SD-1 is smoother in the mids. Both cost $49. Great classic overdrive. This Dano pedal is amazing for $15....... FAB D-1 Dano Pedal Here is a demo...... __________________ John "The rock and roll business is pretty absurd, but the world of serious music is much worse." - Frank Zappa

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J-man Super Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Wales Age: 24 Posts: 11,780 19 Photos	The Boss DS-1 is pretty good, and the price is very reasonable. It does low gain and high gain equally well. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man."

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R.B. Huckleberry TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Massachusetts Age: 43 Posts: 54 4 Photos	+1 on the Bad Monkey and DS-1. I used them both with my DRRI with stellar results, as well as the BD-2. __________________ These are my principles. If you don't like them...well, I have others.

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play_loud Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney Age: 23 Posts: 349	Marshall Guvnor or if you want more natural tube-like break up from your amp, the Bluesbresaker II. Not sure if thats what you consider cheap though. I would reccomend saving up abit more money for something that will last your longer. Its easy to be quickly frustrated with cheap dist boxes.

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