Tweed Sounding Pedal?

[Whoa Tele]

I was wondering if anyone could suggest a pedal that would allow me to simulate a tweed (Bassman) type tone from my DRRI. I'm looking at the new Wampler and have owned the Tech 21 Blonde previously. I'm not looking for spot on perfect (which would be imposible) but would like to get in the ballpark. Thanks

[mal paso]

Whole lotta tweed goin' on lately!

I'm currently on the hunt myself. The Formula No.5 seems like a good choice, as does the Way Huge Red Llama(although people seem split on the Llama)

[thinling]

How about the Boss Fender Bassman pedal - FB-1. Gets good reviews on Harmony Central.

[thinling]

My bad - Boss FBM-1.

[brucefan12]

+1 on the FBM-1, I have that pedal and it rocks, also am using a 52-reissue tele into a DRRI, I use the Boss to emulate bassman/tweed tones for classic rock tunes. Also, I cover a lot of Springsteen songs and like a Springsteen-esque tone in some of my music and the FBM-1 takes you to complete bassman/ tweed heaven. Completely transforms the DRRI into a bassman. The pedal kills that awesome tweed sound and I even have compared it to an actual bassman and that comparison is absolute. The pedal sounds killer. I highly recommend it through the DRRI.

[scantron81]

Some folks say the Les Lius

[Axis29]

Formula No5 - I have owned this and it nails it.
Les Luis
ZVex Distortron (or Box of Rock) - I currently own this and it nails it.
Wampler 57
OCD (some people say it's rather tweedy in the Lo setting)
Tech 21 Blonde seems like a nice piece

I know I've missed a ton of them... But it's early and I'm still working on my first cup of coffee.

[Whoa Tele]

Thanks for all the responses. The Tech 21 Blonde is a great pedal but to my ears sounds better direct to PA. I'm looking for something to cop the clean/edge of breakup rockabilly tones. I also dig some of the early Billy Gibbons tweed tones.

[gitold]

The Wampler 57 videos look promising.

[telerocker1988]

My fav Tweed pedal to date has been the Red Llama. I never 'got' the Les Lius. I think the '57 from Wampler will be the ticket though - getting one soon.

[Axis29]

Originally Posted by Whoa Tele

Thanks for all the responses. The Tech 21 Blonde is a great pedal but to my ears sounds better direct to PA. I'm looking for something to cop the clean/edge of breakup rockabilly tones. I also dig some of the early Billy Gibbons tweed tones.

The two I mentioned having owned will do that. I've used the Distortron with a DRRI, a 69 Vibrolux and a '63 Vibroverb Reissue and the Formula No 5 with the latter two. They get that dirty edgy tweed thing easy as pie, crank the aim knobs around and Billy is right around the corner!

[WaylonFan76]

I have both Boss FBM-1 and the Catalinbread Formula 5 and the Formula 5 is the clear winner as far as I'm concerned. I like the Boss, but the Cat5 is a lot better and more organic sounding. Maybe I didn't spend enough time experimenting with the Boss, I don't know, but that's my vote.
By the way, if you get a Cat5, make sure you get a 18v power source. It sounds a thousand times better on 18v. JMHO YMMV

[mal paso]

hey Waylon and Axis, have either of you guys tried the Red Llama?


Just curious as to your thoughts, was thinking about picking one up. I dig Way Huge, and they are about $30-40 cheaper than the Catalinbread

[Whoa Tele]

Thanks for all the replies. I'll probably hold off on making a decision for a bit until the Wampler reviews start coming in.

[bossking7]

And theres the Pigtronix Polysaturator

[WaylonFan76]

Originally Posted by mal paso

hey Waylon and Axis, have either of you guys tried the Red Llama?


Just curious as to your thoughts, was thinking about picking one up. I dig Way Huge, and they are about $30-40 cheaper than the Catalinbread

Nope, never tried a Red Llama. I checked youtube, sounds interesting.

[bikeracr]

Les Lius

[Axis29]

Originally Posted by mal paso

hey Waylon and Axis, have either of you guys tried the Red Llama?

Just curious as to your thoughts, was thinking about picking one up. I dig Way Huge, and they are about $30-40 cheaper than the Catalinbread

I haven't tried it either.

I am probably about to trade in my TDPRI card here, but I am completely satisfied with my sound these days. No desire to chase another pedal that might be a hair better.

It was actually the F5 that did it. I had done the YouTube things and thought I HAD to have that tone. Got it and was in love with it, berry happy. Lance came over and he says, "hmmm it sounds a lot like your Distortron". He starts messing with settings while I played and BAM. He's got them so I can't tell which pedal is on... The gain ranges were the same, the tone range was the same, etc.

The reasons I kept the Distortron? I knew I could get more for the F5 (it was the hot new pedal). I like the mid/sub switch, which helps when I switch between guitars (LP, Teles, Strats and Gretches).

I am quite happy with my decision and am now quite convinced my rig is done for a good log time.

[mal paso]

Thanks WF and A2!

[cousinpaul]

I've got a Red Llama clone and a couple of modded Ds-1's that put me into that ballpark. Also play a tweed amp, so I know pretty much what I'm looking for.

Somebody mentioned the Boss FBM-1. There's a You-tube clip where it did surprisingly well (for a pedal) in a shootout with the actual amps. Too many knobs for me but YMMV.