Distortion Pedal to Use After a Fulldrive???

Radman46 · June 30th, 2003, 12:07 PM

I have a Fulltone Fulldrive that I am very happy with for that 'just barely broke up' sound. What would be a good distortion/fuzz pedal to use for more gain where the Fulldrive leaves off? The Fulltone 69 looks interesting? Thanks for any help.

Lance · June 30th, 2003, 12:30 PM

A Rat!!! Really....it's probably the best - least expensive and most rugged distortion box out there. For even more versatility, get one modded by Keely.

On the '69, if it's anything like the fuzz face clone that I built (Mike Fuller supposedly copied the FF for the '69), it'll distort nicely but not as much as you're probably looking for. It also doesn't have a lot of tunability. His 70s pedal will give you more beef.....

but...really...check out a Rat or even pick up a used one on Ebay for cheap.

Bill E. · June 30th, 2003, 12:30 PM

Which are really nice, BTW, try a reissue RAT or RAT2. DIrt cheap, built like an M1A2 tank, and gets you into fuzz-land nicely. Pretty versatile too, if you take the time to play with the "filter" knob.
Just my opinion

Good luck,
Bill

Paul in Colorado · June 30th, 2003, 09:00 PM

I once saw a picture of Jeff Beck's pedal board. There was a RAT and a Boss DC-2 chorus. That was it.
There are lot's of happy RAT users. Try one out.

Radman46 · July 2nd, 2003, 08:18 AM

I borrowed a RAT from a friend. Looks like that was just what I was looking for. Thanks again.

June 30th, 2003, 12:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Radman46 TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 85	Distortion Pedal to Use After a Fulldrive??? I have a Fulltone Fulldrive that I am very happy with for that 'just barely broke up' sound. What would be a good distortion/fuzz pedal to use for more gain where the Fulldrive leaves off? The Fulltone 69 looks interesting? Thanks for any help.

June 30th, 2003, 12:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lance Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,146	Simple! A Rat!!! Really....it's probably the best - least expensive and most rugged distortion box out there. For even more versatility, get one modded by Keely. On the '69, if it's anything like the fuzz face clone that I built (Mike Fuller supposedly copied the FF for the '69), it'll distort nicely but not as much as you're probably looking for. It also doesn't have a lot of tunability. His 70s pedal will give you more beef..... but...really...check out a Rat or even pick up a used one on Ebay for cheap. __________________ Lance "not very good...but I make up for it by playing loud"

June 30th, 2003, 12:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bill E. Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western MA Posts: 289	Before you shell out big bucks for another fulltone... Which are really nice, BTW, try a reissue RAT or RAT2. DIrt cheap, built like an M1A2 tank, and gets you into fuzz-land nicely. Pretty versatile too, if you take the time to play with the "filter" knob. Just my opinion Good luck, Bill __________________ Greetings from Shell Beach...

July 2nd, 2003, 08:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Radman46 TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 85	Thanks!!!! I borrowed a RAT from a friend. Looks like that was just what I was looking for. Thanks again.

June 30th, 2003, 09:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul in Colorado Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fort Collins, CO Age: 55 Posts: 4,085 3 Photos	I once saw a picture of Jeff Beck's pedal board. There was a RAT and a Boss DC-2 chorus. That was it. There are lot's of happy RAT users. Try one out.