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Post by stratamastablasta on Dec 13, 2010 11:40:22 GMT -7
I've recently put a Monza head/cabinet (2x12 loaded with a G12-30H and a G12-65) rig together and have yet to find an OD pedal that doesn't noticeably suck the bottom end out when the pedal is engaged. I play primarily with single coils, and I absolutely love the thick, meaty grind that the Monza produces so naturally and don't want to sacrifice it if possible.
So far I've tried my Fulltone Fulldirve 2, Maxon OD9 Pro, Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive, and late model TS-9 reissue. As you can see, I tend to like TS-9 type circuits with other rigs I've used, but they do seem to considerably suck out the low frequencies that make me drool from this lovely little monster, so I may need to go a different direction this time.
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Post by dock66 on Dec 13, 2010 12:51:01 GMT -7
Flying Dragon.
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Post by bikedude on Dec 13, 2010 14:37:40 GMT -7
If you like the TS types, try a Bad Monkey. It's cheap, and believe it or not it sounds pretty good. It has a bass and treb control to give you some bottem end.
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Post by Keith on Dec 13, 2010 16:35:03 GMT -7
Check out the Xotic EP Booster
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Post by rbhuckleberry on Dec 15, 2010 21:06:03 GMT -7
I'm using a stock Boss Blues Driver for leads. The Monza has more than enough gain for what I want in a rhythm sound. The Blues Driver has a sweet spot where it isn't fizzy or grainy, it just adds dirt and to my ears keeps the guitar and amp sounding as they do without the pedal activated.
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Post by bikedude on Dec 21, 2010 16:23:27 GMT -7
In all reality, you really don't need no stinkin pedals with the Monza Monster.
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Post by hitoverdrive on Jan 1, 2011 9:28:49 GMT -7
Dano Transparent OD. Version 1 if you can find it. Cost me $40 new. Goes with all my amps...
Strat into Dano TOD into Monza into 112/Veteran 30. Mildy boosted with amp volume at 10am and Drive at 8:30am. Pedal gain at 10am.
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Post by jimfog on Jan 25, 2011 21:59:14 GMT -7
Just snagged a Monz head, and really dig it.
Rock, indeed.
I did a gig last weekend, where I needed a wee bit of clean and had to keep the volume somewhat tame, so I went through my OD box collection. Anything even remotely TS-ish was too nasal, and most of the pedals felt like they made it sound smaller.
Far and away, the best one was the Zvex Box of Rock.
The BoR boost does a wonderful job pummeling the input of the Monz, while the OD side sounds a LOT like the amp, cranked.
Highly recommended.
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Post by drzplayer on Jan 25, 2011 23:15:52 GMT -7
check out the lovepedal kalamazoo....very impressive overdrive pedal...one of the best i've heard in years...also try the Himmelstrutz FETTO Nord...truly awesome IMO...hope this helps.
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Post by asattwanger on Jan 26, 2011 14:07:52 GMT -7
In all reality, you really don't need no stinkin pedals with the Monza Monster. Yeah, that is kinda what I was thinking. Set for lead sound and use your volume nob
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Post by mfirst on Jan 28, 2011 20:36:39 GMT -7
I second the flying dragon. It will give you a boost and a little more saturation by pushing the front end a little. It wont suck the already good tone of the monza.
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Post by asattwanger on Jan 29, 2011 4:01:11 GMT -7
That would work also and might be a less comp. on your normal playing tone. There is almost always a plus and down side to something.
I'm gonna soon be trying the "de-boost" with the Dragon and FB2 if this new amp allows it. Mike at FatSound says it does it wonderfully. So we'll see.
DAVE
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Post by bluzman on Feb 3, 2011 11:08:28 GMT -7
Personally I don't like pedals with the Monza. I use my guitar volume much more with the Monza. The front end is already hot enough and I prefer the natural drive of the output. It took some getting used to as I've always used Boost and Drive pedals with other amps.
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Post by mazmaster on Feb 3, 2011 11:47:26 GMT -7
If all you're trying to get is a gainy lead sound and a crunchy rhythm, you might be better off cranking the Monza for your lead tone and then knocking the guitar volume back with something like an HBE Detox EQ to get your crunch rhythm. You can even get pretty clean tones that way, depending on how you dial in the amp and Detox. That way, you're also taking full advantage of the amp's OD tones, which seems to be exactly what it was designed to do. I've recently put a Monza head/cabinet (2x12 loaded with a G12-30H and a G12-65) rig together and have yet to find an OD pedal that doesn't noticeably suck the bottom end out when the pedal is engaged. I play primarily with single coils, and I absolutely love the thick, meaty grind that the Monza produces so naturally and don't want to sacrifice it if possible. So far I've tried my Fulltone Fulldirve 2, Maxon OD9 Pro, Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive, and late model TS-9 reissue. As you can see, I tend to like TS-9 type circuits with other rigs I've used, but they do seem to considerably suck out the low frequencies that make me drool from this lovely little monster, so I may need to go a different direction this time.
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Post by Rik on Feb 5, 2011 9:27:19 GMT -7
Volume knob?
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Post by doctorice on Feb 6, 2011 20:07:14 GMT -7
Personally I don't like pedals with the Monza. I use my guitar volume much more with the Monza. The front end is already hot enough and I prefer the natural drive of the output. It took some getting used to as I've always used Boost and Drive pedals with other amps. I'm with Paul on this. I regularly use OD and boost with the MAZ and the Z-28, but not the Monza.
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Post by RadioRadio on Feb 10, 2011 13:23:07 GMT -7
Barber Half-Gainer works great.
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Post by jimfog on Feb 11, 2011 15:40:04 GMT -7
Just snagged a Monz head, and really dig it. Rock, indeed. I did a gig last weekend, where I needed a wee bit of clean and had to keep the volume somewhat tame, so I went through my OD box collection. Anything even remotely TS-ish was too nasal, and most of the pedals felt like they made it sound smaller. Far and away, the best one was the Zvex Box of Rock. The BoR boost does a wonderful job pummeling the input of the Monz, while the OD side sounds a LOT like the amp, cranked. Highly recommended. Scratch the Zvex suggestion. Gets too mushy....even just the boost side. New fave......Fulltone FD2, but ONLY in "Comp Cut" mode, and the gain almost off. Very nice, clear mid-boost.....plus you can kick in the 2nd channel for a big volume wallop. GREAT with strats and teles. Nice.
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brad007
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Post by brad007 on Mar 9, 2011 16:43:43 GMT -7
Fulltone OCD!! I agree that an overdrive pedal seems overkill with a Monza but I have found that it gives me a larger fuller sound like running a larger cabinet. Actually helped my bottom end tone.
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Post by hairboy on Mar 19, 2011 20:55:41 GMT -7
The Timmy and Monza combo has been working for me.
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Post by mikeydrz on Mar 27, 2011 18:24:44 GMT -7
My thought is that you might try a good quality clean boost instead of an overdrive. Have you tried this? You can get a little boost without sacrificing that gorgeous tone!
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Post by rbhuckleberry on Mar 28, 2011 5:20:34 GMT -7
This thread got me thinking, so I tried the Fulldrive 2 MOSFET with the Monza yesterday. There's a setting that is pretty open & transparent, and I found that to be stellar for lead work with my PRS McCarty Standard.
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Post by pcns on Apr 17, 2011 14:31:39 GMT -7
I had my pedals out with me at rehersal a fews weeks ago and didn't even step on an OD pedal, I like my Monza so much with just me and the amp that I'm not sure what I would do with an OD pedal that the amp doesn't already do lol Todd
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Post by Adam(shaver) on May 15, 2011 8:15:57 GMT -7
The seymour duncan twin tube blue is a sweet tube pedal. Its great for dialing in different levels of OD. Its also got two different channels. Sounds great!
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Post by bartc on Jun 27, 2011 18:47:07 GMT -7
I never really thought I would hear anyone say they needed and OD pedal with a Monza. The Monza gets dirty really quickly in my experience. I love the ToadWorks Meat, and suggest you stick with a cloean boost if losing bottom end is the issue. Just push the fron end. I you have to have a pedal goal with a Lovepedal Kalamazoo.
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Post by hitoverdrive on Jun 28, 2011 14:49:26 GMT -7
What some may overlook with amps that have plenty of saturation already is that a clean boost or OD pedal can add punch. I like punch and with a bit of boost it adds that punch. Now I like my Monza both unboosted and boosted. The amp alone will not be as punchy without the pedal. None of my amps are. If we are just talking saturation then yeah the Monza has plenty. Not all of us boost for more gain. There are flavors of saturation and degrees of punch to be played with.LOL
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Post by otisray on Sept 12, 2011 23:37:04 GMT -7
One of the best OD pedals I have tried recently is the Lovepedal Amp Eleven. Very transparent, tube like tone with boost option. Another recent purchase is the Tanabe Dumkudo. Made in japan, it is a, dare I say, "D-style" pedal. Great tone, and is very versatile with the 3 mode switch. I bought the 'switches custom", it's nice having the mode switches on the top. The Zenkudo and Dumkudo "Twin Custom" might be the way to go, but these pedals are a little pricey. Check them out...
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Post by vet393 on Aug 21, 2012 11:14:19 GMT -7
I play a tele, R&B style music, Keeley 2 knob Comp and Keeley TS 9. I can get a decent clean sound, not Fender, but still clean enough do play everything from Disco to Zepplin with this amp, need to have MV mod done though. To keep sound tech happy.
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