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Post by runninwiththerevil (Matthew) on Feb 26, 2023 20:43:43 GMT -7
Picked up one of the old Distortion + at a good price from the local shop. I was going between this and a DOD 250 from the early 80's as well. The 250 had a better volume sweep when I checked them out, but it also had a pot with some dead spots. The MXR was also 1/2 the price so I figured it was worth trying. As someone who mostly lives with OD and preamp gain, this thing is great. I love the fuzziness and compression. It sounds great hitting the preamp section of my Maz. This is my first vintage pedal and I'm glad I took the chance.
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Post by Rik on Feb 27, 2023 7:09:12 GMT -7
Had one years ago wish I had never sold it. Congrats
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Post by Righty on Feb 27, 2023 8:25:33 GMT -7
Have the one I bought brand new in 1979 along with a Phase 90 and Envelope Filter. They are all in great shape today. Mostly take out the Phase 90 from time to time but the others get occasional use. It's like going back in time.
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Post by Rockerfeller on Feb 27, 2023 9:03:31 GMT -7
Back in the day, I couldn't afford the MXR pedal. I could only afford the DOD. At the time, that was considered a total piece of crap. But it sure made my piece of crap amp sound better!
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Post by Chilly Gibbons (Todd T.) on Feb 27, 2023 16:17:21 GMT -7
Yeah, I think you chose the right pedal.
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Post by Joey Beverages on Mar 31, 2023 13:43:30 GMT -7
Distortion + is a great, fun pedal. While I am a huge fan of the ‘250 I think you made a good choice. Rock on!
Cheers always
Joel
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Post by LT on Apr 1, 2023 8:18:16 GMT -7
In the late 70's I went to see the Dallas band Lightning. Their guitarist was Rocky Athas, who went on to play with J Mayall. Rocky was playing his Gibson Burst through Lab Series amps and had a rippin tone. During a break I went to the stage and there was his Distortion+. Sounded really good.
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Post by 5cr33nager on May 10, 2023 18:18:36 GMT -7
I believe Bob Mold from Husker Du and Sugar used the Distortion + a bunch.
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on May 10, 2023 18:38:27 GMT -7
Looks just like my old one. Wish I still had it!
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Post by detuned on Sept 12, 2023 11:20:52 GMT -7
I might try to find one so I can pair it with my vintage Electric Mistress and vintage Stereo Memory Man. Vintage board! Now if I could only find my old Maestro Stage Phaser...
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Post by pcns on Sept 12, 2023 14:18:28 GMT -7
that's the pedal that most of us grew up with!
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Post by LT on Sept 12, 2023 19:24:33 GMT -7
Now if I could only find my old Maestro Stage Phaser... The one with the "balls" rotary control?
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Post by detuned on Sept 13, 2023 7:08:02 GMT -7
Now if I could only find my old Maestro Stage Phaser... The one with the "balls" rotary control? Best control evah!
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Post by The Bad Poodle Experience on Sept 14, 2023 8:33:35 GMT -7
nice find. i have a Distortion+ and Phase 90 with the script lettering circa 1977=78. They are tanks and sound exactly the same as they always did.
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