Best Boost For Jcm800

[euronymous]

hey guys
Which boost should i buy to make 800 sound metal
Thanks

[442w30]

Which 800? single channel (2203-2204) or dual (2205-2210)

I'd say you can't go wrong with the MXR Zakk-wylde OD (ZW-44). For the money I like what it does in front of the two JCM800s I've had.

Second would be the Boss SD-1

The Digitech Bad Monkey, TS-9, and TS-5 were all good and about the same, but lacked the low end and drive to me that the Zakk and SD-1 had.

Really, I like the ProCo RAT into the already gained 800. It really gives it a little chainsaw grind/buzz that the overdrives don't have. It makes it HEAVY to me.

Adding the overdrive makes it super-hard rock - think Scorpions.

[euronymous]

Thanks
Mine is 4210 combo just like the 2205 head.
Another question: Do you know the difference between the taiwan Sd-1 and old japan one??

[toddstaples]

Thanks
Mine is 4210 combo just like the 2205 head.
Another question: Do you know the difference between the taiwan Sd-1 and old japan one??

Yes. There is a world of difference. For thirty or fourty bucks, the new taiwan SD1 is Ok, but the Old Japan SD-1 is AWESOME in front of a Single channel 800

...... and the MXR ZW44 is a Awesome pedal as well....

[thetroy]

I like the SD1 - never tried the Japan version

[evilfrenchy]

tc electronic booster/disto....monster tone,no joke!!!!

[Dimebag]

mxr zw44

[Dreamland_Rebel]

Thanks
Mine is 4210 combo just like the 2205 head.
Another question: Do you know the difference between the taiwan Sd-1 and old japan one??

i've heard there is little to no difference in the SD-1.
(funny thing is, i just got done stating that in anouther thread.)

i like the SD-1
and i'd like to try the MXR GT-OD

[butrus]

Which 800? single channel (2203-2204) or dual (2205-2210)

I'd say you can't go wrong with the MXR Zakk-wylde OD (ZW-44). For the money I like what it does in front of the two JCM800s I've had.

Second would be the Boss SD-1

The Digitech Bad Monkey, TS-9, and TS-5 were all good and about the same, but lacked the low end and drive to me that the Zakk and SD-1 had.

Really, I like the ProCo RAT into the already gained 800. It really gives it a little chainsaw grind/buzz that the overdrives don't have. It makes it HEAVY to me.

Adding the overdrive makes it super-hard rock - think Scorpions.

Had sd1 and it lacked something...
have TS9dx,zw44,seymour duncan pickup booster
If you think ts9 lackes low end try ts9dx Its Awsome!
I acually run all three at once and get a great shreding sound(but have to keep gain and level low,cos otherwise its too much)
Heard great things about BB preamp and Maxson OD9pro+,but they are a bit pricy
have fun

[euronymous]

I know BB is a good choice, but the price is a little bit high

[yard dawg]

Had sd1 and it lacked something...
have TS9dx,zw44,seymour duncan pickup booster
If you think ts9 lackes low end try ts9dx Its Awsome!
I acually run all three at once and get a great shreding sound(but have to keep gain and level low,cos otherwise its too much)
Heard great things about BB preamp and Maxson OD9pro+,but they are a bit pricy
have fun

The lack of low end in a ts9 is an easy fix. Ive actually modded a few ts9s for diferent bass players with great results.

[Dave L]

I can recommend the Visual Sound Route 66, it´s in the Tubescreamer-vein but without the drop in bass many of the actual Tubescreamers have. It also has a separate compressor channel that can be used as a clean boost with pretty good results.

[Valeck]

You could also try the Keeley Boss DS1

[GodOfRhythm]

For leads it would have to be an original TS, for rhythm both the ZW and DS1 are really great.

[mattsmusiccenter]

Get your head modded by Voodoo Amps. It's frightening how good they make JCM800's sound!