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[Chris]

Originally Posted by SpanishArmada

The Metal Muff is apparently really good, but a pretty shite pedal for metal, funnily enough.

I'd imagine the Boss Metal Core pedal is basically a rebranded Boss Mega Distortion?

According to the Boss site the ML-2 Metal Core pedal is

the most potent and heavy distortion pedal ever created by BOSS. It easily delivers massive distortion and gain with heavy lows for playing Nu Metal, Grind Core, Industrial, Hard Core, or any genre that requires crushing sound. The ML-2’s ferocious and biting tone will complement and cut through any blast beats your rhythm section can create.

# Ultra-heavy distortion with sharp-edged attack for crushing metal riffs
# LOW control for heavy, low frequency sound a la 7-string guitar or dropped tuning
# HIGH control for screaming, metallic tone
# Road-tough BOSS metal construction

Most sites have it going for £89

[Old Gold]

Yep, that's pretty much the exact sound Boss claimed the Mega Distortions went for! Weird.

I'd give both a try, 'cause the MD can be picked up for 30 quid second hand. I had one, and always found the seperate Gain, Level and Distortion controls were pretty useful. Only got shot of it because I decided I prefer overdrive bite.

[Chris]

Was in R&B today trying a few out. The Death Metal is a beasting sound but very much a one trick pony (can't alter the distortion level, just the level, low, mid and high), basically it's got two settings; on or off. Tried the Boss Mega Distortion but couldn't get a sound I was happy with out of it. Lastly I had a go of the Pocket Metal Muff. Very similar sound to the Metal Zone, but about £15 cheaper. The lack of EQ settings was a bit disappointing though.

Apparently the Warp Factor is discontinued and they're getting the ML-2 in April.

[Tronaliser]

Originally Posted by Chris

Was in R&B today trying a few out. The Death Metal is a beasting sound but very much a one trick pony (can't alter the distortion level, just the level, low, mid and high), basically it's got two settings; on or off. Tried the Boss Mega Distortion but couldn't get a sound I was happy with out of it. Lastly I had a go of the Pocket Metal Muff. Very similar sound to the Metal Zone, but about £15 cheaper. The lack of EQ settings was a bit disappointing though.

Apparently the Warp Factor is discontinued and they're getting the ML-2 in April.

Hi Chris, I would very highly recommend the Tonebone pedals. Expensive at £200 but worth every penny. I've got the hot British which i have just got sounding very nice with the gain at 1! Can give alot of varied sounds and apparently the Tonebone Classic is just as good, if not better. I'll confirm that in 2 weeks when i get mine.

Ciaranx

[Chris]

Originally Posted by Tronaliser

Hi Chris, I would very highly recommend the Tonebone pedals. Expensive at £200 but worth every penny. I've got the hot British which i have just got sounding very nice with the gain at 1! Can give alot of varied sounds and apparently the Tonebone Classic is just as good, if not better. I'll confirm that in 2 weeks when i get mine.

Ciaranx

If I could afford that kind of outlay I think I'd be looking at a Mesa Boogie V-Twin or maybe I'd think about buying a 2nd hand valve head for a bit more and just use the pedals for boost.

As it stands, I'm skint so it's run of the mill distortion pedals for now.

[Jan Deal]

I would highly recommend a EH Metal Muff. Cheap and the eq is very responsive, so you can get a wide variety of tones. Plus it has a top boost on it aswell, which is handy.

Although, funnily enough, I've not tried to get a metal tone out of it...

[HateEvent]

Apparently the Warp Factor is discontinued and they're getting the ML-2 in April.

I need to order a new PSU for mine (the current one is knackered).

Once I do, you can have a shot of mine and if you like it, £25 will do.

[Chris]

Originally Posted by Angel Of Death

I need to order a new PSU for mine (the current one is knackered).

Once I do, you can have a shot of mine and if you like it, £25 will do.

Wouldn't mind a shot to see what it's like. The urgency of the situation has lessened due to a liberal scoosh of switch cleaner into my MT-2. This seems to have eased the switch problems it was having, but there's still no harm in looking to see what other pedals are out there.

[Jeid]

You can pick up the Warp pedals from eBay for decent prices.

Strong Like Ox use them for bass and guitars to get that big loud sound.

[HateEvent]

Originally Posted by Chris

Wouldn't mind a shot to see what it's like. The urgency of the situation has lessened due to a liberal scoosh of switch cleaner into my MT-2. This seems to have eased the switch problems it was having, but there's still no harm in looking to see what other pedals are out there.

Cool well you can have a shot of it anyway it's no bother. I don't know you at all (to see) though!

I never use it (what with having a Powerball - soon to be an ENGL SE - anyway) so it won't be a problem if it's not here...