I have my guitar tuned down to B and I like to play heavy riffs in a stoner doom style. I currently use a combination of overdrive from my Vox V810 and power amp saturation from my Ampeg GVT15H using an attenuator. I like how I maintain dynamics unlike when using for instance my Big Muff. I don't even put gain all the way up on the Vox.
The Vox V810, another Tube Screamer clone, sounds slightly boxy. It could use a bit more bass. Also the tone control isn't really useful, not much really happens until you turn it way up and tone gets shrill.
Now I'm wondering, could I get better tone by modifying the Vox or should I look out for another overdrive pedal and keep the Vox original? Perhaps a low gain overdrive pedal with a slightly more open (maybe even modern?) tone will suit my needs.
The Vox V810, another Tube Screamer clone, sounds slightly boxy. It could use a bit more bass. Also the tone control isn't really useful, not much really happens until you turn it way up and tone gets shrill.
Now I'm wondering, could I get better tone by modifying the Vox or should I look out for another overdrive pedal and keep the Vox original? Perhaps a low gain overdrive pedal with a slightly more open (maybe even modern?) tone will suit my needs.