Prior to obtaining this pedal I had been using the channel overdrive that came on my amp. Don't get me wrong, this was great for 70's stadium rock and a bit of blues, but just didn't have what I wanted for metal, punk, or grunge. Now, this pedal works by blending overdrive and distortion through a color knob. The knob can go from solely overdrive (all the way to the left) to pure distortion (all the way to the right), and can play wonderfully anywhere in between. The overdrive can still do all that the channel could do and more, and just sounds great. Even on the bridge pickup it sounds rich and full, which was a big problem with my channel overdrive. This pedal's overdrive can do crunch blues rhythm and singing solos in the same breath. Twist the color knob so that it lays somewhere in the middle, and the tone dirties up a bit, perfect for grunge and punk. It sounds great playing Anarchy in the U.K. and Smells Like Teen Spirit without changing a single setting. Turn the knob past 4 o'clock and one of the most beautiful, fuzzy, metal-perfect distortions I have ever heard comes flowing from the amp. Heavily saturated and packed with fuzz, it is perfect for dark metal rhythm. This setting does, however, lack a bit of luster in the higher ranges. But my favorite so far is yet to come. Turn the color knob all the way to distortion and feed it through the overdrive channel, and the most beautiful tone I have in my arsenal comes shining through. play fast and low, and every note comes with a punch, never muddying or losing definition. Play nice and high, and melodies come pouring through your speakers like honey, thick and beautiful. This pedal is, so far, my favorite piece of gear. with its versatility and few flaws, it is a must-have for experts and starting guitarist alike.
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http://www.bossus.com/products/os-2/features/
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