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  1. I have a Visual Sound Route 66 compressor / overdrive. It is fantastic.

    It's a two in one pedal. You cna use the compressor alone, overdrive alone or both together. The overdrive can be compared to the Ibanez Tubescreamer. The pedal isn't THAT expensive.

    For those wanting a good overdrive... it's worth the $120-150 price. After all, it's TWO effects in one. And it's a great pedal.


    In 1999 Visual Sound made the statement “Our Route 66 is sure to become as legendary as its namesake.” With countless great guitarists using it ever since, the Route 66 from Visual Sound has become just that…a legend! Now the all new V2 Series Route 66 gives the same great tone guitarists have come to love, plus an added noise reduction system that gives you that quiet ride you’ve always wanted. Classic compression combined with Classic Overdrive – these two effects sound great on their own, but combine them together and get the ultimate compliment to one another in one pedal. New housing, new stomp switches designed by Bob Weil himself – and an all new, noise-free experience – this version of the Route 66 has raised the bar for years to come.

    Route 66 American Overdrive is sure to become as legendary as its namesake. With classic compression combined with classic overdrive modeled after the sound of the original TS-808 Tubescreamer (JRC4558 chip and all!), the Route 66 pedal gives you two great effects for the price of one. The two effects sound great on their own and can also be combined to compliment one another. In fact, probably the only complaints about the original Tubescreamer was that it did not have much sustain or bottom end. That won't be a problem with Route 66. Just combine the overdrive side with the compression side to get all the sustain you want. Add the Overdrive Bass Boost and give it that big cabinet sound. If you love the clean sound of your guitar and amp, but just want a clean boost, kick in the compressor with the Gain knob up a bit. We've added a pre-amp stage to the compressor to allow for a truckload of gain, with or without overdrive. Using Route 66 American Overdrive with a good tube amp is sure to make it sing! Classic!




  2. I've always been interested in this pedal- I love a good overdrive pedal, and my Digitech Bad Monkey pedal generally gets the job done...but the tone can get a tad muddy sometimes; the low end is favored over the high end, even with the low/high EQ knobs on the pedal. The Route 66 seems to have a much more favorable sound.

    And I've started to get really into the idea of using compression, so this will be a buy for me someday. Kings of Leon's guitarists have multiple Route 66's (3 or 4 total, I believe) attached to their rigs just so they can use them with different tweaks for most of their songs. It is essential to the southern rock/gritty sound.

  3. Originally posted by EyesWithPrideB3:[..]

    I've always been interested in this pedal- I love a good overdrive pedal, and my Digitech Bad Monkey pedal generally gets the job done...but the tone can get a tad muddy sometimes; the low end is favored over the high end, even with the low/high EQ knobs on the pedal. The Route 66 seems to have a much more favorable sound.

    And I've started to get really into the idea of using compression, so this will be a buy for me someday. Kings of Leon's guitarists have multiple Route 66's (3 or 4 total, I believe) attached to their rigs just so they can use them with different tweaks for most of their songs. It is essential to the southern rock/gritty sound.




    I like the Route 66 alot. With that, I've not felt the need to by an Ibanez Tubescreamer. The Route 66 covers it and covers compressor.
  4. It seems that Edge has given up the almighty semi-hollow sound for Moment of Surrender, and now plays it in a fernandes/stratocaster (I can't figure it from my crappy resolution mobile phone)? I wonder why, althought the heavy feedback that was sometimes present during MOS may have soemthing to do with it.

  5. Indeed, Mr. The Edge has indeed swapped out the Gretsch (Stereo) Country Club for a 70's era Fender Stratocaster. (He's been using the Stratocaster for MOS for all of the U2:360 2010 Europe shows thus far.

    Another interesting take is that he's playing the part a bit differently. The muted plucking part is there but there is also some organ-like chords via the guitar and his Electro Harmonix POG.

    This change in the part might be why he switched guitars. The sustain on the Strat might be better than the Gretsch for the 'organ-like' POG bits.

    Good to see that he's reassiing the parts and experimenting. "This works but THIS might be better", and they trying it.


    Originally posted by LikeASong:It seems that Edge has given up the almighty semi-hollow sound for Moment of Surrender, and now plays it in a fernandes/stratocaster (I can't figure it from my crappy resolution mobile phone)? I wonder why, althought the heavy feedback that was sometimes present during MOS may have soemthing to do with it.

    [YouTube Video]


  6. Yes, maybe the sustain thing for the chords throughout the verses is the explanation, good point there Jeff

    I completely love the Country Club Gretsch , but if he feels like the Strat gives a better sound for MOS... then go ahead, Mr. Evans, go ahead and I Will Follow
  7. Originally posted by LikeASong:Yes, maybe the sustain thing for the chords throughout the verses is the explanation, good point there Jeff

    I completely love the Country Club Gretsch , but if he feels like the Strat gives a better sound for MOS... then go ahead, Mr. Evans, go ahead and I Will Follow


    I lkike the Gretsch too. Nice guitar. Great to see that one out on the road, as he'd not used it on the road previously... But he is getting a good tone with the Strat too.

    ...And I like the POG use for the orgaish bits. Nice touch.
  8. I would seriously KILL just to spend a few hours in this rooms:






  9. We should all get together in same room and film our own documentary... using Edge's gear. We'll call it "It Might Get Ripped Off: Damn, How Much Money Would I Be Out If I Broke This?"
  10. hahahaha, good one Nick

    By the way, did anyone notice HOW incredibly WONDERFUL are Adam's bass straps???


  11. Oh my God, from the start of the tour, I've been dazzled. They are exactly what I want for my guitars. Unfortunately, I'm going to need to settle. I have found a few that I like, but they definitely don't compete w/ Adam's. I would imagine that all of his cost at least $200+... I'm going to look into them, most of them appear to be made by Levi.

    Edit: http://www.levysleathers.com/browse;cat,868;Straps

    None of Adam's on there, and I could not find a customization option on the site.
  12. They look kind of flamboyant to me. But it matches well the flamboyant finishes he has on his basses now.
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