I have recently become pretty interested in this box and was wondering what others' impressions are of it. I am looking for something to use for lower-volume gigs with my 69' 50-watt Marshall. I presently use the Hyde side of my Visual Sounds Jekyll & Hyde, and though it is an excellent pedal, I am looking for something with a bit more warmth. I know the Brown won't have the gain of the Hyde, but I never turn it past 12:00 anyways. Just wondering if it is worth the ton of dough, and what others thoughts are on it.

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Originally posted by soundelixir:
I have recently become pretty interested in this box and was wondering what others' impressions are of it. I am looking for something to use for lower-volume gigs with my 69' 50-watt Marshall. I presently use the Hyde side of my Visual Sounds Jekyll & Hyde, and though it is an excellent pedal, I am looking for something with a bit more warmth. I know the Brown won't have the gain of the Hyde, but I never turn it past 12:00 anyways. Just wondering if it is worth the ton of dough, and what others thoughts are on it.

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Hey there,

This pedal is truly worth the money. Not thinking it did enough, I almost sold mine, until I decided to play it in front of a Z. Vex SHO boost pedal... a world of difference! You're right, it won't supply distortion or high gain, but it does supply some of the best clarity I've ever heard while still provide thick, warm overdrive. I use it in of 15 to 30 watt Vox, Hiwatt and Fender Tweed amps.

I love the Brown Source, but it's not for everyone. It has a very complex, but somewhat dark (brown) sound with some fuzz on top and some crackle and crispness - a lot closer to a sick amp about to blow up than other ODs, not at all pretty sounding like a Fulldrive, but very complex and cuts through like no other. It works extremely well with other pedals. Less muddy than most with a fuzz or lead distortion in front of it, but can also add some clarity and complexity to a smoother OD after it.