Just got my 1981 pedal, and I love it! I put all the dials at 2 o’clock, using the same initial setting that you do, and it’s like my guitar came alive all of a sudden! Thank you for this amazing video, Buddy!
I bought one of the first batches. Played with it for a while. Put it away as I haven’t been playing much electric lately. Brought it back out a few days ago.... holy moly. It’s just so beautiful sounding. As a rhythm guitar guy, I love Gain almost at 0, cut at 12-1 o clock., and master wherever. It gives me that perfect “clean/distorted” sound where every chord is defined and you can hear everything.
Love the first seconds. I haven't tried the 1981 yet but to me in every demo/comparison I've seen it sounds fantastic and better than the original or other clones, so I'm tired of people saying it's an Instagram pedal just because it looks great and it's expensive. Anyway thanks for the great demo! I'd love to try it for myself when I save some money.
Dude one of the best review videos I’ve seen in a long time. Lacks the pretentiousness that it seems most review videos have. Totally refreshing. Thanks!
Love your playing, brother! Never heard you before now. Masterful blues chops! Love the technical knowledge you're throwing out there for us to take in as well. I hope you and others don't take this the wrong way, but it's refreshing and super inspiring to see people of all (perceived) backgrounds embracing the blues! ....Or anyone for that matter!
Brother Buddy! GOOD LAWD!!! I had no idea this pedal could get these kinds of lead tones…I bought one today 😂 Thanks for all your reviews and tasty licks!
Getting mine today. Supposed to be delivered within the hour. Super stoked to get this sucker. I haven’t seen a single video where it didn’t sound amazing. And I got the “stranger things” edition, unused from a secondhand seller, so basically bought the limited run for the brand new price instead of $300-$400. Super stoked.
A lot of people enjoy the talking part of the video, I understand the attention span has been dwindling, but this channel is more of a show case rather than a no talk demo. Thanks though!
Sold! Been debating this one for some time now. As always great playing and demo. Like how you showed it with a OD added cause most likely that’s how I would run it.
One reason I haven’t bought this…I feel my other pedals get close…but really the HUGE amount of people selling on REVERB! Something is wrong with that many pedals for sale. So many seem to have bought and are trying to sell it off. That’s a lot for almost $300. I feel like a PDF1x or something as a wild card, on my front to interact with my other pedals would be better. I dunno, they need to get these into GC or Sweetwater so we can try them
Great review Buddy! Thanks for another great gear vid. You have quickly become one of my top YT guitar gear review channels! Merry Christmas! p.s. Is that the new Vertex Steel String Supreme pedal?
Merry Christmas and thank you! This is the 1981 DRV, I have another video showcasing the Vertex SSS, but yes the blurred pedal is indeed the SSS I just wasnt allowed to show it at the time haha
@@BuddyBlues I finally picked up a gold 1981 in mint condish off of Reverb! Just what I "need" to go along with a JHS PackRat and Wampler Ratsbane. Lol! Hi, my name is El Daverino,...and I have a pedal problem.
Don’t change a thing. Great review. Great playing. Great demo. Now playing know and I appreciate it! I’m getting one based on your review and demo. Thanks! And please don’t change a thing!
Well, that was stunning. But, did you mention which amp you were using? That sounded amazing clean. I'm not sure why i haven't heard of you/your channel until just now, but i've just subscribed. I'm now going to scrub your vids to find out the amp info-is it the Supersonic 22? Love your playing and tone. You're going to cost me some money..... : (
Really? That thing sounds like a suck switch to my ears. Sorry. Not your playing. Maybe the context of a song would help. So many glassy quacky artifacts included in picking. You did ask...
came for the pedal demo, stayed for the content, production, & personality. Solid dude!
Thanks so much!!
Just got my 1981 pedal, and I love it! I put all the dials at 2 o’clock, using the same initial setting that you do, and it’s like my guitar came alive all of a sudden! Thank you for this amazing video, Buddy!
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoy it!
I bought one of the first batches. Played with it for a while. Put it away as I haven’t been playing much electric lately. Brought it back out a few days ago.... holy moly. It’s just so beautiful sounding. As a rhythm guitar guy, I love Gain almost at 0, cut at 12-1 o clock., and master wherever. It gives me that perfect “clean/distorted” sound where every chord is defined and you can hear everything.
Thank you for thinking of us rhythm players 😄
14:15 is a fantastic setting, I stack drives so this stays just like this and it's great.
Love the first seconds. I haven't tried the 1981 yet but to me in every demo/comparison I've seen it sounds fantastic and better than the original or other clones, so I'm tired of people saying it's an Instagram pedal just because it looks great and it's expensive. Anyway thanks for the great demo! I'd love to try it for myself when I save some money.
It sure is super popular! And yes I agree. People also only use it for hard rock and metal. But it can do sooooo much more
I mean it technically is an IG pedal. But as an owner of one, it certainly isn’t overhyped. It’s absolutely unbelievable sounding.
I’m got one for $135 on Reverb. Love it! Super versatile!
Awesome tone & chops Buddy! Love your content and personality!
Thank you so much!!
good god what a beautiful tone. exactly what I want. now i need one of these
It does everything man. From blues to metal
Dude one of the best review videos I’ve seen in a long time. Lacks the pretentiousness that it seems most review videos have. Totally refreshing. Thanks!
Thank you!
Fantastic demo Buddy, I’m convinced…I NEED this pedal!
Love your playing, brother! Never heard you before now. Masterful blues chops! Love the technical knowledge you're throwing out there for us to take in as well. I hope you and others don't take this the wrong way, but it's refreshing and super inspiring to see people of all (perceived) backgrounds embracing the blues! ....Or anyone for that matter!
Yes Sir! Music/Blues connects us all! well said
This is one pedal where the hype is correct. Great circuit.
Got IT , and use IT ! EVERY Day !
Brother Buddy! GOOD LAWD!!! I had no idea this pedal could get these kinds of lead tones…I bought one today 😂 Thanks for all your reviews and tasty licks!
Bro, you’re killing the game. I love this
Thank you!!
This demo SOLD me !! I’m finding one NOW!! Excellent playing .
Thank you!! Enjoy it
It's Criminal that this high of a production has so few of views! New Subscriber 💕
Thank you!! Welcome aboard!
Great pedal,another one for the Christmas list.
Great demo and video!
Getting mine today. Supposed to be delivered within the hour. Super stoked to get this sucker. I haven’t seen a single video where it didn’t sound amazing. And I got the “stranger things” edition, unused from a secondhand seller, so basically bought the limited run for the brand new price instead of $300-$400. Super stoked.
Great playing and a THICK pedal
Nice! Sounds great! Loved how the Vertex SSS is blurred.
I tried haha 😅😅
Very soulful playing, man knows his way around a Strat, I want this, the price though.. I might pop for it,great demo work!
Pedal is clicked on at 5:48
A lot of people enjoy the talking part of the video, I understand the attention span has been dwindling, but this channel is more of a show case rather than a no talk demo. Thanks though!
Finally, a pedal demo made in the only way it should be! Thanx, Mr Blues! Sale!
You're welcome thank you so much for watching! Enjoy the pedal
Dude you make everything sound great
Sold! Been debating this one for some time now. As always great playing and demo. Like how you showed it with a OD added cause most likely that’s how I would run it.
Truly a great buy
Never regretted my purchase for a moment. Will never sell mine, even with the Packrat breathing down its neck. 😂
what's with the blurred pedal?
You make awesome videos, a fresh style, great taste, entertaining, and super informative. Keep it up and this will work out very well.
Thank you so much! I hope it does it has been really fun doing videos here
@@BuddyBlues uuu y to y$$o
Singh...u did the pedal a fantastic review. Me gonna buy one.
Enjoy it!!
Have you heard about the low gain two knob LVL coming out June 6th
I have indeed!
Awesome dude keep it up.
Very good review and masterful playing, I'm taken aback!
i get mine on Saturday.
I was never a distortion fan, but you may have converted me, Buddy!
Right???
One reason I haven’t bought this…I feel my other pedals get close…but really the HUGE amount of people selling on REVERB! Something is wrong with that many pedals for sale. So many seem to have bought and are trying to sell it off. That’s a lot for almost $300. I feel like a PDF1x or something as a wild card, on my front to interact with my other pedals would be better. I dunno, they need to get these into GC or Sweetwater so we can try them
Great video, thanks dude
Thanks for watching!
Hello, connect my pedal for 100 days to a 12V eliminator, my pedal works perfectly, but I'm afraid of some internal damage. How can I check it?
Maxon Sd9 is worthy of review. That is best distortion pedal for two of the best players in earth
Tone at 11:30 ❤️🔥🤘🏼
great solo
Nice vertex sss
The dynamics are unreal. And it’s a distortion pedal as opposed to overdrive. This shouldn’t be possible, but here we are. I’m impressed.
Exactly what I thought!
Smokin 🔥🔥🔥
Energy you need is 9V 58 mA or 580 mA?
58
@@rjeremymartin thanks 🙌
For my ears, it’s nothing but Hype!
Subbed. great channel. You said the TS is in front of the DRV but isn’t it the other way around in the vid?
Welcome aboard! Thank you
TS is after the drv
I bought one today off of this review
Holy Chet! You made this thing sound like an orgasmic sound
Great review Buddy! Thanks for another great gear vid. You have quickly become one of my top YT guitar gear review channels! Merry Christmas!
p.s. Is that the new Vertex Steel String Supreme pedal?
Merry Christmas and thank you! This is the 1981 DRV, I have another video showcasing the Vertex SSS, but yes the blurred pedal is indeed the SSS I just wasnt allowed to show it at the time haha
@@BuddyBlues I finally picked up a gold 1981 in mint condish off of Reverb! Just what I "need" to go along with a JHS PackRat and Wampler Ratsbane. Lol! Hi, my name is El Daverino,...and I have a pedal problem.
More pinch harmonics please 20:46
I don’t really know how to do them
I have been looking at this pedal to cure my distortion blues.... do you still have this on your board? is the pedal noisy?
Still on the board! Not noisy at all
Nice riffs
Looks like the vertex sss that’s blurred
It is!
I ordered the 1981 today. I’d say this vid was 100% why I ordered it. Great vid dude. Got me to buy one
Thanks so much! You are REALLY gonna love it
Listen. I got this, and I like it
I never seen a pedal on Instagram only my friends pictures
Starting to sound like a sound engineer
nope.. ain't gonna kick off my twe-1 .. on the B-Board ?? damn you GAS
🤣🤣🤣🤣 the struggle!
To hear the pedal...5:46.
Thanks! I'm new to youtube, I'll eventually figure out how to do chapters. Some people do enjoy talking about the pedal though. I know I do
@@BuddyBlues I love the lead in, but for the people wanting to get right to it. Great content. Thanks.
Don’t change a thing. Great review. Great playing. Great demo. Now playing know and I appreciate it! I’m getting one based on your review and demo. Thanks! And please don’t change a thing!
Cool. Actually 1981 sounds like two stacked tubescreamers or is it just me?
It’s Rat based.
Truly a distortion pedal...
🤣
pfff it sounds so good
Cut = Inverse Tone
ENOT
5:42
Well, that was stunning. But, did you mention which amp you were using? That sounded amazing clean. I'm not sure why i haven't heard of you/your channel until just now, but i've just subscribed. I'm now going to scrub your vids to find out the amp info-is it the Supersonic 22? Love your playing and tone. You're going to cost me some money..... : (
Welcome aboard! Yes the good old supersonic
@@BuddyBlues Thank you, sir.
It's an overdrive pedal, not a distortion pedal.
It is a distortion pedal based on the world’s most popular distortion pedal the Proco Rat 👍🏼
Hahahaha. awsome video
Lost interest when you mentioned the fraudster beginning with v @ 4:11
ok
Is not that good ....don’t buy guys
Tell us why
I mean you prob can’t afford it anyways...
Stick on beard?
Yes been stuck on since 2014
Lol!
Really? That thing sounds like a suck switch to my ears. Sorry. Not your playing. Maybe the context of a song would help. So many glassy quacky artifacts included in picking. You did ask...
Thanks for watching!