Love the Timmy. These pedals really bring out the best in your awesome articulation. I think the main difference is that the Timmy sounds a bit grittier whereas the tube screamer is smoother and a lot more compressed.
I like both! TS is smoother and Timmy has more grit. I'd happily use either or both. If I had to choose one, I would choose the Timmy because I like gritty sounds.
@@paulbusalacchi2970 I've actually read that the final pedal has more impact on the tone so I would think you would want to go TS - Timmy but use them as you suggested.
Good comparison. I also think the TS has a bit of that mid hump that you can’t tweak. On the other hand you can’t give the Timmy a mid hump; you can cut the bass and treble but it’s not quite the same thing.
Yeh it's one of those weird things as with some Amps you definitely would like a mid hump but also to be able to cut the high and bass independently like you can with the Timmy!
@@johnnathancordy initially I thought you were just giving the Timmy more umpf when you were playing. Went back and listened twice and the timmy is just better imo
Late in arriving at this video. Did you ever compare the Sunset to the Timmy? (I’ll go look). Meantime, just got a sunset and have been enjoying it in conjunction with the Tumnus Deluxe in front.
The more I hear you play the Timmy, the more it reminds me of a Nobels ODR-1..... the bass... the ‘transparency’ etc...... maybe a future comparison video?
@@johnnathancordy The J Rockett GTO is a high gain version of the Nobels ODR-1 that is amazing. Check out Shawn Tubbs' review. I also like the XTS modified version of the Nobels ODR-1 mini. Not sure what the availability is on them across the pond, but awesome pedals!
Damn. I'm revisiting this, after the phantom Tube Screamer vs ODR vs TImmy video.... I have that Behringer, too, but that Timmy sounds great. You're the only person who has ever made me want a Timmy. I've tried in the past to find interest in it, but i just haven't liked it. Until now. Oh, no... the further i get in this video, the more i like the Behringer. Once again-i'm so confused! [Wish i could play like that.] Another note-on both the other video with the Nobels, and here with the Behringer, you have the drive cranked-i don't typically see people using it that high. And yet your tone isn't super high gain. Does the loop switcher have something to do with that? I'm assuming the Iridium must be completely clean. And still, i'd expect more gain. But, this is just sweet, singing tone. Gorgeous.
The Iridium is completely clean, and I use low output single coils - so a tubescreamer cranked (timmy has similar levels of gain) isn't really a particularly high gain!
@@johnnathancordy. Maybe your approach to dialing in tone, iridium/helix settings, playing technique. Just a suggestion, but whatever you want :). You clearly have the talent, not sure why your channel hasn't blown up. Some of the other youtube guitar marketers/teachers make a good living I'm sure.. I'm not a pro, just a couch guitarist so this all is really fun stuff to learn.
Nice playing as usual. It'd be great to see the differences between the two within a band mix. How does the bass from the Timmy behave with other instruments?
Love the Timmy. These pedals really bring out the best in your awesome articulation.
I think the main difference is that the Timmy sounds a bit grittier whereas the tube screamer is smoother and a lot more compressed.
Nice playing Mate. I have an older Timmy but I must say, a lot of that tone comes right from your fingers. Your sound is tremendous.
I like both! TS is smoother and Timmy has more grit. I'd happily use either or both. If I had to choose one, I would choose the Timmy because I like gritty sounds.
These would be great for stacking. Timmy first for a base overdrive, then TS added for solo lines.
That’s exactly what I do. I have the Timmy on most of the time then hit the 808 for more dirt.
@@paulbusalacchi2970 I've actually read that the final pedal has more impact on the tone so I would think you would want to go TS - Timmy but use them as you suggested.
Good comparison. I also think the TS has a bit of that mid hump that you can’t tweak. On the other hand you can’t give the Timmy a mid hump; you can cut the bass and treble but it’s not quite the same thing.
Yeh it's one of those weird things as with some Amps you definitely would like a mid hump but also to be able to cut the high and bass independently like you can with the Timmy!
Xotic BB preamp MB solved my problems.
Love that Timmy sound! May I ask you which amp model from Iridium did you use?
Thanks man, great tone as always
To my ears, the TS was smoother with less bass. The Timmy added more harmonic content, sounded more open with wider frequency response.
Timmy sounds better to my ears... and I just bought a TS mini. But I guess you can never have enough ODs. Your playing is beautiful btw
Timmy is for me one of the most underrated pedals, I've decided I will keep one around no matter what!
@@johnnathancordy The Timmy just has that extra something... this video is responsible for me pulling the trigger.
@@johnnathancordy initially I thought you were just giving the Timmy more umpf when you were playing. Went back and listened twice and the timmy is just better imo
A Sunset comparison to both would be very interesting!
Ok awesome!
Late in arriving at this video. Did you ever compare the Sunset to the Timmy? (I’ll go look). Meantime, just got a sunset and have been enjoying it in conjunction with the Tumnus Deluxe in front.
Man you have a great sound.
To my ears the Behringer TS is 25$ and it is amazing!
The ts always is clearer and more rocking for a wide clean tone with each note audible .
This is fantastic, thanks! Can I ask what scales you’re basing the improv around near the beginning?
The more I hear you play the Timmy, the more it reminds me of a Nobels ODR-1..... the bass... the ‘transparency’ etc...... maybe a future comparison video?
Ok awesome I've never tried a Nobels I'll try to get one
@@johnnathancordy The J Rockett GTO is a high gain version of the Nobels ODR-1 that is amazing. Check out Shawn Tubbs' review. I also like the XTS modified version of the Nobels ODR-1 mini. Not sure what the availability is on them across the pond, but awesome pedals!
I prefer the screamer, it's sounds more clear even with high gain...
Damn. I'm revisiting this, after the phantom Tube Screamer vs ODR vs TImmy video.... I have that Behringer, too, but that Timmy sounds great. You're the only person who has ever made me want a Timmy. I've tried in the past to find interest in it, but i just haven't liked it. Until now. Oh, no... the further i get in this video, the more i like the Behringer. Once again-i'm so confused! [Wish i could play like that.] Another note-on both the other video with the Nobels, and here with the Behringer, you have the drive cranked-i don't typically see people using it that high. And yet your tone isn't super high gain. Does the loop switcher have something to do with that? I'm assuming the Iridium must be completely clean. And still, i'd expect more gain. But, this is just sweet, singing tone. Gorgeous.
The Iridium is completely clean, and I use low output single coils - so a tubescreamer cranked (timmy has similar levels of gain) isn't really a particularly high gain!
you play beautifully man!!
You should do some instructional videos. Love this style. Similar to Chris Bucks.
Good idea, Chris is great!
What sort of questions should I be looking to answer in these videos in your opinion?
@@johnnathancordy. Maybe your approach to dialing in tone, iridium/helix settings, playing technique. Just a suggestion, but whatever you want :). You clearly have the talent, not sure why your channel hasn't blown up. Some of the other youtube guitar marketers/teachers make a good living I'm sure.. I'm not a pro, just a couch guitarist so this all is really fun stuff to learn.
Timmy has it...superb
Paul designed the Timmy for goosing his Marshalls so maybe the added hair on it is to add more attack to a cranked amp
Nice playing as usual. It'd be great to see the differences between the two within a band mix. How does the bass from the Timmy behave with other instruments?
th-cam.com/video/Qpi3BZY0Sy8/w-d-xo.html like this!
@@johnnathancordy just saw that! Thanks!
What a playing!
I actually much prefer the smoother clipping of the TS to the grit of the Timmy. I was about to move on a timmy until I saw this.
Timmy!
Is the Helix Tubescreamer model dead on vs a real tubescreamer (or behringer clone)?
Can you play an EM Drive with the iridium? And do some iridium videos with a tele?
What's an EM drive?
@@johnnathancordy A pedal from Emerson iirc
@@johnnathancordy Emerson custom Em-Drive is a transparent overdrive. Not quite as hard to get a hold of as a Timmy.
Any idea of how the Iridium was set on this one ?
Same as on my instagram story right now!
Sublime playing
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Os mesmos sons!
The Timmy sounds really good. The tube screamer is just too thin sounding.
Tubescreamers are as annoying as a screaming baby