I‘ve said it 20 years ago. This pedal is magic. They laughed at me at the time. Now, I am officially right 😂🎉
@FloridaHammer
Жыл бұрын
Love the mid level controls
@felinekaiju4517
Жыл бұрын
People are stupid and dial in with their eyes, not their ears. It's versatile as hell, although I modded mime recently to sound like a huge distortion monster.
@TheDrunkenScoundrel
Жыл бұрын
I first used one with a JCM900 then with a '65 Bassman, a Chandler Tube Driver, a Rickenbacker 330/12 and an Alexis midiverb. I miss that rig. And having a place to play at proper volume.
@stuartchapman5171
Жыл бұрын
@Feline Kaiju what's the mod? I have the Behringer clone. I'm considering rehousing it and may as well trick it out whilst I'm at it.
@felinekaiju4517
Жыл бұрын
@stuart chapman there's actually a few mods you can do. I bought the How To Modify Guitar Pedals book by Brian Wampler. I did the Diezel mod.
@GrahamSouthall-fp9ch
7 ай бұрын
Thanks guys! I'm 55, only been playing for 12 months. Bought the metal zone (my first pedal) after seeing Simon Neal on the show! At first I thought I'd been ripped off. After watching this and spending time playing around with, I now love this thing. Thank you.
@Pandamasque
2 жыл бұрын
0:11 Mick's pick control is only rivalled by his hands-free glasses control. I'm in awe. It always looks so effortless!
@ThatPedalShow
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha! And now sight!
@Bullittbl
2 жыл бұрын
Everything I ever believed has been taken away! A freaking metal zone can get THAT close to all those pedals. I need to lie down.
@smtx11
2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever played one before? I'm just curious as to why you thought that it sucked in the first place?
@Bullittbl
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Because there a lot more ways to make it sound bad than good.
@smtx11
2 жыл бұрын
@@Bullittbl ...So only make it sound good. Problem solved!
@Bullittbl
2 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I'd ever heard anyone do that. Thus, I said what I said.
@divebomb99
2 жыл бұрын
Best comment ever. You made me laugh (because you're spot on). Thank you.
@prestonbuchanan9009
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you all so much for the positively-minded content you put out. I have watched you go down so many rabbit holes for the past few years and I have tried out some great pedals thanks to you. In this process I have discovered something about myself: I just don’t hear the pedal nuances like you do. But, that’s ok. I love playing guitar. Even if my new overdrive sounds a lot like my old overdrives, sometimes stepping on a new shiny rectangle with different knobs rekindles my desire to push farther into playing. I keep watching this channel because I love YOUR love of guitar, even if I never plan on running anything close to a wet-dry rig.
@tiogate
2 жыл бұрын
I can relate to many times not being able to hear the nuances. Just a thought: do you think it could be due to volume? I know that I don't play nearly as loud as those numbers we see on their dB meter, especially when testing and comparing pedals alone. I sometimes think I would hear more differences between pedals (and sometimes even guitars) if I'd play really loud.
@prestonbuchanan9009
2 жыл бұрын
@@tiogate could be related to volume for sure. I also think I get ear fatigue pretty quick, so I don’t get around to switching from one OD pedal to another when jamming with other guitarists. That, and I am too caught up in what I am playing instead of the nuances of how it sounds. There is room to grow for sure.
@mrmatthew2443
2 жыл бұрын
I think you on to something., yes Analogman mike Pierre talks about this all the time
@danmayes4657
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Actually, I was good at "100 Years Later"....
@ERWebster
2 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see you guys do it justice. It's been such an oddly maligned pedal, a product of being far too popular and ending up in the hands of people who didn't know how to dial it in I suppose.
@somethingelsedoesmatter
2 жыл бұрын
They're using a Waza Craft in Custom mode... Not nearly as difficult to make it sound good compared to a stock standard Metal Zone where the guitar's tone is all sucked out. Closest you can get is modding heavily, or at least removing a capacitor or two, and many people aren't gonna wanna do that. I feel sorry for any suckers who ran out and got an OG Metal Zone after watching this.
@alexnash8966
2 жыл бұрын
the metal zone is legit one of the best pedals ever made, mainly because of the juicy and responsive eq and insane range of the drive. people are really just not up to the task of doing in justice
@prism223
Жыл бұрын
I see it like a bunch of zoomer drivers complaining that their grandpa's old truck keeps conking out, but not realizing that it's because it's a manual transmission.
@wabisabi7399
Жыл бұрын
The Metal Zone was waay ahead of it's time when it was released. 🤘
@kennethmeldrum4401
2 жыл бұрын
That was an absolute feel good episode! Thank you for giving the Metal Zone some love.
@bluesful
2 жыл бұрын
Regardless of whether one's ears perceive the Metal Zone to be close or not to the targets here, there's no doubt (at least to my ears) that the Metal Zone sounds great here, and is quite versatile.
@ThatPedalShow
2 жыл бұрын
Totally that!
@phnelson033
2 жыл бұрын
In fact I seemed to prefer the Meal Zone's tight, snappy feel to it compared to the more gooey, fluffy tone from other more coveted pedals set similarly. I like the bite & punch it gives in these tweaks.
@bluesful
2 жыл бұрын
@@phnelson033 I can certainly understand that.
@Brokenmono
2 жыл бұрын
Indeed, so many popular opinions about this pedal are wrong. I find it's the same with amps and other 'notoriously bad' gear. I find there's a lot of people who have no idea about how to use gear.
@christhompson9378
2 жыл бұрын
Lol... Meal zone. Brilliant!
@mathisto21
2 жыл бұрын
Love this episode! My first pedal was a Metal Zone and I had sooooooo much fun. It will always hold a special place in my heart ❤️
@AndyDemos
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting bit about the pre-gain mid bump! Maybe there should be a Rock Zone with soft clipping and the same EQ 👍🏻
@tobymoorhouse
2 жыл бұрын
I've modded my MT-2 to do just that and it sounds killer.. I can plug in to any amp and get the sound I want 😁
@richardtimetorock9340
2 жыл бұрын
I’d buy the rock zone!
@keithbriscoe99
2 жыл бұрын
@@tobymoorhouse what was the mod, care to share?
@tobymoorhouse
2 жыл бұрын
@@keithbriscoe99 I tried to link to a couple of videos on my Reddit (u/tobymoorhouse) from a year ago in these comments but it wouldn't let me.. essentially I bypass the pre-distortion gyrator, add (asymmetric) soft clipping but also keep the hard clipping diodes, like an ODR-1; this smooths out the transition in to distortion at lower gain settings to my ears. The iteration I use tunes the bass knob to the low colour knob of an HM-2 with the treble control as the high colour knob, using the post-gain gyrator circuits to do so (this also allows op-amp distortion at this stage when maxed out). I added a three position treble cut switch as a surrogate treble control and kept the semi-parametric mid control stock. Hope that helps.
@tobymoorhouse
2 жыл бұрын
PS. I have killed/ruined a number of Metal Zones in the process of refining this circuit.. I highly recommend looking up Electric Druid's circuit breakdown if you haven't already
@LCA84
2 жыл бұрын
Back in 1999-2000 I got a Metal Zone from a friend for some days and decided to read the manual and setup the pedal as recommended by the factory. I was very into Oasis back then, and there was a preset called "brit rock" or something. I remember being very impacted by the tone. It was so similar to Noel and Bonehead tones. I was having the Oasis tone for the first time. I was just a teenager, with no experience in tone setting at all, with a crappy korean Squier in a huge bass amp, so that was very revealing to me. I never bought the Metal Zone criticism, always thought it was unfounded, based on the grunge/punk wannabes who had no time to turn the knobs and experiment the settings, the EQ.
@robyates136
2 жыл бұрын
Great show. Sometimes we don't need to keep adding pedals (as much fun as that is) but instead experiment with the ones we have, even those gathering dust from our early years.
@stuartchapman5171
Жыл бұрын
Spot on. Those Bad Monkeys at JHS have just broke the Internet doing just that.
@Adventuresingearland
2 жыл бұрын
What an astonishing pedal. Really enjoyed the 'in the background whilst working' viewing of this episode. Looking forward to the 'headphones in detail listen' later on. Presumably we'll just have JHS Josh's 4 x Metal Zone pedal board moving forward.
@mrmatthew2443
2 жыл бұрын
Good reference., I’ll never forget the video that Josh is doing on overdrives ( I think , can’t remember exactly what JHS video ) and pulls out a metal zone and says , I can take and use this pedal in any style of music , even a country gig ..
@stuartchapman5171
Жыл бұрын
This pedal is a lot better than people realise. It has a full blown channel strip eq, with parametric mid. It's basically nearly ever distortion in one box. I must admit I was foxed by the whole para mid thing when presented with my first "grown up mixer". Once you get to grips with it, it's awesome. I love the Rat, HM2, DS , Guvnor Keeley Screamer but the zone does it all.
@erichufschmid1142
2 жыл бұрын
Warren Haynes had a Metal Zone on his board for years! I bet if John Mayer put one on his board it would be worth $3000 ;-) Great show guys!
@mark64tanner
2 жыл бұрын
So glad you did this on a much maligned pedal. Parametric EQ can be hard to get your head around but once you do and then start putting it into EQ loops instead of into the front of the amp it is a pretty cool pedal
@mattw.6726
2 жыл бұрын
Really interesting vid. I noticed early on that the Metal Zone always had more compression than the other pedals - even at at lower gain settings. When you stacked the ODR-1 and the Archer, the signal became noticeably more compressed and the sustain increased, allowing that wonderful feedback. At that point, I knew the Metal Zone should be able to do a pretty good job of creating that tone. Was not disappointed!
@kimmolingonheimo
2 жыл бұрын
yeah, the low gain tweakability with the wide EQ and the long sustain are what interest me in this pedal ( already know Ill get a good lead tone out of it...)😎
@chuddleywindston
9 ай бұрын
Imagine a metal zone that could save presets and had MIDI, that would be amazing
@candacesmusic
8 ай бұрын
Midi Zone
@DavidRavenMoon
2 жыл бұрын
As someone who uses a Metal Zone for non metal (post punk/alternative), I can say it’s a very versatile pedal. I think in these tests it sounded better than the Rat and ODR. It had better definition. Muffs sound like Muffs. I use mine mainly for solos. I don’t run it into a clean amp. My Marshall is set for a crunch tone.
@nathanaelmoxon4996
Жыл бұрын
Just stumbled here, as a metal head who hangs out on the heavy side of YT it's great to see a show from guys who actually understand the technical side of the sound, you show more knowledge and understanding in the first few minutes of this episode than most other channels do in all there videos! At least now I know where to go for high quality reviews, thanks guys
@ThatPedalShow
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nathan, and welcome! 🤗
@drbombermandude
2 жыл бұрын
Cannibal Corpse famously used the Metal Zone as a clean boost into the front of their rectifiers, just for the EQ, to cut out all the bass and boost mids and treble into the front of the amp.
@Ottophil
2 жыл бұрын
I had no idea other people did this(6505+), for years I kept it always on for this reason. But when I got a fender twin, I had to use it for actual distortion
@denniscoverband4369
2 жыл бұрын
Now that is a fun fact :)
@matt926uk1
2 жыл бұрын
The metal zone doesn't really get clean though, even with the gain on zero its still pretty gainy?
@Astral_Wave
2 жыл бұрын
@@matt926uk1 on zero, it probably doesn't do much, but the boss ml-2 metal core does low gain very well 😀
@Ottophil
2 жыл бұрын
@@matt926uk1 you obviously never heard of the band if you think hey want "clean" clean metal bands arent using it as an actual "clean" sound they are using it to de-flub the recto its more for the eq, but that tiny gain bump aint gonna effect them as much as you would think
@TheBeriking
2 жыл бұрын
“This is Malcom’s SG….not *that* Malcolm!” Priceless.
@johncurtiss46
2 жыл бұрын
To be honest with y’all… when y’all mentioned last week or the week before that y’all had a buncha fans who didn’t comment on your videos, that resonated with me. I’ve been watching y’all for years, own both a D&M drive and a Harmonious monk, I bought TPS t-shirts and a coffee mug, and still just now I went thru and liked as many videos of y’all as I could find that I hadn’t before. TLDR: y’all are appreciated more than KZitem/social media/ the Internet realizes. Rock on D&M y’all are the best 🤘🏻
@ThatPedalShow
2 жыл бұрын
Ah, thanks so much John 🤓🙏
@Themrmaad1
2 жыл бұрын
I've been using the metal zone 2 since it was first released with my Strat this way. It can be very musical when you use "Less is more" strategy. It is very, very versatile especially with a Strat. The Tele tone's on the video were great. Really cool seeing you guys using it for non-metal tones. :)
@robertw1871
2 жыл бұрын
Metal zone is an amazingly powerful pedal, the EQ is incredible, it’s just so powerful that it’s easy to overdo it and make sound horrible…. You have to have a great ear and know exactly what you’re doing to use it… it’s funny how guitarists sound roughly the same no matter what gear they are playing through, it’s definitely way more about the player than the gear…
@stuartchapman5171
Жыл бұрын
It's all in that parametric mid. It's the magic and the downfall of this pedal. It's baffling the first hime you encounter it. It's like a "proper" mixer channel strip. That's why it's so slated and can be difficult.
@matthewgurlitz3514
7 ай бұрын
I have a Boss HM-2 from the '80s. You can get a great metal chug out of it, but it has a pretty decent EQ in itself, and I've been amazed at some of the low-fi fuzzy sounds I can get. To do that, I leave the gain at 8 o' clock or even below. But that Swedish death metal chainsaw sound is always on tap! .
@sczarnecki5887
2 жыл бұрын
It would have been nice if you showed a close up of each setting on the MZ that clones the other pedals.
@xdoctorblindx
2 жыл бұрын
I bet they sounded way more different in the room, but I was pretty impressed by how how close you got with MZ. I think using the tone knob (and volume) on your guitars would get you even closer. Great show, guys! :)
@nashmanzl
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a metal guy, and I hang out here all the time. I've always felt at home in the company of Brits for some reason (I'm mostly from Colorado). But I have a great appreciation for your humor and tones. THIS gem of a video (11 minutes in at this comment) has had no shortage of that humor so far.
@ericmojave6061
2 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I’ve ever been VERY impressed with the metal zone. May consider picking one up.
@lukeh9199
2 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to watch your videos because they seem so smart and informative. With full time employment and children it is difficult to carve out nearly an hour of my day (some videos much more) to enjoy this content in entirety.
@ThatPedalShow
2 жыл бұрын
We wish you well with all that Luke. Time is fast becoming the most precious commodity of all. :0)
@lettherebemorelight
2 жыл бұрын
Love it. I'd faithfully used only the MT2 + a Dunlop wah for about 20 years and thru covid..... finally jumped into more pedals thanks to y'all! There are some cool fuzz like sounds to be had from the MT2 with tweakery. Cheers gents
@duncanwalwyn8241
2 жыл бұрын
Great Video guys! really enjoyed this episode. So many people slate the MT-2 so its nice to see it get some love for a change, For a pedal that was designed for heavy music you guys worked your magic there and proved how versatile it can be with a good ear and a bit of patience. Thanks guys well done :)
@elproff007
Жыл бұрын
I like how you guys have so much fun demoing these pedals. Great video! 🔥🙏
@jamesryan1939
2 жыл бұрын
Simon Neil makes magic with this pedal and a vintage style strat.
@toneydavis9802
2 жыл бұрын
My blood type is O-DR1.
@smelltheglove2038
2 жыл бұрын
Mine is currently TS-9. I have some ODR-1 though, ready for a transfusion whenever the feeling hits me.
@stevengarvey5782
2 жыл бұрын
I am again astonished by how quickly Dan can dial in any given sound. His facility with the knobs is revelatory. Interesting show, but I doubt that a metal zone will be found on my board anytime soon. Thanks, gents.
@naught0
2 жыл бұрын
Quickly? The first one clearly took over a thousand years
@Jimbodiddley1
2 жыл бұрын
@@naught0 Yes, but in the overall scheme of things, 1,000 years really isn't that long. :-)
@marcusstowe2285
2 жыл бұрын
So awesome! Thanks guys for the great content!
@anthonydinning2788
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic. I just picked up an MT2.... My normal rig doesn't have an FX loop so i'll be running this front end. Really looking forward to fiddling with this.
@kennygreenberg3590
2 жыл бұрын
I loved the different sounds you got from this pedal. I wish you could show a close up of the settings for each sound
@71goaliemask
2 жыл бұрын
This video prompted me to dust off my venerable metalzone, and happy to report that the old style metalzone in conjunction with an EQ pedal (just to further tweaketh the tone) can produce some excellent sounds - thanks for the inspiration!!
@bustanorms2028
2 жыл бұрын
They are using the new boss metal zone waza
@RobUttley
2 жыл бұрын
Always been intrigued by the Metal Zone, never had one. I make do with a Boss OD-20 and the Metal Zone approximation that is on there... Great video - you've now convinced me to find a MZ once I've recovered from the Xmas spending....
@ryanpaulretouch
2 жыл бұрын
If Boss is watching...a Blues driver with this eq section and presets would be lovely.
@MSpotatoes
Жыл бұрын
Just bought a metal zone for the 2nd time in my life, really loved this video!
@divebomb99
2 жыл бұрын
This video is a stellar clinic on how to dial in a dirt pedal. If only I had access to this waaay back when I began playing. Kudos.
@klauswigsmith
Жыл бұрын
I have a Metal Zone MT-2 (original, not WC) and I quite like it. For me the main secret is keeping the distortion dial as low as you can. It will work FINE in the 7-8 o'clock position, especially when used as a boost for your amp's gain channel. If you turn that distortion up too much, that's when is starts to deserve is maligned reputation (IMO) Be CONSERVATIVE with your gain/distortion no matter what the source. Most of the best metal was recorded with a modest amount of gain.
@calebfuller4713
Жыл бұрын
I think too many garage players fell victim to the "all the gain, no mids" attidude back in the 90s, or even worse "everything cranked fully to the right" and were then somewhat surprised when they ended up sounding like shite. "But it says 'metal' on the label, how come I'm not Tony Iommi MKII?"
@klauswigsmith
Жыл бұрын
@@calebfuller4713 That's the Pantera tone. It's shit. Priest, Maiden, and Sabbath have far superior tone.
@Burnt_Gerbil
2 жыл бұрын
Nice work, guys. I was one of those who said to add an eq pedal to your drive. I think those tones are convincing enough. Nobody in the audience is going to ask “Was that a RAT pedal or just a metal zone trying to be one?” Lol. That’ll do! 😬
@andsoistopped
2 жыл бұрын
What’s the frequency? I think you’ll find Kenneth is the go to guy.
@rogereriksen726
2 ай бұрын
Great looking Tele! I especially like that ghost vhammy ...! Joke aside, a great video, and you two are the best pedal dailers, and the BMZ is a great and amazingly versatillity pedal in the right hands!
@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921
2 жыл бұрын
That’d be cool to show up for a metal gig with a Tone King Head and 4x12 cabinet in surf green.
@evanmiller2579
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Love the new Strat. To my ears, the tones dialed in were pretty similar during any of the single note playing. It wasn't until you hit some double stops and chord type riffs that you could hear big differences. I think Brian Wampler modified a bunch of Metal Zones because he liked the parametric on it with so many tone shaping options. He then made an all Metal Zone board with like 4 of them on there. Good stuff. Thanks for all you do. Happy holidays.
@ThatPedalShow
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Evan! Happy holidays to you too man!
@BruceKnouseMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Always loved my metalzone, glad it's finally getting some appreciation as of recent years
@robertbriles4346
2 жыл бұрын
Love your show! Gives me a warm fuzzy feeling. Really calms my anxiety. Thanks!
@gbarge4
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, it sets up my day so nicely seeing you guys just have some fun. Throughout the episode I kept thinking of the fabled Tomato-tone and how a similar episode might go with it. One pedal to rule them all? Cheers, guys. -G
@thombrannan2589
2 жыл бұрын
Just by pure happenstance, I came into possession of a Boss MT2 and a GE7 in the same week and used them together with great effect. If I'd been more patient back then, I don't think I'd have needed the EQ pedal.
@kurtisr2339
2 жыл бұрын
Another youthful pedal trauma undone. Unbelievable. And totally believable. Thanks, gents! A happiest of holidays to you and yours.
@lenduckworth99
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing. I love the pedal. Always have. Nothing gives you that EQ versatility but it takes a long time to understand and in each room needs adjustment. Lots of metalzones back in the 2000's had a lot of stickers and paint on them as people needed to 'save' the setting.
@themattitude
2 жыл бұрын
Can we get a version of the pedal order shirt with all the effects crossed out and metalzone underneath?! Black and orange, obvs.
@JbfMusicGuitar
2 жыл бұрын
This is the least 'Meta Zone', I've ever hear from a Metal Zone... Nicely done lads!
@ThatPedalShow
2 жыл бұрын
Hooray!
@Groovegandalf
2 жыл бұрын
The metal zone with a very deep reverb (fathoms) and delay can make some beautiful shoegaze or even doom tones. The metal zone doesn't even bother waking up unless a P-90 or a humbucker is involved at the least.
@richardtimetorock9340
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never understood why some people dislike the metal zone. Plug it in front of any tube amp and you have a huge variety of excellent tones, not sure why boss doesn’t have more pedals with wider eq options
@sid35gb
2 жыл бұрын
I began watching this video thinking I know it’s versatile pedal, but Mick and Dan are gonna absolutely slate it. So hey ho I watched thinking car crash tv here we go, but I was amazed at what they tweaked out of it and smiling at the end as well GOOD WORK GUYS 👍
@astewart9410
2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating! I only JUST had a RAT delivered this week, and I'm having great fun with it in my chain. But now I'm thinking a Metal Zone would be a fun addition. It'll have to wait 'til after Christmas. Cheers!
@mykhedelic6471
2 жыл бұрын
The Tone Zone. Every tone can be found in MT-2, needles in the slay stack.
@jjarabejo305
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! for the clarification on the Metal Zone, I was a doubter but you all squeezed some nice sounds out of it. Might have to acquire one, at present I use a Pine Box Motel and boost into it when I want to get into that hairy territory .
@billsherrington5996
2 жыл бұрын
Nice work as always boys! Loved the ODR + Archer with both the Strat and the "nosey" Tele which immediately reminded me of Joe Walsh at the start of Funk 49! Lovely!!
@davespin9034
11 ай бұрын
I think your video is among the best because you scientifically dial in the Boss to match other pedals. I've seen all the hate or love for this pedal (I think many of these people are followers trying to fit in). I hear the pedal and think it soubss bad ass when people say it sounds terrible. So strange. Good job guys
@AndrewStonerock
2 жыл бұрын
the metal zone actually acts like a really good preamp if you stick it in an fx return.
@smtx11
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it does!
@Rhythmanalysis
2 жыл бұрын
Love the new Strat, Mick. I have a CS 62 Ltd edition relic one in Inca silver. Also idiosyncratic as has a maple board. But sounds and plays awesome. Best part of all, it cost me £7! (Won in a raffle - thanks Gearburst!!) Enjoy it!
@davedavem
2 жыл бұрын
Love the new guitar, Mick!! Congrats!
@ThatPedalShow
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave!
@periloustemple8290
2 жыл бұрын
That last bit was so amazing. This whole thing was just fascinating. May we all learn to be less dismissive - especially regarding Boss. Wow. They get it right so often - and always have. Like you at TPS: get it right everytime. Love it. Happy & Lovely Holidays!
@Atttuner
2 жыл бұрын
Lets make a video about using EQ to smash square pegs into round holes.......YES!!!! but with too much gain as well!!!!! SO GOOD
@mattelder9147
2 жыл бұрын
Well the MZ is a sledgehammer
@rebob9
2 жыл бұрын
Time sure does fly when you're having fun!
@ryangunwitch-black
2 жыл бұрын
Sees new TPS video: automatic thumbs up
@thejeffersonlee
2 жыл бұрын
I love that you acknowledged a trope (re: stereotype) of heavier sounds by strumming some syncopated rhythm on the two high strings at tritone intervals. Surely, I used to think, nobody notices this but me.
@zootallures1
2 жыл бұрын
Best line ever in a TPS episode (from the original Metal Zone intro): Dan to Mick - “I’m scared….hold me.” Makes me laugh every time!!
@ThatPedalShow
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha! And us. :0)
@danielsaturnino5715
2 жыл бұрын
I think you got the metal zone the respect it deserves. Setting up that eq isnt for everyone.
@jeremiahMc11
2 жыл бұрын
Mick: If the color year discrepancy bothers you - just pretend the "original owner from 62" sent in his shoreline gold strat into Fender for a refin in 65 and they sprayed it with firemist! No matter what, I love the look and sounds coming from the new strat!
@ThatPedalShow
2 жыл бұрын
Ah that works Jeremiah, thank you!
@bigshortyshort
2 жыл бұрын
When the Metal Zone arrived on the scene it was the must have pedal of its day for many a pubescent gun slinger, you either had it or wanted it! It's responsible for countless hours playing and practicing, it's how you got your shitty SS practice amp to scream 🤘 that alone makes it one of the most iconic pedals of IT'S time! Thank you Metal Zone, we're not worthy!! A pedal with similar effect on young players to come along a bit later in this part of the planet was the DOD grunge, curious it there construction was the same/similar hmm🤔
@GabeHelma
2 жыл бұрын
It was the DOD Grunge for me back in 98. I need to pick one up again and relive the glory 😆
@ZL1LoVeR
2 жыл бұрын
I came here thinking you guys will finally be chugging and giving us some 0s and 1s… I’ll keep coming back with some hope that one day you will 🤘🏽😛
@fadlyhans82
Жыл бұрын
Got the Waza version today and it sounds awesome. Take your time with the eq on this pedal to find what you want. I got a hard rock sound out of this like playing DIO. That crunch though. Used the Low input channel from the SC20H. I think the mids on this pedal is the magic. It’s just so fun getting the tone weirdly affected by the eq of this pedal.
@johnegginton
Ай бұрын
I just got myself a Metal Zone, purely because I've been on a bit of a Biffy binge and i saw it for about £40 in near mint condition. I saw Simon on the show a while back and made a preset on my Helix which covered a lot of ground tonally, but i really wanted to try the MT2 for myself. It did not disappoint!
@moo3992
2 жыл бұрын
Y'all have the greatest show on earth. You've been a godsend in these times of boredom, tragedy and straight up buffoonery. Thank you. P.s. love the auto flip-down option you employ with your glasses when you get down to business there Mick.
@lyleanderson5407
2 жыл бұрын
The BOSS 30th Anniversary MT-2-3A is the only version I own. Great Video! Gives me new ideas.
@mikemcginnis1419
2 жыл бұрын
Never thought of using my metal zone for blues tones. never realized it was that versatile. Thankyou
@Kurjistaja
2 жыл бұрын
Dan is a master of pedal adjustment. Good ears.
@gordonrankin3995
2 жыл бұрын
Great show guys! Thanks
@telecastersRthebest
2 жыл бұрын
That Metal Zone with the Tele sounds absolutely filthy! Need to get me one someday.
@loopie007
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review! The primary point I got from this video is how versatile the MZ is. If we tried to make any of the other pedals sound like a MZ it would be a bit failure. Usually everyone I have see play with a MZ just cranks it up full then hates the tone. I had issues hoping it would make my Strat-Fender Amp sound like a screaming Marshall. You really had to play with the knobs to get it distorting with a pleasing sound and the EQ was better than any other pedal. Played with Humbuckers it can be way too much dirt very quickly. Got to be easy on the gain and dirt.
@travisbartley58
2 жыл бұрын
The pedals I had the 1990s when I first started playing Ibanez sound tank power lead, DOD flanger,and Boss chorus. I remember my friend had a metal zone he sold it and bought a DOD grunge
@mykhedelic6471
2 жыл бұрын
"FX69 Grunge, oh yeah!"
@ronrumsey3205
2 жыл бұрын
EQ is the key! I'm finding that if I run an EQ pedal after my drives (fuzz, comp, odr) I can get just about any drive sounds I want by adjusting said EQ and drive pedals. It's helping me control GAS every time the newest, best, GOAT drive pedal is introduced.
@MrEdnap
2 жыл бұрын
Great demo, I’m glad you explained what you meant by nose!
@martinsutcliffe5824
2 жыл бұрын
Super fun! Loving these recent boss pedal shows
@gorlagOv
2 жыл бұрын
I just got my buddy a metal zone yesterday. I love mine.
@frankbennett3075
2 жыл бұрын
Mick, I really hope you and the new Strat are able to connect, congrats. I think colors like fire mist gold look great, best of luck mate. New Strat vlogs in the near future?
@fletches4084
2 жыл бұрын
Thing about the metal zone is for every sound you want to get out of it you have to buy another one then glue the pots after you've spent 3 months tweaking it to get it where you want it. Imagine having to adjust it between songs in a live set? Time enough for the band to split up, reform, fire the original drummer, get a new drummer, fall out with him and get the original drummer back, couple of solo projects and back in time for the next number.
@ThatPedalShow
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha!!!
@MSpotatoes
Жыл бұрын
You're not wrong. I'll need a quick reference chart per song.
@ld7806
3 ай бұрын
You're not clever, you're lazy. If it takes you that long, quit guitar and take up the kazoo.
@austinmichels5527
2 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome! This is excellent!
@ThatPedalShow
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@danjack-son4871
2 жыл бұрын
I have owned two Metal Zones.. the Waza and the original... I could definitely get some cool blues riffs going on with some awesome guitar solo stuff as well, just takes some twiddling of the knobs.
@echoes4660
2 жыл бұрын
I’ ve used a lot the metal zone as a booster with the eq. No gain and a lot of level, it truly rocks with an overdriven marshall.
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