With the ocd, i gooped the pcb for 5 years or so to slow them down, but youre now seeing a handful of ocd inspired pedals being sold under various names. Fulltone ocd and fulldrive 2, whats the differences. Both pedals can also be used together as a great combination. Screw it, i am done with fulltone, this is not the first time their tech support was useless and how demeaning they are. This venerable pedal is so dependable at pumping out the kind of gain that was once the exclusive province of crankedtothemax tube amps that ocd owners never have to deal with the anxiety of wondering whether theyll have enough gain if they show up to a gig. Page 1 1960s univibe effect made popular by robin trower, jimi hendrix, and others. The fulltone obsessive compulsive drive ocd is an extremely open sounding overdrivedistortion circuit that di. The fulltone obsessive compulsive drive ocd is an extremely open. The fulltone ocd is one of the nicest overdrives for getting an amplike tone. Fulltone musical products ocd obsessive compulsive drive guitar. The new fulltone ocd v2 the ocd has received many slight tweaks over the last 12 years, often incorrectly identified as version 2, version 3, v4, etc.
The ocd accomplishes its tubelike distortion through the unusual combination of. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. Obsessivecompulsive disorder ocd psychiatric disorders. Fulltone ocd versions 1 2 3 4 all of them with les paul and. The fulltone ocd has achieved legendary status amongst guitarists with taste. Congratulations on your purchase of the with extended bottomend response, the first channel is the overdrive mode capable of clean boost compcut or more distorted overdrives. Fulltones by the way, hate daisy chaining power supplies. Fulltone ocd v1 series 2 obsessive compulsive drive pedal. The fulltone ocd has been a great swiss army knife. Jan 07, 2009 this is the fulltone ocd in all of its incarnations.
Users manual introduction the voodoo lab pedal power 2 plus is the finest power supply available for guitar effects. Jul 03, 2018 some pedals like the fulltone ocd are rated from 9v to all the way up to 18v which in this case, yes you can use a 12v this adapter because the pedal is capable of handling that much voltage. Trower only uses fulltone dejavibes since the day he tried one in 1994. Aug 11, 2016 the fulltone ocd also has a choice of two voicing options low peak and high peak which can be toggled via a switch at the top of the pedal.
Frequently asked questions fulltone musical products, inc. Fulltone ocd v1 series 1 obsessive compulsive drive pedal. Mean age of onset for ocd is 19 to 20 yr, but about 25% of cases begin by age 14 see obsessivecompulsive disorder ocd and related disorders in children and adolescents. I primary use the amp clean, with chorus, echo, reverb, fuzz, etc, but occasionally like a little crunch when playing some songs or leads. Low peak gives you a fender tweed kind of vibe whilst high peak is a little more high gain giving a classic british sound think vox and early marshall amps. Fulltone custom effects ocd v2 obsessive compulsive drive. Its eight 9v outputs will power any type of battery operated effect. Ive have success using this to get that classic dickey betts sound with the 335. The ocd is definitely the way to go with a class 5.
In reality there has always been only version 1, with very slight variations making them v1. Fulltone ocd obsessive compulsive drive i was looking for an overdrive pedal i could use with my fender 68 twin reverb reissue. Fulltone ocd all the 9 versions alberto dessi music website. When trying to use the ocd, i wasnt able to tame the harshness. Handbuilt by michael fuller when through the decade after founding fulltone in 1991, the obsessive compulsive drive features three knobs for. Fm and vintage modes the tone control is a very effective circuit that can smooth out or enhance upper harmonics, with 12 oclock being about neutral. This overdrive pedal is much different than the tubescreamer type pedals. Sound quality i have used this with various amps such a thd flexi 50, 70s marshalls, 60s fender bassman, and it does shine with clean amps turning it into a great overdrive sound. I consistently hear from users these pedals are quite good. Up to 30% of people with ocd also have a past or current tic disorder. Because of its huge amount of available output, the ocd works great as an overdrive in front of amps. Send your tone soaring above the mix and get your hands on one of the original kings of transparent overdrive with the first iteration of the fulltone ocd. All the versions of the fulltone ocd may be recognized by their serial number or, in case of the version 2, by the look of the pedal.
The ocd has received many slight tweaks over the last 12 years, often incorrectly identified as version 2. There are many outandout clones of the ocd, and thats some form of a. I abd the plimsoul and ocd with it and i like the ocd better for rhythm and the plimsoul better for lead. During treatment, it is a workbook in which individuals can record their own experience of their disorder, together with the. The original ocd has been replaced by the new ocd v2. There are a lot of ods comparing themselves to and stealing from the fulltone ocd, and thats to be expected when youre the best selling.
Fs5l, fs6, fs7 the fs6 and fs7 can be used only in latch mode. Lost the manual that came with your fulltone pedal. The earthquaker devices westwood comes with an owners manual, carry bag. Fulltone stated that there was always one version of the ocd because the changes made to the pedal over the time were always so small that it was not possible to speak of a version 2, 3, 4, etc. Funny, when i bought my ocd it said right in the owners manual that i have the final. Pros and cons of different fulltone ocds page 1 joes guitars, amps and gear joe bonamassa forum the official forum for all things joe bonamassa, guitars and blues music.
Accessories owners manual, leaflet using the unit safely, important note, and information alkaline battery 9 v, 6lr61 options sold separately ac adaptor psaseries footswitch. Based on what you described above i think you will love the ocd with your class 5. You can also purchase individual gear models from fulltone collection in the amplitube custom shop. I am tired of trying to get something good out of it. The ocd is the icing on the cake that makes the fulltone collection perfect for all genres of music in all kinds of styles. The new fulltone ocd v2 the ocd is the biggest selling boutique overdrive ever made, with over 250,000 sold since its inception in late 2004. When i purchased the ocd i purchased a fulltone fat boost3 to compare with the intentions of only keeping the one i found most useful. Utilization the owners manual is well laid out with plenty of good sounding sample settings to get you up and running quickly. Fulltone makes some good stuff, but i love this expandora i just got on loan yesterday, man it smokes played it thru 4 fenders, pro junior,champ, deluxe reverb 2 crates, mine and a v50 dsp 5112,and what i believe was a late 40s gibson lap steel amp like a br4 and an old supro. Compulsive disorder patient treatment manual this manual is both a guide to treatment and a workbook for persons who suffer from obsessive. The ocd features a simple 3 knob design offering gain, tone, and volume controls.
Used, fulltone ocd v2 overdrivedistortion guitar fulltone ocd v2 overdrivedistortion guitar the pedal comes boxed as shown and sounds amazing unleash the beckpage solasound vox series 3 tonebender sounds. Fulltone product manuals fulltone musical products, inc. It was a fun pedal on some stuff but not enough to earn a permanent place on my board. Knowing mike fullers love for vintage amps and guitars, its a safe bet that the ocd will shine best through a classic fender circuit such as a mid60s blackface or other more brightlyvoice. Sep 20, 2016 the fulltone ocd is one of the nicest overdrives for getting an amplike tone. For more pedal of the day news, new demo videos, contest giveaways and more, please sign up for our mailing list here. Each output is completely isolated, shortcircuit protected, highly filtered and regulated. During treatment, it is a workbook in which individuals can record their own experience of their disorder, together with the additional advice for their particular case given by their clinician. Fulltone products ship with california prop 65 warnings. Lost the manual that came with your older fulltone pedal. Overdrive the fulltone obsessive compulsive drive v2 ocd v2 replicates the dynamics and harmonics of a fullywound tube amplifier with its typical output.
Now im seeing photoshop renderings popping up from other makers claiming to be developing emulates output tube distortion pedals ala plimsoul. Fulltone collection for amplitube is available in the ik online store or in the custom shop as a full collection of effects. The fulltone plimsoul is very dynamic at least as much as the ocd and can also cop tones similar to the ocd if you want. Overdrive the fulltone obsessive compulsive drive v2 ocd v2 replicates the dynamics and harmonics of a fullywound tube amplifier with its typical output stage distortion, very dynamic, reacts strongly to the volume control of the guitar. The fulltone obsessive compulsive drive ocd is an extremely. Some pedals like the fulltone ocd are rated from 9v to all the way up to 18v which in this case, yes you can use a 12v this adapter because the pedal is capable of handling that much voltage.
Mike fuller obsesses over a new version of the fulltone. Sep 15, 2017 the fulltone ocd obsessive compulsive drive, has been kicking around for more than a decade. Fulltone ocd v2 the ocd has received many slight tweaks since its birth in 2004, often incorrectly identified as version 2, version 3, version 4. The obsessive compulsive drive is capable of producing the complex array of overtones, and tubeamp like tone, it has a lot of of available gain about 30db. Sep 10, 2008 hi guys, i noticed some of you use fulltone ocd s. Every so often its creator, mike fuller, introduces a newer version, and despite all the tweaking, many guitarists still consider the ocd one of the finest overdrivedistortion stompboxes. Mosfet and germanium clippers unlike 95% of all pedals that are not placed in the feedback loop unheard of. If you want a pure boost pedal, the zvex super hard on is great.
Fulltone pedals were born out of a love for music, fine equipment, and tone. Giving a pedal more voltage to play with 18v instead of 9v will typically provide a larger range of headroom before the guitars signal starts to clip. Pros and cons of different fulltone ocds page 1 joes. Rather than rely on association with a mythical, illustrious past, the ocd earns its reputation with sheer quality of tone, usability and adaptability. If dealing with fulltone choices, i would pick the fulltone plimsoul if you want a mix of gain and overdrive tones that blend nicely, or the rto drive over the ocd versions. Both overdrives share a design similarity in that they both omit an output buffer in their circuit. Classa wired jfet input raising the impedance from all previous ocd versions 330k to 1 mega ohm, thus interfacing better with all types of pickups, isolating the input from everything coming before the ocd in your signal chain, and giving the pedal more touchsensitivity than any other ocd version, or any other pedal for that matter.
You have the latest, the final, the best version of the ocd. In reality there has always been only one versionversion 1, with very slight variations in a couple of values after that making them v1. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Pedal is in excellent condition as shown, does not include power supply. Owners manual 5 1 0 0 0 5 9 0 4 4 0 1 intellectual property right. Signal chain, fender stratocaster, gibson les paul into the ocd then tc electronic alter ego x4 then into a 1974 marshall jmp 100w super.
We have been making exact 60s univibe clones longer than anyone, and are the only ones manufacturing originalspec photocells and manufacturing our own dual speedpot with the correct value, taper and gear. The fulltone ocd obsessive compulsive drive, has been kicking around for more than a decade. Ocd is slightly more common among women than men and affects about 1 to 2% of the population. Fulltone ocd versions 1 2 3 4 all of them with les paul. The lovepedal eternity and fulltone ocd overdrives are two of the greatest models on the market for dynamic, harmonically rich, and woody to gritty overdriven tones. Mike fuller obsesses over a new version of the fulltone ocd. I would say the only one i had a hard time with was a mesaboogie amp. This is the fulltone ocd in all of its incarnations. Fulltone was founded in 1993 by michael fuller, a session guitarist, composer, performer, electronic tinkerer featured in guitar player magazine and winning first place in their ultimate guitarist competition. Fulltone usa ocd v2 2017 release andertons music co. The ocd has received many slight tweaks over the last 12 years, often incorrectly identified as version 2, version 3, v4, etc. In reality there has always been only one version version 1, with very slight variations after that making them v1. California, being one of the more sensitive states, has very stringent requirements for warning consumers against even the most remote possibility the presence of even trace amounts of things that they deem potentially harmful.
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