Recomendation needed - clear sounding overdrive pedal

[pjdude]

Hi everyone!
I've been experimenting with my Mark V:35, trying to use an overdrive pedal into ch2 while running it semi-dirty, and using the OD to achieve more gain. Kinda like trying to make a 2 channel amp into a 3 channel amp. Trouble is, every OD pedal I've tried seems to make the tone really nasal. I'm looking for an OD that will crunch the channel up a bit more and stay clear while doing so. I've read some good things about the TC Spark and Sparkle Drive, but no experience with them.

Any recommendations are appreciated!

 

[shredhead72]

The TC spark is super clear either in front as a gain boost or in the loop for a volume boost. I usually swap between that and a TS9.

 

[Monstercastle]

I like the Keeley Oxblood into my Mark V and 5:25. Primarily using it on Channel 2 (Edge or Crunch) on the Mark V head though. Low drive (9:00) with Phat and Clipping to the right pushes Edge or Crunch into a nice hot rod Marshall tones.

 

[pjdude]

I ordered a TC Spark mini. This seems to be the way to go for uncolored boost.

Thanks for the help everyone!

 

[pwoz]

I use a Spark mini and Flux Drive on Ch 2. The Flux will add some balls and make it sound a lot like Ch 3 (I max my gain on Ch 2 in Crunch mode), but the Spark is more subtle and definitely less colored in comparison to the Flux Drive.

I also love the Spark on Ch 1 Clean or Fat, especially with a piezo blended with the Illuminator neck (JP15).

 

[pjdude]

I got the TC Spark Mini yesterday, and tried it out last night. Firstly, it works perfectly. I set channel 2 in Xtreme mode and set my gain at 9:30-10:00. With the Spark's knob turned about halfway, it really turns up the heat on channel 2! This pedal rocks, and has turned my Mark V:35 into a 3 channel amp!! Love it!! 8)