ProTone Bulb Attack OD (Smaller, more affordable Bulb Deluxe OD)

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

Mishas Attack Overdrive | Pro Tone Pedals

Pretty much a smaller, more affordable version of the Deluxe OD. The attack mode is always engaged and there's no diode switch. It goes for $170, compared to the standard version's $275.



1:50 for the juiciness.

 

[MAJ Meadows SF]

I've been toying with trying this guy or the Core Mid Boost. I have a KM OD which does enough, but I still use it mostly as a clean boost.

 

[MBMoreno]

Still too expensive for a tube screamer based pedal in my opinion

 

[axxessdenied]

I have the Bulb OD... and I wouldn't buy it again.
There's better options for less money.

I recently got a Brutal Drive built by Airis Effects and it quickly replaced my ProTone Bulb OD!

 

[nostealbucket]

Almost $200 for a smaller version of a nearly $300 copy of a pedal you can probably get for $50 used. Hell, if you want to go far enough emulate the attack switch, just get a decent eq pedal (also $50 used)... No thanks, man.

 

[aprilia4life]

Almost $200 for a smaller version of a nearly $300 copy of a pedal you can probably get for $50 used. Hell, if you want to go far enough emulate the attack switch, just get a decent eq pedal (also $50 used)... No thanks, man.

But... but... MISHA ENDORSES IT!

 

[wakjob]

I agree.

I think the boutique pedal market has over stepped its bounds with parts count to dollar$ ratio.

There's nothing inside these things that are very original circuit wise or component wise, to justify the price.

They can keep the fancy casings if that's the cost modifier.

 

[Emperor Guillotine]

Oh, hey look....another rip-off from ProTone.

 

[capoeiraesp]

Seymour Duncan 805 is better and cheaper.

 

[Phantom]

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but is the 805 really better? (I'm trying to weigh my options before buying anything, and there are a lot of pedals to consider)

 

[Sean Richardson]

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but is the 805 really better? (I'm trying to weigh my options before buying anything, and there are a lot of pedals to consider)

yes...



BUT the real question is does the 805 represent better value (value as defined by what you pay V's what you get V's what you can do with it). IMHO the 805 is miles ahead (for those on a budget that what more than a one trick pony).

That said I own both and would not sell either - the Protone has a certain mystic quality - open it up and you get a bit of a shock (figuratively), the wiring/layout is very hobby style but there are some cleaver things AND they sound great as a high gain boost.

The 805 though sounds just as good, is rock solid in terms of build, has some great features and saves you some coin.

Would I get the Bulb again? Yes… but the “lite” version I must confess. I suspect that by releasing the new cut price version, Protone have just killed the market for the original version (which was a remake of the limited edition).

If I could only afford a single OD though?

The 805.

 

[4Eyes]

any TS based pedal will do the trick, there is nothing new and no magic about it (including pro tone and the idea of using real OD pedal with amp simulations).

 

[emoslay]

i would love to try out one of these

 

[Sepultorture]

Nothing really new or enticing about the original or newer compact version

Can just as easily get something more versatile like the VFE Focus, the Green Rhino or even a hardwire cm-2

They all do something a tad different and have different options but they all in the end will boost a high gain amp, tighten the lows, give a mid boost, and add some of that magic mojo to your sound

I don't see the appeal of protone, especially not with this prices

 

[Krucifixtion]

At least that price is a little more reasonable. I don't think I would ever go over $200 for an overdrive pedal.

 

[UnattendedGolfcart]

Still gonna go with the SD 805.

 

[Sean Richardson]

I don't see the appeal of protone, especially not with this prices

its the hype... I have a rather large collection of OD pedals in all sorts of shaps and variations.

without fail the one that EVERYONE picks up and ohhhs and ahhhs over is the Protone.

It is however, largly hype (but this is discretionary spending, so hype = success)

 

[Nour Ayasso]

Almost $200 for a smaller version of a nearly $300 copy of a pedal you can probably get for $50 used.

Oh, hey look....another rip-off from ProTone.

I agree. I think the boutique pedal market has over stepped its bounds with parts count to dollar$ ratio.

But... but... MISHA ENDORSES IT!

Yup. Pretty disappointing.

 

[PF Chang]

Hot-rodded TS, smoothed mid hump.



Can be had for peanuts on ebay because of the brand name.

 

[TheRileyOBrien]

Hot-rodded TS, smoothed mid hump.



Can be had for peanuts on ebay because of the brand name.

I have one of these. Still my favorite. Too bad not enough people are familiar with them.