Product: Outlaw Supply Texas Heat
Price Paid: UNKNOWN
Submitted
01/27/2009
at
09:50am
by
Matt
Ease of Use
:
10
Easy. Controls for the amount of boost, a 3-way switch between MOSFET, Silicon, and Germanium modes, and an additional 3-way toggle that selects full, treble, or mid boost while in Germanium mode (does not affect the other modes).
Sound Quality
:
8
Sounds very good. I use a G&L Legacy and a Heritage H535 into a Fender Deluxe Reverb RI amp. I mainly play classic rock, blues, funk, and a bit of jazz. This pedal does a great job giving the amp more muscle and oomph. The three modes all have a different flavor to the sound and can be used for different purposes. I prefer the linear (silicon)mode, which is the cleanest and clearest of the three. The MOSFET (interesting labeled "clean") mode is a bit fuzzier sounding and I tend to prefer the Linear setting. The Germanium mode is a whole different beast - it's got a really unique tonal flavor. I believe this is supposed to mimic a Rangemaster, but I'm really glad it has the full/treble/mid switch because in treble mode it would be super bright and thin with the Fender amp. The other two settings eliminate that problem.
I've got a bunch of other nice boutique pedals (Barber, Fulltone, Teese, etc) and this hangs right in there with them.
Reliability
:
No Opinion
So far so good. Looks solid, but time will tell.
Customer Support
:
10
I've spoken with Sandy and he is very friendly and responds quickly - excellent to work with!
Overall Rating
:
9
This pedal works very well for me. The ability to get a few different flavors of boost is really nice and it sounds great in a live band mix. I've also played the new Fuchs Pure Gain boost, albeit through a different rig - that one sounds great too, but it doesn't give you the versatility of the Texas Heat and costs more. Definitely recommended - it does exactly what it is supposed to do.
Product: Outlaw Supply Texas Heat
Price Paid: USD 145.00
Submitted
01/22/2008
at
11:51am
by
Jabo
Ease of Use
:
8
3 modes of easy. One knob for level and a 3 way switch for coice of boosts. You have a clean boost (mosfet) a linear boost (EH LPB-1) and a treble boost (rangemaster). the rangemaster mode has three settings: treble, full, and mid. This is a BYOC Triboost kit built by Outlaw Supply.
Sound Quality
:
9
This pedal is needed on your board if you want that extra something. It drives my modded valve junior into tone heaven. You can get Eric Clapton's "BEANO" tone with the rangemaster mode. As well as vintage Iommi and Brian May. The other clean boost modes are great for older amps with little distortion available. AKA silverface Fenders and old Ampeg Jets. It blows these into a overdrive frenzy. Be prepared for some hiss as tihs is what an extra gain stage does for ya. The pedal works well with single coils and humbuckers.
Reliability
:
10
Sandor builds these like tanks. It is as good as the kit gets - meaning a hammond style box that can take the abuse.
Customer Support
:
10
Here is the difference between all the other buyers and Sandor. He will build ANY kit from build your own clone, Geneal guitar gadgets, toneworks, etc. If he can find the board he will build it. Also he has the best communication of anyone I've worked with in the past. Multiple emails with detailed pics and descriptions of what is going on with your build. I was so impressed by the quality that he has built another kit for me (its on the way) and I will be ordering more!! Thanks Sandor!
Overall Rating
:
10
If you play any kind of music that needs a little kick in the arse from time to time, this pedal will do the trick. Not only is the kit prebuilt well, but the paint and graphics are cool too. The bottom panel has a great decal on it - conversation starter - and there is room left for velcro should you use a board. If lost/ganked I would have to have another one. PS the best thing about Sandor is that you get a completed pedal, painted and labeled for about the price you can get one unpainted from BYOC's axeandyoushallreceive.com