Topmusicanswers
- Can you overdrive an acoustic guitar?
- Which is better overdrive or distortion?
- Should I get overdrive or distortion first?
Can you overdrive an acoustic guitar?
Overdrive for acoustic guitars shouldn't be overly heavy. If the signal is too intense, you'll have feedback problems regardless of the pickup arrangement you've put together. Instead of heavy distortion and high gain, go for a simple, smooth overdrive sound.
Which is better overdrive or distortion?
Overdrive is mild/medium; distortion is spicier — and hotter! Another difference is this: while an overdrive pedal pushes your signal pretty darned hard, it doesn't change your existing tone much. Distortion pedals, on the other hand, not only add more saturation (or spice), but they also tend to alter your sound.
Should I get overdrive or distortion first?
Go overdrive all the way and forget the distortion pedal all together unless you are in to grunge or really dark metal. Distortion does have it's place but i would allways go overdrive first for that slightly distorted sound and to increase sustain.
