DigiTech Screamin Blues Overdrive and Distortion Pedal
This overdrive and distortion pedal is perfect for the modern Blues player. You can get any sound from mild overdrive to rich, sustaining distortion.
Overall User Ratings (based on 36 ratings)
Submitted June 1, 2007 by a customer from hotmail.com
"To sum everything up in one word?! Wow!"
The only overdrive/destortion pedal I might consider in buying, apart from this one, is the Dunlop Fuzz-face. But that's just because of it's amazing apeal to me as a Hendrix fan.
(Buy this one!)
Sound
The sound is pretty much what I've been searching for the last 6 years. Obviously, the Gain knob changes the screamin' of the overdrive. The sound of the gain fully opened is raw and, depending on the low and high settings, sharp or warm, and not the eardeafening grunt you get on, lets say the Digitech Death Metal.
Features
The knobs are all there except for one, the mid knob. You can still tweak the low and high knobs so that you get al mid tone, but I wish there just was a mid.
Ease of Use
This pedal is easy as in, even I know how it works!
Quality
There is no flaw what so-ever. The paintjob is realy nice two, sparkling blue!
Value
I bought my Screamer combined with a original Dunlop Crybaby (recommendation!) and spent a total of 140 Pounds,- (about $170,-), which is not a bad price!
Manufacturer Support
I wouldn't know, for my pedal never let's me down!
The Wow Factor
The lay-out is magnificent, paintjob (as i said) really nice and the overall shape is not bad!
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
Rock, Blues, Alternative, Funk, Punk, Metal, Psychadelic
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Submitted April 10, 2012 by gilbert orozco in miami, FL
"More Than "Really Good for the Money""
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I really like this little gem. Electronically, it is basically a "Blues Driver" clone. The main differences are that the Screamin' Blues is brighter and clearer and has an added Bass control knob. That being said, The Screamin' Blues is actually less harsh than the Blues Driver. In a low gain setting, The Screamin' Blues sounds very much like Keith Richard's rhythm tone. Also very reminiscent of Dave Gilmour's lead sound in "Another Brick in the Wall, pt II".Mid-Gain= intro to Floyd's "Have a Cigar". At full gain, it sounds like a Twin Reverb cranked all the way with its channels joined. To get an idea of how this pedal sounds, take a listen to Santana's "Singing Winds, Crying Beasts". That is the sort of sound that you would expect from the Screamin' Blues at full gain. For those that say it is not transparent, IT IS TRANSPARENT, in a Blues Driver, Tube Driver, Colorsound Powerboost kind of way. As a booster, it works great. I use it to boost a "Civil War" Sovtek Big Muff Pi. Properly used like so, gives the Muff a smoother and slightly more aggressive sound. It does not change the sound, just adds to it, lives it alone or takes away (which is what a booster is supposed to do). If you are short on cash, It is a superb replacement for a Blues Driver, a Tube Driver or a Colorsound Powerboost (I swear it is that good!) Obviously, I am not a newbie. I have been playing for 16 years, and I know what is good and what is bad. I play mainly Fenders and Gibsons. With humbuckers, it is early old-school Santana/Schon territory. With Single coils it takes you to the realm of Dave Gilmour. The only downside is that it hisses somewhat. The buffer is pretty ok. Does not suck your tone.
Sound
It responds to my playing. The more you dig, the more more it reacts. VERY TUBEY
Features
The fact that it is very clear sounding and has that bass knob
Ease of Use
Very easy to use
Quality
Excellent quality
Value
Very valuable
The Wow Factor
Well, when I closely matched the old Santana records, I was blown away.
Musical Style:
Blues, Funk, Classic Rock, Metal
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Submitted December 28, 2006 by a customer from yahoo.com
"great pedal , great price, great tone"
greatest overall blues overdrive pedal
Sound
it's a awsome pedal with lots of gain to go around. I use it with my ibanez rg320fm, and my marshall vs232 in the effects loop. the only thing that would make this pedal better is if you could have 2 presets 1 for lead and 1 for rythum. the only other thing that I can think of is that I wish it had a mid knob. this is because I like to have a mid boost with my distortion with out having to turn my knobs on my clean channel. most all the songs I write are very deep. the ibanez rg320fm is kept tuned half a step down dropped D
Features
i wish it had a mid knob
Ease of Use
its very simple. plug and play
Quality
I just bought it yesterday so as far as I know the quality is good
Value
best blues overdrive for the money
Manufacturer Support
never dealt with digitech
Musical Background:
recording artist
Musical Style:
heavy metal. everything
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Submitted April 6, 2009 by a customer from optonline.net
"My secret sound weapon."
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I'm surprised more people aren't using this but that's okay 'cause I'd rather sound better than them anyway.
Sound
I play this through a Fender Deluxe and a Boss EQ pedal, which definitely helps fatten up the sound. The first time i tried it I was blown away, especially since I have gone through numerous other distortions with bigger reputations.It works great live and what really impressed me was the sensititvity and response to lighter or heavier attack. I use an unmodified 57 reissue Strat and I can get distortions ranging from Stevie Ray to AC-DC.
Features
The only knob that would make this better is a mid control. Other than that it's great overall and can take a beating.
Ease of Use
It can't get easier.
Quality
This thing seems bullet proof and I've been gigging steadily with it for over 2 yrs. now. My only complaint is it's a bit noisey but, hey I'm using single coils.
Value
For 50 bucks I don't think there is a better distortion pedal out there. I'm probably going to buy another so I can have to two levels of gain...Steve Ray and Led Zeppelin and everything in between that you get with the picking responsiveness.
Manufacturer Support
Had no need for support.
The Wow Factor
Like I said, I'm probably going to add another to my setup.
Musical Background:
active musician
Musical Style:
mainly rock, R&B, blues and funk.
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Submitted March 17, 2006 by a customer from yahoo.com
"A beautiful, distinctive, tone which truly "screams" blues! You will definitely want to add this to your collection."
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It will make you sound better than you are.
Sound
A unique sound that truly says "blues"
Features
You can really customize the tone you are looking for
Ease of Use
Just connect some cables and your on your way
Quality
Built rock solid, I not worried about it breaking
Value
It's worth the price
The Wow Factor
In addition to the sound, it's aesthetically appealing as well
Musical Background:
Producer, recording engineer, and musician
Musical Style:
R&B, Jazz, Hip-hop, and funk
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Submitted September 3, 2005 by a customer from yahoo.com u can display my email
"This Pedal is freakin awsome"
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I am very satisfyied with the product i would recomend it to anyone who needs not that heavy metal sound but jus the right amount of distortion.
Sound
It makes an awsome sound espsially with my roland 60 cibe it delivers an awosme echo sound to it.
Features
I think its gain knob is the best and just everyhting about it is a dream come true.
Quality
It came great no parts came loose or anything and this pedal doesnt drain batteries as fast as any other pedals.
Value
I think the price ius great for a great item. i think in another website i found a cheaper one but so what.
Manufacturer Support
Nope i havnt had to call yet.
The Wow Factor
um im not really like that but it looks kewl.
Musical Background:
Active musician
Musical Style:
punk rock
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Submitted January 25, 2013 by Malik Ore in Joplin, MO
"digitech screamin blues"
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This pedal is overrated and it just sucks its not even close to enough distortion its just the worst pedal ive ever used.
Sound
the sound sucked need i say more?
Features
the features suck too
Ease of Use
easy to use
Quality
crappy quality
Value
no crappy pedal it should only be worth 10 dollars
Manufacturer Support
who cares?
The Wow Factor
there is no such thing as a wow factor with this thing its a really bad pedal dont buy it i wasted my money on this thing
Musical Background:
I have been playing guitar for 5 years getting close to six. I play bass, guitar, and drums and i do jam and in a band
Musical Style:
if there is any music style to this thing
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Submitted December 13, 2007 by a customer from comcast.net
"Buy UP, not DOWN, for good music"
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Digitech knows how to play to the masses, so they build pedals that do their basic "thing". A serious player will bypass this level of product and never look back.
Sound
Experienced blues and rock players who demand quality sound & playability know that it can't be had with these low-level, paltry stomp's that Digitech and Boss put out. This pedal is no differnt .... non-transparent, low-grade circuitry; no dynamics; ZERO harmonic content; .... the "Blah" factor is high. SAVE your hard-earned $'s and buy quality ... you'll be ahead in the end. Fulltone, Menatone, Barber, Xotic, T-Rex .... you get what you pay for.
Features
Dial layout looks good ...... until you play it.
Ease of Use
Plug-n-Play.
Quality
Long-term....who knows. I'll give 'em the benefit of the doubt with a middle rating.
Value
"Value" is LOW ..... don't rate "value" on price ... rate it on WHAT YOU GET for your money. When it comes to making music, the "value" is based on what comes out. These low-tier, low-grade pedals have very little value in terms of making quality music.
The Wow Factor
Nope.
Musical Background:
ex-clubber
Musical Style:
blues, rock, alternative, light jazz
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Submitted January 28, 2006 by a customer from hotmail.com
DigiTech Screamin Blues Customer Review
a good one to add to your collection.
Sound
sounds great for blues and classic rock. but i like to use the other out jack because i find i get a better tone.
Features
all the features you wants.
Quality
shes built like a friggin brick. she ways a ton.
Value
great value good price.
Manufacturer Support
havent had to deal with them.
The Wow Factor
looks is not my concern in a pedal its the sound you have to look for. but if you were rateing her on looks i'd give her a ten.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
blues, classic rock,
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Submitted December 3, 2004
DigiTech Screamin Blues Customer Review
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Sound
Souds good but could sound better.
Features
I like how it has the highs and lows and you can control the distortion.
Quality
Good quality. Had it for 2 years of xtreme use.
Value
Good deal for what you get.
The Wow Factor
The blue in it is real sexy.
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