I have read the hype, had the Lightspeed several times and have watched all of the sycophantic and ironically less-than-transparent demos on RUclips. Yours is the ballsiest tone, love the medium and cranked sounds here which really make me want to try the pedal again and really give my amp some welly. Bravo.
Wonderful playing! Thank you for playing chords and not just noodling the entire time. I tend to play more rhythm guitar and it’s hard to hear how pedals will sound when people only play licks. I appreciate it! My lightspeed will be here in 2 days and I can’t wait!
Thanks man. That’s great feedback- no pun intended. The Lightspeed has been the best overall overdrive I’ve ever used. Congrats on getting one!!!! What color did you get?
I can't believe this pedal only draws 11mA. Also, I had no idea that it comes in like a dozen different colorways. Pretty dang awesome. And the SOUND. Love it. I need one in my life.
Yes, it is that good! I feel the exact same way about it. The Lightspeed always just makes me seem to sound - and play - better every time I turn it on. It's always the first drive pedal on my board. Great demo, thanks!
I almost invariably resent demo songs, so much that I just skip/ignore them. This one is spanking. Nice work, sir. // For a long while, I’ve heard/read players that I admire speaking so highly of the Lightspeed, yet I was never moved by their demos and actual tones. This one may have just sold me.
Man your iridium and that Tele sounds great. Light speed definitely brings more clarity and character. Like the videos so far! Definitely subscribing !
Some people call it a 'Klon-killer' but for good reason. I have owned a lot of Klon-type pedals including the KTR. The Lightspeed sounded much better in every situation, with any guitars, any amps. Hard to beat this one when it comes to low gain / clean boost pedals.
I don’t have a MGv4 but I can guarantee the Lightspeed wins that comparison. The Lightspeed is very well balanced, keeps it’s low end well and overall is voiced better while still being transparent :) Thanks for commenting!
I own both pedals. Both are absolutely fantastic, but the Morning Glory slightly edges out the Lightspeed in my opinion. I generally keep the MG on all the time plus it has the higher-gain boost mode for when you need a little more out of it. Can’t go wrong with either pedal though.
Hey Tyler - Great video! I have the lightspeed and really love it as well. I have moved between the clean boost and light gain use with my Iridium. I think both ways sound fantastic. Quick question for you. Do you do any EQ in the Strymon IR Manager to the Volume/Treble/Bass levels?
@@2020twayne this is exactly what I was wondering! Thanks for this tip. For a long time I have been boosting the volume but I have moved away from that but wasn't sure if I should boost anything else. I love a warm tone so the bass boost makes sense to me!
No, I wouldn’t put it in the Klon family. To me, it’s more in the bluesbreaker, preamp, op amp, Timmy type circuits. I think it would go excellent with all of the above. It pairs well with anything I put it with. I currently have J Rockett Silver Archer running a stage 2 into it. Thanks for watching!
@@2020twayne Sweet dude. I've actually got a Golden Archer, Dude, and Touch all on my board. J Rockett rules! I use a lot of different pedals because I like how they work with the different guitars.
Oh man - the ultimate question for the Lightspeed. The Timmy has more gain on tap but overall the Lightspeed, to me has a better tone. I’d go Lightspeed. I had a Timmy, don’t miss it if that says anything for you. Thanks for watching!
Wow what a difference. Without the lightspeed you were mediocre at best. That pedal really made you sound great! Lol for real man great video. Who’s here bc RUclips recommended this video?? Yeah me either… but one day…
I have read the hype, had the Lightspeed several times and have watched all of the sycophantic and ironically less-than-transparent demos on RUclips. Yours is the ballsiest tone, love the medium and cranked sounds here which really make me want to try the pedal again and really give my amp some welly. Bravo.
Wow, killer playing, production, & review. Def helped me pull the trigger on this one. Greetings from Nashville!
The production quality on this video is fantastic!!! I’m glad I found this channel I really enjoyed your video👍
Wow!!! Incredible playing and audio and video production!
Wonderful playing! Thank you for playing chords and not just noodling the entire time. I tend to play more rhythm guitar and it’s hard to hear how pedals will sound when people only play licks. I appreciate it! My lightspeed will be here in 2 days and I can’t wait!
Thanks man. That’s great feedback- no pun intended. The Lightspeed has been the best overall overdrive I’ve ever used. Congrats on getting one!!!! What color did you get?
@@2020twayne I got the standard blue. I like them all honestly!
I can't believe this pedal only draws 11mA. Also, I had no idea that it comes in like a dozen different colorways. Pretty dang awesome. And the SOUND. Love it. I need one in my life.
Awesome video! I love my Lightspeed, been a staple on my board for about 5 years! that light gain sound is something special!!
Thanks for watching!!! Gotta love it man
Incredible video!!! It's crazy you only have 80 subscribers, I'm going to consider buying one of these great pedals 😳
Yes, it is that good! I feel the exact same way about it. The Lightspeed always just makes me seem to sound - and play - better every time I turn it on. It's always the first drive pedal on my board. Great demo, thanks!
Excellent work!
The pedal is really good, and you are also playing very well! Fantastic rhythms.
Extremely well done video. Love your production
Great video, Tyler. Refreshing to see someone play the 'same' riff while switching between sounds.
Awesome video! I have been interested in this pedal for a while and now I HAVE to check it out.
Thanks bro - it’s a winner
Great video! Love the tone this thing gives. I’m def gonna have to try one out.
The pickups on that Tele sound amazing. Particularly impressive is the neck pickup. Great playing too, obviously.
Yeah, it sounds tubey if it makes sense
Just Great Video 🎉🎉🎉
Love it bro !! Keep up the awesome content !!
Great demo, love that your doing these videos
Thanks old friend! Giving it a go. I appreciate thy view. Hope you and the family are well
I almost invariably resent demo songs, so much that I just skip/ignore them. This one is spanking. Nice work, sir. // For a long while, I’ve heard/read players that I admire speaking so highly of the Lightspeed, yet I was never moved by their demos and actual tones. This one may have just sold me.
Thanks man- that’s a great compliment. I hope you get one soon. It’s the most reliable and well balanced overdrive I’ve ever had and plan to keep.
Ok, dang.... now I gotta try another drive....lol!!! Great review, great sounding pedal. 👍
It’s the one to have brother!! Thanks man
Got the snowblind model,might be one of the better boxes out there.Kinda morning glory meets klon in the best of ways.
That tele tone is all me, thanks bud!!
Reminds me a little of the ODR1 but with a lot more transparency.
Man your iridium and that Tele sounds great. Light speed definitely brings more clarity and character. Like the videos so far! Definitely subscribing !
Thanks bro! I really appreciate it!
@@2020twayne I need to get me a light speed for my small set up! Best video for sure on this pedal bro. Keep up the good work!
@@aaronsanchez93 Thanks man, those are very encouraging words! I hope you get one soon. Go direct to Greer Amps, Nick is great. Excellent builder.
Iridium sounds great! Which Chime cab are you using?
@@daviddisharoon Chime mode, 2x12 Greenback 545 3 -left
2x10 Fender Vintage 545 3 -right
Insanely great sound and playing. Yeah, Diodes smell lovely!
Awesome sound gonna have to check one out would compliment my Strat nice demo!
Thanks Dad!
Once that second chord came in on the intro I was sure it was gonna be a cover of Moby’s ‘Extreme Ways’
I own one - the best low gain pedal I've owned and that's many.
Nicely done. I seem to feel about overdrives the same way I feel about BBQ joints-I get one whiff of those well-smoked diodes and I’m in.
Then you must really like the Southland, there are twice as many smokey diodes!
I think you featured the pedal very well. I appreciate a demo where the cons aren't obscured with some sleight of hand... um, sleight of finger stuff.
Sniff, sniff . . . the diodes!!! 🤣🤣 Great sounds and playing. Thanks!
Gotta love those diodes!
I want one so bad. Great stuff bro. Sold it to me
Thanks man- hope you get one soon, at the speed of light!
Some people call it a 'Klon-killer' but for good reason. I have owned a lot of Klon-type pedals including the KTR. The Lightspeed sounded much better in every situation, with any guitars, any amps. Hard to beat this one when it comes to low gain / clean boost pedals.
Приятно смотреть и слушать ❤
Have you ever tried a Wampler Paisley Drive (version 1)? If so how would you compare it to the Lightspeed?
Subbed...great demo Tyler; mine arrives this friday. Yay!
Great guitar playing. I own a Lightspeed, but I cannot, for the life o me make it sound like that.
thanks for the great compliment. It’s my favorite OD. I’m sure you make it sound good though
Late to the party, but I agree. I can’t get mine to sound good
Awesome ! What speaker are you using ?
how doe this compare to the soul food? found the EHX to be too trebly
Hey man! I loved the vibe tone you had on the tele part- what were you using to get that vibe tone? Such a great video
I dig it
Incredible video! Can you compare GREER AMPS - LIGHTSPEED and JHS Morning Glory v4?
I don’t have a MGv4 but I can guarantee the Lightspeed wins that comparison. The Lightspeed is very well balanced, keeps it’s low end well and overall is voiced better while still being transparent :)
Thanks for commenting!
I own both pedals. Both are absolutely fantastic, but the Morning Glory slightly edges out the Lightspeed in my opinion. I generally keep the MG on all the time plus it has the higher-gain boost mode for when you need a little more out of it. Can’t go wrong with either pedal though.
Hey Tyler - Great video! I have the lightspeed and really love it as well. I have moved between the clean boost and light gain use with my Iridium. I think both ways sound fantastic. Quick question for you. Do you do any EQ in the Strymon IR Manager to the Volume/Treble/Bass levels?
Sometimes I add +2dB to the bass. Depends on the guitar too.
and thanks for watching. :)
@@2020twayne this is exactly what I was wondering! Thanks for this tip. For a long time I have been boosting the volume but I have moved away from that but wasn't sure if I should boost anything else. I love a warm tone so the bass boost makes sense to me!
@@fabpaes you’re welcome man. Glad to help. Tone chasing is a journey!
Great demo, thanks! What model Tele are you playing?
Thanks man - that was a 60th Anniversary Mexican Modern Tele with Lambertone pickups
awesome..done subscribe👍👍👍
Last overdrive?
Yea babe, cmon, it’s the Lightspeed! Thanks for your support 😘
Seems Amp like
Do you basically put this in the "Klon" family? I'm curious how it would go with an AC30, Strats, Teles, and a 335.
No, I wouldn’t put it in the Klon family. To me, it’s more in the bluesbreaker, preamp, op amp, Timmy type circuits. I think it would go excellent with all of the above. It pairs well with anything I put it with. I currently have J Rockett Silver Archer running a stage 2 into it. Thanks for watching!
@@2020twayne Sweet dude. I've actually got a Golden Archer, Dude, and Touch all on my board. J Rockett rules! I use a lot of different pedals because I like how they work with the different guitars.
@@SimpleManGuitars1973 they hold their weight - literally
Hi guys, I missed the "buzz word"?
Beautiful sound and playing too fella.
Thanks for a thorough review :)
Transparent
A cord of three strands is not easily broken. But that intro of 2 chords might be stronger. Great versatility being shown from a pedal with 3 knobs!
Thanks for watching brother- those are some poetic words 👌
This or my Timmy?
Oh man - the ultimate question for the Lightspeed. The Timmy has more gain on tap but overall the Lightspeed, to me has a better tone. I’d go Lightspeed. I had a Timmy, don’t miss it if that says anything for you. Thanks for watching!
I have both. I have a Timmy V2 and prefer the LightSpeed. It’s easier to dial in and sounds so natural.
@@bradgriffith9628 I sold my lightspeed was too trebly. Really like my Timmy V1 also King of Tone pretty sweet too!
A most musical demo! Excellent job!
Wow what a difference. Without the lightspeed you were mediocre at best. That pedal really made you sound great! Lol for real man great video. Who’s here bc RUclips recommended this video?? Yeah me either… but one day…
Haha I know - it’s all in the pedal
Cmat Mods Butah is better. Just sayin. Chad Mathews wherever you are. Please please please start making pedals again.