Theyre all mostly the same, but the biggest differences is in the pot values. My understanding of schematics is pretty basic, so ive attached two that i found for reference. Pedal fulltone ocd obsessive compulsive drive is the ideal tool for a typical sound of tube amp. Interesting that your mod made a difference in the tone. The fulltone ocd, otherwise known as the obsessive compulsive drive, is not only one of mike fullers bestselling overdrive. Fulltone ocd v1 series 2 obsessive compulsive drive pedal. This venerable pedal is so dependable at pumping out the kind of gain that was once the exclusive province of crankedtothemax tube amps that ocd owners never have to deal with the anxiety of wondering whether theyll have enough gain if they show up to a gig. The ocd obsessive compulsive drive pedal is an overdrive designed to react. Guitar pedal x gpx blog 12 of the best ocd style pedals. I just sold what i thought was a v4 ocd, built last fall, and now the buyer opens a case saying it.
Just got a fulltone ocd v4 today and decided to demo it right away. It makes my les paul sound way to thick, and it makes the strats sound like they have humbuckers. The fulltone ocd has been a great swiss army knife. Fulltone ocd boss pedals, circuit board design, how. Fulltone ocd v1 series 1 obsessive compulsive drive pedal. Just converted mine to v3 changing the pots and the 100n cap to 47n and i can say it works way better than the fulltone v4 i had once. Wondering if anyone could shed some light on the differences from v1 v4, what year did v1 come out and why so many versions also is there one version thats considered best of 4. I used to have an ibanez ts7 tubescreamer the tonelok version and loved it but, i sold it to get the ocd. Until then, id only really dabbled in electronics, so this was my first real diy guitar effects project. School me on the differences between the versions of the. The first time i ever even heard of the fulltone ocd was back in 2008 while playing a gig. Sep 22, 2005 20111008 guitar overdrive fulltone ocd v4 by jokeandrazz 20120306 guitar overdrive fulltone ocd v1 obsessive compulsive drive by jokeandrazz 20121003 fulltone ocd version 3 by shnobel tone 20420 fulltone ocd v4 demo by fernando gabriel 20511 fulltone ocd version 2 played with les paul and telecaster by jj likes. With ocd v2 s enhanced bypass you get this benefit whether the pedal is turned on or off. Fulltone ocd all the 9 versions alberto dessi music website.
V1 was 1st, v2 was 2nd, v3 was 3rd and v4 has the cool looking thumbscrews. I had a friend in the room that was a phenomenal guitar player, and just happened to have his gear in the car from a previous show. Heres a vero layout of the fulltone ocd based on a schematic by tuemmueh of. Fulltone product manuals fulltone musical products, inc. Shop at andertons and enjoy our awardwinning service, free nextday uk delivery and 0% finance. Pedal is in excellent condition as shown, does not include power supply. Fulltone custom effects ocd v2 obsessive compulsive drive pedal.
Mike fuller obsesses over a new version of the fulltone. The mosfet is a 2n7000 and the led antipop circuit is also includedthe one labeled led is where your indicator led must be connected. Rather use a dist or a fuzz for high gain dist and an od to overdrive, then it might be of interest to you. When mike fuller of fulltone originally devised the ocd, he wanted an.
In reality there has always been only one version version 1, with very slight variations after that making them v1. Fulltone s by the way, hate daisy chaining power supplies. This pedal is pretty much instant god tier tone for me. Fulltone ocd v4 the layout to be presented this time is the version 4 of fulltone s ocd. The fulltone ocd began an era of boutique overdrive pedal building, and is an inexpensive addition to any pedalboard. I had a friend in the room that was a phenomenal guitar player, and just. You can also purchase individual gear models from fulltone collection in the amplitube custom shop. This is not the actual gate circuit of the original. Ive been meaning to redo the ocd with proper board mounted pots, so here it is. Knowing mike fullers love for vintage amps and guitars, its a safe bet that the ocd will shine best through a classic fender circuit such as a mid60s blackface or other more brightlyvoice amplifiers. Well here is a pdf file that details the differences between ocd v1, v2 and v3 compare to the above schematic for the v4 differences and. The lovepedal eternity and fulltone ocd overdrives are two of the greatest models on the market for dynamic, harmonically rich, and woody to gritty overdriven tones. I built the ocd v3 and compared it with my fulltone ocd v4 and v3 is way better.
A thorough, indepth comparison of two versions of the fulltone ocd obsessive complusive drive and two pedals inspired by it, the. I personally have a v4 and love it, i think its the best i have had. For disciples of the fulltone ocd overdriveand they are legionthere is little reason to even flirt with other crunch boxes. I find the tone of asymmetrical diode clipping, in general. The fulltone ocd with the gain and tone knobs dialed in just right also with tweaks to amp controls as well as guitar tone adjustments pretty much nails a classic sleep or sabbathy fuzz tone. Lost the manual that came with your fulltone pedal. Handbuilt by michael fuller when through the decade after founding fulltone in 1991, the obsessive compulsive drive features three knobs for. I am pretty sure there are some who would prefer a stock boss over a keeley or an anlogman mod, again, so what, i look for better tones, if you do not have a notion for such then, so what. Fulltone stated that there was always one version of the ocd because the changes made to the pedal over the time were always so small that it was not possible to speak of a version 2, 3, 4, etc.
Send your tone soaring above the mix and get your hands on one of the original kings of transparent overdrive with the first iteration of the fulltone ocd. I would say the only one i had a hard time with was a mesaboogie amp. So i have an fulltone ocd i love it, but in some cases im looking for a little more gain that what the ocd has to offer. Fulltone ocd v1 series 4 obsessive compulsive drive pedal. Discussion in the tone zone started by rickylee, aug 22, 2011. Actually its pretty hard to get a sound out of it that you will not like. Fulltone ocd v2 2017 overdrive distortion guitar effect. Fulltone ocd obsessive compulsive drive i was looking for an overdrive pedal i could use with my fender 68 twin reverb reissue. Fulltone ocd obsessive compulsive drive effects database.
I was thinking of getting another pedal to stack to get higher gain tones. If you like the ocd but not so much the fizzy gain of the last v4 version. What overdrive to stack with ocd my les paul forum. Fulltone usa ocd v2 2017 release andertons music co. Fulltone ocd v2 the ocd has received many slight tweaks since its birth in 2004, often incorrectly identified as version 2, version 3, version 4. Fulltone ocd overdrive v4 posted by pedal of the day on saturday, may 30, 2015 in fulltone, overdrive distortion 1 comment so there are a few haters out there who say that the version 4 fulltone ocd is not as good as the others. Fulltone has made a few versions of this with a few minor changes over the years.
Fulltone s eb the signal exits the pedal inphase and doesnt change the eq at all. I know its been asked for a few times throughout the years, but i dont think a schematic was ever provided. I was thinking about finally getting a fulltone ocd but am i as well getting one of the clones like the danno cool cat drive or the mooer hustle drive. If you own your own authentic fulltone ocd and it has the diode, this would be a very simple mod. Wish fulltone ocd schematic included fractal audio. I consider the fulltone ocd a totally classic tone pedal and one of my favourites of all time, but the new odyssey can deliver those kinds of tones with ease. Overdrive the fulltone obsessive compulsive drive v2 ocd v2 replicates the dynamics and harmonics of a fullywound tube amplifier with its typical output stage distortion, very dynamic, reacts strongly to the volume control of the guitar.
For a slight wicked sparkle or as extra muscle to a stacked chain, the fulltone ocd. Fulltone ocd v4 settings pedal fulltone ocd v4 mercado livre fulltone ocd vs wampler euphoria. Fulltone was founded by session guitarist mike fuller in 1991. Compact yet versatile, this pedal is great for anyone who likes a raw vintagelike overdrive, and it even makes a great boost pedal. Inspired on the fulltone ocd, this board adds an input and an output. All the versions of the fulltone ocd may be recognized by their serial number or, in case of the version 2, by the look of the pedal. If dealing with fulltone choices, i would pick the fulltone plimsoul if you want a mix of gain and overdrive tones that blend nicely, or the rto drive over the ocd versions. The ocd is the icing on the cake that makes the fulltone collection perfect for all genres of music in all kinds of styles. Buy the fulltone ocd obsessive compulsive drive v2 and get free delivery. Just looking at my circuit, it d4 appears to be tied to q1. Mike fuller obsesses over a new version of the fulltone ocd overdrive and introduces the ocd v2.
Fulltone the fulltone ocd obsessive compulsive drive, has been kicking around for more than a decade. I have the v4 i wish the led was blue like the prior versions and it is a great od with a lot of versatilty. Based on fulltone ocd overdrive distortion by pcb guitar mania mania project link the ocd accomplishes its tubelike distortion through the unusual combination of overdriving its jfet opamp, and then hardclipping with a pair of mosfets later on in the circuit. On the schematic i looked at, there is no diode on q1, so this must have been one of the versions between the versions. Ocd v2 the new fulltone ocd v2 the ocd has received many slight tweaks over the last 12 years, often incorrectly identified as version 2, version 3, v4, etc. Fullclone vlod fulltone ocd by stratotrasto had a few requests for this, everyone knows what it does and everyone seems to like it. I decided to build it on vero board, because i didnt really want to get into etching. I primary use the amp clean, with chorus, echo, reverb, fuzz, etc, but occasionally like a little crunch when playing some songs or leads. Fulltone collection for amplitube is available in the ik online store or in the custom shop as a full collection of effects. Schematics are everywhere including the other version. The sound itself seems to be a hit or miss pedal for a lot of people, with the v4 model taking some heat. The obsessive compulsive drive is capable of producing the complex array of overtones, and tubeamp like tone, it has a lot of of available gain about 30db.
Theres another blog who claims good results from this mod. I believe there are now 4 different versions of the ocd. Its a development on the voodoo labs overdrive, with mosfet clipping and a simple tone control. For an overdrive pedal, turn your attention to the fulltone ocd obsessive compulsive drive overdrive guitar effects pedal. Consequently, they have a different sound from the v1. The ocd v4 for me is my most underwhelming and disappointing pedal. The ocd has received many slight tweaks over the last 12 years, often incorrectly identified as version 2, version 3, v4, etc. If you want my opinion the best ocd isnt a fulltone but the fuzzrocious demon. I think youll find that really any version of the ocd will suit your needs.
I consistently hear from users these pedals are quite good. The fulltone ocd is unique, highly responsive, reliable and cheap. Mar 25, 2018 ocd v2 the new fulltone ocd v2 the ocd has received many slight tweaks over the last 12 years, often incorrectly identified as version 2, version 3, v4, etc. Schematics for fulltone stuff are scarce, and i found a v4 schematic with the 1n34, but not the 1n914 d4. I currently have the fulltone ocd, but i dont care for the bass heavy tones im getting. Every so often its creator, mike fuller, introduces a newer version, and despite all the tweaking, many guitarists still consider the ocd one of. Dokken, ratt, great white i was thinking about the. But from memory he said it wasnt too much of a variation from the stock schematic. Fulltone ocd or ibanez ts9 fender stratocaster guitar forum.
The schematics that i have found have pin 6 of the opamp going to 39k in series with 100n to gnu but the layout has pin 4 with 39k to gnd and pin 6 with 100n to gnu. Buy your fulltone ocd v2 overdrivedistortion guitar effects pedal from sam ash and receive the guaranteed lowest price. Fulltone ocd vs its ik multimedia amplitube module. There are plenty of diagrams online for how to wire up a pedal, as well as several schematics for the ocd. Every so often its creator, mike fuller, introduces a newer version, and despite all the tweaking, many guitarists still consider the ocd one of the finest overdrivedistortion stompboxes. Was a trace covered by the ink of the permanent maker. In reality there has always been only one versionversion 1, with very slight variations in a couple of values. That may have to do with the skill of the clone builder, as he does amazing work. Passing it aroundfree killer easy mod for v4 ocd overdrive. Now i get a lot of emails asking me about the differences between the v1, v2, v3 and v4 versions of the fulltone ocd. Fulltone ocd and fulldrive 2, whats the differences. Of course each version has its own nuances but reality is its not really night and day differences were talking about. Note when building the ocd be careful to check the pinout of your clipping mosfets match up to the layout, also, you can leave out the germanium diode this was included in v4. Fulltone ocd v2 2017 overdrive distortion guitar effect pedal.
Just desolder it, clip it out, and add a jumper wire in its place. This particular one corresponds to revision 3, but you can change this to revision 1 or 2 by changing a few values according to the schematic. Mar 21, 2014 this fulltone ocd clone was my first pedal build, back in september 2011. Well here is a pdf file that details the differences between ocd v1, v2 and v3 compare to the above schematic for the v4 differences and youve got all the info you need on the ocd, here it is. But theres definitely a reason this one has held the flavor of the month position a few times now. It was hyped up to the max and so i was expecting drive utopia, but instead i got a thin, brittle sounding effect that seemed to suck all the meat out of my signal. There is one strange thing though, fully counter clockwise on the volume knob there is no sound, then through the first quarter of the pot the volume is in a usable range. Fulltone ocd v2 overdrivedistortion guitar effects pedal. Fulltone ocd obsessive compulsive drive pedal sweetwater.
Most clone kits seem to be of v4, suggesting its the pedal builders favourite. Hi, im searcing the schematic of ocd overdrive fulltone, anyone can help me. You can also get a wicked marshalllike punk tone with the gain set to around 112 o clock on the pedal and the gain on the amp at around 1011 o clock. Interested in the ocd v2 overdrive pedal by fulltone. In reality there has always been only one versionversion 1, with very slight variations in a couple of values after that making them v1. When trying to use the ocd, i wasnt able to tame the harshness. Both overdrives share a design similarity in that they both omit an output buffer in their circuit. Swapped the drive and tone pots compared to the schematic. I built harald sabro bolstads version 3 but ive come to believe the layout is actually a lateversion3 or an earlyversion4, maybe some sort of transitional schematic, because it has the germanium diode in the clipping section. This is the first time ive played it at all, and i must say it is one rockin pedal. Fulltone ocd all the 9 versions alberto dessi music. This means that just having the ocd turned off in your signal chain makes the whole rig sound alive, fresh, and more powerful again. School me on the differences between the versions of the fulltone ocd i have been looking at youtube demos and i like the sound of the ocd alot more than the tones of the box of rock. The original ocd has been replaced by the new ocd v2.
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