THE FULLTONE
ROBIN TROWER OVERDRIVE REVIEW
by Mark King for Proworkshop.com
I finally could not stand it anymore, I had to know if the RTO really sounds like Robin Trower.
While the control layout resembles the Tube Screamer the sound from the RTO is much less buzzy and saturated, not so piercing or aggressive. The RTO has a smokey character that must be experienced or listen to the latest CD's from Robin Trower where you'll hear the RTO used.
Here is a link to the latest Robin Trower CD titled "Where You Are Going To" on Amazon, it's a great release and (spoiler alert) this album features Robin himself on vocals, it's killer, one of those albums that grows on you the more you listen to it.
To truly approach the Trower sound you're going to also need a good "Vibe" pedal.
DEJA'VIBE CONTROLS
To get closer you'll need a Strat tuned down two frets and strung up with heavy strings with a .012 for high E.
No regrets about buying these two boutique pedals from Fulltone, their sound is great, the build quality is top notch and they are constructed in the USA in Los Angeles. Fulltone employs several construction innovations to make their pedals some of the strongest and longest lasting pedals you'll find.
You can read more reviews about the Robin Trower Overdrive on the Sweetwater web site.
Our RTO was purchased from Amazon because it was the same price and Amazon Prime delivered it faster.
Rock On! Good music to all!
