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I remember when one of my Boss pedals wasn't working right it was because I over tightened the washer over the input jack, once I loosened it up a bit it worked fine.

I was recommended the Boss Metal Zone when I first started playing guitar (1994)... since I didn't really know what kind of sound I wanted, this pedal was awesome due to the EQ feature. I recently wanted to go for a more natural sound as the metal zone sounds more digital/flat to me. I was recommended the Ibanez tube screamer (which I enjoy), it seems to boosts the amps natural signal giving it a thicker distortion (more like British rock I guess). I actually did a little experimenting and found I really dig the sound of the Metal Zone (EQ'd accordingly) going into the Tube Screamer and then to the amp. On occasion I will start the chain with a Wah-Wah pedal and use it as a treble booster for those solos that need to cut through.

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