i just got the new ehx holy grail and goes straight into the amp. it sounds fine even with the dirt channel.
not noisy as well.

looking for spring reverb

its not just in the hands... i know phrasing and touch is important. the basic amp tone is still there... u won't get the same sound from  high gain.

when using the holy grail in front of the amp, do u get unwanted distortion?

thanks

i'm playing a es335 but not a 1967... lol...
as for the fingers...

hi thanks man,
I've actaully saw this before!

i'm considerin mr springgy or t.c nova reverb.
any other suggestions?

Thanks!

any suggestions??? this is amazing.... i can't get this kind of honky singing tone... gainy yet clean is how I would describe it...

are there any mods or perhaps speakers that would help me get close??

thanks for the replies ! I didn't know the s&m was the first versions released.. Can someone give me history lesson? On log page of nik's site it said the s&m was release nov 2008?

Im about to order an overtone special from nik! He recommanded me the S&M. I want a nice fat, warm fenderish clean and touch senstive drive. I want to be able to control my semi drive tones by touch and knobs from the guitar, play light to get clearer sound and harder to get the amp sing. With higher gain terriorty I'm interested in a round, fat lead tones. I'm a fan of Hilden, Ford and Lerner dumble tones. I play a es 335 mainly. Which ones of nik's overtone would you guys suggest? Just want to get more oppnions before I order. Also I saw someone selling a used standard overtone special in brand new condition... I'm just considering which is a better option cuz I can save quite a bit and do some mods on my own. Therefore I want to know what are the difference between the s&m and the standard version !!!

Thanks alot guys any input would be greatly appreciated

Can anyone give me any details on the difference?
Which one has a better clean?

Thanks

anyone know the difference tone wise between the original and the s&M?

Would this be a fairly simple task as long as I get the right parts?

Thanks