Anyone have a Way Huge Rhino pedal? Better than a TS9?

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I was going to get an Ibanez TS9 and then stumbled on the Way Huge Rhino and people weer saying it was a better TS9. Looking to boost the blue channel on my 5150-III.
 
I have a Camel Toe (Green Rhino and Red Llama in one enclosure) and also have a TS9. The Green Rhino is a very good circuit in my opinion but I like the TS9 to boost my Stealth 50W blue channel more. Smooths out the teeth a touch for lack of a better description.

On my JCM800 though, it is the SD1 and Green Rhino that sound better for my uses. The Rhino's of today are pretty versatile though so IDK. Inexpensive enough to try them both but, I have an overdrive problem so having several flavors on hand at all times is a must.
 
fek said:
I have a Camel Toe (Green Rhino and Red Llama in one enclosure) and also have a TS9. The Green Rhino is a very good circuit in my opinion but I like the TS9 to boost my Stealth 50W blue channel more. Smooths out the teeth a touch for lack of a better description.

On my JCM800 though, it is the SD1 and Green Rhino that sound better for my uses. The Rhino's of today are pretty versatile though so IDK. Inexpensive enough to try them both but, I have an overdrive problem so having several flavors on hand at all times is a must.
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Seems like what a lot of folks are saying. Seem to dig the TS9 more. Thanks!
 
The Green Rhino Mk II is one of my favorite boosts. I have an original, and built a clone just so I have a backup, lol.

The 100hz control really lets you dial in the low end, and the tone and curve controls can go from dark and smooth to bright and clanky. It kind of covers the TS spectrum, but does way more.
 
Shask said:
The Green Rhino Mk II is one of my favorite boosts. I have an original, and built a clone just so I have a backup, lol.

The 100hz control really lets you dial in the low end, and the tone and curve controls can go from dark and smooth to bright and clanky. It kind of covers the TS spectrum, but does way more.
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Regular TS9 or the Rhino? I would get the Rhino. As you know with boosts, it depends on the desired tone and amp, etc. Pedal vs. pedal I think the Rhino is better IMO.
 
I loved my Rhino on the blue channel, and it was pretty damn quiet. Should've never sold that pedal.
 
romanianreaper said:
I was going to get an Ibanez TS9 and then stumbled on the Way Huge Rhino and people weer saying it was a better TS9. Looking to boost the blue channel on my 5150-III.
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The Way Huge Rhino is such a great pedal - great tone and it is also versatile. It just replaced my TS9 and OCD. It also couples nicely with everything I've tried.

I love it.
 
Depends on which version of Green Rhino. I bought a Mark V (smaller version) from a fellow forumite. That pedal was underwhelming, to say the least. Mud city.

I still say, if TS is your desired flavor, the MXR GT-OD is a much better pedal. More aggressive, crunchier.
 
napalmdeath said:
Depends on which version of Green Rhino. I bought a Mark V (smaller version) from a fellow forumite. That pedal was underwhelming, to say the least. Mud city.

I still say, if TS is your desired flavor, the MXR GT-OD is a much better pedal. More aggressive, crunchier.
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Really? Wow. Mine was a MK IV version so I wonder if they changed anything.
 
Findthetone1 said:
Really? Wow. Mine was a MK IV version so I wonder if they changed anything.
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Apparently. It was either too tubby, or too thin. I've had older versions that were much better. I think I had both a II and IV, no complaints, (except a little noisy/hissy). Tone-wise, great! But, there are SO many better TS-9 variations out there. Cusack Screamer is a good one. The Ghoul Screamer, Maxon OD808, even the MXR Custom Badass OD. Behaves VERY much like the Green Rhino, (nearly identical, actually, with the mid bump engaged).
 
Findthetone1 said:
Really? Wow. Mine was a MK IV version so I wonder if they changed anything.
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I have always only had the II, but I know many people think the II is the best sounding one. I know the IV they removed the 100hz control, which is one of the best parts.

The V was suppose to being back more of the II sound.
 
napalmdeath said:
Apparently. It was either too tubby, or too thin. I've had older versions that were much better. I think I had both a II and IV, no complaints, (except a little noisy/hissy). Tone-wise, great! But, there are SO many better TS-9 variations out there. Cusack Screamer is a good one. The Ghoul Screamer, Maxon OD808, even the MXR Custom Badass OD. Behaves VERY much like the Green Rhino, (nearly identical, actually, with the mid bump engaged).
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The CBAOD is kinda similar, but I find it thinner overall. It kind of feels flat next to the Rhino. One thing I love about the Rhino is the feel. It has kind of a weird squishy feel to it many TS's dont have,
 
I bought a TS9 today. Me and the wife walked into Guitar Center and one was sitting there so I snagged it today.
 
One day I'll give the Green Rhino a try but went with the TS9 for now. First listen, nice and tight but does take away some low end for sure.
 
napalmdeath said:
Depends on which version of Green Rhino. I bought a Mark V (smaller version) from a fellow forumite. That pedal was underwhelming, to say the least. Mud city.

I still say, if TS is your desired flavor, the MXR GT-OD is a much better pedal. More aggressive, crunchier.
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The MXR GT-OD can boost a mid gain tone into some fire breathing crunch if desired. I'm using mine to boost my split humbucker for a heavy single coil Gary Moore tone and I've only got the output a little over 1 oclock and the gain barely cracked open
 
hammered said:
The MXR GT-OD can boost a mid gain tone into some fire breathing crunch if desired. I'm using mine to boost my split humbucker for a heavy single coil Gary Moore tone and I've only got the output a little over 1 oclock and the gain barely cracked open
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Sure does. I got mine for $60, like new. And, you can have a Zakk Wylde OD too, with the internal switch. It's a pedal I won't part with.
 
napalmdeath said:
Sure does. I got mine for $60, like new. And, you can have a Zakk Wylde OD too, with the internal switch. It's a pedal I won't part with.
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I have the MXR Classic OD, which was a GC exclusive, and I am pretty sure that is is the same pedal as the GT-OD. Has the ZW switch inside and I agree, it can push an amp into WTF territory quite well.
 
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