It rips!!! If you aren't sure what sound you want, The Hog gives you great overdrive and distortion, depending on how you EQ it. It's definitely full, and fattens up the sound much more than just the dirt channel on my Marshall. I mostly play pop-punk rhythms, but it handles drop-A on a 7-string just fine without bottoming out. I still haven't figured out how to get the exact Bilmuri snappy sound yet, but I also don't play a Strat. There's plenty I haven't figured out with this pedal, but that's the best part. 5/5 for fit, finish, and overall experience. Will be buying from Tallon again!