Topic: the Guitar Pedal Thread (Read 396618 times)

Touch Me Im Sick · « **Reply #700 on:** 16 Jul 2009, 14:33 »

^^^
That sucks.

The Memory Boy looks amazing. Expression pedal controllable rate =

Ballard · « **Reply #701 on:** 17 Jul 2009, 06:49 »

Quote from: Touch Me Im Sick on 08 Jul 2009, 12:25

Quote from: imapiratearg on 08 Jul 2009, 12:19
Vermont. Location could certainly be a factor.

Yeah, that's what I'm guessing. I'm in Alberta, and we have all sorts of effects here. One place even has Z.Vex

My old job stocked Z.Vex's full catalog (as well as Eastwood Guitars' full catalog) and I don't remember but I think they have some BBE's as well.

Touch Me Im Sick · « **Reply #702 on:** 17 Jul 2009, 13:24 »

Quote from: Ballard on 17 Jul 2009, 06:49

Quote from: Touch Me Im Sick on 08 Jul 2009, 12:25
Quote from: imapiratearg on 08 Jul 2009, 12:19
Vermont. Location could certainly be a factor.

Yeah, that's what I'm guessing. I'm in Alberta, and we have all sorts of effects here. One place even has Z.Vex

My old job stocked Z.Vex's full catalog (as well as Eastwood Guitars' full catalog) and I don't remember but I think they have some BBE's as well.

Didn't you mention you had every Death By Audio pedal at another place? That I am jealous of. Also, the place in my area has some Eastwoods. They're nice, I'd so get one.

Ballard · « **Reply #703 on:** 17 Jul 2009, 23:12 »

Yep, the manager of that store used to intern for Oliver Ackermann building the original DBA pedals and they're still good friends. So we stocked all their shit.

Touch Me Im Sick · « **Reply #704 on:** 17 Jul 2009, 23:21 »

I was on that site, and I saw Devi Ever there too. That place just might be the coolest music store ever.

Ballard · « **Reply #705 on:** 18 Jul 2009, 07:36 »

They didn't have those when I worked there! They kept talking about how they will soon. Bastards.

Touch Me Im Sick · « **Reply #706 on:** 18 Jul 2009, 16:27 »

Well, at least it was on the list of pedal brands, I didn't click it or anything...

doombilly · « **Reply #707 on:** 20 Jul 2009, 13:42 »

Bladdowwww!
Electro Harmonix 22 Caliber Amp and POG2 ! - Electro Harmonix has sent us the latest batch of their new gear. Many classics such as the Worm and Frequency Analyzer have been modified to fit smaller enclosures. And new products such as the Screaming Bird and the POG2 have hit the shelves. The 22 Caliber is a versatile 22-watt guitar head that fits in the palm of your hand. Just plug it into any 4-, 8- or 16-ohm speaker, and you’ll get a big, sweet musical sound. Crank the 22 Caliber’s volume, and it’ll go into overdrive — like a vintage amp with a single volume control. Flip on the Bright switch to add some bite and definition. It’s not just a guitar head; it’s a shrunken head, with all good voodoo.

Touch Me Im Sick · « **Reply #708 on:** 20 Jul 2009, 15:59 »

The 22 Caliber seems neat. They should make a stereo one.

boneykingofnowhere · « **Reply #709 on:** 20 Jul 2009, 18:41 »

I just got my two-timer in the mail and it's fantastic. The repeats are a lot muddier than I expected them to be, but I kind of like it that way. You can't squeeze a whole lot of delay time out of it but I've got a digital pedal for that.

Touch Me Im Sick · « **Reply #710 on:** 21 Jul 2009, 22:23 »

^^^
Niiiiice.

Also, want.

billiumbean · « **Reply #711 on:** 22 Jul 2009, 01:37 »

Why are people still developing new reverb pedals? Are we missing something? How many hundred-dollar reverb pedals is it going to take before we finally perfect that art?

wespeakinmidi · « **Reply #712 on:** 22 Jul 2009, 06:04 »

Quote from: billiumbean on 22 Jul 2009, 01:37

Why are people still developing new reverb pedals? Are we missing something? How many hundred-dollar reverb pedals is it going to take before we finally perfect that art?

i actually think you are missing something if that's what you feel...

i'm so stoked on all of the new ehx releases. even the recent mole and screaming bird were great releases, but i really am so stoked on the cathedral and the new delays. i rock a holy stain on my pedal board through a fender deville and both the room and hall reverbs on it are so lush and rich, got i'm almost cumming in my pants thinking about what the cathedral can offer. haha.

boneykingofnowhere · « **Reply #713 on:** 22 Jul 2009, 11:14 »

Quote from: Touch Me Im Sick on 21 Jul 2009, 22:23

^^^
Niiiiice.

Also, want.

If COSM reverb is as bad as COSM distortion that thing isn't worth the money.

glyphic · « **Reply #714 on:** 23 Jul 2009, 07:25 »

In my experience, the only thing COSM does well is suck. It sucks like that's what it was programmed to do. A machine built only to suck.

Touch Me Im Sick · « **Reply #715 on:** 23 Jul 2009, 13:25 »

If I'm gonna get a reverb, what would I be better off getting? Hardwire?

sean · « **Reply #716 on:** 23 Jul 2009, 13:38 »

Get a holy grail or eBay an old RV3.

boneykingofnowhere · « **Reply #717 on:** 23 Jul 2009, 14:49 »

If you want that spring reverb sound, I hear good things about the Malekko spring chicken. Or you could get an amp with real spring reverb like my Fender '64 reissue.

greenMonkey · « **Reply #718 on:** 23 Jul 2009, 15:18 »

Yeah, seriously, I just sold my old Traynor amp which had an absolutely gorgeous old spring reverb tank in it. It was so lush. I miss it.

Touch Me Im Sick · « **Reply #719 on:** 23 Jul 2009, 16:11 »

Quote from: boneykingofnowhere on 23 Jul 2009, 14:49

If you want that spring reverb sound, I hear good things about the Malekko spring chicken. Or you could get an amp with real spring reverb like my Fender '64 reissue.

Yeah, Pro Guitar Shop did a review of that thing, it sounds great.

My Peavey Valve King has a spring reverb, but it's pretty weak. Even when you crank the knob, it's very subtle. You know that over-the-top reverb you hear on songs like, say, "Hallucinations" by The Raveonettes? That's the kind of reverb I want.

sean · « **Reply #720 on:** 23 Jul 2009, 21:47 »

You could also invest in a spring reverb tank. I mean, if thats what you really want it's probably worth it.

If yr looking for more diversity than just spring (hall, plate, whatever) I still recommend an RV3 or just a Holy Grail.

Touch Me Im Sick · « **Reply #721 on:** 23 Jul 2009, 22:20 »

Quote from: Objects inside Clouds on 23 Jul 2009, 21:47

You could also invest in a spring reverb tank. I mean, if thats what you really want it's probably worth it.

If yr looking for more diversity than just spring (hall, plate, whatever) I still recommend an RV3 or just a Holy Grail.

I would invest in a tank, but I think it would take up too much room. Not to mention, I run a two-amp system, so it would be kinda have to be in my pedalboard (or at least the chain), which would be kinda awkward.

A Holy Grail would probably be best for me.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #722 on:** 24 Jul 2009, 07:16 »

You couldn't rest it on one of your amps and run it out of its effects loop? Or do you have your pedal chain run through the FX loop? I just run mine straight into the instrument input, and I guess I assume everyone does that.

Touch Me Im Sick · « **Reply #723 on:** 24 Jul 2009, 21:04 »

Quote from: imapiratearg on 24 Jul 2009, 07:16

You couldn't rest it on one of your amps and run it out of its effects loop? Or do you have your pedal chain run through the FX loop? I just run mine straight into the instrument input, and I guess I assume everyone does that.

Yeah I could do rest it on the amp, but I'd much rather get a pedal.

wespeakinmidi · « **Reply #724 on:** 25 Jul 2009, 08:17 »

imapirate.. you said you're from vermont? any chance you know where the hotspots are to play on tour over there? indie rockish bands, but we dig the hippy scene so it's all cool. any help, i can gladly return the favor.

as for a reverb pedals, if you're going to go the pedal route.. i swear by the ehx holy stain. i just love what you can make the pedal do in general... and you can't go wrong with room and hall reverb, pitch shifter, tremelo, overdrive, and fuzz sounds all in an ehx box for 99 bucks. go buy it. haha. but seriously, i feel like that pedal itself is a little quieter than the holy grail as i own both. i was never able to successfully get the holy grail to sound good, whether it was in the loop or not. this wasn't because the reverb sound was bad, but because of the excess noise that the pedal made. i don't know.. some ehx pedals are like that.

has anyone played that danelectro spring reverb pedal with the pad on it to kick and make vintage spring reverb sounds? it's in the oversized enclosure like their "reel echo" pedal... which i own and really dig. in fact, i dig it so much, i still squeeze it on my pedalboard, even though theres already plenty of other delays on there. haha. anyway, if you can find one of those it might be worth checking out.

valley_parade · « **Reply #725 on:** 25 Jul 2009, 08:37 »

Quote from: doombilly on 20 Jul 2009, 13:42

Bladdowwww!
Electro Harmonix 22 Caliber Amp and POG2 ! - Electro Harmonix has sent us the latest batch of their new gear. Many classics such as the Worm and Frequency Analyzer have been modified to fit smaller enclosures. And new products such as the Screaming Bird and the POG2 have hit the shelves. The 22 Caliber is a versatile 22-watt guitar head that fits in the palm of your hand. Just plug it into any 4-, 8- or 16-ohm speaker, and you’ll get a big, sweet musical sound. Crank the 22 Caliber’s volume, and it’ll go into overdrive — like a vintage amp with a single volume control. Flip on the Bright switch to add some bite and definition. It’s not just a guitar head; it’s a shrunken head, with all good voodoo.

....I want this 22 Caliber. Now.

doombilly · « **Reply #726 on:** 25 Jul 2009, 12:23 »

yeah that blog has a lot of cool gear.

Touch Me Im Sick · « **Reply #727 on:** 25 Jul 2009, 18:06 »

Quote from: wespeakinmidi on 25 Jul 2009, 08:17

has anyone played that danelectro spring reverb pedal with the pad on it to kick and make vintage spring reverb sounds? it's in the oversized enclosure like their "reel echo" pedal... which i own and really dig. in fact, i dig it so much, i still squeeze it on my pedalboard, even though theres already plenty of other delays on there. haha. anyway, if you can find one of those it might be worth checking out.

Haven't tried it, but yeah, the Spring King looks neat.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #728 on:** 25 Jul 2009, 21:42 »

Quote from: wespeakinmidi on 25 Jul 2009, 08:17

imapirate.. you said you're from vermont? any chance you know where the hotspots are to play on tour over there? indie rockish bands, but we dig the hippy scene so it's all cool. any help, i can gladly return the favor.

Uh, I feel strangely obligated to say Montpelier because there is a pretty good scene down there (but mostly for weird folk groups and more ethnic musics), and it's a real short distance away. Burlington is about the only place really worth going, though that leaps to mind immediately. I haven't been to much of the bigger town centers besides B-ton, Rutland and a couple others because they're basically all the same. Burlington is probably your best bet. Most of the state's best clubs are there. Come to Montpelier only if you want to play in a cafe or a bar.

Touch Me Im Sick · « **Reply #729 on:** 01 Aug 2009, 20:48 »

So, I saw a used Line 6 Space Chorus for $75, and I'm kinda dissapointed in my Boss CE-5 (too subtle). Should I get the Space Chorus?

billiumbean · « **Reply #730 on:** 02 Aug 2009, 09:06 »

Dude, yes. Yes.

doombilly · « **Reply #731 on:** 05 Aug 2009, 05:25 »

It seems like there are millions of pedals out there. Along with those pedals there is just as much hype. Let’s cut to the chase. This pedal does one thing and one thing only. If you have a mid to high gain amp and you want more distortion - this is your pedal. The tone produced is not the boxy, stale distortion many pedals generate. The distortion that the Sahana Boost pedal delivers blooms and adds a new layer to your current tone. The Sahana Boost pedal was specifically designed for the new Sahana amp however it works great with any mid to high gain amp. This is not your average boost or overdrive pedal!

List Price: $165

billiumbean · « **Reply #732 on:** 06 Aug 2009, 03:51 »

Boutique pedals make me smile. They're usually around 200 dollars and their companies still want you to buy some other pedals or amps that they were designed to 'compliment'. Then I'm reminded that Jimmy Page uses a Boss DS-1 and I rest easy.

BlahBlah · « **Reply #733 on:** 06 Aug 2009, 04:02 »

What's so great about the pedal above?

I'm considering the Hot Cake, does anyone have any experience with it?

doombilly · « **Reply #734 on:** 06 Aug 2009, 06:59 »

Quote from: BlahBlah on 06 Aug 2009, 04:02

What's so great about the pedal above?

I'm considering the Hot Cake, does anyone have any experience with it?

No idea but Port City makes fine amps I am told.

andripeter · « **Reply #735 on:** 13 Aug 2009, 07:39 »

My pedal setup

Touch Me Im Sick · « **Reply #736 on:** 17 Aug 2009, 18:01 »

Pickup Booster FTW

andripeter · « **Reply #737 on:** 18 Aug 2009, 05:02 »

It was a fun suprise that it was so cheap, it does a better job than many boutique boost pedal I have tried.

doombilly · « **Reply #738 on:** 18 Aug 2009, 06:10 »

I have recently learned that crappy quality reverb, delay and mod effects I am getting from my X3Live is due to DOINGITRONG. Since I rock the Orange TT and there's no effects loop 'pparently I would be best served preamping the signal a bit. Sometimes it works with the particular models I use but it is somewhat akin to alchemy.

Beastmouth · « **Reply #739 on:** 20 Aug 2009, 16:19 »

you could just put in an fx loop :-p

Touch Me Im Sick · « **Reply #740 on:** 23 Aug 2009, 22:26 »

DEAR GOD, YES

boneykingofnowhere · « **Reply #741 on:** 25 Aug 2009, 08:48 »

I'm on the market for a new overdrive pedal. Should I get a BBE Green Screamer or a Bad Monkey?

Radical AC · « **Reply #742 on:** 04 Sep 2009, 20:41 »

Does anyone have any experience with the ZVex Wah Probe? (or their Probe line in general) It seems like it could be either really awesome and useful, or specific and gimmicky. The closest physical distributor is probably Eugene or Portland from where I am (Boise) so I would have to order it online. For >$350 I want to do as much research on it as possible or just settle on the Fulltone Clyde.

valley_parade · « **Reply #743 on:** 05 Sep 2009, 08:55 »

Quote from: boneykingofnowhere on 25 Aug 2009, 08:48

I'm on the market for a new overdrive pedal. Should I get a BBE Green Screamer or a Bad Monkey?

As far as overdrive goes, I love my Electro-Harmonix Double Muff.

negative creep · « **Reply #744 on:** 05 Sep 2009, 09:21 »

By the way, I did buy that ProCo RAT. With my modded Jaguar and Orange head it sounds awesome. I have yet to try it with my drone/doom guitar.

wespeakinmidi · « **Reply #745 on:** 07 Sep 2009, 21:09 »

any of you cats happen to rock a mxr micro amp on your boards? i'd like to add 2 of them to my board, to use as volume boosts in both positions.. 1 at the beginning of the chain, and 1 at the end of my chain. it's a hard pedal to try out in a store, because really i'm more concerned with how its going to react going through my line of delays, reverbs, etc. anyway, whos got one? do you run it direct to the amps input or the fx loop? for a $70 pedal, this post is stupid and i should just buy go buy one, but whatever. haha.

glyphic · « **Reply #746 on:** 20 Sep 2009, 14:47 »

I picked this up the other day:

Frantone Glacier

Not sure what you guys think of ring modulators, but I am pretty much in love. It has an alternate input so you can hook up a mic and modulate the frequency with your voice or another guitar or a synth or whatever. Plus, if you dial it in high, you get a great vintage trem. Perfect when paired with my Space Echo.

doombilly · « **Reply #747 on:** 22 Oct 2009, 06:14 »

Start working on your Young Marble Giants covers!

Also: DIY Pedals-
http://digital.premierguitar.com/premierguitar/200911_1/#pg147

Lise · « **Reply #748 on:** 22 Oct 2009, 11:18 »

Hey guys, instead of getting a bunch of pedals for my amp, I was thinking of upgrading amps altogether and buying a Vox Valvetronix VT15 or VT30 with the 5 button footswitch. Do you think this is acceptable?

It's got tons of effects and dedicated reverb.. just no wah

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Lummer · « **Reply #749 on:** 22 Oct 2009, 15:33 »

Motherfuckers.

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