Musician Gear & Tech Discussion

Im looking for a guitar chorus pedal that i can really tweak.
I have some background with one company and thats why I need some outside opinion.

(Yes I know I play bass) But I need a chorus pedal that can function with a 6 string (bass) and still have enough balls to take the lead.

What do you use and what do you recommend?

I used to use a set of Boss pedals Viking. Never really had any problem with them.
Now I just run Les Paul to Nomad, adjusting tone and volume via the guitar controls.
Ray continues to use the Boss effects.
Some people like them, some dont. I will say I am considering a noise gate between Rays set up and the PA. Sometimes it's a bit much.
The Boss stuff does seem to be quite tough. Be sure to use the ac adapter. Dang 9v's aint cheep.
Lots of people have these things, perhaps you can find one to dink with before you buy.

EH Small Clone

Ive used Boss effects also, but for the real old analog sounds the EH stuff sounds better to my ears.

For bass I wouldnt use a chorus, if you are playing louder music it will just get lost in the wash, just my opinion.

Our guy has one of those Bass Balls pedal and Bass Synth Pedal, and for recording a EH Bass Micro Synth.

So I guess my vote is the EH.

I'm not a big fan of Boss choruses. My Digitech X-Series is better than my old Boss was.

Come to think of it, I'm not a big fan of Choruses in general. I'll be selling my X-Series too. I never use it.

I'll sell you my Digitech for $30.

EH Small Clone

Ive used Boss effects also, but for the real old analog sounds the EH stuff sounds better to my ears.

For bass I wouldnt use a chorus, if you are playing louder music it will just get lost in the wash, just my opinion.

Our guy has one of those Bass Balls pedal and Bass Synth Pedal, and for recording a EH Bass Micro Synth.

So I guess my vote is the EH.

its an "ambient" part that I play which is a duet between me and the lead guitar (becuase I love leads on the bass). Ill post the song when we get it recorded. its on the high end of my 6 string so i dont have to worry about a bassless taste while playing.

EH Small clone then, i was looking at that, ill check it out.

as for digitech, sorry man. hahahahaha

Oh well, it was worth a try..

If you look on Harmony Central, Digitech did get better reviews than Boss in sound quality.

Digitech hardwire pedals are freaking killer. Check out the reviews for the new hardwire chorus.

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/revi ... horus/10/1

So far the reviews are even better than the EH reviews. Maybe check one out at your local GC.

Oh well, it was worth a try..

If you look on Harmony Central, Digitech did get better reviews than Boss in sound quality.

Digitech hardwire pedals are freaking killer. Check out the reviews for the new hardwire chorus.

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/revi ... horus/10/1

So far the reviews are even better than the EH reviews. Maybe check one out at your locals GC.

local GC in alaska huh, you lead the way hahahahha
I had a digitech workstation (still do) called the BP200 or something, it was for bass and it had a wah.
The only problen with digitech i have is it sounds like im playing pacman or space invaders (with the Bass 200 pedal anyways).
If only the whole world was tube driven instead of solid... *sigh*
Actually, come to think of it, Ashdown makes a half tube half solid state, and GK does too! looks like its time to upgrade!

Hey Shredd6 (hijacking post)

Have you heard or seen anything on the Marshall MG series amps?
From the examples I have heard on line they sound pretty good for a SS amp.

Hey Shredd6 (hijacking post)

Have you heard or seen anything on the Marshall MG series amps?
From the examples I have heard on line they sound pretty good for a SS amp.

Can a solid sound as good as a tube?
We might still be a few years away from that still IMO.
Actually after looking at it I can help with this.
I think it sounds nice since it's the thing thats damagaed my left ear more then the cymbols have hahaha.
Yeah for a solid its a really good sounding amp.

Thanks AV, I was kinda looking at the little battery op 10.
Ya know just to have to mess around with. On line sound samples can be deceaving at best, and my local shop does not have one at present.
The 15 HFX looks kool too, he he he little stack, yea that be fun.

I have alway's been a user of choruses. I am currently using a Boss Super Chorus and I WOULD NOT recomend getting one of these they just do NOT have enough modulation. In fact I am looking to replace it with something else. This time I will do a little more research. I use to use Ibenenez stereo chorus and it was great.

Actually Sans, I do have a MG-50. It's just ok. After buying my Fender 85 (SS) amps, I can honestly say that they kick the s**t out of the Marshall SS without breaking a sweat.

I've always been a big advocate for tube amps. They just have a thickness in the distortion that rules. BUT a SS amp in clean channel situations can be a much better choice. They don't drag, they possess a presence and attack that's hard to get out of a tube amp. A lot of Metal players actually prefer SS over tube amps for those reasons.

So there are pros and cons on both sides. It all depends on your own ears at that point. I personally use both now. They're both Fenders, and I love the sounds I get out of each kind. It just depends on the venue on whether I play the tube or much lighter, more reliable SS.


AV.. The Digitech Hardwire pedals are a new class of Digitech. They are being made to give competition to the top of the line boutique pedals that are popular these days. And from the reviews I'm seeing, I'm due to go try some out to see what the fuss is about. I hear they are phenomenal. If you've ever heard any of the old TSR-24 rackmounts, That's what I'm hearing the new Hardwire pedals are capable of delivering.

(By the way, the Chorus I have isn't a Hardwire series. It's an X-series.)

Thanks man.
Maybe it's just parinoia, but everytime I pack up for a gig I worry about my amp surviving the trip.
I still have the tubes in it I got from you, and carry the originals as a back up plan.
But, (there is always a but)
My little Ibenez 15 I use for back up and practice in the house has been having issues.
I am going to look into those Fenders, The local store has quite a few Fender amps.
Thanks.

One of the best clean amps is a Roland Jazz Chorus, I dont think htis amp has changed since the 70s

If you are into using preamps one of these is a killer amp for that purpose. Rush used to use these at one point, some of the old Metallica videos you can see these amps stacked on their Mesa's.

A Jazz Chorus is also a very loud amp.

Yea, Roland's JC is great. I've tried it [along with its modelled channel] and it was insanely good. I got the lower strings to give off extra warmth for some nice interludes or soft intros.