Boutique guitar pedal query

chrispick · Post by **chrispick** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 12:48 pm

Hey folks,

I'm thinking of shopping for some unique, possbile boutique guitar pedals. What do you guys use and like? I realize that's a broad question, but at this stage anything's game.

I will say I'm set for a good tube distortion pedal. I have a H&K Tube Factor which I like. I'll also add that I have modeled modulation effects up the wazoo.

What I'm looking for are one-trick pedals that have their own unique sound quality. Real McCoys -- no modeled stuff.

Any suggestions?

mhschmieder · Post by **mhschmieder** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 5:36 pm

I've been looking into the H&K Tube Factor myself as one of five possible distortion boxes that might work well with bass guitar (I've already been through a number of them over the years). I rarely use fuzz bass, but would like to have access to it occasionally, without losing all of my bottom end (of course one option is to do a signal split).

As for custom boutique pedals, have you tried the Option5 stuff? Or the Moogerfooger series? They're certainly differentiated from the pack (moreso with the Moog stuff).

chrispick · Post by **chrispick** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 8:55 pm

mhschmieder wrote:I've been looking into the H&K Tube Factor myself as one of five possible distortion boxes that might work well with bass guitar (I've already been through a number of them over the years). I rarely use fuzz bass, but would like to have access to it occasionally, without losing all of my bottom end (of course one option is to do a signal split).

I haven't tried it with a bass yet. I don't have a bass cabinet. When I do fuzz bass stuff, I DI the bass, then mix in Guitar Rig 2 to taste. Works for me.

Have you looked at Fulltone Bass-Drive? They advertise it as being low-end friendly.

As for custom boutique pedals, have you tried the Option5 stuff? Or the Moogerfooger series? They're certainly differentiated from the pack (moreso with the Moog stuff).

I intend to try some of the Moogerfooger stuff. Wasn't aware of Option 5. Looks kinda interesting, although I haven't a pressing need for their current small selection.

Thanks for the suggestions. Anyone else?

Kind Of Loud · Post by **Kind Of Loud** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:41 am

Check out these....Namely, the RC Booster...AC Booster....and the BB Preamp....I have all three, and personally, have not heard anything better....I set them up in front of a 4x10 Bassman RI, set to a clean warm tone...Then using these pedals, I can go from a jazz tone, to full out shred....
My stomp box obsession, stopped dead in it's tracks, after I got these.

http://www.prosoundcommunications.com/e ... ineup.html

builder · Post by **builder** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:46 pm

Zvex effects......

Really unique top notch quality stuff..... not cheap

zvex.com

I bought their Seek-Trem which is have eight different volume controls for each individual wave.... Then I a tap tempo mod from Jon Cusack of cusack music which also make effects

kuene · Post by **kuene** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 11:01 am

3 words: Crowther Hot Cake

best distortion pedal ever.

chrispick · Post by **chrispick** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 2:48 pm

Thanks for the leads, folks.

FYI: I found this site which has a lot of goodies: www.pedalgeek.com.

scottp · Post by **scottp** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:10 pm

has boost and drive channels - responds like an amp.

Word on the street is that some new fuzz and distortion pedals will be released soon.

Visit www.clinchfx.com

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