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  • 21-08-2001 8:53pm
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    Kairo
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    I've been getting bored with my Guitar lately and I'm interested in buying a guitar pedal(s). I'm unsure whether to go with a multi-effects digital pedal, or a set of analogue pedals. I was told digital pedals are great for the wide range of effects but you lose quality in the tone. I was going to get one of those nice pedals in the Digitech range, but now I'm uncertain. What do ye think I should go for?
    Life sucks, but does it swallow?


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    Kopf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 681 ✭✭✭Kopf


    I'm selling a Marshall SV-1 Supervibe chorus pedal, if you're interested, £60 for what you'd pay £79 for. Brand New.


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    Karl Hungus
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    I have one of those digitech ones.
    They have some very cool FX allright, but most of them are just for ****ing around with...

    Not really worth it, to be honest.


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    nesf
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    You could always have some fun and tinker with some electronics... you can make your own pedals quite easily, just requires some skill and effort. Check the web and you'll find wiring diagrams for most kinds of effects.

    But then again if ya have the money....


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    the fnj
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    I'd be inclined to lean towards analogue pedals. The give off a far better sound than a board but it's all really money depending. How much do you want to spend. I'm of the thinking you can never have enough effects. You don't have to use them all all the time. I'd love to have a big rack of 10 or 12 at home just to mess about with and try and find that sound that I've always wanted. If you can afford it go for a few Boss pedals.


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    SHADOW
    Closed Accounts Posts: 768 ✭✭✭SHADOW


    My god Tom!!!
    You've actually said something about music that I agree with.....

    You get hit on the head?


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    Shiminay
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 28,633 Mod ✭✭✭✭Shiminay


    heeheehee

    I've got a Boss ME30 effects board. It's a laugh to play with, but it does indeed drop the quality of sound a little more than I'd like, but the versatility is fun. You can and will soend hours at a time just playing around with the sounds and combinations of effects.

    As for individual pedals:
    Boss are generally considered the best, so have a look into them. If your amp's got built in switching (mine's got 2 over-drive and a chorus), don't bother getting something to replace them just yet - try a Phaser or Flanger petal - they can be fun and will result in weird sounds - look into a Delay too.

    Enjoy!


    All the best!
    Dav
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    #8
    Kairo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,576 ✭✭✭Kairo



    Thanks people....gonna get myself a pair of Boss Chorus & Delay pedals. biggrin.gif

    One more thing...has anyone heard of a Mutron Mutator or who makes it? Apparently, Johnny Greenwood uses one at the end of Paranoid Android...sounds real wick-ed. smile.gif


    "Ca bhfuil an buama?!"


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