jrockbridge
Stealing Your Riffs
Here are phone pics of most of my pedals. I’m finally going to sell off some.
Sloppy Images Of Pedal Hoarding
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Dew Knot Humps
BREAUX
Out of all of those pedals which one is your absolute favorite?
jrockbridge
Stealing Your Riffs
Yes.are those ALL yours??
most of the time i just use 3. unless i need tremolo, then 4.
I usually never have more than 3 pedals on at one time. Also, I use my small boards more often. Lately, I've been plugging straight into my amps without any pedals.
jrockbridge
Stealing Your Riffs
Dirt is my favorite type of pedal. My favorite OD is the Analogman King Of Tone. It works well with every amp I've ever tried. It does not take over the sound. It ends up sounding like the amp pushed with a subtle EQ change. It has boost and drive in one box and they combine well.
My favorite non-dirt pedal is the Pigtronix Tremvelope. I found it used at a guitar store for $100. It uses BBD's. It is a bit of a power hog (18v) which needs high mA's and the footprint is large. The sound is a unique, analog effect that can be setup to change speed and depth parameters based on pick attack or expression pedal can be used to change various parameters. I can feed the pedal to two amps by itself and get lost in an addictive sound. Howard Davis of EHX Electric Mistress fame was on the design team for the Tremvelope.
Dew Knot Humps
BREAUX
Cool. Everybody has always raved about the King of Tone. The Pigtrinux sounds cool but sounds pretty specialized.
jrockbridge
Stealing Your Riffs
Some people get disappointment when they finally get a chance to try a KOT. IMO it doesn't wow, nor sound that distinctive. I've even used it into SS amps. The compression and EQ curve are subtle. It's as if it pushes just the right frequencies. And, I'm not reaching for it trying to dial something out. They go for crazy prices used. I recall paying $269 new. These days, you can buy a Chinese knockoff that is damn close for reasonable money.
Pine Apple Slim
Armchair Expert
I have an out of control collection as well. Some of it is because I also play other instruments beside just 6 string electric guitar.
But mostly the reason is just curiosity and experimentation because I could afford it and had nothing better to do.
A good strategy for dealing with is stressing me out though.
I know where I want to go but can't decide on the details.
Ive sold pedals and then bought them back, lol. I have some stupid little "collections" that will never be used, I have duplicate effects that I like equally or I like none of em but still itch for the "right" one. I have different guitars and amps, and different effects I prefer with each. Do I want to retain the ability to use 2 amps, wet-dry, stereo, or parallel processing? Or simplify everything down to maybe a dozen pedals that work with everything and a couple of small boards? Its kinda overwhelming at this point.
I need to develop some spreadsheets and tier lists to really figure out a course of action.
But mostly the reason is just curiosity and experimentation because I could afford it and had nothing better to do.
A good strategy for dealing with is stressing me out though.
I know where I want to go but can't decide on the details.
Ive sold pedals and then bought them back, lol. I have some stupid little "collections" that will never be used, I have duplicate effects that I like equally or I like none of em but still itch for the "right" one. I have different guitars and amps, and different effects I prefer with each. Do I want to retain the ability to use 2 amps, wet-dry, stereo, or parallel processing? Or simplify everything down to maybe a dozen pedals that work with everything and a couple of small boards? Its kinda overwhelming at this point.
I need to develop some spreadsheets and tier lists to really figure out a course of action.
jrockbridge
Stealing Your Riffs
My idea is to create one analog chain that will never leave the house. Then, I’ll also keep one medium and one small board.
I just bought a used Pigtronix Rototron to replace my Neo Instruments Mini Vent II. IMO the Mini Vent sounds more authentic than the Rototron, yet the Vent is missing some magic. The Vent does not inspire me. I hope the Rototron will scratch the Rotory itch while creating a sound that truly inspires me.
Both my digital Leslie-sim pedals (Lester G, MVII) are going up for sale. They’ve not gotten much use.
Pine Apple Slim
Armchair Expert
So far Ive avoided the rotary rabbit hole. I have an old Digitech Ventura Vibe with a rotary feature but its really just a fancy phaser.
Im resigned to just not having it unless I got in a professional situation where I needed one, then Id just get the real thing.
An old friend used to play a Strat thru a Lab Series and a Leslie cab. It was an epic sound and I dont really see how an emulation could compare.
jrockbridge
Stealing Your Riffs
True. Leslie and Piano are similar in that they are big, physical objects that project vibration and sound. Through PA speakers, or in a recording mix, the audience probably can't hear any difference. But, if you're sitting at the piano, or in the room with an actual Leslie speaker, a digital simulation is not going to create the same experience.
I'm too cheap to buy a real Leslie, or even a used analog H&K Rotosphere. Howard Davis designed the Pigtronix Rototron. I love what he does with BBD's. I have the Xvive Memory Delay and Tremvelope tremolo/envelope filter pedals, both designed by Davis. I like both. I like the demos I've heard of the Rototron, so I think it will be an inspiration and a keeper. It only cost me $175 and I should easily be able to sell my MVII for more. Also, my Lester G should sell for a decent amount.