Which Chorus pedal do you use?

[Tim]

I know someone who has one.

OK, after extensive research I have now removed my foot from my mouth. I am happy to report that after an exhausted search and study on the famous purple Ibanez chorus pedal; I now know two people who possess this pedal.

The first, as reported by Robert is John Scofield : http://www.jazzguitar.be/guitar_rig_john_scofield.html.

The second is a brother Fretter. The name is withheld for the same reason quoted by Sunvalleylaw.

I guess the purple label on my Ibanez C-5 does not equal the actual vintage purple pedal! The difference is more than tone.

 

[NPauly]

I use a Maxon Vintage CS-550 ...

Very very lush and definitely not digital sounding at all ...

 

[NPauly]

I almost forgot ...

I am also in the market for an Electro Harmonix Clone Theory ...

And the guys over at the Gear Page seem to live and die by the Analog Man chorus pedals ...

 

[sunvalleylaw]

Then there is always the Small Clone reportedly favored by Cobain. There isd a re-issue unit out, or you can try and find an old one. I would enjoy playing around with one just out of curiousity. My Boss CE-5 seems to give me what I want for now, and more.

 

[Algonquin]

I think I may have a looksie for a Boss CE-5 unit. I'd like to add one to my little pedal board. I've got chorus built into my JC amp, but sometimes I'd like a bit of chorus through the C30.

After that, I think I'll start saving for the RC-2 Looper... that should keep me happy for a while

Cheers,
David

 

[sunvalleylaw]

I think I may have a looksie for a Boss CE-5 unit. I'd like to add one to my little pedal board. I've got chorus built into my JC amp, but sometimes I'd like a bit of chorus through the C30.

After that, I think I'll start saving for the RC-2 Looper... that should keep me happy for a while

Cheers,
David

I think you will be happy with it. I went with it after listening to Swede's advice. I like mine well enough, though I do not use it a ton and do not know enough to tell you many of the differences between it and the CH-1 or others people have mentioned. It seems versatile and is a tank like any Boss. As for the looper, you may want to find a good used RC20-xl. At a demo I attended, it seemed to have a few more options over the stompbox sized RC-2, not that I can name any right now. Still The RC-2 works well for Tone and I think Justaguy.


Hey, Pes Laul Kris! How do you like that Cobain-y EH small clone? Did you check out a Boss when you shopped?

 

[marnold]

Even though this is a very old thread, since it was resurrected I'll also post here that Guitar Center has the DigiTech Chorus Factory which models several popular chorus pedals for $49. I'm seriously considering it, since (as I mentioned long ago) I'm not a big fan of the AD30VT's chorus.

 

[Algonquin]

Thanks Steve... I appreciate the input!

Cheers,
David

 

[Algonquin]

Thanks Marnold... yes this is an old thread, but I didn't want to reinvent the wheel.

The Digitech deserves some serious consideration as well.

Cheers Wings Buddy!
David

 

[Robert]

I tell ya, the Arion is a great pedal. There is a cheaper model that sounds very similar - SCH-Z, see http://cgi.ebay.com/BRAND-NEW-IN-BO...VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247

60 bucks including shipping.

 

[sunvalleylaw]

The DC-1 Cool Cat looks like a good new option. Any one try one yet?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Danelectro-DC1-Cool-Cat-Chorus-Pedal?sku=151854

The CC-1 may look like even a better deal. More controls, more similar to the CE-5 from Boss? and cheaper.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/prod...es-CC1-Chorus-Guitar-Effects-Pedal?sku=482331

 

[Robert]

If you like chorus, get the Cool Cat CC-1 - http://www.coolcattone.com/chorus.html

I tried one yesterday, and I was impressed. It's really well designed and you can get a variety of trippy chorus sounds with this thing. I didn't buy it because I don't like chorus much - I am waiting for my Cool Cat Vibe instead.

I do think it is a much better pedal than that old Cool Cat chorus.

 

[jasongins]

Even though this is a very old thread, since it was resurrected I'll also post here that Guitar Center has the DigiTech Chorus Factory which models several popular chorus pedals for $49. I'm seriously considering it, since (as I mentioned long ago) I'm not a big fan of the AD30VT's chorus.

Are you sure about this? The GC site has it for $99. Was this an in-store deal or something?

 

[Mr Grumpy]

I have a Danelectro coolcat chorus which is lovely, miles better than the AD30 built in one, and can be had for cheap. Built like a tank too. Mines one of the 18volt ones with 2 batteries. I used to have an Ibanez cs10 chorus which was also excellent and well worth a look for - apparently the same circuit design as the fabled cs9 but in a cheaper case/hardware. These can be had for cheap as well.

 

[marnold]

Are you sure about this? The GC site has it for $99. Was this an in-store deal or something?

It wasn't specific to that store, but you might have to visit a brick-and-mortar place to get that price.

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

Everytime I've tried chorus (admittedly only on my AD30VT) I immediately go back to a dry signal because my guitars seem to make their own gravy.

 

[Algonquin]

I should really get out there and try a few. I've been using the chorus on my JC now for ages, and it's very subtle but I do like the effect. My amp is old as dirt, and you can't adjust the effect. I tend to use the vibrato more often there, as I can control the rate and depth. Not sure why they built them that way... it would have been a good feature.

 

[pes_laul]

I think you will be happy with it. I went with it after listening to Swede's advice. I like mine well enough, though I do not use it a ton and do not know enough to tell you many of the differences between it and the CH-1 or others people have mentioned. It seems versatile and is a tank like any Boss. As for the looper, you may want to find a good used RC20-xl. At a demo I attended, it seemed to have a few more options over the stompbox sized RC-2, not that I can name any right now. Still The RC-2 works well for Tone and I think Justaguy.


Hey, Pes Laul Kris! How do you like that Cobain-y EH small clone? Did you check out a Boss when you shopped?

oh man I am still in love with that thing.

though I have to clean the switch later.

it creates a real lush-y swirling effect but when You turn the depth up things can get a little weird:crazyguy:


I didn't try any other pedals besides the clone.
Besides my old DOD Chorus (awsome pedal) Thats the only one I have had

 

[Ro3b]

I used to have an old Ibanez Bi-Mode chorus that I just loved. Unfortunately it got stolen, and I haven't tracked down a replacement for it. It had two oscillators, so you could do asymmetrical sweeps and other shenanigans with it. Instead of going "neeyeereeyeereeyeer," you could have it go "neeeeeeeyeryeryeryereeeeeeeyeryeryer" or "nyeryeeryeryeeryer." The advantage over other pedals is obvious.

 

[marnold]

Apparently my answer is now the DigiTech Chorus Factory, although I've only been able to use it for a little while.

 

[scgmhawk]

I've just been using the Chorus/Reverb blended effect on my AD50. I really like the sound of them together.

 

[sunvalleylaw]

I used to have an old Ibanez Bi-Mode chorus that I just loved. Unfortunately it got stolen, and I haven't tracked down a replacement for it. It had two oscillators, so you could do asymmetrical sweeps and other shenanigans with it. Instead of going "neeyeereeyeereeyeer," you could have it go "neeeeeeeyeryeryeryereeeeeeeyeryeryer" or "nyeryeeryeryeeryer." The advantage over other pedals is obvious.

LOL! I love the description.

 

[theseeker]

I also have the CE-5 as well as the BBE Mind Bender. The MB is pretty neat I must say.