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Definitely has some bite to it and a pronounced, certain mid range freq that I've noticed on some of the carol Ann amp demos.
The clip has too much distortion for my taste but looking forward to hearing more of what it can do. Surely it can warm up too. I'm honestly pretty happy with my setup and with my recent OD pedal acquisition but always interested in new stuff. ...and hopefully a pre-(official)release demo from Ron!
I concur with some of the others here that it sounds fairly nasaly. On 'Clip 2' it sounds like there might be a flanger effect on?? (especially at 0:04 to 0:05) or is that just some harmonics coming through ?...
Still, has a nice chunky mid/bottom range to it which is cool. I assume the demos were done with a humbucker equipped guitar? Be interesting to hear some single coil clips too.
Peter informed me that it is being road tested. It is unlike any pedal out there. He will have something on his web site at some point. It is something new, new circuitry. It focuses on the harmonics so that you could play heavy distorted chords and still hear the strings instead of just one big powerless undefined blur of distortion. He also said that it has some unique circuitry to make it work with any guitar and amp model. even solid state amps. Also no need to crank up your tube or solid state amp to make it sound great. It sounds great on a super clean amp also. It can be used as a pedal and also as a preamp. I am on his list to receive one from the first batch. Not sure when that will be but when I get it I will report back with clips and review. Cheers Ron
I corresponded with Prter yesterday via email and he will let me know when available for sale
some of the tonal characteristics of the pedal may be enhanced/masked because it is a solo track. i look forward to hearing demos of the pedal in a mix. that really is the best way to demo ANY gear, if it is meant to be used in a band situation. Peter should send that pedal to Lance Keltner, as he always does demos in solo mode, and also in a live band situation (or to someone who does somthing similar, that is just the easiest example for me).
Peter should send that pedal to Lance Keltner, as he always does demos in solo mode, and also in a live band situation (or to someone who does somthing similar, that is just the easiest example for me).
Although I can never afford any of that gear he demos...it is one of my favourite youtube channels!
macg1 wrote:Peter should send that pedal to Lance Keltner, as he always does demos in solo mode, and also in a live band situation (or to someone who does somthing similar, that is just the easiest example for me).
Although I can never afford any of that gear he demos...it is one of my favourite youtube channels!
Same here Dave, but even the pedal demos he does on the occasion, are in the same format. Actually back when I used to buy a lot of pedals, every single one of gearmandude's demos misguided me as the pedals and demos were great, but in solo context only, for my applications, they eventually just did not work. A couple of Lance's demos steered me correctly. Anyhow, I look forward to hearing demos of it in a mix, which I am sure Ron will do.
DaveWammbarro wrote:macg1 wrote:Peter should send that pedal to Lance Keltner, as he always does demos in solo mode, and also in a live band situation (or to someone who does somthing similar, that is just the easiest example for me).
Although I can never afford any of that gear he demos...it is one of my favourite youtube channels!
Same here Dave, but even the pedal demos he does on the occasion, are in the same format. Actually back when I used to buy a lot of pedals, every single one of gearmandude's demos misguided me as the pedals and demos were great, but in solo context only, for my applications, they eventually just did not work. A couple of Lance's demos steered me correctly. Anyhow, I look forward to hearing demos of it in a mix, which I am sure Ron will do.
Yes I will but it my be some time until he sends the first batch i will keep you posted.
Cheers Ron
First batch to be available October/November 2013, to be a limited run.
Next production run will be in 2014.
200 Euro deposit.
Euro 595, - within the E.U.
Euro 492, - for orders outside the E.U.
Thanks, but no thanks! You're right Dave, you're not going to be able to afford it..
Just paid my 200 euro deposit, so now i cant wait until t comes in october/november
It appears to be only bank to bank fund transfers? No thank you!
It appears to be only bank to bank fund transfers? No thank you!
Hi Spider
I have bank to bank transfer with Peter in the past. No problems that I have run into. They have been substantial sums. Peter is A1 for sure.
Cheers Ron
Spider wrote:It appears to be only bank to bank fund transfers? No thank you!
Hi Spider
I have bank to bank transfer with Peter in the past. No problems that I have run into. They have been substantial sums. Peter is A1 for sure.
Cheers Ron
Spider wrote:It appears to be only bank to bank fund transfers? No thank you!
Hi Spider
I have bank to bank transfer with Peter in the past. No problems that I have run into. They have been substantial sums. Peter is A1 for sure.
Cheers Ron
I do bank transfers all the time with off shore business sales. The vendor is assured of payment and the transfer cannot be reniged. If you trust the vendor, do it.
Guess I'm just old fashioned. I pay my bills (on time) by check, never online banking. Honestly I've never done a bank to bank transfer outside of direct deposit. Nothing against anyone, but I just rather not do bank to bank, there's no security for the buyer as I see it. If someone here wants to purchase one extra, I'd be happy to buy it from them and absorb any fees.
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First batch to be available October/November 2013, to be a limited run.
Next production run will be in 2014.
200 Euro deposit.
Euro 595, - within the E.U.
Euro 492, - for orders outside the E.U.Thanks, but no thanks! You're right Dave, you're not going to be able to afford it..
Got my notice yesterday - have to go to my bank Monday to do transfer. Why cheaper to US
helrazr84 wrote:First batch to be available October/November 2013, to be a limited run.
Next production run will be in 2014.
200 Euro deposit.
Euro 595, - within the E.U.
Euro 492, - for orders outside the E.U.Thanks, but no thanks! You're right Dave, you're not going to be able to afford it..
Got my notice yesterday - have to go to my bank Monday to do transfer. Why cheaper to US
I have no idea as to why it is more expensive within the E.U. I figured there were additional fees to import or ship items from country to country that aren't applicable when shipping to the United States. I could be totally wrong, but that was my guess when I first read the info.
I'm sure the pedal will be awesome in every sense but still way more than I will spend for one. I was hoping for the 300-400 us dollar range. And even that would be a rare exception for me.
helrazr84 wrote:First batch to be available October/November 2013, to be a limited run.
Next production run will be in 2014.
200 Euro deposit.
Euro 595, - within the E.U.
Euro 492, - for orders outside the E.U.Thanks, but no thanks! You're right Dave, you're not going to be able to afford it..
Got my notice yesterday - have to go to my bank Monday to do transfer. Why cheaper to US
No VAT in the US. Offshore sales exempt from the %20 on average sales tax in the EEC.
Quite pricey....
sweet can't wait for mine. Peter is great to deal with.
Cheers Ron
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