analogman vd hbe thc - which chorus?

irvinz · #1 02-04-2008, 12:58 PM

so. i think i have got my pedalboard sussed. with a cream pie along the way soon.

my next step is to save for my chorus.
analog man mini chorus with deep mod?
or the hbe thc.

there is a hbe thc going on a local auction site atm. but i've been gassing for a analogman for long. especially one of their tee shirts =p.

searched, but didn't find a direct comparison.
cheers.

irvinz · #2 02-04-2008, 07:03 PM

anyone?

bass-shy · #3 02-05-2008, 06:02 PM

If I were you, I would snatch that THC up in a second. IMO, it's as good as it gets for chorus pedals............easily as good as the Analogman, IMO again. If you don't like it, you could likely sell it back for most/all of what you paid for it and then spring for the Analogman.

One caveat about the THC though: It provides a little boost in volume whan engaged. That can be a good or bad thing depending on your needs, but I could see some people being put off by that.

Either way, you stand to wind up with a world-class chorus. Good luck.

irvinz · #4 02-06-2008, 02:33 PM

thats cool. thanks for the advice. i bought it, and should be in my hands over the weekend or latest by monday, depending when the bank wire goes through. haven't seen a price for it online... on the hbe sites n such. how much is it new in the states?? i paid approx USD156 for it, he got it new dec 07.

retail for it in nz is NZD 329,so i was like... aargh, why not.

bass-shy · #5 02-06-2008, 03:23 PM

They retail new for $189.00 over here. It sounds like you got a good deal. Enjoy!

irvinz · #6 02-06-2008, 03:34 PM

sweet. that comforts me. =p

bass-shy · #7 02-06-2008, 03:45 PM

Good. If you have any questions once it arrives, feel free to ask.

zippydog · #8 03-30-2008, 08:21 PM

I have the Homebrew THC on its way to me. Due early this week.
I had an Analogman with deep toggle for a while (great chorus...only sold it to help fund a fretless bass purchase).

After a few weeks without chorus, I really wanted one back in my rig. Decided to go with the Homebrew after reading up on it and buying one of HBE's phasers late last year (really nice pedal!!).

Not sure I remember enough about how the Analogman sounded to do a direct comparison when the HBE arrives, but looking forward to my impressions. If the HBE phaser is any indication of what I'm in for..........bring it on!!!

bass-shy · #9 03-30-2008, 08:34 PM

One of my absolute favorite effect combinations is having my Psilocybe and THC on at the same time. They make an intense modulated tone together.

irvinz · #10 03-30-2008, 08:45 PM

awesomeness. i might be actually unloading the chorus, but im not sure. will keep it on, and either unload the rapstop env filter or the talkbass tonefactor creampie. thinking that od aint me, and might go for a manualwah. still keen to try the analogman with deep mod tho!

OhThePeacock · #11 03-31-2008, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by irvinz

awesomeness. i might be actually unloading the chorus, but im not sure. will keep it on, and either unload the rapstop env filter or the talkbass tonefactor creampie. thinking that od aint me, and might go for a manualwah. still keen to try the analogman with deep mod tho!

You know you'll be shunned if a guitard buys that, right?

irvinz · #12 03-31-2008, 01:19 PM

yesh i know. i might just put it up in the new zealand bassplayer forum =p

zippydog · #13 08-09-2008, 10:01 PM

Quick update...

Got the HBE chorus and it was incredibly noisy/swooshy.
I played with it for about a half hour and it was back in the box and returned to the dealer.

Bummer.

irvinz · #14 08-10-2008, 03:01 AM

funny that. are u refering to a noisy chorus sound, or noisy electronically?

Ryan Mohr · #15 08-31-2008, 11:09 PM

Irvinz - what are your final thoughts on the THC?

irvinz · #16 09-01-2008, 01:27 AM

it was pretty nice, a much rich musically sounding unit compared to others. i've only tried a few that said, the small clone, the rocktron units, the boss ones and a few of the ones in built into the ehx stuff. and it definately was much better. however i wasn't going after a 'chorus' sound at that point. still not really.

yet to be able to compare it to a analogman tho.

if i had the spare money to have spare pedals laying around (i kinda have a few spare ones around =( deepimpact p&c etc) i wouldnt mind having it again. if you have a good price on it, get it! and if you find you that you dont like it... let me know =p

wazzel · #17 09-01-2008, 10:55 AM

I have not tried the HBE, but I am in love with my analogman standard with depth toggle.