Chorus pedal advice!!!

bikeplate · #1 10-01-2007, 06:25 PM

Hi

Looking to pick up a chorus pedal soon. I've owned a TC chorus and an EBS unit. Both were very nice but I seldom use one and would not like to spend big bucks again. The TC is expensive and the EBS isnt cheap either. Any advice for a solid, good sounding unit for the budget minded? Im open minded and look forward to all your responses. Thanx in advance

Rob

CopperheadLXXIX · #2 10-01-2007, 06:29 PM

Danelectro Cool Cat.

You can probably close this thread now.

bikeplate · #3 10-01-2007, 06:31 PM

Hi

LOL. Cool. Ill check one out

Rob

assboglin · #4 10-01-2007, 06:43 PM

I've heard the Danelectro Cool Cat is good, and there's also Boss Choruses and the EHX Clone Theory XO pedal might be worth checking out for you.

RickenBoogie · #5 10-01-2007, 06:49 PM

The Cool Cat is definately worth checking out. Very well done pedal, with lush effect. Also, check out the Visual Sounds H2O Liquid chorus. It is a 2 in 1, with a sweet chorus and echo in one box. The echo is ok, but the chorus is top notch. The Boss pedals are also ok, but either of these other two are much better sounding, imo, of course.

JanusZarate · #6 10-01-2007, 06:58 PM

If you're looking down the Electro-Harmonix route:

- Small Clone
- Polychorus
- Stereo Electric Mistress (the new XO series one, NOT the original or Deluxe versions)
- Stereo Clone Theory
- Deluxe Memory Man (NOT the new XO series one)

The most budget-friendly is the Small Clone (followed by the Stereo Electric Mistress and Clone Theory), but the others are worth a try as well!

Lowpro · #7 10-01-2007, 07:33 PM

Im sure there are some BAAAAD chorus's out there but for the most part, most chorus's are really good. I know Boo said it, and I like these they are the EXH Small Clones. Affordable, good, and available in most every store.

Give em a shot. If you need something a little thicker Chorus Ensemble can work, the Boss CE5

Bass Thunder · #8 10-01-2007, 08:48 PM

I would NOT recommend the EBS Unichorus to anyone. I would recommend the Boss CE-5 to everyone. I've owned both and the Unichorus is the only piece of EBS gear I've regretted buying (however, I think I sold it for more than I paid).

on ebay
EBS Unichorus = $120+
Boss CE5 = $50+
after listening to the two you would think the prices should be reversed.

Also, ebay is a great place for pedals - good selection, pedals are hard to break or damage, and they ship well.

Good Luck

olaff421 · #9 10-02-2007, 08:01 AM

I tried the Stereo Clone Theory in GC awhile back. It shot up to in the top 5 of my GAS list. Very nice sounding chorus pedal.

fishtx · #10 10-02-2007, 08:36 AM

There is a Carl Martin Bass Chorus for sale over in the classifieds. If I was still looking I might grab it and give it a try.

Trevo · #11 10-02-2007, 06:48 PM

I'm actually looking into a Chorus pedal too, and was wondering about the Behringer Bass Chorus. The thing is I don't use it much but I need it to be decent.

KarateKid25 · #12 10-02-2007, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trevo

I'm actually looking into a Chorus pedal too, and was wondering about the Behringer Bass Chorus. The thing is I don't use it much but I need it to be decent.

I owned a Behringer Chorus. Don't do it. The build quality was really bad and the effect was nothing special.

Get something like a Boss CE-5 second hand rather than the Behringer.

Trevo · #13 10-02-2007, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KarateKid25

I owned a Behringer Chorus. Don't do it. The build quality was really bad and the effect was nothing special.

Get something like a Boss CE-5 second hand rather than the Behringer.

Alright, I'm leaning towards the Boss, maybe buy it cheap off eBay. I have the Boss ODB-3, the thing is built like a tank so I won't worry about used.

SteveC · #14 10-02-2007, 07:35 PM

I get goo dsounds with a Boss CEB-3.

bass-shy · #15 10-02-2007, 08:17 PM

For the budget minded, I'd suggest looking at a Rocktron Deep Blue Chorus, a Digitech Bass Multi-Chorus or a Guyatone MC-3 Micro Chorus. They are all priced under $100.00 new. They also each sound fantastic in their own, unique way. Good luck.

audienceofone · #16 10-08-2007, 07:55 AM

I have a rocktron Tsunami, and I am on the fence about it. I am still trying to find the sound I am looking for.

On the other hand the first one I bought didn't work at all, I sent them an email, and they said they would ship me out a new one. I had it 3 days later. Nice.

magneezius · #17 10-08-2007, 10:46 AM

I got a Analogman mini chorus w/deep setting.

By far the best chorus i've heard for bass period.

roflol · #18 10-08-2007, 11:34 AM

i got a AXL chorus pedal and i thought it'd be a cheap piece of **** but the variety of tones you can get from it are amazing the knobs are so sensative and its built like a tank to boot!

bikeplate · #19 10-08-2007, 04:59 PM

HI

Yea. My buddy has an analog man. Totally awesome. Dont know if I want to shell out the cash, though. If I'm considering spending that, why not a TC chorus? Any opinions about stepping up?

Rob

Geist · #20 10-08-2007, 05:44 PM

I recommend the newer EHX clone theory (XO line). I bought one after hearing Boo's soundclips of it and really like it. It's got a bit of hiss too it, but I don't find it too bad.