Cream Pie vs. Dredgetone Bass Angler

arbitrary · #1 02-11-2008, 08:35 PM

The title pretty much says it all; and yes, I've done the multiple searches. Does anyone have first hand exp. with both of these pedals? or even one and not the other? Anything would help. These two pedals appear to be similar (at least in the searching that I've done). Am I correct in the Bass Angler being more of a light O.D. while the Cream Pie is more of a fat boost?

Thanks!

OhThePeacock · #2 02-11-2008, 08:36 PM

I have no experience with the angler but the Cream Pie (which I'll soon have 2 of) does everything from a dirty boost to light-thick OD great pedal but I'm no help as to how it matches up with the bass Angler.

diechris · #3 02-11-2008, 08:55 PM

im guessing.. but neither of these is a ts clone right? i cant wait to get my cream pie later this week ..erm sounded bad

irvinz · #4 02-11-2008, 08:57 PM

this week?? for real.??? sorry for hijacking

diechris · #5 02-11-2008, 08:58 PM

well... im guessing since theyre suppose to go out today-ish i'd be here late this week? im hoping...

arbitrary · #6 02-12-2008, 11:51 PM

Since some people are getting some newly acquired Cream Pies, I figure I should bump this.

Max Roberts · #7 02-13-2008, 12:50 AM

I think they would be quite different, different enough to have both on a board. The cream pie doesn't do loads of overdrive, it's extremely light. It would be great to drive a tube amp I imagine and it gets a very tubey sound with an SS too.

The Angler seems to be a bit heavier from the clips I've heard. I also seem to recall bongo or davidwilson saying there was some loss of highs?

I have a Cream Pie and I'm on the list for an Angler.

TaySte_2000 · #8 02-13-2008, 05:54 AM

I'm going with you need both maybe even 2 of each

I'm sure this was helpful

**David Wilson** · #9 02-13-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Max Roberts

The Angler seems to be a bit heavier from the clips I've heard. I also seem to recall bongo or davidwilson saying there was some loss of highs?

that's incorrect. The angler is incredibly transparent, no loss of highs. The blueberry does have loss of highs.

have a cream pie incoming, but won't be able to get time with it and do a comparison until the weekend.

Max Roberts · #10 02-13-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by davidmwilson

that's incorrect. The angler is incredibly transparent, no loss of highs. The blueberry does have loss of highs.

Ahh, yes I knew it was one of those two you said that about. I should have guessed really because I have a Blueberry.

**David Wilson** · #11 02-18-2008, 09:16 AM

Ok, so it came last week in the mail and I stuck it on the board for a gig Saturday night.

I have to say, that when I tried the Cream Pie on it's own at home I wasn't that impressed. However, live, it does the fat boost / tubing thing very very well.

I definitely still prefer the Angler for o/d though

arbitrary · #12 02-18-2008, 09:18 AM

Is there another pedal that you prefer that functions the same as the cream pie?

Toasted · #13 02-18-2008, 09:26 AM

Fulltone Fat Boost v1, for me.

**David Wilson** · #14 02-18-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by arbitrary

Is there another pedal that you prefer that functions the same as the cream pie?

The fatboost v1 is in the same ballpark, I think the cream pie is less transparent but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
I also have a catalinbread picoso boost, which has a fat boost mode available.
Hmmm, now I'm rethinking if I want to sell it or not...

diechris · #15 02-27-2008, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by davidmwilson

The fatboost v1 is in the same ballpark, I think the cream pie is less transparent but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
I also have a catalinbread picoso boost, which has a fat boost mode available.
Hmmm, now I'm rethinking if I want to sell it or not...

have you tried running your fat boost into the cream pie? if so... how do you like it?

Calexia13 · #16 01-23-2009, 11:20 AM

Can the bass angler drive a tube amp into saturation? I have a bass buster that just can't OD itself, it needs either a boost or an OD, I'm on the fence which to get, an angler or a Catalinbread Super Chili picoso, can any of you guys that have these pedals shed some light or give some advice. Thanks,

--Ed

RCCollins · #17 01-23-2009, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calexia13

Can the bass angler drive a tube amp into saturation? I have a bass buster that just can't OD itself, it needs either a boost or an OD, I'm on the fence which to get, an angler or a Catalinbread Super Chili picoso, can any of you guys that have these pedals shed some light or give some advice. Thanks,

--Ed

Cant vouch for the angler but at least a Picoso is available.

I use a Buster as well so I think I know what you need. I'd consider a Bass RC Booster or BB preamp if they're within your price range, and if you are willing to spend for a used angler, they are.

Or if you need really high gain OD try a hematoma for one with a nice clean boost built in.

rcubed · #18 01-23-2009, 11:53 AM

I was sent some pictures of the Cream Pie innards. It's a really simple single transistor circuit.

katri · #19 01-23-2009, 12:38 PM

Yeah, it is very simple circuit but the wiring is very special, it contains a massive amount of mojo.

rcubed · #20 01-23-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by katri

Yeah, it is very simple circuit but the wiring is very special, it contains a massive amount of mojo.

The mojo comes from the transistor they use. Everything else is nothing special.