Discumbobulator emma NEW version(how i know If it is new version?)

alexlotta · #1 02-13-2009, 09:15 AM

Hi Guys ,i did find A good Used Discumbobulator On the net which i would mind to try if the seller agree to the price..

How i can recognise the batch of this pedal ,I mean if is new or "old batch" that sounds not so good for bass i heard?
What should i ask to the seller ?

ThaNk You !

bongomania · #2 02-13-2009, 09:43 AM

I had an "old one" and a "new one" and they looked identical to me. Maybe a serial number? Perhaps you could email EMMA and ask them if there is a serial number that marks the change of design.

Mingus Addict · #3 02-13-2009, 10:03 AM

I never heard about this. I wonder which version I have? Please share if you find out how to tell.

alexlotta · #4 02-13-2009, 12:18 PM

Ok thanks (Bongo always ready to help thank You!),
Guy tells me he doe not know , and he 's gonna *bay that one.
will try to get it there maybe a wll get for a lower price so i can resale easily for the same ,if is not the "right" one .
Gonna see about the serial number.

excane · #5 02-13-2009, 12:36 PM

It's actually pretty easy to tell the difference:

Jared Lash · #6 02-13-2009, 12:56 PM

Wow. Now the new one I can understand, but that was some forethought to put "Old One" on the first version.

Kind of like my cousin introducing his fiance to me preemptively as his "first wife".

(How did you match the font so well? Did you just happen to have the same one?)

excane · #7 02-13-2009, 01:01 PM

Wow, you actually got me there. I fail

Photoshop is my servant, or I'm a servant to it

I do make some of my own fonts from time to time, but I have hundreds on deck to choose from.

excane · #8 02-13-2009, 01:15 PM

This must be fixed:

Jared Lash · #9 02-13-2009, 01:41 PM

kesslari · #10 02-13-2009, 02:48 PM

The Old Ones are all part of the C'thulu threads...

Marill · #11 02-14-2009, 03:14 AM

the discontinued old one will fetch a high vintage price

**grygrx** · #12 02-14-2009, 06:09 AM

Please feel free to continue if you have anything of value to add to the thread, otherwise beware.

katri · #13 02-14-2009, 07:09 AM

is there a sound difference between the two?

Higgie · #14 02-14-2009, 07:29 AM

Yes. Apparently the earlier models sucked all the bass out. The newer ones were supposedly alot better for bass response, but that's just what I've heard as I've never actually been in a situation to try one!

Jared Lash · #15 02-14-2009, 07:50 AM

Yeah, hopefully EMMA can give you a serial number reference because it is a pretty big difference and is very noticeable in a band mix.

I remember thinking the old version was less subtle, though in hindsight I think it was just that by cutting lows the effect seemed more prominent.

In any event, the nice thing about the EMMA not being super wet is that the new version lets you cut through the mix while still adding a bit of funkiness to your tone. With the old one you'd disappear.

alexlotta · #16 02-14-2009, 01:13 PM

i sent an email to Emma about it.
Since also In Many shop it appears to be present the OLD batch (at least checking here on My Land) it can be good To know For Everybody.
I found that information on old/new version just for a coincidence on the net ,by the way.

alexlotta · #17 02-15-2009, 05:48 AM

Okdid'nt get any answer so far .
The guy who sell it ,
Tell me THERE IS NOT serial number ,nor The Date of Production THere on the box..??
You confirm Is ALso like that On YourS ?

He just told Me he Purchased (new) 2 years Ago.
I'm quite clueless about now.

Jerry J · #18 02-15-2009, 10:32 AM

Does anyone know when the pedal was first released?

I'm looking to buy a used one also.

alexlotta · #19 02-16-2009, 03:52 AM

GOT THE ANSWER FROM EMMA:
Well ...

==He said THERE is Just 1 Version Out ,and he NEVER Did change the model.==

Can't say anything else about.

Maybe components were always the same ,but for some reason they did'nt work as supposed ,
No clue at all (i just heard web-clips),
and i did'nt bother Him as He seemed Quite Firm , In affirming that On the message.

A new Version is gonna to be released ,though :" new filtering color knob, and a level, and it will trigger a little better on high notes".

For respect i don't copy the entire answer i got ; this is essentially the info th. Jan Behncke provided me.

bongomania · #20 02-16-2009, 09:15 AM

Wow. Hmmm.... Did we all have a collective hallucination?