Flanger-opinion

shilar3 · #1 05-14-2009, 11:14 AM

what do you think, which one of these two pedals is better for bass?

1.BOSS BF-3
2.MXR M-117

*insertcoolname · #2 05-14-2009, 02:06 PM

I can't comment on the MXR, but I just picked up a used BF-3 and find it pretty cool. Some people say it sounds too digital or processed but if I'm going for a flange I don't want it to sound all that natural. It can do subtle or intense as well.

RickenBoogie · #3 05-14-2009, 02:47 PM

I've had the Boss, meh. So, I'd try out the MXR. But, for just a couple hundred more, I'd go with the Maxon.

Jared Lash · #4 05-14-2009, 02:56 PM

Though I'm not really a fan of either of the Boss flangers, it seems that of TBers that have tried both the BF-2 and BF-3, the older BF-2 is much preferred by the majority of people. I can see why people dig it, it has a very metallic woosh to it.

Of the two I like the MXR better. The EHX Electric Mistress is certainly worth a look and is around the same price range.

And while much bigger and a good deal more expensive, I have to say that the HBE Frost Bite is fantastic.

But, as I've said before, I'm not a big flanger guy so take my comments with a grain of salt.

skulletwhip · #5 05-14-2009, 07:58 PM

My favorite flanger of all time is the old DOD FX72 bass flanger.

But of the two you mentioned I like the MXR more.

lowbass68 · #6 05-14-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shilar3

what do you think, which one of these two pedals is better for bass?

1.BOSS BF-3
2.MXR M-117

Better in what context? I have both of these and each is drastically different than the other. I generally tend to use the MXR more than the Boss at the moment, but that is not because it is better, it just happens to be closer to what I currently need for some of the songs i am writing.