I'm after a chorus

sk8 · #1 08-23-2008, 02:54 AM

and I've done a lot of searching and reading of threads but not found my answer. I had an EHX Small Clone but didn't like the sound. I think i don't want warm and analog! I also dabbled in a Boss CEB3 but again found it was similar to the Small clone to my ears.

I'm leaning towards the Digitech bass chorus based on the sound clips on the site but wondered whether anyone could recommend some others. I like the chorus sound in my tascam and guess I'm leaning towards Digital and harsh!

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks in advance

thefruitfarmer · #2 08-23-2008, 06:34 AM

You try the Boss CE-5, it's meant for guitar but I like it on my bass just to fatten the sound and others here like it too.

I tried my Small Clone with the bass but I only like it with guitar really. If you don't like the Small Clone then the CE-5 is in the opposite end of the range of sounds available from choruses.

It's a personal thing though so if you can get a shortlist together and try a few out in shops then you can decide what sounds best to your ears.

thesandman · #3 08-23-2008, 06:40 AM

Go to analogman.com, and look at his chorus pedal. I've got one, and have used it for guitar, as well as most of my basses. REALLY nice tone.

jaseOZ · #4 08-23-2008, 07:14 AM

yeah CE-5 is my fave. I tried 3 before it including ceb-3

sk8 · #5 08-25-2008, 01:58 AM

thanks for the replies. Anymore?

4StringsEnough · #6 08-25-2008, 02:12 AM

+1 to Boss CE-5. Also look at EHX stereo electric mistress which is digital.

sk8 · #7 08-25-2008, 02:59 AM

tried the mistress but didn't like it. I think the CE-5 could be it!

Mike Shevlin · #8 08-25-2008, 03:23 AM

EBS is great -

WarMan · #9 08-25-2008, 08:28 AM

I just listed a CE-5 for sale on eBay yesterday. The BIN is $50. I purchased it new on 8/22/08 using a store credit. I wanted a refund but the store didn't give cash refunds. And unfortunately, they don't have bass stuff. I figured that I would try it, but Chorus is not for me. The listing is under DJHurst6520. I also listed a Bass Big Muff, but it sold within about 30 minutes.

fishtx · #10 08-25-2008, 09:10 AM

I was not a big fan of the CE-5...it was too thick for me...but if thats what you like it might work for you...

Depending on your budget (which I don't think you mentioned), there are more expensive options that sound fantastic IMO...try the TC Electronic SCF, or the Fulltone Choralflange...

For less expensive options, try the Guyatone micro chorus...you can pick one of these up used for pretty cheap (I got one for $40 off ebay)...and it sounds really good...slight volume increase when engaged though...

rpatter · #11 08-25-2008, 07:15 PM

+1 on the TC Electronics. The TC Electronics is on the other end of the spectrum from the Analog.Man. I found the TC to be very nice, but a bit too sterile for my tastes. I think you'll like it.

Ralf

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Originally Posted by fishtx

I was not a big fan of the CE-5...it was too thick for me...but if thats what you like it might work for you...

Depending on your budget (which I don't think you mentioned), there are more expensive options that sound fantastic IMO...try the TC Electronic SCF, or the Fulltone Choralflange...

For less expensive options, try the Guyatone micro chorus...you can pick one of these up used for pretty cheap (I got one for $40 off ebay)...and it sounds really good...slight volume increase when engaged though...

Ronbo61 · #12 08-25-2008, 07:22 PM

I occassionaly use a Line-6 Space Chorus

Crabby · #13 08-25-2008, 09:26 PM

You must try the MXR stereo chorus. Its amazing and works fantastically with bass. I had a Clone Theory and a japanese CE-3 and this MXR is so much better in every way. Its lush, warm, rich and adds no noise.

Only downside is that its a bit expensive and needs 18volts to power. Well worth it though.

OptimusPrime · #14 08-25-2008, 09:32 PM

If I have to recommend a chorus pedal it would be the MXR.

JimmyM · #15 08-25-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rpatter

+1 on the TC Electronics. The TC Electronics is on the other end of the spectrum from the Analog.Man. I found the TC to be very nice, but a bit too sterile for my tastes. I think you'll like it.

Ralf

Boy do people hear things differently. I always thought the TC was the warmest chorus I ever heard. I'd buy one if the price wasn't ridiculous.

Spoonman462 · #16 08-25-2008, 10:19 PM

i'm a big fan of the Digitech bass chorus. u can go from subtle to big and deep

emjazz · #17 08-25-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by OptimusPrime

If I have to recommend a chorus pedal it would be the MXR.

+1

Templar · #18 08-25-2008, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Crabby

You must try the MXR stereo chorus. Its amazing and works fantastically with bass.

Another vote for the MXR.

Really bass-friendly, and has some features not found on other chorii. (is that a word?)

Munjibunga · #19 08-25-2008, 10:47 PM

The EBS UniChorus can take you all the way to a flange.

Jared Lash · #20 08-25-2008, 11:15 PM

I'd second the MXR and the Guyatone, good units. The Analogman is a great chorus, thick and lush, but I wouldn't call it warm. In fact, it is based on the old Small Clone, so I imagine it wouldn't appeal to the OP.

A sleeper is the George Dennis Chorus Flanger. Very warm and organic and on the more subtle side of things. Count me as someone who doesn't like the cold, 80's sound of boss chorus pedals so I liked this one a lot. It's not on my board now only because I don't use chorus enough.

Of course, that warm, organic quality also extends to the flanger. So it can't do metallic, "jet taking off" flange sounds.

There's also a foot pedal version that works as a volume pedal or allows your to contol one of the parameters (I forget which) with your foot.

Hope that helps.