New MXR pedals - Page 17

Melvin7822 · #**321** 02-14-2013, 11:28 PM

So it's been yet another week and no additional word from Dunlop. Soon they'll have had my Bass Chorus Deluxe for a month...

vegas532 · #**322** 02-15-2013, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Laurent

I continue to be puzzled by the performance issue postings because my own pedal has been nothing short of brilliant and issue free. An impressive pedal for sure.

I haven't had an issue with mine, either.

Laurent · #**323** 02-15-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Melvin7822

So it's been yet another week and no additional word from Dunlop. Soon they'll have had my Bass Chorus Deluxe for a month...

A quick follow up phone call might be warranted.
They are good at answering their phones and providing customer support.

dogmeat08 · #**324** 02-19-2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Melvin7822

Just to clarify, it's dead quiet when the pedal is engaged until you play a note through it. There's noise reduction circuitry built into the pedal and so you won't hear the noise until you start playing with the pedal engaged.

Some people have had to use headphones. Myself (being a trained audio engineer) and others who are not have been able to pick it out without the use of headphones. We're also talking about all knobs at noon. If you have the treble below noon, you might not here it.

in my set up the bass chorus is always on (engaged) and i dont hear any noise ... i havnt tried it with headphones on though but seems to be working awesome for me so far

Melvin7822 · #**325** 02-20-2013, 01:20 PM

So I received my Bass Chorus Deluxe back from Dunlop today and they replaced the PCA board in it. There's no difference in the pedal. Anything with the treble set at noon or above is just too noisy.

I have to assume the rest that don't hear it must have the treble turned down on the pedal, your amp, or have the tweeters turn down or off.

vegas532 · #**326** 02-20-2013, 01:34 PM

I just finished a test run with mine to try to get noise out of it and I succeeded, however, it took diming all of the knobs in chorus mode with the X-over off. Anything other than that and it's still quiet.

Melvin7822 · #**327** 02-20-2013, 01:57 PM

I don't have my settings anywhere near maxed out, but in flanger mode having the treble anywhere above 11 o'clock is bad. The chorus I can at least turn the treble to 2 o'clock and only have a very small amount of hiss. Again, I have to state that the pedal is completely quiet when engaged without playing anything through it. I think people miss the point that I'm trying to say it's not until you play notes through it that your hear the hiss. At any rate, I managed to come up with a setting that I'm happy with in both chorus and flanger modes even though the treble knob is useless above noon.

TorontoAlex · #**328** 02-20-2013, 09:53 PM

I checked The Mad Ape, and it looks like they are taking pre-orders on the overdrive. Anyone seen anyone else that is taking orders, or know when they will ship out? Really looking forward to test driving it!

vegas532 · #**329** 02-20-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TorontoAlex

I checked The Mad Ape, and it looks like they are taking pre-orders on the overdrive. Anyone seen anyone else that is taking orders, or know when they will ship out? Really looking forward to test driving it!

They should be shipping in March.

Peke · #**330** 02-27-2013, 10:53 PM

Has anyone ordered M89 Bass Overdrive yet? I've noticed there is a pre-order option available here and there.

TorontoAlex · #**331** 02-28-2013, 08:21 PM

I haven't ordered mine yet, I'm thinking I'll order it shortly. Mad Ape is looking like my most likely option. Juan Alderete posted a pic of his on Instagram the other day, hopefully they are available to the rest of us soon!

Connormac123456 · #**332** 03-01-2013, 05:00 AM

Well the dunlop site doesn't have the "shipping in march" message anymore, so I'm assuming they're now available.

JLY · #**333** 03-01-2013, 05:49 AM

I had the BCD for about 3 weeks and was unimpressed. I did not have a noise issue but I actually preferred my old Boss. I returned it to Sweetwater with no hassle

crapusername · #**334** 03-02-2013, 03:05 PM

I spent some time today with both of the new pedals today.
While using the chorus I experienced what others have heard with the hissing whilst playing.
It was really quite noticeable on most settings. I will try again in a different environment, as it was a quite noisy bass show - slappers, and generally unnecessary volumes!
But if I had the ability to buy it today- I would have passed
The overdrive left me cold. It had a definite fuzzy character to it. Again I'd like to try it in a quieter environment.

Laurent · #**335** 03-07-2013, 08:08 AM

The MXR M89 is released. $129 retail seems to be the street price.
Anybody bought it?
Would love to hear more feedback.

Melvin7822 · #**336** 03-07-2013, 10:16 AM

I've had mine pre-ordered from Sweetwater since January and I'm still waiting for the word of its arrival. So as far as I'm aware, no retailer has received their stock.

Laurent · #**337** 03-07-2013, 10:51 AM

Some ebay vendors are showing stock but that might be fluffed.
Nice price at $129 a lot more friendly than Zvex Basstortion at $199.

Melvin7822 · #**338** 03-07-2013, 01:02 PM

Just an update. I just received notice from Sweetwater that my Bass Overdrive has shipped.

Connormac123456 · #**339** 03-07-2013, 07:06 PM

Be a pal and tell us your thoughts upon arrival?

It'd be much appreciated...

Catbuster · #**340** 03-07-2013, 08:38 PM

The chorus has a sort of steam train sound to it when not being played and on. But it sounds sooooooo good.