Ok, so I've tried the EHX Small Clone Chorus

sk8 · #1 09-30-2007, 05:31 AM

and i'm not happy with the sound i get. I've done alot of fiddling and i can't get a sound i like out of it. What other options are available to me in the same price bracket. I wondering whether i should opt ofr a digital one over my current analogue.

Any input appreciated

Thanks in advance

Asa Samuel · #2 09-30-2007, 05:44 AM

what dont you like about it?

sk8 · #3 09-30-2007, 05:51 AM

hard to put my finger on it. it doesn't seem to 'chorus' well unless it is on high settings and then it is too much. It doesn't sound clinical in its delivery which is probably the analogue side of it

That statement is probably no use to anyone

syciprider · #4 09-30-2007, 06:01 AM

Try a Boss CEB3. It gives you more tweaking options.

tycobb73 · #5 09-30-2007, 06:16 AM

I've got a Boss CEB3 that I'm about to unload as I like my Small Clone better. I was going to ebay it but I'll sell it to you $45 shipped. PM me.

RickenBoogie · #6 09-30-2007, 09:53 AM

I've been through many chorus pedals, and I really like the Visual Sounds H2O Liquid chorus alot. It has very controllable settings, and works through the entire spectrum of bass frequencies. Also has a delay option, seperate, if that interests you. The delay is so so, but the chourus is magic.

Sir Edward V · #7 09-30-2007, 09:54 AM

I like the boss CH1, which I think sounds a lot like the CE5. I was trying them out side by side in a guitar shop, and both of them got the same sound that I wanted, which is very deep chorus (How much more chorus-ey can in it get? ...The answer is none... none more chorus...) I bought the CH1 because it was cheaper, though.

pstyle · #8 09-30-2007, 10:05 AM

When I tried the Small Clone it sucked all the bottom out of my sound.. I'm 100% happy with the Boss CEB3. I think it's very underrated cuz it's a Boss pedal.. definitely try it.

dancehallclasher · #9 09-30-2007, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir Edward V

I like the boss CH1, which I think sounds a lot like the CE5. I was trying them out side by side in a guitar shop, and both of them got the same sound that I wanted, which is very deep chorus (How much more chorus-ey can in it get? ...The answer is none... none more chorus...) I bought the CH1 because it was cheaper, though.

I have both. I think they're both fine but that the CE-5 is definitely better for bass. The CH-1 is more hollow-sounding to me, which can work for guitar but it's not a good thing for bass IMO.

ChocolateTV · #10 09-30-2007, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by syciprider

Try a Boss CEB3. It gives you more tweaking options.

I'd recommend the Boss CE-5 over the CEB-3. Despite not being bass specific, it works great on bass and, IMHO, sounds nicer than the CEB-3.

sk8 · #11 10-01-2007, 03:34 AM

I'm going to give the clone one more try before i decide proper. Ironically i was drawn to the clone because of its one knob as i couldn't be bothered to tweak four

cybersnyder · #12 10-01-2007, 05:13 AM

I like the Ibanez pink/purple pedal -- can't remember the model number. Has that cool 80's chorus sound. But I wouldn't recommend it unless it's used in a bypass loop because it sucks the high end worse when not in use worse than any other pedal I've run into. Seriously, if you want to do a demo to show why true bypass is a good thing, this is the pedal to use. But it sounds good. I guess it's like a hot chick friend that won't date you.

EricF · #13 10-01-2007, 10:22 AM

Analogman Mini Chrous (w/ deep option). Game over!

four2oh · #14 10-01-2007, 11:29 AM

ok, i picked up a nano clone over the weekend.. sounds nice after a digitech whammy set to oct up/oct down.. but i'm still not sold on it yet.. gonna try a few more placements in the fx chain, and see if something catches my ear, or else it's going back before the GC 30day runs out.

Lowpro · #15 10-01-2007, 12:07 PM

I love my Small Clone, but I've never played a chorus I didn't like. All the Boss one's are nice and deep, even the bass chorus is good. The H20 is goddamn amazing but as you said the delay is so-so, and I agree. The Small Clone I just dig the sound, bought it for 40 bucks new, and like it. If you don't man don't sweat it, because there are MANY great chorus's out there all at a good price.

JanusZarate · #16 10-01-2007, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by four2oh

ok, i picked up a nano clone over the weekend...

Send it back!

As a loyal fan of EHX, that pedal is a severe disappointment.

I really hope they fix them... there's no reason for them to have the flaws they do. They should've just stuck to the Small Clone circuit!

TheButler · #17 10-01-2007, 01:57 PM

Well i missed my chance on a Vintage Clone Theory with mains leads

I thought sensibly tho'

I'd prefer the better sound of the newer clone theory (one i've tested out at that) rather than the alleged not as good sound and un-tested of a vintage one.

Oh it would have been cool to try it though