Tremolo Pedal?

[isher1992]

Hi, TalkBass!

I've got more effect pedal advice to ask.

I LOVE using tremolo effects, but unfortunately I do not own one.

I'm thinking of buying one, however. I'd really like it to be cheap and cost-effective. I like to use a really choppy sound, no light pulses. I also need to be able to remove the rate knob (To attach a third-hand pedal to it to use to adjust the rate while playing.)

I've considered Ibanez ToneLok, because those are fairly cheap pedals and I've looked at Boss TR-2's, but they are way to expensive for my tastes.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

[Jared Lash]

I think an Earthquaker Devices Hummingbird would be perfect for you but out of your price range.

I can't think of any really choppy square wave trems in the low end of the price range other than the Boss TR-2, but I didn't like the stock version nearly as much as the Keeley modded one. The EHX Pulsar has a square wave setting but it isn't as choppy as I wanted. Not my favorite trem, but in your price range.

A used Boss PN-2 would also work really well, but they've been selling for a good deal more lately than they used to.

[isher1992]

Originally Posted by TheBigO

Sounds like you want an Earthquaker Devices Hummingbird.

I'm not sure I really want to pay over 100 for it.

I'm not rich after all, I still have to buy cabling kits and the third hand.

Plus, I'd also like an adjustable depth to be on the safe side.

[Jared Lash]

I edited my original post with some more info.

If you were looking for a triangle wave trem, there are a few I could recommend (the Danelectro Tuna Melt is surprisingly good as a mellow trem) but real cutting trems in your price range are stumping me at the moment. The Pulsar may be your best bet.

Or maybe a used Valcoder.

[isher1992]

Originally Posted by TheBigO

I edited my original post with some more info.

If you were looking for a triangle wave trem, there are a few I could recommend (the Danelectro Tuna Melt is surprisingly good as a mellow trem) but real cutting trems in your price range are stumping me at the moment. The Pulsar may be your best bet.

Or maybe a used Valcoder.

Well, usually on the TR-2, when I fiddle with it, I have the Wave set all to square and depth all the way up.

I know Justin Chancellor uses the Guyatone, is that a possible option?

[Jared Lash]

Originally Posted by isher1992

Well, usually on the TR-2, when I fiddle with it, I have the Wave set all to square and depth all the way up.

My problem with the stock TR-2 was the volume drop and no gain control to fix it.

Originally Posted by isher1992

I know Justin Chancellor uses the Guyatone, is that a possible option?

Sure, but if the Hummingbird is out of your price range, then the Guyatone VT-X likely is as well since it sells for $40 or $45 more new. Also, it's a tube trem with an asymmetrical waveform, not a square wave. Great trem though.

[blue209]

I would recommend the catalinbread valcoder trem. It sounds like exactly what you're looking for and not much over your price range.

[isher1992]

Originally Posted by TheBigO

My problem with the stock TR-2 was the volume drop and no gain control to fix it.



Sure, but if the Hummingbird is out of your price range, then the Guyatone VT-X likely is as well since it sells for $40 or $45 more new. Also, it's a tube trem with an asymmetrical waveform, not a square wave. Great trem though.

So the Keely has a switch or mod to fix this problem?

And also, do you know of a good, deep Fuzz for a bassist on a budget? It needs to not be too noisy, just very fuzzy.

[blue209]

After checking out the hummingbird, I guess it's about the same price as the catalinbread.

[isher1992]

What about the Marshall Tremolo pedal?

I've heard mixed things about it...

[rratajski]

Empress has the best helicoptor trem I've ever heard, but that'll run you almost $300...

[Stickk]

Boss PN-2. Check eBay, they usually go for cheap.

[bongomania]

Originally Posted by isher1992

And also, do you know of a good, deep Fuzz for a bassist on a budget? It needs to not be too noisy, just very fuzzy.

UTFSF.

[Tbirdbassist]

^LOL.



I use an old Boss PN-2 Tremolo/pan pedal. It cuts really hard and sound great with overdrive. But used they go for $120-$160.

[Chronicle]

Dude, boss tr-2 too much money? You're in a world of hurt in the world of effects


Hunt ebay my friend.

[isher1992]

Originally Posted by Chronicle

Dude, boss tr-2 too much money? You're in a world of hurt in the world of effects


Hunt ebay my friend.

Well, I'm kind of not exactly buying right away, and for a Tremolo, I've kind of decided I'm going to go with a custom built box, with an expression output to save money on the Third Hand.

It'll be 110, but considering I'm not buying it right now, maybe it won't be too bad.

EDIT: I meant the Fuzzrocious pedals. Sorry.

[whoatherechunk]

ok i'm dying to try out the lightfoot ( i think that' the brand) goat. one tremolo i dislike is the boss tr-2. i love my fuzzrocious ea tremolo clone......

[gibsualdo]

Danelectro Tuna Melt. Not the best tremolo pedal out there, but from what I gather, certainly the most highly regarded in the budget price range (I liked it anyway). You should be able to easily find one for under $30 new on eBay.

[isher1992]

Anyone had any luck with Moolon's trem?

[Jared Lash]

Nothing personal, but why would you start a thread looking for a a hard cutting tremolo for under $80 and then ask about a fairly rare $300 triangle wave trem?