3Leaf Audio Club - Episode 2

[cosmicevan]

I can't help but wonder if Spencer had charged $500.00 for the pedals in this drop, would he have sold out in 5 minutes, or would it have taken 7?

In all honesty, I would much rather see that cash wind up in his pocket than in the hands of pedal prospectors.

I had a high gain mod in my cart and was on the fence of spending $300 for an alternate version of a fuzz I have (that I paid much less for just a few months ago)...I wanted to see what it would be w tax and shipping and if both were tossed in I may have done it, but as soon as I saw even more for the mod I said no.

Yeah, his stuff is great, but this is a fuzz pedal. $300 is crazy for a fuzz pedal.

 

[labeledbass]

I'm sure he would've sold some, but I doubt they'd have gone nearly as fast priced $200 higher. I personally would not have even thought about it for $500. I suspect I'm not alone there...

Chromatron, I wouldn't have thought long at all, everything else.. meh

 

[gkbass13]

I was considering a normal DOOM 2 but missed the sale. Already have a You’re DOOM, which I probably paid 150 bucks for years ago.

 

[MisticoRitualista]

I was considering a normal DOOM 2 but missed the sale. Already have a You’re DOOM, which I probably paid 150 bucks for years ago.

I actually favor the Doom over the Doom 2, its more of a fuzz in my opinion, the Doom 2 is relatively tame in comparison... really interested to hear some demos from those of you that scored the high gain mod

 

[fivestringgecko]

Yeah, his stuff is great, but this is a fuzz pedal. $300 is crazy for a fuzz pedal.

I actually favor the Doom over the Doom 2, its more of a fuzz in my opinion, the Doom 2 is relatively tame in comparison...

Doom 2 (low gain) isn't a fuzz, it's a synth pedal. Lol

Kidding (sort of) aside, $200-250 would have been nicer for sure, but I'm still happy I was able to snag one because I regret letting my Doom 1 go. And I'm sure Spencer is in the same boat as Taylor/Iron Ether, and parts are scarce and/or more expensive lately.

I might keep my eyes open for MkIII and Proton drops in the future as well, but $300 is my general ceiling for pedals, so will probably pass if Spencer goes above that.

5sg.

 

[jasonbraatz]

I really wish there was a way Spencer (or whoever else) could get the money the flippers get themselves without getting roasted for being "greedy," "taking advantage of poor musicians" or whatever while his output is limited.

If someone's willing to pay $500 for one of his pedals he should get that money.

 

[jdjk7]

I really wish there was a way Spencer (or whoever else) could get the money the flippers get themselves without getting roasted for being "greedy," "taking advantage of poor musicians" or whatever while his output is limited.

If someone's willing to pay $500 for one of his pedals he should get that money.

Unfortunately that kind of stuff is always going to be reactive. If he charges more on his end, then the flippers are just gonna charge more on their end... I think the best thing that's gonna get the used prices under control is a return to more regular production.

 

[labeledbass]

Unfortunately that kind of stuff is always going to be reactive. If he charges more on his end, then the flippers are just gonna charge more on their end... I think the best thing that's gonna get the used prices under control is a return to more regular production.

Or some new goods, from anyone. Been a while since a new octave or fuzz came around, even filter. I would see this "component drought" as an opportunity for other builders to push back burner ideas, if capable. May inspire others to get the balls roll'n

 

[jasonbraatz]

Right, prices aren't going to get under control until you can make enough so that everyone that's willing to pay over MSRP for one has one. (Same thing for cars, housing, whatever.)

Until then, I'd rather the person who makes the thing gets the money for it vs. some opportunistic middleman driving the price up just based on the ability to make some arbitrage money.

 

[joel the bass player]

Spent a bit of time last night comparing the MKIII with an OC-2 clone (Pedalpcb Ocelot) that I built recently. It has been a while since I let my OC-2 go but I think the one I put together tracks better than the OC-2 I had did. I don't know how different the circuit is but it sounds good. Solo the clone is great, but the MKIII sounds so much better feeding the Calamity (Muff) after it. MKIII is also way more flexible and I'm just glad I have one.

 

[Admiral Chew]

Pike Vulcan on Reverb. NA.

 

[labeledbass]

Pike Vulcan on Reverb. NA.

Decent price, they retailed for 229. I would assume all the scalpers don't know the association or we would see more of those, they flooded the classifieds back when they were out

 

[Bassgeer]

Looks like someone snagged it already!

 

[TheDialog]

I'm on the fence sending an email to go high gain over regular.
Anyone have thoughts on this?

 

[Stubb]

I've never run my Doom's gain over halfway, and most of the time it's below 9 o'clock. To me that's where the magic in this pedal is. There are plenty of great fuzzes that do higher gain, but I've never heard another that does the ultra low gain thing quite like this.

 

[labeledbass]

If you need higher gain add a clean boost before, I too never went past noon, but that also depends on bass output

 

[MisticoRitualista]

I've never run my Doom's gain over halfway, and most of the time it's below 9 o'clock. To me that's where the magic in this pedal is. There are plenty of great fuzzes that do higher gain, but I've never heard another that does the ultra low gain thing quite like this.

Have you sampled the smallsound/bigsound Mini? It's one that I've really wanted to try out. Supposedly runs the gamut from subtle overdrive to filthy fuzz

 

[Stubb]

Have you sampled the smallsound/bigsound Mini? It's one that I've really wanted to try out. Supposedly runs the gamut from subtle overdrive to filthy fuzz

Like everyone else on this site, I passed on the Mini when it was $175 or whatever it was without a second thought. I'm sure not going to let FOMO take double that just because it's not in production right now. There are way, way too many great dirt pedals available for under 2 bills for me to overpay for something.

Now if it were a filter, I'd happily overpay.

 

[bass-shy]

Have you sampled the smallsound/bigsound Mini? It's one that I've really wanted to try out. Supposedly runs the gamut from subtle overdrive to filthy fuzz

I have a Mini that I bought from a friend before the prices went crazy on the secondary market.

It does everything. Slightly dirty boost, low gain OD, middle range OD/distortion, heavy fuzz and synthy, sputtering, gated fuzz. The SS/BS Mini might be the most versatile dirt pedal ever made.

 

[arepa_funk]

I have a Mini that I bought from a friend before the prices went crazy on the secondary market.

It does everything. Slightly dirty boost, low gain OD, middle range OD/distortion, heavy fuzz and synthy, sputtering, gated fuzz. The SS/BS Mini might be the most versatile dirt pedal ever made.

Agree entirely with everything here. I used to run it as a gated fuzz (gain full on, bias full off), and currently use as an overdrive. Yes versatile, but also fantastic at any stage of the dirt gamut.