• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

Bass Chorus trek...

#222
BASS YODA said:
I'm looking for a good chorus pedal with crossover/X-over...

What do you think of the EHX Bass Clone ?

Do you have any recommendations for me, please ?

BOSS CEB-3... MXR M83... Providence ABC-1... ???

Thanks.

May the Groove be with you.
Click to expand...
I have the Boss CEB-3 and I like it a lot. I have no experience with the other two so I can't say anything either way. I hope you're happy with your choice.
 
  • Like
Reactions: BASS YODA and Bassmike62
#223
BASS YODA said:
I'm looking for a good chorus pedal with crossover/X-over...

What do you think of the EHX Bass Clone ?

Do you have any recommendations for me, please ?

BOSS CEB-3... MXR M83... Providence ABC-1... ???

Thanks.

May the Groove be with you.
Click to expand...



I really liked the EHX Bass Clone and MXR M-83. Both offered good tone, were great on the low-end and easy to tweak. The MXR's flange option is nice, but in the end I didn't use it. Between the two, I preferred the EHX's flavor of chorus, more liquid, for lack of a better word.

My favorite chorus is by far the MXR M-134 Stereo Chorus, it also has a x-over switch. I don't use it in stereo, but it sounds absolutely great nonetheless, even for a non bass-specific pedal. If you can live with an 18v requirement and a larger footprint, could be an interesting pedal to try.

The CEB-3 was not for me (a bit sterile to my ears). Never tried the Providence, but others hopefully will chime in ?
 
  • Like
Reactions: Not_Shane, skydivingninja and BASS YODA
#224
Anadime is good, just make sure you get the bass specific one. I have an Analogman one that I really like, simple controls and thick sound, but expensive if you go with the add-ons like the deep switch and mix knob and top jacks. I had the DemonFX version which I really liked the sound but had a tendency to pick up radio stations, so upgraded to the real deal.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Bassmike62 and BASS YODA
#225
BASS YODA said:
I'm looking for a good chorus pedal with crossover/X-over...

What do you think of the EHX Bass Clone ?

Do you have any recommendations for me, please ?

BOSS CEB-3... MXR M83... Providence ABC-1... ???

Thanks.

May the Groove be with you.
Click to expand...
I have a Bass clone it was my first Chorus pedal it's a great place to start cheap doesn't eat pedalboard space. But I replaced it with SA Lunar 1st then TC Electronic SCF Gold, of those 2 SCF GOLD is my favorite but if you want something versatile both offer that a plenty.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Bassmike62
#226
Bassmike62 said:
I really liked the EHX Bass Clone and MXR M-83. Both offered good tone, were great on the low-end and easy to tweak. The MXR's flange option is nice, but in the end I didn't use it. Between the two, I preferred the EHX's flavor of chorus, more liquid, for lack of a better word.

My favorite chorus is by far the MXR M-134 Stereo Chorus, it also has a x-over switch. I don't use it in stereo, but it sounds absolutely great nonetheless, even for a non bass-specific pedal. If you can live with an 18v requirement and a larger footprint, could be an interesting pedal to try.

The CEB-3 was not for me (a bit sterile to my ears). Never tried the Providence, but others hopefully will chime in ?
Click to expand...


Could you give me the exact dimensions of the MXR M134 Stereo Chorus, please ?

May the Groove be with you.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Bassmike62
#234
I started probably with a Bass clone, which was great but left me wanting more.
Traded it for a Earthquaker Sea Machine that was way TOO much.
Sold that and got an 80s Ibanes CS-9 which was great, really loved this one, but I wanted more control and less vintage.
Ended up with the big yellow 18v MXR Stereo Chorus. Love it.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Bassmike62
#236
Other than using HX One, I have had these chorus pedals on the board over the last 6-7 years:

Donner Tutti Luv - Decent sounding, cheap, but sometimes if pushed too hard it will break up and not in a good way. Little bit thin.
EHX Bass Clone - Really good chorus, but not quite the chorus sound I wanted.
BOSS CH-1 - Great great chorus sound but it was just a little thin.
Walrus Julia - Very different chorus sound. Interesting. I just couldn't dial in a sound I liked with it.
BOSS CEB-3 - Have this one currently and it is great. I'll stick with this one. Just sounds like what I think of in my head when I think of chorus.

On the HX-One, the Liquid Chorus and the standard Chorus sound good. I like the Liquid a little better as it keeps more of the bass. Never tried the real Ampeg Liquifier.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Bassmike62
#237
warptheory said:
Over the course of the last few months, somehow ended up with a bunch of chorus pedals, so decided to do a shootout. Real amateur hour here, production value is near zilch, but most of these pedals I would be content to have on my board.

Click to expand...

Great video, thx for sharing ! The Analogman really stood out ot my ears, followed by the WF and Boost chorus.


Not_Shane said:
I started probably with a Bass clone, which was great but left me wanting more.
Traded it for a Earthquaker Sea Machine that was way TOO much.
Sold that and got an 80s Ibanes CS-9 which was great, really loved this one, but I wanted more control and less vintage.
Ended up with the big yellow 18v MXR Stereo Chorus. Love it.
Click to expand...

That big yellow thing has been my favorite for years. After my trek (that originated this thread), it was between the Tech21 and the MXR Stereo Chorus and I ended sticking with the MXR. Actually going back to is a better description.
 
  • Like
  • Love
Reactions: warptheory, Derek Williams and Not_Shane

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back