Iron Ether Appreciation Society

[labeledbass]

Are you talking about the expression jack ???

I'm guessing so, cool, so it would control the frequency, as to why he put it below that label. Cool, thanks -

 

[theirishpimp]

I’ve a question for the IE community, do you know if there is any difference between the QF2 ?

I’ve spotted two versions : 1) in a goldish color with Cu written on the left of the left switch and a 2) copper colored version with no Cu mentionned.

Thanks in advance for your replies !

 

[Jon Muir]

I’ve a question for the IE community, do you know if there is any difference between the QF2 ?

I’ve spotted two versions : 1) in a goldish color with Cu written on the left of the left switch and a 2) copper colored version with no Cu mentionned.

Thanks in advance for your replies !

Cu is the element symbol for copper, for what that’s worth. The circuit is probably identical, just different colors and enclosures, much like Taylor’s other boxes.

 

[theirishpimp]

Cu is the element symbol for copper, for what that’s worth. The circuit is probably identical, just different colors and enclosures, much like Taylor’s other boxes.

Thanks for the explanation ! As I’ve heard about a « bass » version I wanted to be sure ! A bass version would be strange from IE as Taylor is dedicated to craft pedals for bassists but who knows !

 

[Iommian]

There is a Gold and Copper version. The Copper edition has a mix control. The Gold edition has a tone control. I’m unsure of any other versions besides maybe cosmetics/aesthetics?

 

[theirishpimp]

There is a Gold and Copper version. The Copper edition has a mix control. The Gold edition has a tone control. I’m unsure of any other versions besides maybe cosmetics/aesthetics?

Well spotted. However I well see the « mix » control in the copper version but a « dry » (and not a tone) control in the gold version. So can we assume they are the same ?

 

[Iommian]

Well spotted. However I well see the « mix » control in the copper version but a « dry » (and not a tone) control in the gold version. So can we assume they are the same ?

Good question. I’d be interested to know if there is any specific differences as well. Maybe just wording/description simplification?

 

[Taylor Livingston]

So, the original version of the QF2 released in 2011 came in Copper and Gold. The Copper one was aimed at bassists and the Gold for guitar, but, the only difference was that the Copper had a clean blend (which is a volume knob for the clean signal, rather than a dry/wet mix knob) and the Gold had a tone control which was a treble cut after all the fuzz sections. These originals had powder-coated finishes and silk-screened labeling.

There was a redesign in 2016. The Gold version was dropped and the Copper version became the standard. Circuit-wise, the only change was that the maximum resonance settings on the Q switches was more extreme, so the sound could get, er, more extreme. The Mix knob was renamed Dry because some folks were confused by the original labeling, but it does the same thing. Cosmetically, this version is etched and plated in copper. That's the version that was up on reverb.

 

[kranahan]

So, the original version of the QF2 released in 2011 came in Copper and Gold. The Copper one was aimed at bassists and the Gold for guitar, but, the only difference was that the Copper had a clean blend (which is a volume knob for the clean signal, rather than a dry/wet mix knob) and the Gold had a tone control which was a treble cut after all the fuzz sections. These originals had powder-coated finishes and silk-screened labeling.

There was a redesign in 2016. The Gold version was dropped and the Copper version became the standard. Circuit-wise, the only change was that the maximum resonance settings on the Q switches was more extreme, so the sound could get, er, more extreme. The Mix knob was renamed Dry because some folks were confused by the original labeling, but it does the same thing. Cosmetically, this version is etched and plated in copper. That's the version that was up on reverb.

Any chance of a QF2 comeback?

 

[theirishpimp]

So, the original version of the QF2 released in 2011 came in Copper and Gold. The Copper one was aimed at bassists and the Gold for guitar, but, the only difference was that the Copper had a clean blend (which is a volume knob for the clean signal, rather than a dry/wet mix knob) and the Gold had a tone control which was a treble cut after all the fuzz sections. These originals had powder-coated finishes and silk-screened labeling.

There was a redesign in 2016. The Gold version was dropped and the Copper version became the standard. Circuit-wise, the only change was that the maximum resonance settings on the Q switches was more extreme, so the sound could get, er, more extreme. The Mix knob was renamed Dry because some folks were confused by the original labeling, but it does the same thing. Cosmetically, this version is etched and plated in copper. That's the version that was up on reverb.

Thanks a lot Taylor for the full and clear explanations !

 

[Taylor Livingston]

Any chance of a QF2 comeback?

I kinda doubt it, but maybe I'll make a different multi-band distortion at some point.

 

[Andre678]

So, the original version of the QF2 released in 2011 came in Copper and Gold. The Copper one was aimed at bassists and the Gold for guitar, but, the only difference was that the Copper had a clean blend (which is a volume knob for the clean signal, rather than a dry/wet mix knob) and the Gold had a tone control which was a treble cut after all the fuzz sections. These originals had powder-coated finishes and silk-screened labeling.

There was a redesign in 2016. The Gold version was dropped and the Copper version became the standard. Circuit-wise, the only change was that the maximum resonance settings on the Q switches was more extreme, so the sound could get, er, more extreme. The Mix knob was renamed Dry because some folks were confused by the original labeling, but it does the same thing. Cosmetically, this version is etched and plated in copper. That's the version that was up on reverb.

I guess that means mine is the pre 2016 bass version. Good to know. Love the pedal by the way. I have been running it lately stacked after the Oxide and it is pretty amazing. Glad I was able to get one.

 

[theirishpimp]

Just would like to wish an happy 10-year birthday to this amazing thread ! :-D

 

[aguacateojos]

Woh - you're right! Someone hit the confetti button!

 

[jschulman]

Just played Brooklyn Bowl, one of my dream venues, last night. Here's my IE-heavy board right after sound check. I only got to use the Divaricator during our set, but if we get to play again I need to hear the XD and the SubT through their system.

 

[BurningSkies]

Just played Brooklyn Bowl, one of my dream venues, last night. Here's my IE-heavy board right after sound check. I only got to use the Divaricator during our set, but if we get to play again I need to hear the XD and the SubT through their system.

That's a fun and somewhat weird room. Good night there? We played there a few times over the years, sometimes to a bunch of people, sometimes not so much. And yes I used my IE D/V and XD there.

 

[Matt Dean]

I kinda doubt it, but maybe I'll make a different multi-band distortion at some point.

Sign me up for one if you do make it.

 

[aguacateojos]

Just played Brooklyn Bowl, one of my dream venues, last night. Here's my IE-heavy board right after sound check. I only got to use the Divaricator during our set, but if we get to play again I need to hear the XD and the SubT through their system.

Board looks great!

I've played that room once and it was... a terrible night. It was a day or two after the Pulse Nightclub shooting and tension was running high - they checked every single gear bag we brought in and also patted down the band. There was one group of people bowling, our drummer's brother and the staff. Yikes.

 

[jschulman]

That's a fun and somewhat weird room. Good night there? We played there a few times over the years, sometimes to a bunch of people, sometimes not so much. And yes I used my IE D/V and XD there.

Yeah it was a blast. I've seen so many great shows there over the years and I never expected to actually play it. Sound was awesome, the crowd was decent for a Wednesday night.

Board looks great!

I've played that room once and it was... a terrible night. It was a day or two after the Pulse Nightclub shooting and tension was running high - they checked every single gear bag we brought in and also patted down the band. There was one group of people bowling, our drummer's brother and the staff. Yikes.

Thanks!
That sounds like a crazy time to play a gig at a relatively large venue. Scary too. Hopefully you can get back there now that security (and the vibe) is more relaxed?

 

[cosmicevan]

Just played Brooklyn Bowl, one of my dream venues, last night. Here's my IE-heavy board right after sound check. I only got to use the Divaricator during our set, but if we get to play again I need to hear the XD and the SubT through their system.

Very cool. I've seen so many incredible shows in that room. Which band were you?