Ugh. Which chorus pedal?

[SanDiegoHarry]

Working on building a (ampless) pedalboard for live use.

So far I'm running bass into Spectracomp-->MXR M-80. I've tried a few different (mostly cheap or guitar-oriented) chorus pedals and immediately ditched them due to low end loss.

What's everyone's preferred chorus? Bonus points for cheaper pedals that sound great. I only need chorus for a couple songs (Sweet Child O' Mine), so I'm not looking to spend a ton.

Also looking at the Line 6 M5, since I only need the chorus for a few things, maybe a multi would better serve my purposes.

Advice?

FWIW - I've never used a chorus on "sweet child" and no one has ever complained.

THAT SAID - I use the Tech 21 boost bass chorus and love how it sounds.

 

[SanDiegoHarry]

Tech 21 Bass Boost Chorus. More clear sounding than the Analogman and Sea Machine, more lush and warm than the Boss and MXR pedals. Has a clean blend knob and does static detune. Thick sounding and low end for days.

Those other pedals are *great* for guitar. But the Tech 21 is better for bass, in my opinion.

 

[DavC]

having tried many choruses over the decades ... i bought another used TC Corona ... sold previous unit , tried a few more and came back ... that or the mini can be programmed to do what you want it to do .!

plus you also have 2 other Chorus settings available via the 3 way switch ... on Full Size = Chorus/Toneprint/TriChorus ... buy Used ..!!!

 

[hbabels]

My current Fav is the MXR bass chorus deluxe.

I also have the TC Corona & its Duff Chirus TonePrint sounds great. Perfect for GnR style chorus -- obviously

I find the MXR a little warmer sounding plus I like the foot switch on the MXR better than the TC but that's probably just a personal preference.

 

[Paul M]

TC Corona for me - sounds great on bass

Plus, you can download a tone print specifically made for "Sweet Child of Mine"

 

[Perrygoround]

Here another one whose band was playing "Sweet Child O' Mine" and wanted something affordable and small.
Obvious choice: I got me a used TC Corona mini chorus, downloaded the Duff toneprint, and was ready to go. Cheap, Small, and got me the exact tone I needed.
Plus, when I want to try other stuff, I can change the toneprints. I give a good use to the Sweet Emotion toneprint as well (huge Aerosmith fan here).

 

[Bassmike62]

Other suggestions in this recent thread. For me ? Can't stay away from the MXR Stereo Chorus. I tried the Boss CEB-3, Tech21 BBC, MXR Micro and BCD, EHX Neo Clone and others I don't remember. The newer EHX Bass Clone looks promising, all good reviews so far.

Chorus Pedals that like Low End

 

[Max Blasto]

One more vote for the MXR bass chorus deluxe.

And just this last weekend I inadvertently discovered that it sounds terrific on my ABG. Bonus!

 

[petrus61]

Not to derail, but how is the Flanger on the MXR? Is it as good/better than Boss, etc? Is it a dedicated separate flanger or a chorus that sorta sounds like a flanger (I know, they're basically in the same fam anyway).

 

[Scott Lynch]

What chorus pedals have you tried? I am surprised to see all the love for the BCD - after reading a number of reviews I decided to go with the MXR analog chorus, which I've had great results with.

That said, though, glad to hear that some are having success with the BCD!

 

[Tritone299]

The Source Audio Orbital Modulator's chorus is pretty good on bass. I liked the MXR 134 Stereo Chorus, as well.

 

[Backdrop]

Been using the Ibanez DSC10. It does the job but looking to replace it with a EHX Bass Clone.

 

[Rip Topaz]

In regards to the TC Corona, is there any real loss of function between the mini and the full-sized version?

 

[kleinenenten]

DOD Deep Freeze here. Not a chorus expert, but I preferred it to the Boss CEB-3 and Danelectro Cool Cat. Would love to try the MXR BCD. Might have to try one, as it was the main competitor to the DOD when I was looking.

 

[BaltBass5]

ZCAT Qmod..Chorus, Flanger and Phaser selectable, Reverb also, small footprint and sounds great.

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[MattB88]

Not to derail, but how is the Flanger on the MXR? Is it as good/better than Boss, etc? Is it a dedicated separate flanger or a chorus that sorta sounds like a flanger (I know, they're basically in the same fam anyway).

When you engage it it will layer with the chorus and the rate and intensity will change with the chorus as you adjust the knobs.

 

[Daniel Piper]

Zoom ms-70cdr. or line 6 m5. my pedal journey has taken me away from individual mod/delay/verbs etc.

Just much more fun with lots of options. IME

Individual dirt and preamps- heck yeah.

 

[tfer]

In regards to the TC Corona, is there any real loss of function between the mini and the full-sized version?

No. None.

I use the mini, and it's phenomenal. The best sounding chorus pedal I could hope for.

With a TINY footprint.

 

[friendlybass]

Tc corona or mxr micro chorus

 

[Marikk]

Another +1 to the TC Corona. Got mine off here used and it sounds spectacular. The last few i seen sold on here were listed between $70-$80 shipped for a Full sized Corona...
You get a lot of pedal for that price