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  • Pharaoh vs Supercollider

    Looking for personal experiences with both of these pedals.

    Earthbound Audio was bought out I guess, and the Supercollider has been re-released -- as far as I understand, it's the same pedal in a new casing.

    There's a ton of reviews out there on the Pharaoh, but it's hard finding much about the Supercollider -- the ones I have found though are rave.

    So has anyone played or owned both? If so, please share your thoughts and experiences.

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    Re: Pharaoh vs Supercollider

    I owned both at very different times, so my opinions are filtered through time.

    IIRC the Supercollider was much more raw sounding than the Pharaoh. Much more gain on tap and more versatile due to the (kind of) 3 band EQ. I actually didn't like the Pharaoh much through my rig but the Supercollider killed. I returned it because I didn't need that kind of sound back then, but I might have to get another one, especially since they're a bit cheaper and in a smaller enclosure.
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    • #3
      Re: Pharaoh vs Supercollider

      most on the riffrock.com forum dig the pharaoh over the supercollider. I dig my pharaoh, I use it on my soundcloud recordings for reference through my tech 21 oxford in the songs "March into the Sea" and others.

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      • #4
        Re: Pharaoh vs Supercollider

        I have and like both. I have a slight preference for the Supercollider. The 3band eq is an advantage IMHO and it's a bit more aggressive to my ears.

        Still, both Big mUff derivatives so they aren't miles apart.

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        • #5
          Re: Pharaoh vs Supercollider

          Need to get a Pharoah to compare to my Supercollider. I love the Supercollider, but the online vids of the Pharoah sound great. Obviously both muff based, but they remind me a lot of the original swollen pickle. Just massive crushing fuzz while remaining tight if you need.
          Oh no.....


          Oh Yeah!

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          • #6
            Re: Pharaoh vs Supercollider

            Looks like the Supercollider had silicon and LED clippers, vs Pharoah's germanium and LEDs?

            I would like to hear a Supercollider in a stoner/doom/sludge setting. The Pharoah seems to get nice and saggy, which may be more useful in that sort of tone than the powerful EQ. It might be the germaniums in it.
            I was hearing a lot of Metal Muffesque cutting hi gain out of the Supercollider.
            Originally posted by Funkfingers
            Music is for life. Without parole.

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            • #7
              Re: Pharaoh vs Supercollider

              Originally posted by jon the art guy View Post
              Looks like the Supercollider had silicon and LED clippers, vs Pharoah's germanium and LEDs?

              I would like to hear a Supercollider in a stoner/doom/sludge setting. The Pharoah seems to get nice and saggy, which may be more useful in that sort of tone than the powerful EQ. It might be the germaniums in it.
              I was hearing a lot of Metal Muffesque cutting hi gain out of the Supercollider.
              You're dead-on with the diodes and the feel of both.

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              • #8
                Re: Pharaoh vs Supercollider

                I also recorded this doom song with my pharaoh in the chain:



                here is my fav video of the pharaoh:

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                • #9
                  Re: Pharaoh vs Supercollider

                  Thanks for the responses guys.

                  Interestingly enough, along with the original, Acid Age has a new Supercollider model , the "71".

                  From the site:
                  * 1 - SC voice in stock & ready to ship *
                  * 71 voice ships in 5-10 days *

                  The SUPERCOLLIDER is back in a smaller size and available in 2 different versions.

                  SC is the standard version that has been a favorite among bass players and heavy guitarists for the aggressive attack and huge low end.

                  71 is the new version that is based on an old 70's muff schematic. This voicing has a creamier sound with a less aggressive attack than the SC and a smoother tone.

                  Both SUPERCOLLIDER versions feature these controls:

                  LEVEL
                  GAIN
                  TONE
                  MIDS
                  MASS

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                  • #10
                    Re: Pharaoh vs Supercollider

                    Originally posted by Frogman View Post
                    Looking for personal experiences with both of these pedals.

                    Earthbound Audio was bought out I guess, and the Supercollider has been re-released -- as far as I understand, it's the same pedal in a new casing.

                    There's a ton of reviews out there on the Pharaoh, but it's hard finding much about the Supercollider -- the ones I have found though are rave.

                    So has anyone played or owned both? If so, please share your thoughts and experiences.
                    Never tried the other one, but i do own a Pharaoh.

                    LOVE that thing !

                    Sooo much more than just a muff-like pedal !

                    My Bassman sounds GODLY-PERFECT with only this unit between the SG (w. SD A2P's) and amp !
                    Tele, SG, LP Jr, '76 Ibanez Artist & Tokai LS92 + FUZZ boxes into a '66 AB165 Bassman & 2X12 (55Hz Greenbacks) / '73 Orange OR120 & 2X12 (V30 & SwampThang) / Orange Thunderverb 50 & PPC212 / Marshall Vintage Modern 50 & 2X12 Genz Benz g-Flex / Laney Klipp / Laney AOR Pro Tube 100


                    "...it's a tree with a microphone" - Leslie West

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                    • #11
                      Re: Pharaoh vs Supercollider

                      Originally posted by SirJackdeFuzz View Post
                      Never tried the other one, but i do own a Pharaoh.

                      LOVE that thing !

                      Sooo much more than just a muff-like pedal !

                      My Bassman sounds GODLY-PERFECT with only this unit between the SG (w. SD A2P's) and amp !
                      I'm gonna build one of those sum-Bs. You mark my words....
                      Originally posted by Funkfingers
                      Music is for life. Without parole.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Pharaoh vs Supercollider

                        Originally posted by jon the art guy View Post
                        I'm gonna build one of those sum-Bs. You mark my words....

                        Go For It Mate



                        Tele, SG, LP Jr, '76 Ibanez Artist & Tokai LS92 + FUZZ boxes into a '66 AB165 Bassman & 2X12 (55Hz Greenbacks) / '73 Orange OR120 & 2X12 (V30 & SwampThang) / Orange Thunderverb 50 & PPC212 / Marshall Vintage Modern 50 & 2X12 Genz Benz g-Flex / Laney Klipp / Laney AOR Pro Tube 100


                        "...it's a tree with a microphone" - Leslie West

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                        • #13
                          Re: Pharaoh vs Supercollider

                          Originally posted by SirJackdeFuzz View Post
                          Never tried the other one, but i do own a Pharaoh.

                          LOVE that thing !
                          Same here. LOVE it! My #1 "go-to" fuzz. Just killer!
                          -Mike-

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