Any Danelectro Fab Series Pedal users out there ?

[Kramer Guy]

Hey guys, as most of you know, I got a NM condition, 1988 Fender Studio 85 combo a few weeks ago. I had to swap my 1989 Peavey bandit along with my Digitech RP-50 effects processor for it. Don't get me wrong, I think I got the better part of the deal but, I missed having some effects with my sound so I took a chance and ordered a Danelectro Fab Chorus pedal from Music 123 last week. It came in a few days ago and I have to say, for $15.00 I think I got one heck of a deal here. This is one real neat sounding pedal for the price. I like it so much , I went and ordered a Fab Distortion yesterday to go with my rig. What are your thoughts on these pedals folks ? I've read the reviews on Musicians Friend and they have gotten pretty good reviews, especially the Fab Distortion.

 

[Boppy]

Re: Any Danelectro Fab Series Pedal users out there ?

FAB Chorus sounds great for the $$$.

I have a FAB Echo which I modded for adjustable delay time and feedback.
Sounds amazing for the price too. I'd like to re-house it though--for durability, and also to place the knobs in a more useable configuration.

 

[Kramer Guy]

Re: Any Danelectro Fab Series Pedal users out there ?

I just got my Fab Distortion in yesterday and IMO , it blows away the Boss DS-1 . I couldn't believe that damn thing was only going for 15 bucks. I love it.

 

[DankStar]

Re: Any Danelectro Fab Series Pedal users out there ?

I liked the OD and metal ones a lot but in the end I sold them (for about what I paid for them, which was surprising) - they worked well and all, but it seemed strange to have my nicer ones sitting there while using the cheapos.

 

[Aceman]

Re: Any Danelectro Fab Series Pedal users out there ?

The Dano Fab series are some good stuff.

The Mini series has a few serious winners too.

 

[shinyprize]

Re: Any Danelectro Fab Series Pedal users out there ?

I bought the distortion and over drive just because they were so cheap I figured they were worth having around as backups. And they both sounded really good. I never ended up using them on stage, just as bedroom practice toys.

And the both died on me within about 6 months. The switches and enclosures and jacks are just crap. For the price I wouldn't expect anything better, but it's too bad. Without a rehouse I would never trust them for a live gig. For bedroom practicing and (I suppose) recording, you can't bet the price, though-

 

[Kramer Guy]

Re: Any Danelectro Fab Series Pedal users out there ?

I bought the distortion and over drive just because they were so cheap I figured they were worth having around as backups. And they both sounded really good. I never ended up using them on stage, just as bedroom practice toys.

And the both died on me within about 6 months. The switches and enclosures and jacks are just crap. For the price I wouldn't expect anything better, but it's too bad. Without a rehouse I would never trust them for a live gig. For bedroom practicing and (I suppose) recording, you can't bet the price, though-

Really ? I already used both my Chorus and Distortion this past Sunday night on a gig with my band and they held up exceedingly well. as long as you don't go ballistic on them, they'll last you a long time . I bought a adaptor so I won't have to spend a ton of coin on batteries. I'm using them through my Fender Studio 85 combo and they sound great.

 

[shinyprize]

Re: Any Danelectro Fab Series Pedal users out there ?

Really ? I already used both my Chorus and Distortion this past Sunday night on a gig with my band and they held up exceedingly well. as long as you don't go ballistic on them, they'll last you a long time . I bought a adaptor so I won't have to spend a ton of coin on batteries. I'm using them through my Fender Studio 85 combo and they sound great.

I went very easy. They are cheaply made junk, like it or not. There's a reason they cost next to nothing. They sound cool, but they are not going to last, plain and simple.

Of course they'll make it through ONE gig, anything would.