Cheap-a** flanger that can do "subtle" settings?

[Dave Locher]

I have never owned a flanger, and haven't played through one in probably 30 years or more, but I suddenly have a hankering. What the cheapest flanger that can do relatively subtle settings?
I'm not looking for the jet engine effect, just that sort of metallic thing that they can do when the speed is turned way down.
And I'm not willing to spend much on it because I almost never play out anymore and if I do I won't be using the flanger (unless I fall *in love* with it?)

 

[eclecticsynergy]

Re: Cheap-a** flanger that can do "subtle" settings?

For metallic tone without much swirl, you can just keep the width set very low. For real subtlety you'd need one with a blend control.
I don't know of any cheapies with a blend control, but I'm not too familiar with the low end units so there might be some.

 

[Dave Locher]

Re: Cheap-a** flanger that can do "subtle" settings?

I will investigate the Dano. Thanks.
Any other likely suspects?

 

[Aceman]

Re: Cheap-a** flanger that can do "subtle" settings?

You need any 4 knob flanger:

Rate/depth plus delay and regen.

That will do anything from chorus to jet swoosh flange. Knob names may vary. On my Washburn Accelerator series the regen and and delay are color and manual.

An Ibanez should do it for low cost easy availability.

 

[VinceT]

Re: Cheap-a** flanger that can do "subtle" settings?

See if you can get one of these:


Yamaha Flanger FL-10MIi 80's https://reverb.com/item/18111229-yamaha-flanger-fl-10mii-80-s?utm_source=ios-app&utm_medium=share

Built like a tank and great sound. I’ve had mine since new in the 90s and have never looked for another Flanger.


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[NegativeEase]

Re: Cheap-a** flanger that can do "subtle" settings?

When you find a "subtle" flanger let me know

 

[stevie_bees]

Re: Cheap-a** flanger that can do "subtle" settings?

Have a look at TC Electronic's cheap pedals. I use their Bloodmoon Phaser and 3rd Dimension Chorus, and they're great. The flanger is called Thunderstorm.

 

[Jacew]

Re: Cheap-a** flanger that can do "subtle" settings?



Real analog flanger for 30-40$

It's Ibanez / Maxon FL-9 clone. Great for smooth & darkish flanger tones.

 

[Aceman]

Re: Cheap-a** flanger that can do "subtle" settings?

See if you can get one of these:


Yamaha Flanger FL-10MIi 80's https://reverb.com/item/18111229-yamaha-flanger-fl-10mii-80-s?utm_source=ios-app&utm_medium=share

Built like a tank and great sound. I’ve had mine since new in the 90s and have never looked for another Flanger.


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I like this suggestion

 

[Aceman]

Re: Cheap-a** flanger that can do "subtle" settings?

Also consider a Marshall Regenerator. Flanger among other things....

 

[Dave Locher]

Re: Cheap-a** flanger that can do "subtle" settings?

Well now I have a couple names/models to keep an eye out for when trolling eBay. The 4-knob thing is the hot tip. I don't think I would have noticed that if it hadn't been pointed out to me.
Thanks fellas!

 

[Securb]

Re: Cheap-a** flanger that can do "subtle" settings?

Dave the pedals on Aliexpress can be surprisingly good. They do great knock offs of the classic American/Japanese pedals.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/400...chweb0_0,searchweb201602_2,searchweb201603_55

 

[GuitarStv]

Re: Cheap-a** flanger that can do "subtle" settings?

A subtle flanger is a chorus.

 

[Aceman]

Re: Cheap-a** flanger that can do "subtle" settings?

A subtle flanger is a chorus.

Have to agree with that. And that's why a Chorus might have two knobs, rate/depth, and a cool Flanger has those plus Regen/Delay.

Cool Flanger can Chorus, Cool Chorus can't Flange! Usually....Hush your mouth if you were gonna say Choral Flange or whatever...

 

[Securb]

Re: Cheap-a** flanger that can do "subtle" settings?

Cool Flanger can Chorus, Cool Chorus can't Flange! Usually....Hush your mouth if you were gonna say Choral Flange or whatever...

Ibanez CS9 is very flangey

 

[stevie_bees]

Re: Cheap-a** flanger that can do "subtle" settings?

Also consider a Marshall Regenerator. Flanger among other things....

This is a pretty good call. All of the modulation effects in this are on the subtle side. I really liked the Uni-Vibe setting.

 

[JB_From_Hell]

Re: Cheap-a** flanger that can do "subtle" settings?

DOD FX-75B. First pedal I ever owned, and though I’m not really into flangers, I’d like to have it back.

 

[skyydogg01]

Re: Cheap-a** flanger that can do "subtle" settings?

I had the FX-75C. I do miss that thing.

I currently have a Boss BF-2. It gives me a subtle chorus for most of the time and the woosh when I need it.

 

[B2D]

Re: Cheap-a** flanger that can do "subtle" settings?

MXR Micro Flanger

 

[Aceman]

Re: Cheap-a** flanger that can do "subtle" settings?

This is a pretty good call. All of the modulation effects in this are on the subtle side. I really liked the Uni-Vibe setting.

Highly under-rated multi-modulation pedal....