EH Small CLone Chorus

[midnite_man]

I currently use a Boss CE-5 chorus pedal as my sole source for that effect. I've come to the point where I find it to be a little weak and wish to get a deeper, warblier sound when needed. I'm contemplating the purchase of an Electro Harmonix Small CLone Chorus pedal, and was wondering if anyone else in the forum here uses one? I know that Kurt Cobain used one and have always liked it's sound in "Come As You Are," so it might be worth a shot to try one out.
What do you like about it.....what don't you like about it?

 

[some_dude]

Re: EH Small CLone Chorus

Right now, it's my favorite effect. When used in normal mode it gives you a good chorus sound. I only use it in "Deep" mode where it sounds like you're underwater and drowning in chorus.

If you already have a tame chorus, the Small Clone would be a good compliment as they really are on opposite ends of the chorus spectrum.

The only thing I don't like about it is the huge ass box the pedals housed in. Other than that, it's great.

 

[mrid]

Re: EH Small CLone Chorus

I love the tone you get when you set the rate as low as possible with the deep switch on. That's my idea of chorus.

 

[some_dude]

Re: EH Small CLone Chorus

I love the tone you get when you set the rate as low as possible with the deep switch on. That's my idea of chorus.

I point the dial at the top of the switch (around 09:30 or 10:00).

In all honesty, I don't think I've ever tried it with the rate all the way down. I think I'll do that when I get home.

 

[midnite_man]

Re: EH Small CLone Chorus

Is the Small Clone noisy at all?

 

[mrid]

Re: EH Small CLone Chorus

Is the Small Clone noisy at all?

Not in my experience.

 

[some_dude]

Re: EH Small CLone Chorus

Mine isn't.

Plus the newer ones are all true bypassed.

 

[midnite_man]

Re: EH Small CLone Chorus

sounds cool....I think I may have to give one a try.

 

[midnite_man]

Re: EH Small CLone Chorus

does it require an adapter plug for the ac jack? my EH Big Muff needs one to hook up to a conventional ac converter like the One-Spot I use for my pedalboard.

 

[mrid]

Re: EH Small CLone Chorus

does it require an adapter plug for the ac jack? my EH Big Muff needs one to hook up to a conventional ac converter like the One-Spot I use for my pedalboard.

It's the same mini-stereo jack.

 

[midnite_man]

Re: EH Small CLone Chorus

Thanks for your review guys! I think the Small Clone is a good contrast to what I've been using and will fit into my effects chain nicely.

 

[Byakhee00]

Re: EH Small CLone Chorus

You'll love it, i promise. Also, it sounds really awesome for bass too.

 

[midnite_man]

Re: EH Small CLone Chorus

I went ahead and snagged a new one off eBay from Music 123 this afternoon. Looking forward to trying it out.
Thanks again!!

 

[midnite_man]

Re: EH Small CLone Chorus

Just an update:
I bought and received a Small Clone Chorus pedal a few days ago, and am pretty happy with the effect. It's much richer in tone than the Boss CE-5 I've been using, and more transparent.
Everyone's opinions on this pedal in this thread were pretty much right on the money. There's quite a bit of modulation range, and it's a no-brainer in regards to adjustment.
It's a great pedal.
:bigok:

 

[stompingriff]

Re: EH Small CLone Chorus

Does that have 2 outputs?

 

[midnite_man]

Re: EH Small CLone Chorus

Does that have 2 outputs?

No, it's not stereo. That's one reason I'll hang onto the Boss CE-5. It has both a stereo and mono output.