Xotic EP Booster...MXR Echoplex preamp......
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TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: Xotic EP Booster...MXR Echoplex preamp......
Jeff, just read about a new tape emulator from Roger Mayer, the 456. Looks like it is right up your street ... not inexpensive, but looks mighty tempting to me...
Jeff, just read about a new tape emulator from Roger Mayer, the 456. Looks like it is right up your street ... not inexpensive, but looks mighty tempting to me...
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JeffB
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Re: Xotic EP Booster...MXR Echoplex preamp......
Yep, they are. I just do not understand why they would reference the RE series in the name. They should have named it the Double D or something. I am just venting cos its a piss poor tape delay sim
Will check it out.
To the topic of the boosts, I cannot find any pricing or anyone who sells the Badger pedal. The Tony Krank/ Orbit i svery reasonably priced but it is my understanding TK is not a very upstanding business person. A little leery of ordering off his website. IDK, maybe I shouldn't be.
Yep, they are. I just do not understand why they would reference the RE series in the name. They should have named it the Double D or something. I am just venting cos its a piss poor tape delay sim
Will check it out.
To the topic of the boosts, I cannot find any pricing or anyone who sells the Badger pedal. The Tony Krank/ Orbit i svery reasonably priced but it is my understanding TK is not a very upstanding business person. A little leery of ordering off his website. IDK, maybe I shouldn't be.
ibis
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Re: Xotic EP Booster...MXR Echoplex preamp......
I tried the Xotic but ended up with a ClinchFX EP+ Custom. It has the EP circuit always on plus a useable footswitch boost. More useful for my needs. Plus it sounds better imho. I also have a Soul Food, but that's a different kettle of fish.
I tried the Xotic but ended up with a ClinchFX EP+ Custom. It has the EP circuit always on plus a useable footswitch boost. More useful for my needs. Plus it sounds better imho. I also have a Soul Food, but that's a different kettle of fish.
dr.barlo
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Re: Xotic EP Booster...MXR Echoplex preamp......
Any ideas about the price range?
I, of course, could email the man himself and ask him. Yet, if you already have an idea, that'd be great you know, it'd save time. Especially because (having read the NOS TIS58 JFET transistor info, I have to confess that I think the price could be a bit steep you know) if the price is a bit higher (like 200 and up), I wouldn't go for it.
Best,
B
Any ideas about the price range?
I, of course, could email the man himself and ask him. Yet, if you already have an idea, that'd be great you know, it'd save time. Especially because (having read the NOS TIS58 JFET transistor info, I have to confess that I think the price could be a bit steep you know) if the price is a bit higher (like 200 and up), I wouldn't go for it.
Best,
B
dr.barlo
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TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: Xotic EP Booster...MXR Echoplex preamp......
Coming out from JHS effects ...
Neve preamp circuit/channel strip/tone press in a box, less the mic preamp.What's that?
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Coming out from JHS effects ...
JeffB
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Re: Xotic EP Booster...MXR Echoplex preamp......
Anytime I see a "email me for prices" statement from a retailer/sales person, I am immediately turned off. 9 times out of 10 that means "I do not want to scare you off right away with my outrageous pricing"
Anytime I see a "email me for prices" statement from a retailer/sales person, I am immediately turned off. 9 times out of 10 that means "I do not want to scare you off right away with my outrageous pricing"
jimijames
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Re: Xotic EP Booster...MXR Echoplex preamp......
It looks like the maestro booster is the cheapest of the three actually.
Great info here.
It looks like the maestro booster is the cheapest of the three actually.
Great info here.
dr.barlo
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SirJackdeFuzz
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Re: Xotic EP Booster...MXR Echoplex preamp......
Has anyone tried the MXR Echoplex yet ?
. . . your thoughts ?
Has anyone tried the MXR Echoplex yet ?
. . . your thoughts ?
Brow
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Re: Xotic EP Booster...MXR Echoplex preamp......
My friends guitar shop have lent me 1 to try for a bit. I'll post back when I've given it a go.
My friends guitar shop have lent me 1 to try for a bit. I'll post back when I've given it a go.
SirJackdeFuzz
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Brow
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Re: Xotic EP Booster...MXR Echoplex preamp......
I've tried it with my SLO clone so far and will do a better write up when I've tried it with my Splawn.
I've tried it with my SLO clone so far and will do a better write up when I've tried it with my Splawn.
Rodney Gene
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Jeff, generally IME they just can't post their pricing. Its MAP restricted.
Here is another thumbs up for the EP Booster. Just a great 'push' before the amp or 'pull' at the the end of the chain pedal. Its really one of those 'must haves' for any genre but particularly for classic /roots IMO.
Like Lew, I also have PCI AF (x2) and while I dig the OD sounds for very very specific 70's OD perfection, the mid bump as a clean boost is just a bit much for 1/2 my guitars. I wish I could add an internal EQ and just shift that pedal center a tiny bit on the clean boost side of things. It would be perfect, LOL. The mids work for the crunch sounds, just not for the clean boost (for which insane amounts are on tap).
The Fulltone TTE Tape echo has a stunning EP type preamp front-end in but it isn't practical for many people for obvious reasons. Its actually cheaper to find an original EP for the gain stage.
As an alternative I would recommend my friend Tavo at Nocturne Brain. He makes RE-301 front ends in a pedal format (they are a bit retro looking) and they are simply magical as a character pedal.
One version of my pedal board has all the EP Booster, The PCI AF, The Nocturne and the Fulltone TTE in use. I choose depending on guitar. And TO, I look forward to the Colour box pedal just for fun.
Cheers,
RG
Jeff, generally IME they just can't post their pricing. Its MAP restricted.
Here is another thumbs up for the EP Booster. Just a great 'push' before the amp or 'pull' at the the end of the chain pedal. Its really one of those 'must haves' for any genre but particularly for classic /roots IMO.
Like Lew, I also have PCI AF (x2) and while I dig the OD sounds for very very specific 70's OD perfection, the mid bump as a clean boost is just a bit much for 1/2 my guitars. I wish I could add an internal EQ and just shift that pedal center a tiny bit on the clean boost side of things. It would be perfect, LOL. The mids work for the crunch sounds, just not for the clean boost (for which insane amounts are on tap).
The Fulltone TTE Tape echo has a stunning EP type preamp front-end in but it isn't practical for many people for obvious reasons. Its actually cheaper to find an original EP for the gain stage.
As an alternative I would recommend my friend Tavo at Nocturne Brain. He makes RE-301 front ends in a pedal format (they are a bit retro looking) and they are simply magical as a character pedal.
One version of my pedal board has all the EP Booster, The PCI AF, The Nocturne and the Fulltone TTE in use. I choose depending on guitar. And TO, I look forward to the Colour box pedal just for fun.
Cheers,
RG
JeffB
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Re: Xotic EP Booster...MXR Echoplex preamp......
In those cases where online folks are competing with B&M, I understand completely Rodney. However in this case, it was the individual who builds the pedal.
And thanks for the additonal info! :bigthumb: 301 pre sounds interesting as well.
I am leaning towards the EP booster for a few reasons- it can be run at least at a higher voltage than the MXR, offers internal EQ switch, and still not sure about Tony Krank/Orbit
In those cases where online folks are competing with B&M, I understand completely Rodney. However in this case, it was the individual who builds the pedal.
And thanks for the additonal info! :bigthumb: 301 pre sounds interesting as well.
I am leaning towards the EP booster for a few reasons- it can be run at least at a higher voltage than the MXR, offers internal EQ switch, and still not sure about Tony Krank/Orbit
Rodney Gene
O.G.
Re: Xotic EP Booster...MXR Echoplex preamp......
Your leaning against the right wall IMO. The EP Booster is win pedal, no doubt its a smart purchase. I personally like up/down setting. Bright on, gain off setting.
Cheers!
RG
Sure, I understand bro. Private builders are eccentric at times to say the least, LOL! At least that has been my experience. And then again, us musician types can be a bit overly dramatic in our needs LOL!In those cases where online folks are competing with B&M, I understand completely Rodney. However in this case, it was the individual who builds the pedal.
And thanks for the additonal info! :bigthumb: 301 pre sounds interesting as well.
I am leaning towards the EP booster for a few reasons- it can be run at least at a higher voltage than the MXR, offers internal EQ switch, and still not sure about Tony Krank/Orbit
Your leaning against the right wall IMO. The EP Booster is win pedal, no doubt its a smart purchase. I personally like up/down setting. Bright on, gain off setting.
Cheers!
RG
