A few topics below, I discussed my search for a new chorus pedal.
I have found a new friend in Chad Matthews, better known as CMATMODS. (www.cmatmods.com)
I purchased the Water Box from him, and I have to say it’s the most versatile, warm, clear chorus pedal I’ve ever used – plus it’s true bypass with no volume issues!
The customer service is outstanding, and Chad makes sure every last order is just right, plus he has a phenomenal warranty that covers almost anything with his pedals.
Check out his pedals – I especially love my new Water Box and the Brownie pedal.
1984 BC Rich Mockingbird, NJ series in Atomic Pink (made in Japan). Believed to be Dimarzio stock pickups, similar to a PAF Pro and Super Distortion. Clean and plays like a dream.
I snagged a phenomenal deal on a Carl Martin Classic Chorus.
From their website:
The Classic Chorus by Carl Martin, is not just another chorus pedal. Yes it can be powered by either a 9V battery or a regulated 9V power supply; yes it has the solid diecast housing with the cool off-white chicken-head knobs and the cool CM graphics; yes it has that great CM quality bypass switching, and the LED’s to indicate operation; and yes when you plug into this pedal, you will get a chorus effect…..but….there is so much more! Carl spent a year researching and developing this pedal for the vintage guitar nut in all of us. Plug into the Classic Chorus, step on the Bypass switch to turn the effect on, adjust the speed and depth knobs to obtain your favorite chorus effect and then bring up the level to show off just how good you sound. You will be amazed at how this pedal takes you back to the ‘day’ with it’s full, round, vintage chorus sound. Now hang on to your hat and step on the Vibrato switch. By adjusting the Rate knob clockwise you change your sound from Chorus to Vibrato with the full Vibrato effect achieved with the Rate and Depth knobs turned completely clockwise. (The Speed Depth and Level knobs are universal for both Chorus and Vibrato.) You will notice a distinct drop in your highs, but Carl says this is intentional….it will keep your sound warmer and rounder, plus, when you use this effect with Distortion/Overdrives it won’t fizz out or die, you will just get that massive overdriven chorus/vibrato effect that you always dreamed of.
Sounds like a winner to me! Now if we can just find Alan the right modulation pedal for his rig…to be continued…
Alan and I have begun searching for THE chorus/modulation pedal for our rigs.
I plan on getting into the music store this weekend and searching for the Ibanez CS9, Voodoo Lab Analog Chorus, Dunlop Uni-Vibe Stereo Chorus, Electro Harmonix Electric Mistress, MXR Stereo Chorus, Carl Martin Classic Chorus, or the TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger.
Any other recommendations to look into? Should have a recap this weekend…
Captain Chrismo