Sub Ł150 Effects Pedal

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Sub Ł150 Effects Pedal
Topic Started: Nov 28 2008, 05:58 PM (413 Views)
SOF	Nov 28 2008, 05:58 PM Post #1
Newbie Posts: 5 Group: Members Member #9,029 Joined: November 28, 2008	Hi, new here so.. Yeah.. I'm looking to get my first Effects Pedal this christmas. I've been playing Guitar for about a year now self taught. I really know nothing about what i'm buying & the best UK sights to use. I will not order from abroad. So, can someone point me in the right direction? Reliable sites & good makes/models. Zoom G2 That's what's been recommended to me by a friend, he uses the Non-USB version of it. Thanks in advance.



voodoorider	Nov 28 2008, 06:50 PM Post #2
Garry Posts: 673 Group: Members Member #8,964 Joined: November 3, 2008	What are you after? A multi effects pedal or just a single effect??
	Guitars: PRS CU 22 R/W neck \| Organic Classic \| Heritage H-150 \| Fender Eric Clapton Strat \| Fender Deluxe Ash strat, scalloped \| 2001 USA std Telecaster \| 2008 USA std Telecaster \| 1996 Gibson Les Paul standard \| PRS Santana SE \| Maverick X1 \| Epiphone SG \| Freshman FA400J Amps: Orange Rockerverb 50 \| Mesa Boogie Electradyne \| Traynor YCV40T \| VOX AD60VT \| Fender Pro 185 \| Zoom Fire 15


SOF	Nov 28 2008, 06:57 PM Post #3
Newbie Posts: 5 Group: Members Member #9,029 Joined: November 28, 2008	Multi effects.



voodoorider	Nov 28 2008, 07:27 PM Post #4
Garry Posts: 673 Group: Members Member #8,964 Joined: November 3, 2008	Well.. Line 6 POD are pretty cool, they range from about Ł100-Ł300 i think the basic POD 2 should be in your budget, but it's not a pedal, it's a desktop modeler. If you want an actual stomp box type multi effect unit the Boss ME-50 is around your price range or the ME-20 is a little cheaper but without so much to offer. In my experience Multi effects are never as good as a dedicated effect, but i've used a Boss GT-8 in the past and it's very very useable and impressive for the money it costs, i shouldn't think the ME-50 would be much different apart from having less features.
	Guitars: PRS CU 22 R/W neck \| Organic Classic \| Heritage H-150 \| Fender Eric Clapton Strat \| Fender Deluxe Ash strat, scalloped \| 2001 USA std Telecaster \| 2008 USA std Telecaster \| 1996 Gibson Les Paul standard \| PRS Santana SE \| Maverick X1 \| Epiphone SG \| Freshman FA400J Amps: Orange Rockerverb 50 \| Mesa Boogie Electradyne \| Traynor YCV40T \| VOX AD60VT \| Fender Pro 185 \| Zoom Fire 15


mynameisDavid	Nov 28 2008, 07:40 PM Post #5
Member Posts: 1,102 Group: Moderator Member #294 Joined: March 2, 2007	Actually I like the Zoom, Affordable, Great sounding, and you can save money to buy a guitar/amp I'd only go for a used POD though. Edited by mynameisDavid, Nov 28 2008, 07:41 PM.
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voodoorider	Nov 28 2008, 07:44 PM Post #6
Garry Posts: 673 Group: Members Member #8,964 Joined: November 3, 2008	I have never heard or tried the zoom.. but if anyone else recommends it then yeah, go for the zoom also.
	Guitars: PRS CU 22 R/W neck \| Organic Classic \| Heritage H-150 \| Fender Eric Clapton Strat \| Fender Deluxe Ash strat, scalloped \| 2001 USA std Telecaster \| 2008 USA std Telecaster \| 1996 Gibson Les Paul standard \| PRS Santana SE \| Maverick X1 \| Epiphone SG \| Freshman FA400J Amps: Orange Rockerverb 50 \| Mesa Boogie Electradyne \| Traynor YCV40T \| VOX AD60VT \| Fender Pro 185 \| Zoom Fire 15


monwobobbo	Nov 28 2008, 09:04 PM Post #7
Posts: 1,032 Group: Moderator Member #8,625 Joined: June 23, 2008	Zoom makes decent stuff. you still haven't really said what your looking for soundwise. while multi-fx units do offer alot of options you may find that a couple of stand alone fx will give you the sound you want. Korg also makes acceptably good units for cost contious buyers. i have an older one and if used just for and effect or two here and there its fine. as a rule i wouldn't use them to get my distortion from.
	and now for something completely different


voodoorider	Nov 28 2008, 09:14 PM Post #8
Garry Posts: 673 Group: Members Member #8,964 Joined: November 3, 2008	more on standalone pedals actually, you could probably get 4 or maybe even 5 pretty decent pedals for Ł150. Danelectro do some really cheap ones, i remember i tried a distortion pedal about 8 years ago called "grilled cheese" and it was a mental little thing, it was about Ł15 new at the time which i thought was amazingly cheap! Boss have some classics that a lot of pro players use and Digitech also do some nice pedals, there are dozens and dozens of pedal manufactures about though, but it might be something else to look at.
	Guitars: PRS CU 22 R/W neck \| Organic Classic \| Heritage H-150 \| Fender Eric Clapton Strat \| Fender Deluxe Ash strat, scalloped \| 2001 USA std Telecaster \| 2008 USA std Telecaster \| 1996 Gibson Les Paul standard \| PRS Santana SE \| Maverick X1 \| Epiphone SG \| Freshman FA400J Amps: Orange Rockerverb 50 \| Mesa Boogie Electradyne \| Traynor YCV40T \| VOX AD60VT \| Fender Pro 185 \| Zoom Fire 15


SOF	Nov 28 2008, 09:39 PM Post #9
Newbie Posts: 5 Group: Members Member #9,029 Joined: November 28, 2008	I want to be able to make distortion similar to Machine Head uses in majority of their albums. Also the sort that A7X used in Waking The Fallen. Thanks for replies btw.



monwobobbo	Nov 28 2008, 09:47 PM Post #10
Posts: 1,032 Group: Moderator Member #8,625 Joined: June 23, 2008	a distortion pedal will be a better way to go for that. what kind of guitar and amp are you using? as voodoo said you can find a few stand alone effects fairly cheap.
	and now for something completely different


mynameisDavid	Nov 28 2008, 09:59 PM Post #11
Member Posts: 1,102 Group: Moderator Member #294 Joined: March 2, 2007	SOF Nov 28 2008, 09:39 PM I want to be able to make distortion similar to Machine Head uses in majority of their albums. Also the sort that A7X used in Waking The Fallen. Thanks for replies btw. You could get a Boss Metal Core and something else, You could buy used and save money.
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voodoorider	Nov 28 2008, 10:33 PM Post #12
Garry Posts: 673 Group: Members Member #8,964 Joined: November 3, 2008	Digitech DF-7 is another to bare in mind.
	Guitars: PRS CU 22 R/W neck \| Organic Classic \| Heritage H-150 \| Fender Eric Clapton Strat \| Fender Deluxe Ash strat, scalloped \| 2001 USA std Telecaster \| 2008 USA std Telecaster \| 1996 Gibson Les Paul standard \| PRS Santana SE \| Maverick X1 \| Epiphone SG \| Freshman FA400J Amps: Orange Rockerverb 50 \| Mesa Boogie Electradyne \| Traynor YCV40T \| VOX AD60VT \| Fender Pro 185 \| Zoom Fire 15


SOF	Nov 29 2008, 01:26 PM Post #13
Newbie Posts: 5 Group: Members Member #9,029 Joined: November 28, 2008	Got the crappy amp that comes with the Squire Strat pack at the minute. Getting an Ibanez GRG170DX for crimbo though.



roast	Nov 29 2008, 02:52 PM Post #14
Board Lord Posts: 1,965 Group: Co-Admin Member #59 Joined: September 2, 2006	Go for the Zoom G2.1u. Period. -Mick.



Toast565	Dec 7 2008, 02:26 PM Post #15
Member Posts: 36 Group: Members Member #9,020 Joined: November 25, 2008	I'm thinking of getting a multi effects pedal as well... here are some one's I've looked at: a) Zoom G7.1ut b) Line 6 Floorpod plus c) Digitech RP500 The main criteria that I'm looking for are: flexibility, ie. enough effects to cover whatever I want, country to metal, and a decent integrated effects pedal, since I really can't afford a good wah wah pedal on top of this. Out of the 3 mentioned, the rp500 is about Ł200, and the line 6 and zoom pedals are both around Ł150. Any experience/advice for me? ps. my budget is around Ł160, but could stretch to a bit more. pps. Another option I've just found is the Vox ToneLab, for about Ł200 Edited by Toast565, Dec 7 2008, 03:04 PM.
	Guitars: ESP LTD EC 1000 w/ Seymour Duncans Marlin strat copy, unknown model Amps: Fender Frontman 65R Ibanez Toneblaster 15R Effects: Digitech RP500


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