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  • March 7, 2009 at 4:01 am #77853
    JJones74
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    Lemme just say that I just purchased my first EHX pedal (little big muff pi).. I love it.. :thumb:
    Right now my pedalboard setup is primarily BOSS (TU-2, BD-2, and PH-3) and Fulltone (OCD).
    I’ve been trying to find out as much info as I can on these items:

    Stereo Electric Mistress vs Small CLone
    Q-tron vs Micro Q-tron (XO)

    Unfortunately, where I’m located the only music store is Guitar Center. And they only carry a few EHX pedals there. Otherwise I’d just demo them down there :).
    I was lucky that they even had the LBM. LOL.
    I’m actually debating exchanging the LBM for the BMPWTW, but who knows..
    But back to my original thought.. I’m looking for actual users to chime in here and give me some advice on the pro’s and con’s of each pair..

    Thanks in advance..

    Oh BTW, I’ve watched the demos on youtube and read a bunch of reviews on Harmony Central..

    March 7, 2009 at 5:58 am #94240
    liveatsix
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    Hello, and welcome to the forum.

    I tried both the Q-Tron+ (XOed) and the Micro Q-Tron about a year back in my search for the best envelope follower, and they were both okay, at best, for my liking. The QT+ was nice for the features, but it boosted my signal way too much. Some say that the Boost set to ON and playing with the Drive could tame that, but I had no luck. I did love the up/down switch on it, that was about it. The MQT I tried was not very good at all, and I’ll keep it at that. But it’s all about what is good to your ears. I’ve got a Nano Dr. Q that is just awesome sounding, and I have yet to tweak the trim pot in it, so that goes to show ya.

    I own a Stereo Electric Mistress, and that is probably my favorite pedal right now. I can’t compare it to a Small Clone since I’ve yet to try one, but the Flange/Chorus options reacting together, plus the filter matrix, make it a killer piece of work.

    March 7, 2009 at 6:24 am #94241
    JJones74
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    Hello, and welcome to the forum.

    I tried both the Q-Tron+ (XOed) and the Micro Q-Tron about a year back in my search for the best envelope follower, and they were both okay, at best, for my liking. The QT+ was nice for the features, but it boosted my signal way too much. Some say that the Boost set to ON and playing with the Drive could tame that, but I had no luck. I did love the up/down switch on it, that was about it. The MQT I tried was not very good at all, and I’ll keep it at that. But it’s all about what is good to your ears. I’ve got a Nano Dr. Q that is just awesome sounding, and I have yet to tweak the trim pot in it, so that goes to show ya.

    I own a Stereo Electric Mistress, and that is probably my favorite pedal right now. I can’t compare it to a Small Clone since I’ve yet to try one, but the Flange/Chorus options reacting together, plus the filter matrix, make it a killer piece of work.

    Hey thanks Live..
    I know what you mean about listening with your own ears. That’s why I wish they had these items in-stock for me to try out and buy whichever I prefer. :(
    Also, I’m looking more at the (XO) Q-tron not the Q-Tron plus version. But I do appreciate your input. And I’m sure there isn’t that much difference between the 2 models (other than the obvious) ;)

    I’ve been looking into the Deluxe Electric Mistress and that is now a possible option also.. Man, this sucks.. I hate buying stuff from my usual place (Sweetwater) and finding out I don’t like it, then having to send it back.. My rep (arend rabey) tends to catch an attitude with me.. But I have no other choice.. And guitar center will only order it IF i buy it..
    Please people, more help please!! :)

    March 7, 2009 at 8:55 am #94245
    McHaven
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    The Micro Q-tron has worked great for me and my bass. However, its developed an intermittent problem where sometimes the input jack goes out.

    The SEM and the Small Clone are very different beasts, but really have some great sounds on tap. I’d watch the demos and figure out what you think will be most practical and order that one.

    March 7, 2009 at 2:59 pm #94249
    JJones74
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    I’d watch the demos and figure out what you think will be most practical and order that one.

    thanks for the input McHaven-
    the thing about videos is sometimes when you get them home, they sound TOTALLY different.. I learned that with my BOSS BF-3, and ML-2.. They both sounded great on the youtube videos, but sounded like poo when i played them at home.. I sent them back immediately. I wonder if I talk to the manager at GC they would order the pedals in question so I could demo them and make my decision then.. Hmmmm.. it’s probably a long shot though..

    March 7, 2009 at 6:45 pm #94258
    BlueSteel
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    The small clone is probably the best chorus sound that you can get. i havent tried the stereo electric mistress though.

    March 7, 2009 at 7:28 pm #94261
    liveatsix
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    I think Guitar Center has a policy that you can have something ordered to the store for you to try. Buy it if you like it, or the store will keep it on the shelf for someone else to try kinda deal. I remember the whitest dude with dreads I’ve ever seen asking if I’d be interested in that when I was looking for my Pulsar. (Of course nobody stocks anything I’m looking for.)

    March 7, 2009 at 7:53 pm #94264
    JJones74
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    I think Guitar Center has a policy that you can have something ordered to the store for you to try. Buy it if you like it, or the store will keep it on the shelf for someone else to try kinda deal. I remember the whitest dude with dreads I’ve ever seen asking if I’d be interested in that when I was looking for my Pulsar. (Of course nobody stocks anything I’m looking for.)

    Hey “Live”-
    yeah, they do.. Are you in MI anywhere because the GC where I’m located has the “whitest” guy with dreads also. And he’s a red-head!! LOL..
    NEways, they’re gonna get a few of the pedals in-store for me to try, so I’m happy :).
    Also, I got a solid deal on a fender Blues Jr. NOS tweed amp.. $550 out-the-door!! not b-stock either.. LOL..
    Thanks again everyone..

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