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  • January 10, 2015 at 1:43 am #83784
    ScoggDog
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    Howdy … first time poster.

    I’m playing a Tele w/ Alnicos, and getting ready to add a Blues Jr III. I need to get some basic effects, need to keep everything under about $250, and would like to keep it all EHX. I like playing stuff like CCR, bluesier Hendrix like Red House, raunchier Johnny Cash like Cocaine Carolina, most Wayon, Flying Burrito Bros, and such – but I’m NOT caught up with capturing all those tones “spot-on”. In the ballpark is good enough.

    So – here’s what I’m thinking … please tell me what you think. I need help.

    Soul Food – My amp has OD, but this thing sounds like the bomb.
    Memory Boy – Delay and Chorus in one pedal seems like a home run.
    Neo Mistress – Can’t play Waylon or Coe without a flanger.

    And I’m out of money … might sneak in a Soul Preacher by buying the above used, or skipping the Soul Food, but that’s about it. Any ideas from you folks would be much, much appreciated.

    January 15, 2015 at 11:39 pm #120465
    ScoggDog
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    Hey … don’t everybody talk at once. :)

    So – after further review – maybe a Soul Food, Stereo Pulsar combo would be a better choice ? Possibly with a #1 Delay ?

    If anybody has any experience with a similar combination, I’d really like to hear about it.

    January 19, 2015 at 11:23 pm #120470
    Dons
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    Quote:
    Howdy … first time poster.

    I’m playing a Tele w/ Alnicos, and getting ready to add a Blues Jr III. I need to get some basic effects, need to keep everything under about $250, and would like to keep it all EHX. I like playing stuff like CCR, bluesier Hendrix like Red House, raunchier Johnny Cash like Cocaine Carolina, most Wayon, Flying Burrito Bros, and such – but I’m NOT caught up with capturing all those tones “spot-on”. In the ballpark is good enough.

    So – here’s what I’m thinking … please tell me what you think. I need help.

    Soul Food – My amp has OD, but this thing sounds like the bomb.
    Memory Boy – Delay and Chorus in one pedal seems like a home run.
    Neo Mistress – Can’t play Waylon or Coe without a flanger.

    And I’m out of money … might sneak in a Soul Preacher by buying the above used, or skipping the Soul Food, but that’s about it. Any ideas from you folks would be much, much appreciated.

    Well Scoggdog,
    I see you are going with a Fender Tube amp which is always a good choice. I prefer the all tube amps’ sounds. I run an old Music Man (Squeaky Clean Sound – designed by Leo Fender and the rare early all tube model; and a super old Alamo all tube practice amp; with almost all analog for effects. (As soon as some repairs are done I will be back to All analog) I’d say you should get all of the above at least. If I had to go in order I’d get the Memory Boy delay and chorus EHX you mentioned. 2nd – The soul food sounds like a winner, although I have not tried it yet. 3rd – Electric Mistress is a really nice unit. I have an original model Deluxe and it is a permanent fixture on my board; which I posted on the show your board thread if you are interested. I’d say you could do a lot with the setup you mention here for a good starter arrangement. Be patient and take it a pedal at a time. I’d suggest getting the pedal you really want from the get go – even if it is the more expensive one. I view it as an investment. I’ve done this and never regretted it. I usually research to figure out what is the best and go from there…
    I’ve tried solid state and digital; and there IS a difference with Tube / Analog. It seems like more folks are getting hip to this too. EXH has some REALLY cool new tube based effects I’m saving up for too.

    I hope this is helpful, and best of luck with your endeavours Scoggdog!

    Don

    January 25, 2015 at 1:54 am #120475
    ScoggDog
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    Thanks for the reply. I appreciate it.

    And, after playing some stuff in various guitar stores, I agree with you. Some delay/chorus just straight into the front end of the amp suits my ears just fine. I’m looking at various Memory Man/Boy iterations now. I think I’ll start with that – and let the amp do the rest.

    Thanks again for replying – and the advice.

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