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I have the wiggler and I find if I have it set at a unity volume usually around 8/9 o’clock I don’t hear any distortion at this setting. Try it at this setting. If you check the demo by Peter Stroud he says if you up the volume you get a ‘creamier’ sound. I’m sure the good folks at EHX test and test when they build a new pedal and the tubes that are selected are the best ones for that type of pedal.
BrianzeroParticipantGet the classic small stone before they are all gone. (sigh)
BrianzeroParticipantGreat, gotta say its my all time fave phaser.
BrianzeroParticipantHi there, ok I have the N/Y small stone re issue having owned one in the 70’s. All I can say is get it while you can because I understand it is to be discontinued. This percieved volume drop I personally think is rubbish. If you think about the sound spectrum and the phaser is sweeping it so it is picking out a ‘part’ of that spectrum as it moves, so you are not getting the whole picture so to speak. But you are getting the relative volume. Its personal taste I know but I would go for the N/Y small stone every-time.
BrianzeroParticipantyes indeed. I am now using the SMMH and you can get a;ll the arpeggio stuff no problem. Plus a whole host more, its truly an awesome pedal !!
BrianzeroParticipantI really like to use the black finger as a lead boost pedal. The setting I like is Lamp/nornal, compress on about 3 oclock, pre-gain about 2 oclock and the post gain 11.30/12.00. Its a really full tone, nothing lost just really filled out and rich. This is really a great pedal and i’m loving it more and more. Viva!
BrianzeroParticipantI did try this with less gain valves and all that happened was the volume dropped by half and it didn’t evenen start to compress. So you need to use valves of the same rating
BrianzeroParticipantQuote:Quote:So how does it sound on the normal setting?
The squash setting is quiet but i would be interested to hear how things are in the normal mode.I’ve been playing through mine in Squash for a so long, you’ve got me curious again. I experimented with it through the day while playing and it sounded super fantastic in normal mode too. I’ve gotten away from the normal setting due to the previous tubes being too noisy. Everything was well and pleasant, and as you could imaging, a quicker attack than the squashed mode. I didn’t notice any unwanted noise today. In this mode I like the settings a little on the moderate side:
Normal / Lamp
Compression @ 2:00 / Pre Gain @ 9:30 / Post Gain @ 12:30I find that punching the pre-gain adds unwanted filament and noise, opposed to pushing the “post” signal. Everything sounded great amped, but I didn’t spend any time closely sampling through the normal mode through headphones, where I’ve noticed noisy filament in the past.
For those curious, I can assure you that there is no other compression pedal available that has as much tasty character. It’s such a full, lush and warm compression. The 300 volts (do not touch) flowing into this box is plenty enough to push your signal while thickening it all the same.
Thanks for that,
I play mostly thro the normal setting and find that great for lead work. Great sustain there too.
So yes at the moment there are sovtek valves in it. so i might go down the road of higher quality valves I have a feeling that is the key.
Yes, its an awesome pedal for sure, so very smooth and warm sounding.BrianzeroParticipantQuote:Lamp / SquashCompression @ 2:30
Pre Gain: 12:00
Post Gain: 2:30I have added aftermarket “Ruby” matched tubes so these settings would likely be different if it was the stock tubes. I will add that I have absolutely no breakup or even noise at those levels. The replacement tubes greatly helped cut all of the unwanted noise right off the bat.
So how does it sound on the normal setting?
The squash setting is quiet but i would be interested to hear how things are in the normal mode.BrianzeroParticipantHi Ravin
Yes that is how the beast behaves. In squash you have to up both pre and post volumes to your desired level.
In the normal mode the volumes are much louder. I trust everything else is working ok?? I do love this pedal, so many different tonalities involved and obtainable.BrianzeroParticipantGo for the wiggler, fantastic sounds to be had
BrianzeroParticipantI got the re issue small stone having had an original in the 70’s. I really don’t know about the nano but I really do not get with this perceived volume drop. If you think about the full range of your unprocessed signal first then when the phase is kicked in it is going thro the sweep which is picking up part of the whole range of the original signal at any one time. I believe that you perceive a volume drop but in fact you are hearing it as it truly is. If you listen to when the sweep hits the bottom or full range, the volume is there. I am sure that there are those who would disagree, but for me this volume drop thing isn’t an issue.
As for the nano I can’t comment, but I can say Im really glad I bought the re issue (original) and I can’t hear any difference between this new one and my old original.BrianzeroParticipantcheck our song, “gateway to the dead”, thats a wiggler on a hamond setting
http://www.myspace.com/theinvisibleoperacompanyoftibetukBrianzeroParticipantIn the late 70’s I was the proud owner of a wasp synth and i ued to take the out put of that into a small stone then into a deluxe electric mistress and then into a deluxe memory man and then into my amp. I have to say it sounded awesome. So yes I think you need to go into an amp of some sort. Good luck
BrianzeroParticipantFender strat and a Yamaha SG2000
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