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WatsonWoodMemberQuote:so i’ve been captivated by the deluxe octave multiplexer since i found out about it, but i realize since i have an oct multiplexer and all sorts of fuzz and od that i basically have the same thing, plus it probably has tracking problems, right?
anyway, i’ve been thinking about the octavio and blue box and how EHX doesn’t have a tuner…yet. how about a glitch free (or whatev the pog 2 is) octave fuzz and tuner pedal? any thoughts on this?
I have two vintage Deluxe Octave Multiplexers with the yellow offset design, each having fuzz incorporated. With a Fender Jazz Bass, or Gibson Les Paul guitar I have never encountered tracking problems once the pedal and instrument are set up right, and the fuzz unit can sound seriously interesting on heavy sub-octave bass lines…and a new XO DOM would be great!!!
WatsonWoodMember… and just to surprise every
WatsonWoodMemberI love the vintage enclosures and use several still today, however, to be honest, for live playing the XOs are light-years ahead, especially when one has several pedals going at the same time…IMO XO. no contest.
WatsonWoodMemberBack from three weeks in the studio. Talking of sub-octaves and guitar amps/bass amps, when I use my Deluxe Octave Multiplexer with sub-octave I play a Les Paul using two Ampeg bass enclosures with mid and high filters, using the Ampeg SVT 3 amplifier, which not only makes the ground shake nicely but also gives great tone to the deep bass notes. That would be my set up for a POG 2.
WatsonWoodMemberQuote:Bargain!
WatsonWoodMemberYes, re-calibrating the pedal will certainly put things to rights. I have owned three vintage MM’s and DMM’s, one of which, with blue and red offset, still survives today and is presently with my EHX repairs techie, Peter Schmidt, getting a complete inspection and refurbishment where necessary. The other two, one of which was with the black offset, were ground into the floorboards of various venues over years of intensive use before being given as well-deserved thank-yous to roadies. The DMM’s served me excellently and had regular inspections once or twice a year for re-calibration. In fact I used to re-calibrate one of them myself before every gig! This is because I was using them between six and ten hours a day on average and needed some very precise set-ups for my sound.So I would not worry at all. EHX pedals are sturdy and made to last and to-day there are highly competent techies capable of putting your DMM back on track, either through advice or, which I highly recommend, through their own craftsmanship.
First I would go to Howard Davis’ website (formerly Chief Design Engineer for Electro-Harmonix):
Howard’s website:
Home Page
http://howard.davis2.home.att.net/home.htmand then to Ron’s website:
Home Page
http://www.ronsound.comOnce you have satisfied yourself with the vast amount of knowledge and experience the website(s) show(s), send an email explaining the situation and Howard or Ron will surely resolve your issues with great mastery as they always do. You can deal with the utmost confidence and you will see that aspects such as weak repeats and noise as well as input calibration can and will be dealt with successfully.
I put Howard’s link first because I think Ron is a little swamped with work at the moment but do check out his site anyway, it is as fascinating as Howard’s!WatsonWoodMemberMaybe this picture can help for a start, if this model corresponds to the Memory Man you have. Otherwise you have to check the serial numbers on the pots.
The picture comes from:
http://www.rocknrollvintage.com/products.asp?cat=18&pg=2
More about the sound later…
WatsonWoodMemberAll in a good cause!
WatsonWoodMemberQuote:Must have an effects loop.Of course, effects loop is a must…and, ghost, possible it certainly is….the trouble is..to quote the Stereo MCs….the trouble is, ah, do the staff at EHX reckon this idea is worthy of their efforts?
And thanks, PabloEire, I appreciate your comments!
WatsonWoodMemberYes, I have seen them on the Guitar Center EHX page at a price of 4.99 USD a set. And in Europe Thomann.de has them stocked, at about 4.60 EUR a set. Gauges 9, 10 and 11.
WatsonWoodMemberFirst I would haunt the local music stores and try out all the PUs available on their guitars so as to get some first hand impressions…then pounce..
WatsonWoodMemberQuote:I use this one ( http://www.thomann.de/gr/boss_fv500h.htm )with my hog. It is great and it is built like a tank!!!Wow, muffmuff, that pedal looks tough..now I know which expression pedal to buy for the Holy Stain I am saving up for. Thanks.
…and somehow the pedal reminds me of….P.S. ..and,yes, Fender&EHX4ever;, I read your post and fully agree.
WatsonWoodMemberQuote:Quote:Hoins Intermusik
Ostertorsteinweg 49
28203 Bremen
GermanyIt could be a few reasons — my suggestion is, next time you’re there, that you might encourage them to contact their EHX rep (who, I believe is Matthias).
Please let me know what happens if you do!
Hi, Scott! The news from downtown Bremen, Germany, is that Oliver, the store manager, has spoken to a guy called Christian at your German distributor, ordered some EHX gear for a starter, given all his store details, and requested to be placed on the Dealer/Locator. I will be meeting Oliver tomorrow since he has asked me to give him a list of EHX pedals I recommend he gets in the store….
WatsonWoodMemberInteresting, I have never tried EHX strings! Weird. I’ll ask my local music store to get some for me.
WatsonWoodMemberQuote:I’ve never played the Dr. Q, but here’s how I’d think about it:Bassballs is really over the top, and I’m going to either love it or hate it.
Dr. Q is more subtle so I’m either going to like it, or wish it was more over the top.Yes, Julian, I agree. Each time I start using my Dr.Q (vintage) I end up tweaking the trim pots inside to get the sound more “out there”, then when I am satisfied I put the Dr.Q away until the next time. This has never happened with my Bassballs (vintage) which is really inspiring, especially on the deeper keys of the Electravibe.
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