Members guitarman3001 Posted September 30, 2012 Members Share Posted September 30, 2012 I currently have a Dano fish n chips which has been great up until a gig this weekend. The footswitch has gone buggy and sometimes I have to stomp on it several times to get it to engage. I use it as a lead boost and got stuck playing a whole song with it on. Whatever I get has to be cheap because I'm broke and has to be at least as small as the Dano because my pedalboard is completely full and as it is, I have the Dano sticking half off the board already. I suppose a boost pedal would also work as long as it boost the mids in addition to the volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PrawnHeed Posted September 30, 2012 Members Share Posted September 30, 2012 Artec parametric eq. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarman3001 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 30, 2012 Artec parametric eq. Cool, thanks. Looking into that one now. Also doing some google searches of my own and have found a couple of ones that look promising. Joyo makes a 6 band eq that looks like a clone of the MXR. Only problem with this one is it doesn't have an overall level so it might not be too useful as a clean lead boost. Artec also makes a graphic eq with a built in tuner. Only problem with this one is I've read a few posts that mention that it's not true bypass and that it has a noticeable effect on the tone even when it's set flat. Then there's the EH LPB-1. Seems to get great reviews. This one's at the top of my list right now. Any feedback on these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stormin1155 Posted September 30, 2012 Members Share Posted September 30, 2012 They don't get much cheaper than these. I've had one on my board for several years, and it does exactly what I want it to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted September 30, 2012 Members Share Posted September 30, 2012 go find a used BOSS. it'll be the same price as anything recommended and more roadworthy. or, try to find a used loop pedal. then you can keep the EQ on all the time, and stomp the loop pedal to bring it into the signal chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarman3001 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 30, 2012 Adding another pedal to the mix like a loop pedal isn't an option - no room on my pedalboard. I'm pretty much limited to just a direct replacement for my fish n chips. Does anyone know how many DBs of boost the EHX LPB-1 has? I haven't been able to find that spec online anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted September 30, 2012 Members Share Posted September 30, 2012 Adding another pedal to the mix like a loop pedal isn't an option - no room on my pedalboard. I'm pretty much limited to just a direct replacement for my fish n chips. Does anyone know how many DBs of boost the EHX LPB-1 has? I haven't been able to find that spec online anywhere. the LPB-1 has something like 40db of boost. unity gain is at about 9 o'clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ancient Mariner Posted September 30, 2012 Members Share Posted September 30, 2012 That little Behringer EQ will work fine (I had one, sold because I don't use it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wagdog Posted September 30, 2012 Members Share Posted September 30, 2012 Dano Fish & Chips - best $30 I ever spent on a guitar gadget. If you run it on power, TAKE THE BATTERY out - it will whine when the battery gets drained, even when running on the dc power plug. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/danelectro-dj14-fish-and-chips-7-band-eq-pedal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarman3001 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 30, 2012 Dano Fish & Chips - best $30 I ever spent on a guitar gadget. If you run it on power, TAKE THE BATTERY out - it will whine when the battery gets drained, even when running on the dc power plug. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/danelectro-dj14-fish-and-chips-7-band-eq-pedal lol....that's exactly the pedal I need to replace. Read my original post. I have one of those and the switch crapped out. Need to replace it by next Friday's gig. It's served me well but now that it's dying I want something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wagdog Posted September 30, 2012 Members Share Posted September 30, 2012 lol....that's exactly the pedal I need to replace. Read my original post. I have one of those and the switch crapped out. Need to replace it by next Friday's gig. It's served me well but now that it's dying I want something different. lol.. i read the title, looked at the recomendations, saw my horse wasn't mentioned.... post! Anyway, yeah they're cheap, and so are the others mentioned. for $30, i'd just get another if mine broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wayne2 Posted September 30, 2012 Members Share Posted September 30, 2012 I've got a Modtone clean boost which isn't bad. They also make a mini-version of it which looks not much wider than the footswitch itself, if space is the most important factor. The pedal I have (the regular Modtone Clean Boost) sounds ok but I don't use it all that often since I got an MXR 10 band eq. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cobalt Blue Posted September 30, 2012 Members Share Posted September 30, 2012 It would be difficult to find a smaller footprint than the Guyatone Micro and Mighty Micro pedals Micro = http://guyatone.com/Ss3.php http://guyatone.com/Ssm5.php Sound Samples: http://guyatone.com/AudioSsm5.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thatsbunk Posted September 30, 2012 Members Share Posted September 30, 2012 Cool, thanks. Looking into that one now. Also doing some google searches of my own and have found a couple of ones that look promising. Joyo makes a 6 band eq that looks like a clone of the MXR. Only problem with this one is it doesn't have an overall level so it might not be too useful as a clean lead boost. Artec also makes a graphic eq with a built in tuner. Only problem with this one is I've read a few posts that mention that it's not true bypass and that it has a noticeable effect on the tone even when it's set flat. Then there's the EH LPB-1. Seems to get great reviews. This one's at the top of my list right now. Any feedback on these? I'm happy with the EH... good & cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarman3001 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 30, 2012 Thanks for all of the suggestions. A couple of the ones recommended look awesome but a bit out of my price range. I ended up ordering the EHX LPB-1 from Amazon. They have it on sale with two 6" patch cables for 41.85. I get free two day shipping too so it's good to know I'll have it by Friday's gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted September 30, 2012 Members Share Posted September 30, 2012 i would just get another fish n chips. you know it works in your rig, and how it works. win-win. if you got it at GC they will replace it for free. My friend did that with the ts808RI when the switch crapped out-it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarman3001 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 30, 2012 i would just get another fish n chips. you know it works in your rig, and how it works. win-win. I thought about it but I like trying different things. The FnC also had one feature I was never happy with -- the footswitch was too small and was a pain to step on without hitting the sliders. For only 40 bucks I'm willing to gamble on the LPB1. I looked on CL for a used one but there were none listed anywhere near me so I bought it new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted September 30, 2012 Members Share Posted September 30, 2012 I thought about it but I like trying different things. The FnC also had one feature I was never happy with -- the footswitch was too small and was a pain to step on without hitting the sliders. For only 40 bucks I'm willing to gamble on the LPB1. I looked on CL for a used one but there were none listed anywhere near me so I bought it new. the LPB-1 is my favorite boost. but it's not a clean boost in the way that the MXR Micro Amp is a clean boost. it adds a little bit of grit, and some girth to the sound. so if you like that kinda thing, the LPB-1 is your pedal. i bought mine for $15 used. if it's not your thing, i would look somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeadNight Warrior Posted October 1, 2012 Members Share Posted October 1, 2012 the LPB-1 is my favorite boost. but it's not a clean boost in the way that the MXR Micro Amp is a clean boost. it adds a little bit of grit, and some girth to the sound. so if you like that kinda thing, the LPB-1 is your pedal. i bought mine for $15 used. if it's not your thing, i would look somewhere else. Is it actually a flat boost, or is there a bit of roll off in the low end? Up to 40dB sounds pretty full on for a boost if it's leaving the low end flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members McCain Posted October 1, 2012 Members Share Posted October 1, 2012 I currently have a Dano fish n chips which has been great up until a gig this weekend. The footswitch has gone buggy and sometimes I have to stomp on it several times to get it to engage. maybe it just needs some wd-40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted October 1, 2012 Members Share Posted October 1, 2012 Is it actually a flat boost, or is there a bit of roll off in the low end? Up to 40dB sounds pretty full on for a boost if it's leaving the low end flat. it doesn't roll off the low end, it rolls off the high end. slightly, but it is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeadNight Warrior Posted October 1, 2012 Members Share Posted October 1, 2012 it doesn't roll off the low end, it rolls off the high end. slightly, but it is there. Doesn't that get... pretty massively flubby for boosting gainy stuff? I've tried flat boosts before with my PQ-4 and TC Pre, and it just turns to a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted October 1, 2012 Members Share Posted October 1, 2012 Doesn't that get... pretty massively flubby for boosting gainy stuff? I've tried flat boosts before with my PQ-4 and TC Pre, and it just turns to a mess. go play one. it's not quite as pronounced as you think it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeadNight Warrior Posted October 1, 2012 Members Share Posted October 1, 2012 go play one. it's not quite as pronounced as you think it is. Well yeah, I'm not even sure why I'm really asking. Curiosity I guess. I don't really use pedals much anymore, just the TCE and PQ-4 in front of a tiny practice amp too boost and cut the signal, for when we're just having small practice sessions and I can't be arsed taking the rack, cabinets, MIDI controller case, etc. If it doesn't get flubby though, I'd have to think there's some low end cut in there, even if it's not an obvious Tubescreamer type of thing. Coz yeah I've tried it with pedals, I've tried it with flat boosts in the Axe-FX... always just comes out as flub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarman3001 Posted October 1, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 1, 2012 From what I've read, people mostly say that the LPB1 boosts the low mids and mids a little bit. That would probably work for me because those are usually the frequencies I had boosted on my eq pedal. Now I'm just worried about whether I'll get it in time for Friday's gig. I got it from Amazon using Prime 2 day shipping but instead of sending it UPS, they used a local parcel carrier named Lasership which is one of the absolute worst shipping companies in existence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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