Members sameoldbluesman Posted March 5, 2012 Members Share Posted March 5, 2012 I've always liked the sound of those Echoplexes, and I can get a pretty good tape sound out of my Superdelay, but I'm a little curious about the EP booster, 1) because I could use a boost pedal for solo's and 2) because I dig the EP sound. Anyone have one and think it's worth the coin and space on your board? Also, on topic thread is on topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OMTerria Posted March 5, 2012 Members Share Posted March 5, 2012 I can't comment on how realistic it sounds, but it certainly gives an interesting character and warmth (which I think can be made more bright using an internal switch) to your sound and has quite a lot of boost available. I was looking into that and the SHO for an always on boost/character pedal, but wound up not wanting something like that. If you live in Atlanta, I know the Guitar Center there has one in stock if you wanted to try it for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sameoldbluesman Posted March 5, 2012 Author Members Share Posted March 5, 2012 What did you wind up with, if you dont mind me asking? I will have to head over and check it out after work sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OMTerria Posted March 5, 2012 Members Share Posted March 5, 2012 I liked the SHO better, though I didn't mess with the internal switches on the EP, but I wound up not going with either. A Fuzz Factory was more fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members macadood Posted March 5, 2012 Members Share Posted March 5, 2012 wuts the EP booster got to do with echoplexes and superdelays? get yourself an SHO clone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OMTerria Posted March 5, 2012 Members Share Posted March 5, 2012 wuts the EP booster got to do with echoplexes and superdelays?get yourself an SHO clone The echoplex colors your sound in a particular way. In theory if you matched a digital tape delay with something like the EP Booster (which emulates that boost and tone coloration) you'd have something closer to the real deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HP Hovercraft Posted March 5, 2012 Members Share Posted March 5, 2012 wuts the EP booster got to do with echoplexes and superdelays?get yourself an SHO clone It apparently uses the preamp circuit of an EP-3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sameoldbluesman Posted March 5, 2012 Author Members Share Posted March 5, 2012 I liked the SHO better, though I didn't mess with the internal switches on the EP, but I wound up not going with either. A Fuzz Factory was more fun Ahhh. I have flirted with the Fuzz Factory. I wound up with a Pharaoh, but i still semi-want a FF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sameoldbluesman Posted March 6, 2012 Author Members Share Posted March 6, 2012 Bump for the evening crowd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scolfax Posted April 1, 2012 Members Share Posted April 1, 2012 I just picked up an EP boost. It reminds me of a good compressor - you really notice it when you turn it off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members christianatl Posted April 1, 2012 Members Share Posted April 1, 2012 I have an EQD Black Eye that rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sameoldbluesman Posted April 1, 2012 Author Members Share Posted April 1, 2012 I have an EQD Black Eye that rules. Those EQD pedals sure are trendy. I need to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members christianatl Posted April 1, 2012 Members Share Posted April 1, 2012 I have their Hummingbird Trem as well. It's awesome.[video=youtube;vHQodkfFFL0] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members larry50 Posted April 1, 2012 Members Share Posted April 1, 2012 I have it and I love it. Great boost pedal. Makes all my other dirt pedals just seem to sound better. FWIW, if you want a totally clean boost with an insane amount of gain available, try the Cusack More Louder. Incredible. The mini-toggle switches between buffered and true bypass. Also, I hear the TC Electronics just came out with a new clean boost as well, with tone options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Frankenstrat86 Posted April 1, 2012 Members Share Posted April 1, 2012 I liked the ep booster but my guitar has a natural low end already, so adding in the ep's lows made me get lost in the mix. I much prefer the sho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eburst Posted April 1, 2012 Members Share Posted April 1, 2012 I bought the Xotic EP Booster and persevered with if for a week. I just didn't think it did much for my tone and I preferred my sound with it off. I replaced it with the GtrWrks 19 Sixty 3 and I love the way it gives me more BF when I kick it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mogwai Posted April 1, 2012 Members Share Posted April 1, 2012 I love mine especially with single coils... I suggest playing with the switches inside to adjust boost of treble, mids or bass. the other switch does something else I don't recall... But I would suggest you experiment with them before you write the pedal off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members conky Posted April 1, 2012 Members Share Posted April 1, 2012 I bought the Xotic EP Booster and persevered with if for a week. I just didn't think it did much for my tone and I preferred my sound with it off. I replaced it with the GtrWrks 19 Sixty 3 and I love the way it gives me more BF when I kick it in. Butt{censored}? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mogwai Posted April 1, 2012 Members Share Posted April 1, 2012 Butt{censored}? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sameoldbluesman Posted April 1, 2012 Author Members Share Posted April 1, 2012 Thanks for the suggestions. I use single coils and humbuckers regularly, so I definitely want something that works well with both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eburst Posted April 1, 2012 Members Share Posted April 1, 2012 Butt{censored}? No thanks, I'm not into that sort of thing. But good luck in your search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members snorter Posted April 1, 2012 Members Share Posted April 1, 2012 I just picked up an EP boost. It reminds me of a good compressor - you really notice it when you turn it off! I agree, Fattens it all up really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Strat87 Posted April 1, 2012 Members Share Posted April 1, 2012 +1. Really warms up the clean on my orange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eburst Posted April 3, 2012 Members Share Posted April 3, 2012 I agree, Fattens it all up really. Man, that post is so wrong coming after mine where I'm declining a proposition for a butt{censored}. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SnorkelMonkey Posted April 3, 2012 Members Share Posted April 3, 2012 It's basically a single FET gain stage. There are dozens of boosts that could get in the same territory and be more functional. A little caveat, these are not the preamp of the units. They can be technically called a gain stage that is used in conjunction with the preamp but they are not the preamp. The role of this FET is to do two things. Get the input signal up to unity gain with the output and to act like a buffer to mix the two signals. Technically it's a mixing circuit. You will not be copping "Echoplex magic tone" with any of these. Same goes for that Space Echo "preamp" in a stomp. People expect to pair these up with a delay pedal and BOOM have something that sounds like the original units for way less money. IMHO you'd be better off playing your money on one of those "bottle up" games at the carnival. I've always liked the sound of those Echoplexes, and I can get a pretty good tape sound out of my Superdelay, but I'm a little curious about the EP booster, 1) because I could use a boost pedal for solo's and 2) because I dig the EP sound. Anyone have one and think it's worth the coin and space on your board? Also, on topic thread is on topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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