Members trlkvsky Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 Looking for the best possible chorus stompbox for under $200... any suggestions? I'm kinda confused. I was thinking about going with Boss 'cuz I've always been satisfied with their stuff, but I wanted to know what you guys might have to say on the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members i51423 Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 Arion SCH-Z? Mine sounds great. You'll have a decent chunk of change left over for some new pedals, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members waveman Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 Arion SCH-Z?Mine sounds great. You'll have a decent chunk of change left over for some new pedals, too. God I hate mine. Ibanez Bi-Chorus and DOD FX65 are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hangwire Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 Looking for the best possible chorus stompbox for under $200... any suggestions? I'm kinda confused. I was thinking about going with Boss 'cuz I've always been satisfied with their stuff, but I wanted to know what you guys might have to say on the subject. what type of chorus sound do you want? 80s chinky shine or watery warble or ? I can give you a good recommendation either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrMunky Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 Arion SCH-Z?Mine sounds great. You'll have a decent chunk of change left over for some new pedals, too. The SCH-Z is an outstanding chorus, but you can get a better machine for under $200. The Analogman Clone Chorus sells for just over $200 new, and can regularly be had for a bit less than $200 used. It's a solid pedal, so no worries buying one used. It's really at the top of the heap. Specifically: - it offers more headroom than a lot of analog choruses out there. You won't get any clipping even slamming it with bass-heavy humbuckers - Even though it's an all analog design the pedal produces very little noise---none of that subtle hiss that accompanies your notes when you play with many analog choruses - When engaged, the pedal does not significantly alter the EQ curve of your signal - you get out what you put in, but chorused. - The frequency response is full, but the chorus is still warm. Want to use it with a very clean, bright amp, or an acoustic guitar going direct? It works great for that and doesn't dull your tone down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fearofnightmare Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 DOD FX65 are great. +a million best $15 I have spent on eBay yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members waveman Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 The SCH-Z is an outstanding chorus, but you can get a better machine for under $200. The Analogman Clone Chorus sells for just over $200 new, and can regularly be had for a bit less than $200 used. It's a solid pedal, so no worries buying one used. It's really at the top of the heap. Specifically:- it offers more headroom than a lot of analog choruses out there. You won't get any clipping even slamming it with bass-heavy humbuckers- Even though it's an all analog design the pedal produces very little noise---none of that subtle hiss that accompanies your notes when you play with many analog choruses- When engaged, the pedal does not significantly alter the EQ curve of your signal - you get out what you put in, but chorused. - The frequency response is full, but the chorus is still warm. Want to use it with a very clean, bright amp, or an acoustic guitar going direct? It works great for that and doesn't dull your tone down. Mine has a significant volume boost and tends to muddy up a good distortion sound no matter where the tone is set. The only thing I did like was the leslie warbly thing, but even my old DOD FX 60 does a better job at that and the volume boost it gives is not as much as the SCH-Z. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members waveman Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 +a millionbest $15 I have spent on eBay yet. I got mine for $25, would have paid more without blinking now that I have tried it. Also, if you want to only spend $15 on a new one, the Dano FAB Chorus can't be beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 www.dlseffects.com The DLS Chorus~Vib is the best all-around chorus I've ever owned. It does the CE-1 type thick and lush, TC type airy chime, and excellent Vibrato and faux-Leslie tones too. True bypass, stereo, Blend knob, adjustable delay times, adjustable output volume, high headroom, built like a tank, and excellent customer support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members trlkvsky Posted January 17, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 what type of chorus sound do you want? 80s chinky shine or watery warble or ? I can give you a good recommendation either way I mainly want an Andy Summers-type chorus sound... if that's any help. But I would like it to be as versatile as possible. Oh, and to everyone who's replied so far, thank you very much I will look into your suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 I mainly want an Andy Summers-type chorus sound... if that's any help. But I would like it to be as versatile as possible. Oh, and to everyone who's replied so far, thank you very much I will look into your suggestions. Listen to the DLS clips on the site - they're pretty accurate IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fernmeister Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 jacques meistersinger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members freeRadical Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 I would second Fermeister's suggestion of the Meistersinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OrangeLazarus Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 The Chorus+Vib is great! So is the EHX Poly-Chorus...plus you get flange thrown in for good measure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Heckles Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 Buy my T.C. Electronic SCF, $200.... jed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrMunky Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 I mainly want an Andy Summers-type chorus sound... if that's any help. But I would like it to be as versatile as possible. Oh, and to everyone who's replied so far, thank you very much I will look into your suggestions. Do you have a good compressor? That + any chorus, including the $15 ones mentioned above, will get you closer to Andy Summers than a $200 chorus alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zlandicar Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 +1 on the EHX Polychorus. Most versatile {censored} out there. I want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hawkeye17 Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 I've heard really good things about the Build Your Own Clone Chorus. I ordered one last night and will post a quick review when I get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hbar Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 another vote for the PolyChorus. And I'm slighly ashamed to admit that up until I got the polychorus, I had been using the 18V Cool Cat, and I still really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members trlkvsky Posted January 17, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 Do you have a good compressor? That + any chorus, including the $15 ones mentioned above, will get you closer to Andy Summers than a $200 chorus alone. Actually, I'm just starting to acquire stompboxes. I was using a processor until recently and thought I'd switch to pedals. The problem, however, is that I'm not really knowledgeable when it comes models, features, etc. In that sense, I guess I will also be in need of a good compressor... any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Uma Floresta Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 I mainly want an Andy Summers-type chorus sound... if that's any help. But I would like it to be as versatile as possible. Oh, and to everyone who's replied so far, thank you very much I will look into your suggestions. A couple of ideas: Electric Mistress flanger - he got a lot of "chorus" sounds from this Old Boss CE-2 Voodoo Lab Analog Chorus (sounds like a Boss CE-1, supposedly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 4STYXS Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 Which one has the thickest sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members justintee Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 for a chorus i recommend redwitch empress chorus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jb1911 Posted January 18, 2007 Members Share Posted January 18, 2007 Analogman Clone Chorus with deep switch. There is no other chorus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members str8Angle Posted January 18, 2007 Members Share Posted January 18, 2007 Carl Martin makes a double Chorus in the same vein as the T.C. Electronics Chorus minus the flanger.The CM is a great chorus pedal as is the TC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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