Chorus pedal recommendations

cheyguy426 · 06-02-2009, 08:18 PM

I have heard great things about EHX from different people.

pastorpedro · 06-02-2009, 09:26 PM

BBE mindbender.... its a vibrato/chorus combo, i love the chorus

cheyguy426 · 06-02-2009, 09:46 PM

Also heard great things about BBE, but usually the Sonic Stomp, havent heard anything about the mindbender. thanks for the recommendations guys!

LesPaulPlayer · 06-03-2009, 02:06 AM

TC electronics Chorus/Flanger.

2nd best chorus I have ever tried. period.

number one is the rockman stereo chorus. most lush sound chorus ever but can be subtle if need be. absolutely amazing

telecasting · 06-03-2009, 03:51 AM

Arion??? The Stereo Chorus they do. It's plastic and looks cheap but if you can find one they're really highly regarded. You could always rehouse it as well.

***BillSPrestonEsq*** · 06-03-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by telecasting

Arion??? The Stereo Chorus they do. It's plastic and looks cheap but if you can find one they're really highly regarded. You could always rehouse it as well.

I second this. I am no chorus user, but the guys who really sound good with it often use that one. You can get them under 50 new, and occasionally they turn up for $5 in pawn shops.

Ax · 06-03-2009, 10:10 AM

Btw, I HATE EHX! I have the nano-small-clone and i've had 3 or 4 other of their pedals. Every single one is noisy, unreliable, and the tone sucks. I wouldn't recommend any of their pedals to anybody, ever.

If you but an EHX chorus be prepared for a 50% volume cut and a really just overall noisy terrible pedal.

I intend on two gear purchases this year, and only two... I am gonna get a slow gear clone and a different chorus to replace my EHX, probably replace the EHX first.

***BillSPrestonEsq*** · 06-03-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kitty-Doggie

Btw, I HATE EHX! I have the nano-small-clone and i've had 3 or 4 other of their pedals. Every single one is noisy, unreliable, and the tone sucks. I wouldn't recommend any of their pedals to anybody, ever.

If you but an EHX chorus be prepared for a 50% volume cut and a really just overall noisy terrible pedal.

I intend on two gear purchases this year, and only two... I am gonna get a slow gear clone and a different chorus to replace my EHX, probably replace the EHX first.

Eric the Rubber Chipmunk has one of Eric "SugarBear" Nichols' chorus' I think.

Sidenote: SugarBear Nichols is an awesome pimp/rapper name.

Griffon · 06-03-2009, 12:43 PM

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I've only owned the EHX Small Clone, but I don't think I'd ever need another. It's kind of a one trick pony, but it does that trick VERY well. It's the pedal that Cobain used, but don't let that turn you off.

I believe Cobain actually used a Polychorus, mostly because he could make ridiculous amounts of noise with it (how many other chorus pedals self-oscillate?), and still get a not-so-subtle chorus wash with it.

Any EHX chorus will do you though. The old tin can ones are great because they have a lot of room inside for modification if you think you need it. I love my CloneTheory, even though it's noisey.

Ax · 06-03-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Billgamesh

Eric the Rubber Chipmunk has one of Eric "SugarBear" Nichols' chorus' I think.

Sidenote: SugarBear Nichols is an awesome pimp/rapper name.

That was the idea once I get the dough. His is the true shine.

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Originally Posted by Griffon

I believe Cobain actually used a Polychorus, mostly because he could make ridiculous amounts of noise with it (how many other chorus pedals self-oscillate?), and still get a not-so-subtle chorus wash with it.

Any EHX chorus will do you though. The old tin can ones are great because they have a lot of room inside for modification if you think you need it. I love my CloneTheory, even though it's noisey.

He used a couple, but the one on Smells like (the one that everybody thinks of when they think of Kurt's chorus) was the small clone.

cheyguy426 · 06-04-2009, 02:29 PM

What do you guys know about the Carl Martin Classic Chorus? Look pretty good to me and is apparently versatile and has some sweet vibrato.

LesPaulPlayer · 06-04-2009, 02:48 PM

Carl martin pedals are awesome if you have the cash do it. I still recommend the Rockman Stereo chorus over it though

I thought Cobain used a CE2?

Almost Enough · 06-04-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ax

Btw, I HATE EHX! I have the nano-small-clone and i've had 3 or 4 other of their pedals. Every single one is noisy, unreliable, and the tone sucks. I wouldn't recommend any of their pedals to anybody, ever.

If you but an EHX chorus be prepared for a 50% volume cut and a really just overall noisy terrible pedal.

I intend on two gear purchases this year, and only two... I am gonna get a slow gear clone and a different chorus to replace my EHX, probably replace the EHX first.

Btw, I LOVE EHX! I have the regular-small-clone and I've had 3 or 4 other of their pedals. Every single one is awesome, reliable, and the tone is fantastic. I would recommend any of their pedals to anybody, always.

If you buy an EHX chorus be prepared for a unnoticable volume cut and a really just overall luscious wonderful pedal.

I intend on not making gear purchases this year, but if I was, I'd probably buy AX's EHX first.

cheyguy426 · 06-05-2009, 09:25 AM

Hmmm your statements seem to be formatted in a similar fashion. Judgin by the wide range of answers I have a feeling it comes down to preference.. hmmm

AdamAPHC · 06-07-2009, 07:18 PM

+1 for CE-5. Extremely versatile. I got mine for $45. Just take some time playing with one.