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I know this might be a long shot, but ive got a Boss DD-3 and i've noticed that nearly everyone who knows what their talking about re: edges delay times/techniques uses an Axe fx or something else outlandishly expensive. Does anyone know of simple formula that i could use to translate these numbers for my boss pedal (which obviously shows no dials)?? Again, ive learnt most of the songs i want to and can get very close to the sound, but i wondered if any one else had encounters a similar 'problem'?

thebonodrums

14 years

Axe is all digital...ew. For 250 bucks go on ebay and buy a Deluxe Memory Man. Edge used them exclusively before he switched to the TC delays.

thebonodrums

14 years

Originally posted by RattleandHum1988:Sweet, just scored myself an older Deluxe Memory Man off of the bay. The mini-rig quest has begun! Next on the list:

Boss SD-1
Maxon CP101
Behringer Reverb Machine (still thinking about this one, essentially it's a cheaper altertanative to the line 6 verbzilla, and apparently it's one of the better behringer pedals)

dude! thats awesome

I just got one a few months back. It is the BEST delay I have ever used. I actually never turn it off lol it colors my tone in an amazing way.

RattleandHum1988

14 years

Originally posted by thebonodrums:[..]

dude! thats awesome I just got one a few months back. It is the BEST delay I have ever used. I actually never turn it off lol it colors my tone in an amazing way.

Indeed it does. It definitely gives that early days Edge sound.

I put a new body on my american strat, I've amde a few customizations to it (saddles, pickups) so now I like to call it the Alex signature strat

The new body is swamp ash (1 piece) from warmoth, and I'm lovin' the finish:

LikeASong

14 years

Ooooohhh that's amazing, blueburst all the way

It must sound terrific, I'm sure!!

PS. Love the strap too!

RattleandHum1988

14 years

Originally posted by LikeASong:Ooooohhh that's amazing, blueburst all the way It must sound terrific, I'm sure!!

PS. Love the strap too!

Thanks man! I love the blue burst. I was actually meaning to buy a fiesta red body, and I came across this one, and I was blown away.
The sound isn't that different from my old alder body (which I consider a good thing, because i loved the sound of it before, and I still do). The only difference I can hear is that it's a bit darker, a bit less twang and a bit more ooomf, which I'm loving.

And yes I love the strap!

Alex

LikeASong

14 years

Fiesta Red is my all-time favorite Strat and always will be. I've grown up watching the mythic Alchemy concert by the english band Dire Straits, and the Fiesta Red is Mark Knopfler's signature guitar... I have a big drawing of that strat made by my own at my bedroom's door. It's like saying "You're entering a Fiesta Red territory - be careful!"

But the blue burst is amazing, and it has that different thing since it's a non-common color. Well done. And good thing about the sound too, less twang means better/more interesting sound - in my opinion at least. Maybe it has to do with my Les Paul love too

thebonodrums

14 years

Originally posted by RattleandHum1988:Sweet, just scored myself an older Deluxe Memory Man off of the bay. The mini-rig quest has begun! Next on the list:

Boss SD-1
Maxon CP101
Behringer Reverb Machine (still thinking about this one, essentially it's a cheaper altertanative to the line 6 verbzilla, and apparently it's one of the better behringer pedals)

dude. skip the SD-1. I know edge uses them. But for around 140 bucks. you can get the OD I use called the Vox Big-Ben OD. Its uses a 12AU7 tube in it. It is the warmest OD I have ever used. it can get a really harsh sound or a much lower end sound. Its awesome. That or fulltones OCD pedal are my favorites for sure

As for the Behringer vs the verbzilla. I personally cant stand behringer pedals

Ive never used a product from them that ive liked. The verbzilla is awesome for the shimmer. you can get them on ebay for cheap if you find a really used one

and ill check on the maxon. they used to make an amazing analog delay that my friend Jason says is even better than the DMM. so il check it out and let you know what I think

thebonodrums

14 years

ok...looked up the maxon cp101. didnt even know what it is lol. as far as compressors go. I would always go with the MXR dyna-comp

if thats not your thing try the keeley compressor or an analog man compressor

BUT...the dyna comp is probably the cheapest for the qaulity. the other two are fairly expensive

sorry if I seem like a know it all or giving you advice when you didnt ask for it...im just REALLY passionate about gear!!!

RattleandHum1988

14 years

Originally posted by thebonodrums:ok...looked up the maxon cp101. didnt even know what it is lol. as far as compressors go. I would always go with the MXR dyna-comp

if thats not your thing try the keeley compressor or an analog man compressor

BUT...the dyna comp is probably the cheapest for the qaulity. the other two are fairly expensive sorry if I seem like a know it all or giving you advice when you didnt ask for it...im just REALLY passionate about gear!!!

As am I man.
The SD-1 is known for being a great companion to the memory man, which is why I was possibly after it.
The behringer, although most of their pedals are sort of second-hand-ish and not as good, the reverb machine is supposed to be an exact clone of the verbzilla, some people say its even better. Normally I wouldn't touch behringer, but that pedal has gotten good reviews from some guitarists that I know well and have great tone.
The Maxon is a great sounding compressor that is meant to sound like the vintage dynacomps. The new dynacomps, even the reissues of the "vintage" ones sound a bit crappy. They're nowhere near a vintage dyna comp, which sound awesome, but they are MAD expensive. The CP101 is a great alternative, and it's not too too expensive.

As you can see, you're also not the only one passionate!

Believe me, I research gear all the time so I know what i"m getting into/looking for.

Alex

vanquish

14 years