My cheap pedal habit

[2dor]

Is the 33 a modified SD-1? I was looking at Wampler Triumph OD and/or possible clone which has an SD1 and Bad Monkey in it, but will have to test the Jumpspace first.

The 33 is based on the TC Electronic Integrated Preamplifier

 

[Iron1]

That's the one pedal I should get. Analog that is.
I have an early generation Source Audio eq, and it's good, but it colors the signal just a bit more than I like, even at flat setting. The feel isn't quite there with me. Could be a conversion+latency thing. I'm sure an MXR or Boss would be just fine though.

I have 2 MXR 10 bands and a Donner EQ Seeker clone - indistinguishable on every amp Ive tried em on.

And, like Adam mentioned, the Noise Killer is a fantastic gate. Best one Ive ever owned and I paid $26 for it.

 

[bikescene]

I’ve taken care of my EQ needs with a Danelectro Fish N Chips. Their series has held up for me: Tuna Melt Trem Chicken Salad Vibrato, and French Toast Octave Fuzz.

I’ve had the Behringer SF300 fuzz and UV300 vibrato since they came out. Those are probably the best cheapies that I have.

I like cheap Rats too. I have the Little Bear R.Attack and Eno-branded mini Rat. Different flavors to my Rat 2.

I will need to check out that Tube Zone clone one of these days. I’ve tried to curb my cheap pedal habit these days, but always wanted try a Tube Zone.

 

[adam]

Is the 33 a modified SD-1? I was looking at Wampler Triumph OD and/or possible clone which has an SD1 and Bad Monkey in it, but will have to test the Jumpspace first.

As 2dor said, it's a clone of the TC integrated pre with bass hardwired to 0 and treble hardwired to 10.

I think it might have more output too but don't quote me.

 

[BahamaDada]

Thank me later

 

[Whizzinby]

TC Electronic 3rd Dimension is also great. I just sold my old Dimension C because I like the TC better. $50.

100%. I have one and it’s excellent.

 

[bikescene]

Has anyone heard of the Mosky Honey Box?

OVERDRIVE SWEET HONEY OVERDRIVE

It is most likely a clone of the BJFe Honey Bee, an overdrive.It’s supposed to be reminiscent of a tiny Supro amp. The Mod switch probably goes through a component change throughout that pedal’s evolution.

 

[bigmenace]

I've bought more than a couple of handfuls of pedals from Aliexpress. Caline, DemonFX, Pigtone and some other weird ones like re-rebranded clones of Mosky pedals. They all arrived, actually work and are dirt cheap. Most of these were sub 30€ but there are occasional 50-80€ pedals that are actually good quality imho.

I honestly don't care what anybody thinks about this. Is it ethical? Maybe not if it's a direct knockoff-clone like my DemonFX Dualgun, but is it ethical to ask 300 for a pedal that is pretty much a bunch of electronics on a PCB that sounds just like any other Tube Screamer? Not in my world. These are for personal use and for my own "easy GAS relief".

Some of these have found a permanent place on my pedalboard - the beforementioned Dualgun, Caline Pegasus and some MXR 10 EQ clone while some of these are in the bottom drawer with all the socks that have lost their pairs and underwear that doesn't fit me anymore (but I still keep in case I get slim one day ).

Rock on I say, more GAS is power!

 

[Dave Lewis]

What price range is a new cheap pedal classed in These days ?
I think the cheapest good ones I have were around £12 to £13 each from the river a while back.

 

[SillyOctpuss]

It is most likely a clone of the BJFe Honey Bee, an overdrive.It’s supposed to be reminiscent of a tiny Supro amp. The Mod switch probably goes through a component change throughout that pedal’s evolution.

It's probably based on a mad professor sweet honey clone. The circuits are similar but the mad professor is always the one the cloners go for. It's a bit more basic than the Honey Bee and will be easier to mod.

 

[dronerstone]

There is no rubber backing, you have to apply somthing to hold it in place. edit: found the box has four white rubber feet you have to apply yourself.

Yes. Boutique manufacturers have been doing this for years now, because people have actual pedalboards.

 

[dcburn]

I built a Stew Mac pedal, I think around $60 on he Tape Op kit.

I dont think it sounds good.

I was actually thinking of strumming a few chords, showing cuts, schematics and asking upgrade questions in the DIY page…

 

[dcburn]

If a pedal doesn't sound good, how do you know if its a bad design, vs you built it wrong?

Well I figure I followed directions and wired it clean. I’ve assembled three amps. Following directions.

Maybe someone will see the schematic, know/understand values and have an upgrade/mod idea?

Or I could be completely wrong?!

 

[spawnofthesith]

The calines I’ve had have sounded great. The two donners I’ve had were instant garbage. Had a decent mooer

My cheapest pedal currently is an SD-1

 

[SillyOctpuss]

I deleted myself.

 

[jellodog]

He quietly deleted himself so that he could slink off into the night unnoticed.

BUT HE REALLY WANTS YOU TO KNOW!

 

[DrewJD82]

This is exactly what I mean when I say this forum self-moderates.

 

[JiveTurkey]

This is exactly what I mean when I say this forum self-moderates.

We're really a nice bunch (of youknowwhats)

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

We're really a nice bunch (of youknowwhats)

Bullies and gaslighters, obvi.

 

[paisleywookiee]

To be fair, I've gotten pissed, and deleted a bunch of shit, and then left for awhile. But the headcases come back. WE ALWAYS COME BACK.