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Post by borborygmus on Dec 10, 2023 16:55:46 GMT
Great player Tristram Seume is know for his pedal boards, and I think he recently added the Eventide H90, used to dramatic effect here:
The Eventide H90 Harmonizer Multi-Effects Pedal is probably the latest and greatest of these sorts of things, but it will set you back nearly £1,000.
Here is another example, PNW player Jamie Stillway using her pedals:
Pedals... Like? Not like? Want one? Already have one? On your Christmas list?
Peter
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Post by ocarolan on Dec 10, 2023 17:25:48 GMT
Never use pedals (other than a Boss tuner very occasionally and a Boss GE-7 graphic eq now and then) with acoustic. Both Tris and John Smith seem to be well into acoustic pedal boards, but IMHO they might as well use a Tele... which in fairness, John does from time to time. I suppose sticking to the most used instrument and modifying as required, as per Tris, makes sense for simpler set up and less to carry.
Keith
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Post by NikGnashers on Dec 10, 2023 18:03:03 GMT
I tried a few pedals, and also have a Fishman Loudbox artist amp with lots of effects. It was a bit of fun at first, but I just prefer the natural sound of a good quality acoustic, as you can get so many different tones from it, harmonics, damped sounds, etc.... Each to their own, and some artists get some amazing results from effects, I just personally like the natural sounds better.
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Post by juliant on Dec 10, 2023 18:04:11 GMT
I occasionally use a Boss RV6 reverb pedal, mainly for when I've been helping out at a local Anglican church and need all the help I can get to obtain any sort of pleasant sound out of their rather crappy PA (manned by someone who, although enthusiastic, has no idea what they're doing)
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Post by bobcarter on Dec 10, 2023 21:37:53 GMT
Tristan Seume certainly likes his pedals! I do love a reverb - I have a JHS Series 3, which I got after watching Tim Edey gig with it. It's a great, simple, always on pedal. Then a chorus, which gets occasional use but is handy for extra colour on Antonio Forcione / Adrian Legg tunes. Finally there's a delay, but that's used only very rarely for extra depth on siow numbers.
That's pretty much all I can find a use for (except for various EQ, occasional looper and a TC Polytune, but they don't count) but I do love the flashing lights!
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Post by PistolPete on Dec 12, 2023 9:37:08 GMT
Years ago I recall finding an article in a guitar magazine which listed ten "essential" pedals for acoustic players. I think it's probably fair to say their understanding of the word essential differed somewhat from mine.
A lot of the fun of acoustics for me is that the experience is pick-up-and-play, cable-free and instant. When I do plug in that's pretty much what I'm seeking to emulate.
All of that said, I do own a stage tuner, a graphic EQ, two foot-stomp preamps, and a Behringer clone of a SansAmp leftover from my electric playing days. Only the tuner is in my current live rig.
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Post by juliant on Dec 17, 2023 17:32:13 GMT
Just found this:
Not really my cup of tea, but it does show what some pedals can do. I've been wondering about an octave thingy: if it can just do the bottom couple of strings, it would let me do a David Lindley thing on lap steel.
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Post by forestdweller on Dec 17, 2023 17:44:51 GMT
Just found this:
Not really my cup of tea, but it does show what some pedals can do. I've been wondering about an octave thingy: if it can just do the bottom couple of strings, it would let me do a David Lindley thing on lap steel. If you want to isolate strings to send them through an octave there is this: www.submarinepickup.com/Looks butt ugly, but a few pros use it. Robbie
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Post by Onechordtrick on Dec 17, 2023 21:57:11 GMT
Just found this: Not really my cup of tea, but it does show what some pedals can do. I've been wondering about an octave thingy: if it can just do the bottom couple of strings, it would let me do a David Lindley thing on lap steel. Thanks I liked that
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Post by jackorion on Dec 20, 2023 8:09:04 GMT
I think there’s a place for effects done well - John Martyn comes to mind immediately and I think the Solid Air era is the benchmark for incorporating effects with the acoustic guitar.
I’m not so much into the cavernous reverb and pitch shifting stuff that a lot of modern players use with acoustic but I do like a good analog/tape-style delay at times - one of my favourite players William Tyler does this a lot and it adds some nice atmosphere to his music.
I have myself experimented with effects in the past but not so much now, although there is something about the sound of a soundhole magnetic pickup through a good delay pedal into an electric amp that appeals to me. In that situation it’s the familiarity of the acoustic guitar and the way it makes me play that makes a telecaster less appealing for that style.
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Post by newdave on Dec 20, 2023 12:22:10 GMT
I've been tempted to play around with loopers, delay and extreme reverb. Might try some of that next year. Would like to become a better guitar player first though.
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Post by Gregg Hermetech on Dec 21, 2023 15:55:02 GMT
I got an H90 last week, after eight years with an H9. Both amazing boxes. I use them mostly with electric and amp, but when I do use them with my Lowden, I have them plugged into an Elysia mic pre/DI in stereo going into the ATC studio monitors. I have that feed 100% wet and at lowish level, so I just hear the effects, plus the raw acoustic in the room only. Can be very fun! Usually stick to the basics with the acoustic: reverb, delay or maybe a little modulation. Attachments:
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Post by bobcarter on Dec 22, 2023 11:17:09 GMT
I got an H90 last week, after eight years with an H9. Both amazing boxes. I use them mostly with electric and amp, but when I do use them with my Lowden, I have them plugged into an Elysia mic pre/DI in stereo going into the ATC studio monitors. I have that feed 100% wet and at lowish level, so I just hear the effects, plus the raw acoustic in the room only. Can be very fun! Usually stick to the basics with the acoustic: reverb, delay or maybe a little modulation. Nice board! Love the DIY Fuzz pedal!
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Post by Gregg Hermetech on Dec 22, 2023 12:06:35 GMT
I got an H90 last week, after eight years with an H9. Both amazing boxes. I use them mostly with electric and amp, but when I do use them with my Lowden, I have them plugged into an Elysia mic pre/DI in stereo going into the ATC studio monitors. I have that feed 100% wet and at lowish level, so I just hear the effects, plus the raw acoustic in the room only. Can be very fun! Usually stick to the basics with the acoustic: reverb, delay or maybe a little modulation. Nice board! Love the DIY Fuzz pedal! Thanks Bob! It was part payment for a mastering job I did about a decade ago, built by Gael from Touellskouarn pedals/modules in Normandy. It's an original Germanium Fuzz Face circuit with NOS Germanium Diodes and all built point to point. It sounds insane! I just leave it with Fuzz at max, Volume to complement the bypassed level, and control it from my guitar volume control. Thinking of also trying a Hudson Broadcast pedal in the same position at some stage, might give a bit more nuanced control of distorted tone, when all out craziness is not needed.
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Post by bobcarter on Dec 23, 2023 8:15:32 GMT
Nice board! Love the DIY Fuzz pedal! Thanks Bob! It was part payment for a mastering job I did about a decade ago, built by Gael from Touellskouarn pedals/modules in Normandy. It's an original Germanium Fuzz Face circuit with NOS Germanium Diodes and all built point to point. It sounds insane! I just leave it with Fuzz at max, Volume to complement the bypassed level, and control it from my guitar volume control. Thinking of also trying a Hudson Broadcast pedal in the same position at some stage, might give a bit more nuanced control of distorted tone, when all out craziness is not needed. View AttachmentThat's very cool! :-)
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