Author Topic: Good small-sized chorus pedal? (Read 4809 times)

Twinfan · « **on:** January 06, 2008, 01:28:59 PM »

I fancy adding a chorus pedal to my live arsenal, but I need a small sized one to fit on my pedal board. I like the sound of my Electro-Harmonix Stereo Memory Man but it's just too massive to put on my board! Are there any MXR Phase 90 size chorus pedals out there that sound decent???

Ratrod · « **Reply #1 on:** January 06, 2008, 04:14:35 PM »

Try the good old Ibanez CS-9.

DeanS · « **Reply #2 on:** January 06, 2008, 04:19:25 PM »

Gotta be a MIJ 80's Boss CE-1- just the best..

Ebay is your friend

Woogie · « **Reply #3 on:** January 06, 2008, 04:23:15 PM »

Quote from: DeanS

Gotta be a MIJ 80's Boss CE-1- just the best..

Ebay is your friend

Great pedals!! I love my MIJ 80's BF-2.

Twinfan · « **Reply #4 on:** January 06, 2008, 04:35:29 PM »

Thanks Ratrod. CS-9 looks like a good option, or the MXR M-134....

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #5 on:** January 06, 2008, 04:41:22 PM »

I like the HBE Three Hound Chorus pedal.

Also, I love the sound from my BOSS PS-5 pedal set to 'detune'. Great chorus/doubling effect!!

Henk · « **Reply #6 on:** January 06, 2008, 05:12:02 PM »

Quote from: Woogie

Quote from: DeanS
Gotta be a MIJ 80's Boss CE-1- just the best..

Ebay is your friend

Great pedals!! I love my MIJ 80's BF-2.

The CE-2 MIJ 80's i have is the stompbox version of the large CE-1 cult unit, never heard any better ones that those im afraid. The CE-2's turn up at times and at reasonanble prices.

hunter · « **Reply #7 on:** January 06, 2008, 05:29:58 PM »

I have a Jacques Meistersinger on the way (was a real steal on the bay). There's a lot of hype about it, and it's supposed to do CE1, Roland JC120 and then some.

I'll let you know once it arrived and I gave it an extensive go.

hunter · « **Reply #8 on:** January 06, 2008, 06:29:39 PM »

Just found a Tonechore Chorus for half price on 2dehands. It's a Belgian site and doesn't offer the same security as ebay obviously, but the guy looks reasonable from his ads (he also sells a rather tasty kinda vintage Boss Pitchshifter/Delay).

http://www.2dehands.be/line-6-tonecore-space-chorus-34882647.html

gamesandy135 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 06, 2008, 06:54:45 PM »

How about the new Electro Harmonix nano clone. Same sound as the small clone (the sound of Nirvana and a few others) but in a size that you're looking for. Quite cheap as well.

Canadian Steve · « **Reply #10 on:** January 07, 2008, 03:19:55 AM »

I have a Keeley speedy mod Boss CE-2 which is excellent. There is a lot of confusion over the made in Japan and made in Taiwan versions. I emailed Robert Keeley asking what the difference was and was told that the circuits are exactly the same with both versions of the CE-2.

Mr Ed · « **Reply #11 on:** January 07, 2008, 02:20:38 PM »

I constantly phwoar at my MXR Stereo Chorus. Very warm sounding chorus.

Twinfan · « **Reply #12 on:** January 07, 2008, 02:22:57 PM »

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'm heading to PMT in Birmingham next week where I'll check them out!

hunter · « **Reply #13 on:** January 07, 2008, 05:47:10 PM »

Meistersinger arrived today. Just plugged in and gave it a go. Sounds awesome both clean and distorted, very phat and warm but at the same time with a silvery shimmer on top.

Dig it!

Will post clips later ... (my SM 57 died, so the clips won't be usual quality unfortunately)

hunter · « **Reply #14 on:** January 07, 2008, 09:27:38 PM »

Hey TF, did a quick one about the Jacques pedal, not very sophisticated clip, but gives an idea I guess...

Here you can check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFRi_c0wSkY

Author Topic: Good small-sized chorus pedal? (Read 4809 times)

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