So next weekend is our last gig we’re flying out to for a while. Although I enjoy flying…I miss my big pedalboard. After putting it away since May, I think I’m about to bring it back.
However, I’m looking at replacing and changing a few things around. Here’s what I’m looking at adding:
- Lava Cables – some of the best cables and my boy, Kyle Troop, is a dealer. Word.
- Diamond Compressor – used to have a Boss compressor a while back and it broke. The Diamond is one of the best ones out.
- Cusack Tap-A-Whirl/Empress Tap Tremolo/Diamond Tremolo (not released yet) – I tried to Fulltone Supa-Trem and love the sound, but want a tap tempo now. Therefore, I’m selling or trading my Supa Trem and getting a tap tremolo.
- A true bypass strip – This is still a while away, but I’m going to get Jack to make me one potentially…just an idea.
Any feedback on any of these pedals/ideas?
Have you tried the Barber Tone Press? (blend knob on a compressor!)
Here’s another compressor you may like (or at least a decent review…)
http://guitarforworship.wordpress.com/2009/08/12/strymon-ob-1-optical-compressor-clean-boost-review-demo/
And a few more tap tremolo pedals for you!
http://guitarforworship.wordpress.com/2009/08/21/lightfoot-labs-goatkeeper-2-tremolo-review-demo/
http://guitarforworship.wordpress.com/2009/04/10/dr-scientist-tremolessence-review-demo/
I’ve been using a LoopMaster unit for the past few years and have really enjoyed it! It’s wonderful to never have to reach to the back of my pedalboard. And having everytime true bypass is nice. Makes me feel a little bit more like “The Edge” but a little pathetic for spending all the money on the Looper/George L’s.
+1 for the Barber Tone Press. The blend knob prevents any loss that is normally associated with compressors, even really good ones like the Diamond. Hope that helps.
Btw, I saw you were looking at a D13 Joyride. On the Hillsong Creative DVD, Nigel plays a D13 Joyride, Paul Cochrane Timmy, and Boss DD-5 through a Matchless Spitfire with his Duesenberg. That’s his small pedalboard he uses for the 5 songs they do in the workshop.
Thanks for showing the love on Lava and me!!
I agree with the comments on the Tone Press. It’s really just an excellent pedal and its not too expensive. I was worried in getting a comp. that it would just ruin the attack, but this is not the case at all with the Tone Press. As simple as it sounds it’s really practically your tone, just more sustain.
By the way, Bill Lawrence’s cables would be very worthwhile to look into if you’re hesitant to spend all the money for the Lavas. I use them for my pedalboard and I think they’re excellent. Plus you get 50ft. of cable with the kit as opposed to 20 or whatever.
hi just like to let you know i found your website about 2 or 3 weeks ago. and it has been pretty cool keep it up and strive after Gods heart. um
cables have you considered george l’s? they are a pretty good deal… except for the money part..
in my oppinion dont focus on the compressor unless its something you use alot and need..i play at church quite alot and i dont use my compressor like as much as i would like just cus its… just not needed.
as for loopers… once you get 8 or more pedals it would a good idea. and i dont think you will regret it at all unless you go into debt ywhen you buy it. loopers that are made in the USA are 100 to 200 bucs. the timonster ones that you see nigel from hillsong use and have are 300 easy.. so.. ya.
cheers! God bless
I have an empress tap trem, and it sounds unbelievable, not to mention the fact that it has a tap.