Re: [Harp-L] Chorus pedal

[Robert Rowe <robertrowe2@xxxxxxx>]

PS.  The cat's meow in chorus pedals is the Carl Martin Chorus xII.  It's actually two choruses in one box with a selector switch and independent settings/controls for each chorus.  Like the Delayla xII (two switchable delays in one box) that I have from my guitar pedalboard, be prepared to get off your wallet.  It's north of $300.  Like all Martin pro gear, it's studio grade, but built like a tank.

Oh, BTW…  One of the best chorus effects I've ever played was the one built into an older Fender Princeton Chorus (I know, big surprise) with the red chicken-head knobs.  Two 25 W amps in stereo, two 8" speakers.  Typical Fender SS clean channel (very nice).  Drive channel makes you want to vomit, so just leave that switch alone.  The one I played was circa 1995.  You should be able to find one for $100 or so.

Kelly

On Jun 15, 2012, at 1:18 PM, Robert Rowe wrote:

> Chorus is an odd one.  It is a stereo effect and works best when used with a bi-amped stereo amplifier having pairs of speakers, or into a pair of identically setup amplifiers.  It doesn't work well on a bi-amped amplifier with single speakers or a woofer/tweeter setup.  You can run it into a mono amp, usually by connecting the left output to the amp (consult your pedal manufacturer).  That doesn't give you a good chorus sound though.  It's more of a reverb/delay mess at that point.
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> Listen to Ry Cooder play Feeling Bad Blues on the Ralph Macchio movie "Crossroads" from back in the 80's..  You'll hear what true chorus is supposed to sound like.  One of my favorite quotes about harp comes from Joe Senecca's character.  You'll have to watch the movie 'cause it ain't list friendly.  :)
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> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIwYGZlBw9Y