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warrlokk
Copper Member
USA
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 Posted - 11/22/2006 : 04:33:26
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| I'm thinking of implementing these 2 pedals into my setup, which right now consists of only an MT2 into a Peavey Transtube half stack. I play a Gibson V with EM81 active humbuckers. I need the CS3 for a low-end boost, but I've heard this pedal has the tendency to be noisy. I plan to add the EH2 to restore clarity and reduce hiss/muddiness. So if I run gtr -> CS3 -> MT2 -> EH2 -> amp, is this something that could work? Is there anyone that uses both the CS3 and EH2 in their rig? Thanks. |
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mattoqua
Silver Member
Canada
438 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2006 : 09:01:55
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I use CS-3 and MT-2 in my setup, and i have an EH-2 on the way
you need a CS-3 (theyre not that noisy), and i heard that the EH-2 clears up the MT-2 very nicely
I would get the EH-2 just for the MT-2, not the CS-3. But either way its going to be in there.
you should use a GE-7 to boost the lows and i would add (and did) a DS-1 before your MT-2 to give it a boost
if you just want to get rid of noise, get a NS-2
and that chain you got is the best way to go (CS-3>MT-2>EH-2) |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2006 : 13:33:48
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warrlokk. i remember reading that you have a GE-7. did this not boost lows? i never really heard a CS-3 being used to boost lows before. |
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warrlokk
Copper Member
USA
23 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2006 : 20:31:30
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| i did have a GE7 but it did very little so i got rid of it. what i've heard is that the CS3 will compress highs and boost lows. is this not the case? |
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midibuddy
Silver Member
Ecuador
285 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2006 : 21:19:44
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| where are you puting the EQ in your signal chain? it sounds like you're using it before the distortion pedal, am I right? |
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mattoqua
Silver Member
Canada
438 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2006 : 23:46:00
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the first place i put my GE-7 was before my distortion pedals, and i wasnt impressed at all
as soon as i put it after i was blown away it makes a HUGE difference
that could be your problem too
always remember to try out different positions in your chain before you get rid of the pedal...it can make a really bad pedal sound amazing |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2006 : 23:54:56
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as for EQ and distortion (especially the MT-2) you would want your EQ after the distortion.
and i think i see your CS-3 dilemma.
the ad for CS-3 says it will cut higher frequencies and boost lower frequencies. but what they mean by this is that it will boost quieter sounds and cut louder sounds. thus making all notes have the same output volume.
so by boosting lower frequencies, it means that it will boost quieter sounds. it wont make your bass notes louder.
hope you understand, kinda hard to explain. im not a compressor guy anyway.
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warrlokk
Copper Member
USA
23 Posts |
Posted - 11/23/2006 : 03:42:57
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| So maybe I should skip the CS3 for now. In your guys opinion, which would provide a better low-end boost, the DS1 or the GE7? |
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mattoqua
Silver Member
Canada
438 Posts |
Posted - 11/23/2006 : 09:25:52
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the GE-7
the DS-1 will just boost your MT-2 if you add it in front, but it wont boost the lows, just the distortion
you should get both, but if your going for the low end boosts, get the GE-7 |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 11/23/2006 : 23:54:43
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| yup definately the GE-7, just make sure to put it after the MT-2. |
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bosshog
Silver Member
Canada
493 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2006 : 17:58:46
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I have a GE-7 and I have mixed feelings about it. I think the GE-6 is better actually...
I know many guitarists place all the sliders on flat....something you might want to think about...
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2006 : 19:59:42
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| ya albie, i agree with you on the GE-6. i like it much better than the GE-7. the kicker is that it doesnt have a master volume slider. a constant LED would be nice too. |
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warrlokk
Copper Member
USA
23 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2006 : 04:33:37
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| I've heard the GE6 is a lot noisier. |
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warrlokk
Copper Member
USA
23 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2006 : 04:35:39
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| How does the PQ4 compare? |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2006 : 08:00:49
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| the GE-6 is no more noisy than a MIJ GE-7. but like i said, while its easier to find a better sound with a GE-6, its harder to balance your sound since it has no master volume slider. |
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