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goldsmithr
Copper Member
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 Posted - 10/23/2007 : 03:28:05
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| OK so I paid a fair bit, but it comes with original box and PSA adaptor, so I'm happy enough. I have been using a BYOC version for a while, and love the sound. So I thought why not get a real Boss one when it comes up. And let's face it, that's not that often. |
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bosshog
Silver Member
Canada
493 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2007 : 03:52:30
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Goldsmithr,
You'll have to do an A/B and let us know which one is better... |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2007 : 07:17:30
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Congrats, thoose are rare and expensive 
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Vim Fuego
Gold Member
Denmark
566 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2007 : 09:05:06
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How much did you have to pay for one of those babies??
The last I've seen on eBay was prized around 4-500 $  - don' t know if they sold though..
Cheers  |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2007 : 09:16:42
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| I paid about $400 for mine about a year ago, too much but I wanted it badly... |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2007 : 09:46:23
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Congrats.
Never mind the price. It's not going to get any cheaper so you can see it as an investment  |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2007 : 13:29:52
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nice purchase bud. how does it feel to be broke now? haha just kidding bet it sounds awesome |
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Big Boss Man
Gold Member
USA
564 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2007 : 14:45:52
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| Congrats on the purchase. I paid a lot for mine too. They never seem to sell very cheap. We definitely need an A/B test vs the BYOC. |
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goldsmithr
Copper Member
17 Posts |
Posted - 10/25/2007 : 13:56:41
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Cost just over $300 on ebay (Australia). So not cheap, but OK for the open market, esp given she has the original box and adaptor. Will get it in a few days time and will report on general impressions and compare to BYOC version. Still kicking myself for not buying a new one back in late '82 when I had the chance (even borrowed it from the shop and took it home overnight, but decided I couldn't afford that and a CE-2).  |
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Suchy
Copper Member
Poland
2 Posts |
Posted - 10/26/2007 : 10:12:29
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Hi everybody from a new guy;)
Oh I just bought new VB-2 Vibrato with box, manual etc...It has only one scratch...(wow)
Sound of a vibrato is very warm and natural, without this 80-ties chorus.
You can make even leslie sounds because speed goes very fast! Ala robotic drones, no problem hehe
Mine is for sale so If anybody wants give me a sign. I'm using Mojo Vibe...
mail: macieksucharzewski@o2.pl
I can send photos If you want...
[URL=http://img167.imageshack.us/my.php?image=vb2qr0.jpg] [/URL] |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 10/26/2007 : 12:46:42
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Hi Suchy
Welcome to the forum from Australia.
Regards Dr. Bob |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 10/26/2007 : 13:33:29
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| wow 300 for a boxed VB-2 is a great deal by todays prices. awesome score |
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mikkejohansson
Bronze Member
Sweden
67 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2007 : 09:13:36
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That BYOC coming up for sale any time soon then?  |
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visserman
Platinum Member
1072 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2007 : 17:40:28
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quote:
Originally posted by goldsmithr
Cost just over $300 on ebay (Australia). So not cheap, but OK for the open market, esp given she has the original box and adaptor. Will get it in a few days time and will report on general impressions and compare to BYOC version. Still kicking myself for not buying a new one back in late '82 when I had the chance (even borrowed it from the shop and took it home overnight, but decided I couldn't afford that and a CE-2).
I guess that noone in the early 80s really wanted a VB-2, as it is one of those inbetween pedals, not really chorus, not really a tremolo unit.
These days, as we all know, it is more a collectorissue and that is why people want it.
I guess that most of us who have one must have paid a lot, and perhaps [but people may not want to admit] some of you may feel: "Why the hell did I really get that one??"
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ununtrium
Bronze Member
Germany
84 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2007 : 23:52:33
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quote:
Originally posted by visserman
I guess that noone in the early 80s really wanted a VB-2, as it is one of those inbetween pedals, not really chorus, not really a tremolo unit.
These days, as we all know, it is more a collectorissue and that is why people want it.
I guess that most of us who have one must have paid a lot, and perhaps [but people may not want to admit] some of you may feel: "Why the hell did I really get that one??"
That is exactly my sentiment, visserman!
When I took the plunge and bought a VB-2, I was at first overjoyed for days for the simple reason that I had finally got it. "I OWN A VB-2!!!"
When I tried to use it, however, I found it almost impossible to work with. Having the effect on all the time grew annoying very quickly. The latch setting is the most practical feature on the pedal by far. That way you can use the vibrato effectively to at least some degree.
But even then it is very tricky to use, because for my taste, the rate, rise and depth have to match the tempo and arrangement of a song to a "t". Otherwise, it sounds a bit off, which means that one is forced to play the song always exactly the same way. No room for improvisation etc. Getting a vibrato effect the traditional way by bending strings or by using a normal tremolo seems much more effective and practical.
Besides, I found the VB-2 not at all natural sounding. It had more of synth-sound to it. Then again, an OC-2 sounds too artificial for my taste, as well...
All in all, I think that the pedal is interesting from a collector's point of view. It may add some quirky effect for the rare occasion, but it should not command such a high price for the very limited use that can be had from it. That may be why there were so few of those pedals sold in the first place.
I sold mine and was lucky enough to break even. It was too expensive to spend its time sitting on a shelf and collecting dust.
I think it is a singular and interesting pedal, but it is way overpriced! It pales compared with a DM-2, for example. That pedal is worth every penny despite its price tag. |
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bosshog
Silver Member
Canada
493 Posts |
Posted - 10/29/2007 : 01:04:43
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I agree ununtrium,
I bought an older EH Vibrato type unit and the seasickness made me vomit.
The VB-2 is all hype.
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Got me a VB-2 (finally)
