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ChristoMephisto
Platinum Member
Canada
1288 Posts |
 Posted - 03/10/2010 : 10:56:12
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Has anyone tried one? Someone is selling one locally for $100, which sounds like a good deal.
I like the HF2 over the BF2, what would the BF1 sound like? |
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natthu
Gold Member
Australia
756 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2010 : 12:34:47
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That is a good deal. I'd pick it up.
Bossarea member Skugga has a BF-1 which we are currently trying to repair. When it does work it sounds pretty good. If you run it at 12V instead of 9V it sounds awesome.
If you don't like it (unlikely) you can always onsell it, and I reckon you shouldn't have too much trouble getting $100 for it (I'd buy it off you for that).
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2010 : 14:37:09
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Heck, if you don't want it, i'll give you a $20 spotters fee and you can grab it for me  |
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
3543 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2010 : 15:01:00
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I thought the reports on the forum were there was little sonic difference between the 1 and 2 versions..i have the BF-2 but looking at this video on youtube i reckon the BF-1 has more sounds available and is a bit warmer sounding....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xVGSD0RpzQ
I like the chorus sound it produces..nice and warm..the first flange sound he uses,sounds like the guitar sound on the 'Highwaymen' album from the 80's especially at the beginning of the title track....and the real waterey sound at the end is also great....sort of like what Gilmour used on parts of 'echoes' or like something Radiohead would use... |
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ChristoMephisto
Platinum Member
Canada
1288 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2010 : 22:56:03
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Sent him an email, he still has it posted locally and on his site
Wonder if i have a 12v adapter...
This will be my fifth pre-80s pedal |
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skugga
Copper Member
Australia
32 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2010 : 04:08:33
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The BF-1 is the best flanger i've heard. I'm not usually a flanger fan but when we got it working at 12v it sounded pretty special.
I've used a BF-2 a fair bit but never put them head to head. I can't believe I left the BF-1 unplayed for years in a box.
The BF-2 always struck me as being too in your face. At 9v the BF-1 is a bit warmer. At 12v... |
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ChristoMephisto
Platinum Member
Canada
1288 Posts |
Posted - 03/15/2010 : 00:41:31
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Got the BF1 just before he put it one evilbay for $100, he even drove over to my place.
When I punched in the serial number 968000, it gave me Nov '88
The 4558D JRC chips have a date code of 0188, and from looking around, its from 1980. Some of the transistors have '80 date codes too (F04A)
Thats a really nice flanger, totally clean sounding, even sounds great after a Shinei fuzz.
Can't wait to try it with a 12v adapter.
The bottom plate is covered in black tolex like material.
Funny thing is I punched in "roland" into evilbay and a AP2 Phaser for 50$ was ending in two hours.
That'll be coming in the mail in a couple weeks |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
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natthu
Gold Member
Australia
756 Posts |
Posted - 03/15/2010 : 08:13:46
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Originally posted by ChristoMephisto
Thats a really nice flanger, totally clean sounding, even sounds great after a Shinei fuzz.
I'm currently looking for a Shin-ei Fuzz wah... Will have to try Skugga's BF-1 after it (when I eventually find one) |
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ChristoMephisto
Platinum Member
Canada
1288 Posts |
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Mansun
Gold Member
Spain
564 Posts |
Posted - 03/15/2010 : 10:17:34
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ChristoMephisto
Platinum Member
Canada
1288 Posts |
Posted - 03/15/2010 : 21:40:43
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'Cause its a 18v pedal
Wondered the same thing when I couldn't find the adapter jack...
That's my fifth pedal that takes batteries only |
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Boss BF-1
