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silvertone6120
Gold Member
USA
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 Posted - 10/19/2008 : 04:52:59
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It seems that here lately I've been going around and around with my effects setup. In the last year or so my regular setup has been my guitar running to a Core pedalboard with the following effects:
TU-2 tuner
BD-2 Blues Driver(Keeley modded)
CE-2 Chorus
RE-20 Space Echo
Keep in mind I love the Space Echo, especially with the input volume cranked...which is great unless I try to use a hollowbody because it tends to howl instead of growl! Oh well...I ordinarily play semi-solids on stage anyway. But it seems that if I have a good short delay setting(on mode 1), I don't have a satisfying long delay for ballads, etc.(on mode 2)
So, at times when I've wanted to move away from the RE-20 for something smaller(and go back to using the ultra compact BCB-3 pedalboard...love the size and weight of this board!) I've tried sticking the following pedals into my BCB-3:
TU-2 tuner
BD-2 Blues Driver
and either a DD-3 Digital Delay(Keeley modded) or a Danelectro BLT Slap Echo
Both of these delays are good. I used to use the DD-3 for a few years, alternating between a short and a long delay depending on the song(easy as a flick of the switch). But all of a sudden it's not cutting it for me anymore either. The BLT is a one-trick pony. It only has one setting time-wise, probably around 75ms or so. Nice, but I need a little more than that.
So this afternoon I started playing around with some other toys in the music room. I started with an old Danelectro Reel Echo...I bought it a few years ago(before the RE-20) and to this day it's all right but that's about it...don't want to use "all right" onstage(I guess I'm a little picky that way). The BLT works better for me tonally than the Reel Echo. The BLT sounds nice, but again I need more control over repeat rate, so I can't go with that.
So just for the heck of it, I dug in the cabinet where I keep pedals, strings, other miscellaneous paraphernalia, and pulled out one of my DM-2s(dated Feb 1983). I have three of 'em, along with a nice DM-3. Haven't plugged in a DM-2, much lessed gigged with one, in ages. I'd forgotten what a sweet sound I could coax outa one of these! I usually keep the rate set at about 2:30...I estimate a 100ms setting. Great for upbeat tunes, pseudo-slapback type things, etc. And one thing I was too lazy to do in the past...I twist the rate knob all the way counterclockwise to the longest setting(300ms?) and get the long delay sound I would get off the DD-3 or the RE-20...a very nice long setting for ballads...except with the DM-2 it seems a lot warmer. And I'm a doofus when it comes to too many knobs on a pedal...the DM-2 is a very basic piece of equipment with only three knobs...keep it simple, that's always the best IMO!
I know I've been spoiled over the years using an analog delay. But in the same token I've really became enthralled with the RE-20's sound. But again I found I can work with the DM-2 and be just as happy with my tone as I can with the RE-20, but it's actually analog warmth I'm working with instead of a "simulation"(let me state here and now that the RE-20 is a wonderful simulation that I really enjoy using).
I'm not an analog MIJ purist by any means, nor do I need tape to get my echo. It just seems that for years I searched for a more modern effect that wouldn't sacrifice the tone I would get out of an analog unit. Thus the Keeley DD-3 and the RE-20, the Dan-o units etc. to keep from carrying a valuable vintage effect pedal on the road. But this afternoon I came to realize that to get the DM-2 sound...I'm gonna have to go with a DM-2!
It's amazing how far ahead one tries to move he sometimes comes right back to where it all started. All these years I've tried so many different delays and invariably I seem to regularly return to the tried and true DM-2.
Sorry for the long post...just wanted to share my "revelation" with other Boss fans. I've known for years how good an analog delay sounds...seems easy to forget analog in a digital world!
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2008 : 14:01:10
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Hi silvertone6120
Many like you have seen the light.
I Couldn't sign your Guest book - Too Full
It would be really nice if you had a couple of 20-30 second demos, of a few of your track to listen to.
Regards Dr. Bob
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sp-1
Platinum Member
Germany
1454 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2008 : 14:05:31
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The_Doc
Gold Member
United Kingdom
509 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2008 : 18:29:10
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My DM-2 was one of the first pedals I got and it's never been off my board since. I've tried many other pedals - the only thing that came close is my Watkins Copycat and that mechanical beast is just too much of a risk for a gig.
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Big Boss Man
Gold Member
USA
564 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2008 : 19:29:10
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| I have two DM-2s myself. It is the pedal by which all other analog delays are measured. I'm also a big fan of the Boss digital delays. The DD-7 and RE-20 are both great pedals as well. You really can't go wrong with a Boss delay. It is perhaps their strongest area. |
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
3543 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2008 : 20:01:46
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Originally posted by Big Boss Man
I have two DM-2s myself. It is the pedal by which all other analog delays are measured. I'm also a big fan of the Boss digital delays. The DD-7 and RE-20 are both great pedals as well. You really can't go wrong with a Boss delay. It is perhaps their strongest area.
their not too bad at chorus pedals either..... ....man you guys have me gassin' for a DM-2 or 3.... ..... |
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Big Boss Man
Gold Member
USA
564 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2008 : 01:19:49
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| Yep, delay and chorus are my two favorite Boss effects. |
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silvertone6120
Gold Member
USA
609 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2008 : 02:53:35
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Originally posted by Dr. Bob
Hi silvertone6120
Many like you have seen the light.
I Couldn't sign your Guest book - Too Full
It would be really nice if you had a couple of 20-30 second demos, of a few of your track to listen to.
Regards Dr. Bob
Wow...sorry 'bout that Dr. Bob...didn't realize I still had that as my homesite; it's way outdated now.
I'll go ahead and update, but you can check out full length demos at myspace.com/silvertone6120
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silvertone6120
Gold Member
USA
609 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2008 : 01:51:23
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Just for giggles, here's a shot of my new downscaled setup: |
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strat714
Silver Member
USA
156 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2008 : 20:59:51
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B4 I got my DM-2 I was unpopular, had leprosy and goiters. Now I'm perfectly healthy and way popular. |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2008 : 02:21:46
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| anybody got a good demo as to what this pedal can do? |
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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
1172 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2008 : 04:54:39
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| i love a 3 pedal setup! |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2008 : 08:09:57
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Self Promotion - or - Pimp my ride
 If I ever get to 5000 posts, will someone "RICHER than Me" donate the old Dr. Bob a DM-2...
It will be displayed in a prominent position in my home-collection,
and treated with much respect, even more than for my collection of CE-2's.
Regards Dr. No DM-2 Bob
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NB_Terry
Copper Member
Canada
18 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2008 : 01:49:53
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I've owned MXR, Ibanez and quite a few analog delays.
The DM-2 is one of my few pedals I'll never sell. |
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NB_Terry
Copper Member
Canada
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2008 : 03:52:14
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| Nice 3 silvertone6120! |
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An appreciation for the DM-2
