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4evrnewB
Silver Member
Canada
322 Posts |
 Posted - 11/18/2007 : 18:20:28
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I only know of the BF-2, BF-3 and HF-2 (Ok, bossarea, fill in the blanks!)
I have the first two and think I prefer the BF-2, but I've started to hear a few things about the HF-2. What do you folks think? |
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Shoegazers Anonymous
Silver Member
Sweden
257 Posts |
Posted - 11/18/2007 : 18:52:26
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| I have both the BF-2 MIJ and the HF-2 MIJ and frankly, I can´t say wich one to have in my setup. I though think that the HF-2 does "finger on the tape" sounds really good, natural sounding but only pitch a little from time to time. A cool effect. If I have place for both of them I´ll have them both in. So, I have the same question. |
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Caliban
Bronze Member
United Kingdom
145 Posts |
Posted - 11/18/2007 : 23:27:38
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I love the HF-2 but... when allied to a bright sounding guitar and amp at sufficient volume, I have seen audience members sticking their fingers in their ears to escape the, er, clarity of the sound... 
The BF-2's a good all-rounder; it'll make all the whoosh noises that you want and you can find them cheap. I'd go for that one... |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 11/19/2007 : 10:15:00
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The only one missing is the BF-2B that can be used on guitar as well as bass.
I used to prefer the HF-2 but has lately come back to prefer the BF-2.
It's got a real classic flanger sound.
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exodia333
Silver Member
USA
273 Posts |
Posted - 11/19/2007 : 21:42:29
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| My HF-2 because it handles the high frequencies and can make a HM-2 sound like a jet engine |
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controlfreak
Silver Member
Ireland
337 Posts |
Posted - 11/20/2007 : 10:24:08
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yea i find that the BF-2 is great for clean while the HF-2 works on both clean and distortion really well.
now if they'll only make a high-band phaser i'll be happy....sigh |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 11/20/2007 : 13:31:05
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^^^yuck. high band phase would be gross
then again i like mine deep and heavy |
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Shoegazers Anonymous
Silver Member
Sweden
257 Posts |
Posted - 11/20/2007 : 16:15:00
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I was at the rehearsalroom today and testing my pedalboard. I really cant decide wich one to use. Frankly, Im not sure if shall use flanger at all. I really don´t find it useful. Does anyone have any good samples of settings and on records etc so that I can hear what the effect can do? I have chorus and a rotovibe and a phaser, so i really don´t use it. It feels bad, cause i like the unit, but i doesn´t do anything that the other modulation pedals do, it´s a little same same but different. Im really confused here...  |
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Dirk
Platinum Member
Netherlands
1309 Posts |
Posted - 11/20/2007 : 17:31:16
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The first good example of a cool flanger part that comes to mind is the part right in front of the guitar solo in Lenny Kravitz' "Are you gonna go my way".
There's a bunch of Van Halen songs with flanger (Ain't talking bout love, Unchained...) and Phil Lynott plays his bass through a flanger on the Thin Lizzy disco type song "Dancing in the moonlight".
Probably a lot of '80s songs. |
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4evrnewB
Silver Member
Canada
322 Posts |
Posted - 11/20/2007 : 17:50:14
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| I always thought the opening to Rush's "Spirit of Radio" sounds like flanger, too (and used a lot by Alex elsewhere, I think). So far what I'm thinking (and please don't flame me)is the Boss versions may just not be the best examples...my favorite so far is the EH Electric Mistress (and such a cool name...) |
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Shoegazers Anonymous
Silver Member
Sweden
257 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2007 : 19:41:44
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Originally posted by Shoegazers Anonymous
I was at the rehearsalroom today and testing my pedalboard. I really cant decide wich one to use. Frankly, Im not sure if shall use flanger at all. I really don´t find it useful. Does anyone have any good samples of settings and on records etc so that I can hear what the effect can do? I have chorus and a rotovibe and a phaser, so i really don´t use it. It feels bad, cause i like the unit, but i doesn´t do anything that the other modulation pedals do, it´s a little same same but different. Im really confused here...
Was at the reherarsal yesterday and now I just love the BF-2. I figured that both chorus and phaser is not that useable in our music, and instead of using three units, the BF-2 do all the stuff by it self. It both does a cool chorus-sound in one setting with the manual knob near minimum, or a jetplane sound close to phaser in other settings. So I decided to put out the PH-2 and the CE-2 from the pedalboard and just keep the BF-2. So now im gonna put in my newly arrived HM-2 and my other new pedal DSD-2 instead. All happy!  |
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Big Boss Man
Gold Member
USA
564 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2007 : 00:42:37
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| I always thought flangers were a weak spot in the Boss lineup. I would go with the BF-2 if I had to have a flanger. I am more of a chorus person though. |
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stahlhart
Platinum Member
1318 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2007 : 15:43:21
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I momentarily had a BF-2, but for me it just didn't equal the sound of the Deluxe Electric Mistress. It's just a shame how poorly built EH pedals are compared to Boss, though.
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4evrnewB
Silver Member
Canada
322 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2007 : 15:52:57
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| I'm with you, Stahlhart. I will say, though, that so far the BF-2 has been "the best of the rest". I've tried the BF-3 and currently have a Digitech Turbo Flange. Not impressed with it so far, but there are so many settings I really need to give it a better audition. I had a DOD FX75-B and it wasn't too bad...the hunt continues! |
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Potter V8
Bronze Member
Brazil
106 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2007 : 19:10:14
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| Well I have a BF-3 and it's nice. Four modes and it's stereo ! I never played with a HF-2, but I wish to get one someday, must be great too... |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 12/07/2007 : 07:09:43
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Hi Guys
I really like the Boss BF-2 but for me, the HF-2 has the edge on both.
I have a Yamaha Effector Series FL-01 from the 70's Pre-Boss
4 knobs, this has to be one of the nicest sounding Flangers I have heard, but I have never heard the EHX Deluxe Electric Mistress.
The Fl-01 is highly sought after by the Keyboard Synth guys, & you will have to be prepared to but up a long & decent fight, on evilbay when you find one.
Unless you are lucky enough to spot one, that no-0ne is bidding on.
It has a really wicked Res. Control.
Regards Dr. Bob |
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The Best Boss Flanger?
