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Hey Bill,
I love fx pedals, but I confess I haven't been too keen on the
multi-fx pedals. You can get a lot of information about pedals from
www.musictoyz.com. For surf music, i am mostly interested in tremelo,
and echo, but occasionally, overdrive, or even chorus. I think a lot
of the pedals you mentioned are pretty comparable in terms of what
they offer at their respective price point--I'm just not too impressed
with them. Guyatone makes very good cheap pedals. I love the pedals by
DLS and Analogman--both make absolute killer chorus pedals--but I am
one of those guys who thinks fx should be used in extreme
moderation--except for reverb. Some digital reverb units are truly
amazing, but be prepared to spend at least $1500--most of the cheaper
units don't have much to recommend them. I've never heard a digital
reverb pedal I could love. Of course, your mileage may vary--I'm a
long time sufferer of Gear Acquisition Syndrome--I'm hopeless. I've
gotten rid of 90% of everything I've ever bought--but my core
collection I could never part with. Good luck!
John
--- In , pwrose@j... wrote:
> I'm something of a newbee here.
> Played surf and Rock 'n roll in the sixties & early seventies...
> Kinda slacked away over time becoming a wage slave.
> Decided to start re-learning myself to have fun again.
> Found your group and have been lurking a bit to learn
> the scene..
> Enough History...Let the Questions begin!
> I want to get a decent, yet moderately inexpensive
> all purpose effects processor pedal.
> Reverb synth not an issue, as the tank in my Fender amp is ok.
> Just want pitch bending and some other frills to play with.
> I've been looking at the Zoom 707, or 606, or even a 505
> (if I can get an expression pedal with it),
> OR a Digitech RP200 or 300 or other.
> Do you guys have any caveats or laurels regarding my
> initial choices? Any other Swiss Army Effects Pedals
> out there I should look out for?
> TIA for your patience.
> OOF (Official Old Fart)
> Bill
> Mosrite Celebrity S/N K0008 (Original Owner)
> Fender Reverb (old tuber, still cooks)
