Thinking about buying a chorus pedal

[Eric O'Reilly]

I want a chorus pedal to go with my peavey 5150, gain and lead sound, even though chorus is usually for clean, which i will use also, but i want to simulate evhs 90s harmonized sound ( without spending a fortune on an eventide and stereo setup) any ideas? Even though someday i will get the h9 and two extra 212 cabs to run a wet dry wet, with a solid state PA to power the outside wet cabs. But for now just want some new sounds any ideas on a good pedal?

 

[ozzyrules]

I use my phase 90 for a "chorus" type effect. You just have to find that subtle sweet spot on it. Crank the speed knob down low & give it a try.

 

[xjbebop]

Also check out the MXR micro flanger... covers a lot of sounds and inexpensive...

 

[vicsnake]

The Dreamscape is $170 and includes 2 types of chorus, flanger and vibrato. Plus the toneprint.
I use it with my Mark V and is great for cleans and distortion.

 

[kestrou]

I'm familiar with a guy that likes TC Electronics: Delay - Flashback Delay TonePrint by Steve Morse | TC Electronic

Kevin

 

[ZeroFivefour]

I want a chorus pedal to go with my peavey 5150, gain and lead sound, even though chorus is usually for clean, which i will use also, but i want to simulate evhs 90s harmonized sound ( without spending a fortune on an eventide and stereo setup) any ideas? Even though someday i will get the h9 and two extra 212 cabs to run a wet dry wet, with a solid state PA to power the outside wet cabs. But for now just want some new sounds any ideas on a good pedal?

You are going to want some pitch shift "detune" in there. There is a pedal out there that has the SPX 90 detune algos that does exactly this. Its called a yamaha magic stomp. Its not in current production. There are other "gear pages" and forums about "Huge Racks" that, with a little search via google can get you the exact info you need. Hope this helps.

Cheers,

Tom

 

[QuietSpike]

Since this is an Ernie Ball forum and not a random gear forum, I will tell you what chorus pedal works best with my EBMM JP guitars.... and that, right now, is the Dreamscape.

I have the Strymon Mobius as well, and that is awesome, but pound for pound, the Dreamscape is great. I only use 2 of the 6 settings (3 if you count the tone print), but the 2 I use are epic.

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

I always find that the standard Boss pedals are more than good enough - sometimes even better than the 'boutique' offerings.

I have used the Boss Super Chorus for years and have been very pleased with it.

 

[tbonesullivan]

One thing that is good about the boss pedals is that they are buffered, and use FET switching. "true bypass" pedals aren't always good, especially when you have a passive guitar. The capacitance in the system can alter the sound, as it interacts with the guitar electronics.

So, I would also go with one of the Boss Offerings. They have been around for years, are reliable, and you know what you are going to get.

 

[ksandvik]

I like my vintage Boss CE-2 chorus, think I got it 1982 or so. Still going strong. You might find them used around $120 or so. But it would not have that kind of doubling-chorus sound that I think you are looking for. As for the sound, instant 1980ies!

 

[misterB]

TC Electronics gives you the benefit of 'toneprint'. Awesome feature!!

 

[Slater]

For an EVH chorus sound I would suggest an MXR Analog Chorus (or Black Label. They're the same pedal.). There are some good YouTube videos doing EVH with the MXR. For a detune sound, maybe check out the Digitech Luxe pedal.

 

[W.Suitor]

EVH rarely used a chorus. Mostly an Eventide Harmonizer. I can nail 'that' sound with a humble Boss PS-5 Pitch Shifter. Check out a guy on Youtube called Kentcarlevi for examples. Hope this helps!

 

[Jimmyb]

The Boss CE-2 is a great pedal. It's used as the basis for the Pete Cornish Super Chorus.

 

[Astrofreq]

Vintage Boss Dimension C is my go to chorus. Just amazing. There's a reason why they are tough to find. Worth every penny.

 

[Spartan GR77]

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