I really like what Brian Wampler of IndyGuitarist comes up with. Just classic sounding overdrives and distortions based on the key staples of the big Vox and Marshall sounds, but he uses original designs and I think the aesthetics of his pedals are wonderful also. That combined with the fact that he seems like a top guy (nice frequent mailouts, free content on his site with regard to mods and such) make him a bit of a winner in my book.
I guess the most impressed I've been with a single pedal recently is the new Blackstar HT-Dual I got...it sounds amazing, and I have read nothing but good things about them.
Over time, have probably had more EHX pedals on my board than anything else, and I think that they are probably my favourite "big" company.
Dwarfcraft have to get a shout - is bloody impressive and if I were in a different kind of band I'd be placing quite a few orders with our old pal.
In terms of aesthetics, Zvex get my vote.
But my most used pedal...probably my simple Guyatone MD-3.
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:27 pm
by stewart
i fancy the pants off fulltones, for sheer versatility. the pro-distortion is probably my favourite ever pedal.
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:29 pm
by More Cowbell
How can you have a favorite? There are so many good pedals made by different companies out there to choose from. I'm sitting on the fence.
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:32 pm
by aphasiac
Proco.
Their pedals all have great bypass, are completely indestructible and are just so musically useful. No other pedal sounds like a RAT. I've loved every one I've owned so far.
EDIT: they're also affordable - big plus point. Zvex pedals look cool but at their price point, not that collectable unless you're a serious professional musician.
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:41 pm
by Mike
stewart wrote:i fancy the pants off fulltones, for sheer versatility. the pro-distortion is probably my favourite ever pedal.
BTW. Those cowboys should be getting the Pink LED to me soon, sorry about the delay mate. twats.
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:47 pm
by stewart
Mike wrote:
stewart wrote:i fancy the pants off fulltones, for sheer versatility. the pro-distortion is probably my favourite ever pedal.
BTW. Those cowboys should be getting the Pink LED to me soon, sorry about the delay mate. twats.
no worries buddy, i'm not in any rush.
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:30 pm
by Pens
Wampler is indeed the coolest guy ever. When I ever get around to building a DS-1 I'm basing it on his tube-emu mod. When I contacted him about buying just that single mod he wrote back and just gave it to me for free along with a few others. Awesome, awesome guy.
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:49 pm
by euan
Having a favourite pedal manufacturer is like having a favourite record label...
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:50 pm
by Mike
Maybe favourite is the wrong word. I guess I was just wondering who you're enthusiastic about, but sure, belittle my thread, euan.
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:06 pm
by aen
Indie: Mike, Devi (although I'm about tapped out on fuzz)
FatCat: EHX
Honorable mention: Line 6 DL4.
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:07 pm
by Mike
Devi seems to be a really controversial character. It's mental how wound up people can get by someone doing something they love, especially if it's a woman.
I love the designs on those pedals, they're beautiful.
My old pal Aen is obviously my chief inspiration in picking up a soldering iron. His idea with the Boosters was genius and got me into this game.
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:15 pm
by mezzio13
+1 to Cowbell
That said, I like MXR's build quality and over all stompieness (Mike's falls into that since his is built in a similar manner). Effector 13 has some cool pedals. Moollon, for quality and looks.
Not to blow too much sunshine Aen's ass, but I really give him credt for (and the reason that I like his stuff so much) not just trying to make the creamiest smoothest fuzz out there. So damn many indie guys are stuck on boot, mid boost and fuzz. Dwarfcraft just wrecks shit, and makes new sounds in ways that no one are doing. New. Not 60's rehash in a fancier enclosure. New.
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:16 pm
by Mike
Aen knows he's the special one. 100% original designs.
A complete rariety amongst a lot of todays builders (myself included)
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:24 pm
by euan
Lovetone always.
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:24 pm
by timhulio
I like the Lastgasp Art Labs stuff I've heard, and really dig my Rattle Crow, but haven't been able to justify £150+ on the oscillating fuzz.
Basic as they are, I really like MXR/Dunlop pedals- the Dist+, Supercomp, Graphic EQ with a stomper on. Really simple and useful, plus they're a perfect size.
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:26 pm
by Mike
euan wrote:Lovetone always.
But this thread is Arbitrary and Pathetic, right?
Fuck Off.
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:27 pm
by Mike
timhulio wrote:I like the Lastgasp Art Labs stuff I've heard, and really dig my Rattle Crow, but haven't been able to justify £150+ on the oscillating fuzz.
Basic as they are, I really like MXR/Dunlop pedals- the Dist+, Supercomp, Graphic EQ with a stomper on. Really simple and useful, plus they're a perfect size.
Build yourself a Fuzz Factory if you want a cheaper Oscillating Fuzz. Having seen the work you did on your MXR Dist+ I'm sure you can do it. I can give you all the info you need if you're interested.
