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Opinions on the Electro Harmonix Flanger Hoax?
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:24 pm
by Boab
First Post!!! WOOOHOOOO
Alright gals/guys, I've been looking at getting some kinda modulation pedal & I've decided on a Flanger.
At first I was gonna go for a Vintage EH Electric Mistress but then I found out about the Flanger Hoax and was intriged.
I know it must be REALLY hard to dial in a good tone but still, I'd be willing to put in the patience. Do any of you folks have any opinions on the pedal?
I'm gonna be using it with a Vista Jag & a Pro-tone Strat through an old Fender Deluxe 85 (80's SS Amp), if that matters?
Cheers!
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 3:14 pm
by Pens
I'm curious to hear opinions on this too, especially a comparison of it to the Poly-Chorus.
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 3:21 pm
by Josh
ask aen, i know he owns one.
i'm also intrigued by them, and would like to buy one, or at least try one.
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 3:58 pm
by taylornutt
Pens wrote:I'm curious to hear opinions on this too, especially a comparison of it to the Poly-Chorus.
Are the newer Polychorus pedals true bypass? Does the power cord detach? I want one, but really hope EHX will put it in a smaller box, though I love the look of the current models. I don't want to eat up my new pedalboard with such a large pedal if possible.
Anyone know where to get the older style pointy knobs? I like the current knobs, but the older ones have a cool vibe.
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:44 pm
by stewart
Location: Carluke, Near Glasgow, Scotland
beware shortscale, we're taking over...
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:59 pm
by endsjustifymeans
The scottish are coming, the scottish are coming!
Hide the beer and the sheep!
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:01 pm
by stewart
endsjustifymeans wrote:The americans are coming, the americans are coming!
Hide the fast food and black people!
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:09 pm
by endsjustifymeans
stewart wrote:endsjustifymeans wrote:The americans are coming, the americans are coming!
Hide the fast food and black people!
That's so unfair. We don't hate black people anymore.
Just gays and muslims.
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:57 pm
by less_cunning
endsjustifymeans wrote:stewart wrote:endsjustifymeans wrote:The americans are coming, the americans are coming!
Hide the fast food and black people!
That's so unfair. We don't hate black people anymore.
Just gays and muslims.
yeah we're all Negroes now right?
anyway. this a pedal only someone like hurb or heavium would truly appreciate. the rest of you should stick to your standard guitarist flange.
peace.
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:05 pm
by aen
BONER. dont spend the bucks if youre looking for a flanger. spend the bucks if you are looking for an ADVENTURE!!!!!!!!!!!1
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 12:22 am
by Boab
stewart wrote:Location: Carluke, Near Glasgow, Scotland
beware shortscale, we're taking over...
I'm not bothered about the Scots taking over, it's more important to me how many English folk there are! We can't let them rule over us again
Anyway, as aen said, I realise this more than 'just' a flanger. There must be SOO many sounds I can get out of it (as shown by your demo aen), if i just take the time to get used to it. I can't wait now!
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 12:46 am
by paul_
Hurb has one doesn't he? He said it was difficult to find the same sounds with it twice, it's a load of craziness.
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 2:30 pm
by Pale Ale
Amazingly I am both Scottish and recently bought a Flanger Hoax and it is truly brilliant. Endless amounts of fun can be had with it and you can literally find a new sound everyday for how long I do not know yet.
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 3:08 pm
by euan
Never mind the Scottish taking over. Be aware of the sheepshaggers.
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 3:11 pm
by stewart
ooh, i've got that single.
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 4:25 pm
by Pale Ale
Just to let you know I'm not actually from Aberdeen I'm just living there at the moment...Thank God.
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 4:43 pm
by stewart
euan's from aberdeen.
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 4:51 pm
by euan
doesnt mean i dont think its a shit teap
Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:13 pm
by Boab
I won the auction for the pedal tonight!
£69 + £9 P&P, so it's a pretty good deal seeing as how it looks to be in near perfect condition.
Can't WAIT to have a go playing around with it sounds when I get it.
Fingers crossed the posties don't decide to go in a huff & strike again. (Let it be known I entirely I entirely support their strike, unless I'm desperately wanting something posted!)
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:14 am
by Mike
Didn't Hurb have one of these?