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Post by billyguitar on Nov 11, 2005 8:40:16 GMT -7
I've always thought the Clapton Bluesbreaker sound was just the best. I've read that he used a Rangemaster on some of those tunes. Does anyone have any recommendations on a booster pedal for that sound into a Maz 38 Sr 1 x 12 combo? I don't actually have a gigging need for that tone but I'd like that tone at home.
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Post by steveinnashville on Nov 11, 2005 15:22:10 GMT -7
I've heard great things about many treble boosters, such as the Legendary Tones/Keeley Time Machine Boost (2 "vintage" settings, one of which is a rangemaster, with 2 additional "modern" clean boosts), the HomeBrew Electronics Germ (clone), HomeBrew Electronics Germacide (clone + extra controls + "full on" switch), Analogman Beano Boost (clone + some extra options)... there are lots of these type pedals out there... check www.stompin-ground.com www.tonefactor.com www.analogman.comI am personally going to go for the ToneFactor Hellbilly, which is a cross between a rangemaster and a fuzzface (they both use the same germanium transistor). The cool thing about that is that it approximates a rangemaster with one of the knobs cranked in one direction and a fuzzface when cranked all the way in the other direction. This is cool because the in between settings are going to be like a cross between the two, while I still have the option. I'm also using the Crowther Audio Hotcake and ToneFactor Hellbaby boost, so I am pretty well covered with boosts I think.... Analogman also makes a version called the Sunlion, it is a beano boost and a fuzzface clone in one pedal. Expensive ($330?), but very cool idea. Google for "boost pedal" and you will find a bunch of shops online with different models which you can research on the Harmony central user review database or other sites. Hope this helps some.
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Post by garyh on Nov 11, 2005 18:56:55 GMT -7
I have a Homebrew Electronics germania which is a rangemaster clone. It switches between the treble boost mode and a full range mode. I use the full range setting and it is the most fun I've ever had playing. The tone and response is awesome. The pedal won a guitar player's pick award (There are reviews on the net) and for only $99 it's a steal. I will never be without this pedal. I also have a Weber mini mass attenuator and with these two playing at home at a reasonable volume through my Maz Jr. is pure pleasure.
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Post by skydog958 on May 7, 2006 11:28:31 GMT -7
My vote is the BSM RM
I own one, and I love it's crunchiness with my KT-45. but for blues, I love it on a neck humbucker, because it adds a bite right at the first picking, but hold that note (maybe with good Clapton style finger vibrato), and it retains a bluesy nature behind the bite. Very full tone and simply addictive.
As for the accuracy....I've read reviews of the BSM put up againts the Keeley Java Boost, Scott's Crispy Cream, the Beano Boost, Time Machine Boost, and an original Dallas-Aribiter Rangemaster. The BSM nailed the RM sound to a T, but with less background noise.
I highly suggest BSM's entire line (I also own the Fuzzbender), if you can fine and afford them.
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Post by Telemanic on May 7, 2006 12:15:20 GMT -7
Check out MJM, he makes a killer line of remakes that are so far for me the best of the best for accuracy. He makes an RM boost, he did add a high/full range selector for a little extra versatality. Ya know tho, my MAZ 38 is a BRIGHT, BRIGHT amp, for me w/ single coils. And the Range masters in their true form, are REALLY trebley. Claptons jtm45 combo is a kind of fairly darkish, hence why he and others used treble boosters in the first place. I found with my RM boost that it sounded great in the stock setting, BUT,... way to trebly in ANY of my amps! And in the full range position it just didnt do it for me, there are a lot of other pedals that own that sonic territory better, IMHO. Caveat though, i DO play singles. If your a bucker player, maybe youd find a different result. I cant imagine the MAZ needing more treble, but if your looking for that era of o/d sounds, there are some really cool tone bender types that will give you that Brit, germainium sound. IE. fulltone Soul bender, MJM BRIT bender, and soo many other clones of that sound. Just not so bright as the Range masters! good luck, let us hear of what ya find!
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Post by brando on May 7, 2006 19:44:47 GMT -7
The only RM I've played through is the one I own, a Don Butler Toneman RM. He claims on his website that everyone copied his design from the 'original', so you can take that anyway you like. I've used it with my '62 AC30 pre-top boost and can quite successfully channel Brian May. What really sold me on the RM was how it sounded with my Maz 18 Jr 2x10. If you're looking for MAJOR harmonic complexity, that is your ticket. The Maz is already aggressive, but that kind of pedal just makes the Maz sound NASTY (and I mean that in a good way). The only negative is that the footswitch can be a little noisy.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2006 21:10:45 GMT -7
Another vote for the BSM RM treble booster. ;D
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Post by skydog958 on May 14, 2006 19:21:30 GMT -7
+1 Karma for you, aruntang
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2006 22:56:50 GMT -7
Back at ya z-brotha!
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Post by real oldster on May 14, 2006 23:17:13 GMT -7
Dang it's nice to see so much excellent knowledge being shared here. Especially nice to see young guys like steve already with so much experience. Guitar will live!
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Post by maction on May 15, 2006 10:24:21 GMT -7
I really like my Keeley Java Boost.
The Java is basically a Rangemaster-based design, with some more options thrown in. It has a tone control (high end roll off, which is great for bright amps), and a three-way switch that will make it boost mids and/or bass as well as treble.
In the classic treble mode, it can get an already overdriving amp to cop Clapton’s Beano tone or do a killer Brian May. I don’t use the mid boost setting often, but IMHO it sounds like a very hot-rodded TS808 variant. The bass (or full range) boost mode, gets you into early Black Sabbath tones, and with the controls set high on a neck humbucker, will get a very smooth ghost octave down that’s just beautiful.
I use it with a Route 66 or an SRZ-65 and it works great with both. With the 66, it really nails the Bluesbreaker tone, IMHO.
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