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Post by mickey on Jun 6, 2014 4:25:09 GMT -7
Just wondering, as I would definitely use my Ghia more if it had reverb. However, I know things can get mushy with a pedal in front and the amp turned up so it's starting to break up. Also, from experience I know some pedals (eg. Tonebug) add noise and I don't want any of that. Nevertheless, it might be worth a go. So, what about the HOF, any added noise or tone suck, etc.?
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Post by gitaryzt1985 on Jun 6, 2014 5:56:41 GMT -7
I used a Hall of Fame with my first Ghia and Maz when I had it. Worked great. I upgraded to a Strymon Flint and that was the bees knees. Best reverb in pedal form out there IMHO. I don't remember any noise or tone suck from the HOF and definitely none from the Flint. I had a ModTone Reverb at one time that DEFINITELY had tone suck.
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Post by 51d on Jun 6, 2014 10:03:30 GMT -7
Just wondering, as I would definitely use my Ghia more if it had reverb. However, I know things can get mushy with a pedal in front and the amp turned up so it's starting to break up. Also, from experience I know some pedals (eg. Tonebug) add noise and I don't want any of that. Nevertheless, it might be worth a go. So, what about the HOF, any added noise or tone suck, etc.? I'm using a HOF mini; personally, I think this pedal is authentic sounding across a range of reverb models, and its tiny size - coupled with TC's Toneprint technology - makes for a wonderful combination. I also use a first generation Hermida reverb with both my Ghia and silverface Vibro Champ; this is a pedal which arguably has more boutique credibility but, in a band mix, doesn't suggest an obvious superiority over the TC. The HOF mini is excellent, and the fitted soft footswitch is yet one more feature which makes me even more fond of its sound... |
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Post by codyghia on Jun 6, 2014 12:16:36 GMT -7
Just wondering, as I would definitely use my Ghia more if it had reverb. However, I know things can get mushy with a pedal in front and the amp turned up so it's starting to break up. Also, from experience I know some pedals (eg. Tonebug) add noise and I don't want any of that. Nevertheless, it might be worth a go. So, what about the HOF, any added noise or tone suck, etc.? I'm using a HOF mini; personally, I think this pedal is authentic sounding across a range of reverb models, and its tiny size - coupled with TC's Toneprint technology - makes for a wonderful combination. I also use a first generation Hermida reverb with both my Ghia and silverface Vibro Champ; this is a pedal which arguably has more boutique credibility but, in a band mix, doesn't suggest an obvious superiority over the TC. The HOF mini is excellent, and the fitted soft footswitch is yet one more feature which makes me even more fond of its sound... +1 for this. I also use an HOF mini for gigging and it's a pretty good little unit and pairs well with the Ghia. It obviously, doesn't have the tone versatility of my Z-Verb, but is a great option for gigging and I appreciate the small foot print as well. I haven't noticed much in the way of tone suck and it seems to operate pretty quietly to my ear. My only knock on the mini is that it doesn't have the abillity to run a 9V battery, which would be a nice option on occasion. take care -Cody |
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Post by mickey on Jun 6, 2014 23:52:57 GMT -7
Thanks for the replies, I'll give this a try. To be honest I'd just set it for a decent spring reverb sound and then leave it, so I don't need versatility, just a bit of ambience. That probably defeats the object of this pedal which offers more versatility, but I asked as I've seen it on a number of pro pedalboards which is probably a recommendation in itself, and I've read a couple of reviews which suggest it doesn't add a nasty hum like some others do, and I couldn't live with that!
Thanks again guys.
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Post by Maddog on Jun 7, 2014 5:38:23 GMT -7
Mickey....I use a regular HOF in front of my Wreck and M12. I just like a touch of verb all the time; nothing fancy or super wet. HOF is sturdy, believable, affordable, and perfect for me....
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Post by mickey on Jun 7, 2014 6:41:21 GMT -7
Thanks maddog, that's about how I would use it too.
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Post by simpleton on Jun 7, 2014 8:50:04 GMT -7
if you are just after ONE reverb sound then the HOF mini is the way to go for the TC 'verbs. It comes with the hall setting but you can change it to the Spring via usb/computer stuff. I think there pedals are quiet and their reverb is great.
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Post by muzicmaken on Jun 14, 2014 17:00:29 GMT -7
another +1 for the HOF mini....I have a couple of them and would recommend them to anyone. These are great little reverb pedals. There is a forum you can download other types and homemade reverb's I believe. I liked the stock verb just using only a touch of it... I'm an avid Wampler pedal user and I love the HOF mini over my Wampler reverb... just my 2cents..  Ken |
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Post by mickey on Jun 16, 2014 9:33:21 GMT -7
Thanks...still haven't tried a HOF mini, but I intend to, hopefully this week. From what you guys say it could be ideal.
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Post by simpleton on Jun 16, 2014 13:56:55 GMT -7
Thanks...still haven't tried a HOF mini, but I intend to, hopefully this week. From what you guys say it could be ideal. The HOF mini comes with the Hall reverb standard. Maybe they/you could beam the Spring 'verb into it via Smartphone like the website shows and you can hear it with the spring hope you like it. |
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Post by mickey on Jun 19, 2014 11:33:34 GMT -7
if you are just after ONE reverb sound then the HOF mini is the way to go for the TC 'verbs. It comes with the hall setting but you can change it to the Spring via usb/computer stuff. I think there pedals are quiet and their reverb is great. Well, I've got one on loan with the option to buy, and it does the job really well. One annoyance though is that I can hear a click through the speaker when I switch it on or off. TC's website suggests this is the downside with true bypass switching. In practice it shouldn't be an issue, as I plan to just leave it on all the time, but has anyone here noticed this with yours? Either they all do it or I have a faulty one. Thanks, I've posted this in the effects section as well! |
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Post by 51d on Jun 19, 2014 14:32:49 GMT -7
Haven't noticed it with my HoF mini, so I'm surprised to hear there's an audible click with this item, which isn't to contradict TC's statement. However, I'd try another identical item just to see if the click is there too...
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Post by simpleton on Jun 19, 2014 21:48:03 GMT -7
I had that with an HBE Paradrive, and in the end it was the reason I got rid of it. Other true bypass pedal I have don't do it so i never understood it when i've heard that said. I dislike having a beautiful quiet moment in music and you go to turn on a pedal and 'POP', especially before a delay....' POP,POp, Pop, pop ..... ' maybe you could 'borrow' another and it wouldn't.
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Post by mickey on Jun 20, 2014 0:03:19 GMT -7
OK, thanks for getting back to me on this, I'll return the pedal today and maybe try another. That click shouldn't happen I'm sure.
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Post by LT on Jun 20, 2014 7:46:48 GMT -7
My true bypass pedals pop the first time I turn them on. Before each gig I switch each one on/off. Seems to take care of the issue for the rest of the night.
I have a HOF mini and don't recall a pop, but I do the process above so that might be why.
If it does it every time you turn it on/off it may be faulty.
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Post by mickey on Jun 20, 2014 9:51:20 GMT -7
It's not that pop associated with true bypass circuitry, it does that as well, but only the first couple of times as is normal. No, when I switch the pedal without it being plugged in I hear a click. When I then plug it in that click is amplified. Not greatly, but it's there and that's the deal breaker for me. None of my other pedals do that, and if they did I would have sent them back too. Shame, but it's gone back to the store now, and they didn't have another so I'll try one from somewhere else. The reverb is fine and if I can find one that works I'll be all set....for now!
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Post by simpleton on Jun 20, 2014 10:42:33 GMT -7
In the current insane volume of pedal options that we all have today it doesn't make sense to keep ANYTHING that doesn't fit perfectly with what you're looking for.
may the rock be with you
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Post by mickey on Jun 20, 2014 11:06:26 GMT -7
In the current insane volume of pedal options that we all have today it doesn't make sense to keep ANYTHING that doesn't fit perfectly with what you're looking for. may the rock be with you Most eloquently stated...just about sums it up! Thanks for your input |
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Post by simpleton on Jul 7, 2014 22:04:04 GMT -7
Hey Mickey, I just got the HOF and have been using it with the Ghia and really enjoying it. I definitely do not here any pops when I engage the pedal, but I can sometimes here other pedals in front of it 'POP' into the 'verb when it's on. Anyway I really think it's a nice pedal anyhow.
How does your reverb search go? Also I've been using it with the buffered bypass so that I have trails engaged, maybe that's why I'm getting no poppy woppy.
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Post by mickey on Jul 12, 2014 0:06:30 GMT -7
Hi simpleton, my quest is on hold for the time being, but I'll get me some 'verb for that Ghia in due course. That noise with the HOF mini wasn't the "pop" associated with true bypass pedals, but a mechanical click which was then amplified. Maybe I had a faulty one, who knows. Might try the full size HOF; the mini can't be used in buffered mode. Nice reverb though, and I didn't detect any degradation to the original guitar tone.
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