The next Klon

[bodia]

Crap. Maybe Bodia will let me check his out.

Hummm…..Bodia sold his when he got the Kemper Stage. Dumb move. Cool, small company in the Czech Republic, I believe. Great communication and quick shipping. For the price, you need to check it out. I need to order another one.

 

[László]

Speaking of Klons...

I just got back from Chicago, where I had the extreme pleasure of seeing my close relations perform in COOL STUFF!

Saw my granddaughter in a killer Lyric Opera production of 'Fiddler on the Roof' that was directed by a Berlin opera director and it was amazing - four star review in the Chicago Tribune -

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But I also saw my son perform with his friends The Academy Is at Riot Fest. Even though Nine Inch Nails was on at the same time, The Academy Is still drew a crowd of 20,000 people, but let's not do another dad-brag because I'm going over all that in another thread, and get down to pedals:

Jamie played through birthday presents I got him: Pettyjohn Pettydrive 2, Klon KTR, H9 and a Chase Bliss Mood (he knew I'd like that he used that stuff!), and a '66 Deluxe (vintage, I didn't buy that). He used the Pettydrive as a clean boost and the Klon as an overdrive. Sounded KILLER, he had a ball, I had a ball watching, Whoever posted this chose a slow song which...no, most of them were fast and more punk. But the lead was nice.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

That’s Bangin’!, Les.

 

[László]

That’s Bangin’!, Les.

Thanks, Serg. I had SO much joy. I can't really explain it.

 

[vchizzle]

Well, you need something not produced in large numbers to obtain that type of situation. Then a few huge name players to be all in to make the masses want it bad enough that it gets cloned by everyone.

 

[phillybri]

It should be this….

Wow....I feel like I need this...

 

[bodia]

Wow....I feel like I need this...

You do! Here's another video

 

[RickP]

You do! Here's another video

Brett’s a cool guy, and a great player. Picked up tons of stuff from him on Fractal gear.

 

[bodia]

Brett’s a cool guy, and a great player. Picked up tons of stuff from him on Fractal gear.

Yeah, I agree. I really like his demos.

 

[László]

That Drybell looks like a very cool pedal!

 

[Bogner]

That Drybell looks like a very cool pedal!

It is so cool you need gloves to touch it to prevent frost bite. Seriously, it is a fantastic pedal. Everything DryBell makes is great.

 

[László]

It is so cool you need gloves to touch it to prevent frost bite. Seriously, it is a fantastic pedal. Everything DryBell makes is great.

I've thought seriously about getting their vibe pedal. The demos are fantastic. But I like the demos of that Unit 67, too.

I have a Pettyjohn preamp/buffer/boost on my board that makes everything sound better. It's always-on. So a similar concept. Also have a Suhr compressor that sounds great. However, if I didn't have these pedals, I'd be on that Unit 67 like white on rice.

 

[Bogner]

I've thought seriously about getting their vibe pedal. The demos are fantastic. But I like the demos of that Unit 67, too.

I have a Pettyjohn preamp/buffer/boost on my board that makes everything sound better. It's always-on. So a similar concept. Also have a Suhr compressor that sounds great. However, if I didn't have these pedals, I'd be on that Unit 67 like white on rice.

I have their vibe pedal...another winner IMO.

 

[bodia]

I have their vibe pedal...another winner IMO.

Agreed

 

[Texas_minor_blues]

I doubt an amp will ever get into "cult status" like a Klon pedal BUT stranger things have happened.

uhhh 1 word D-U-M-B-L-E

In all honesty I have played a few klon pedals in my day and it was never really a pedal I bonded with. As far as a piece of gear that really surpassed my expectations was probably the El Capistan. I absolutely love the tone of this pedal and regardless of what amp I put it with it always shines

 

[László]

uhhh 1 word D-U-M-B-L-E

In all honesty I have played a few klon pedals in my day and it was never really a pedal I bonded with. As far as a piece of gear that really surpassed my expectations was probably the El Capistan. I absolutely love the tone of this pedal and regardless of what amp I put it with it always shines

Back when Klons were new, I was playing Mesas and Two-Rocks, and passed on the opportunities to buy a new one. I felt they were more for vintage Fender style amps, Plexis, etc.

Now that I play a few vintage-style amps, I regret not buying one when I had the chance to get a new one for $250 or whatever they were selling for then.

Fortunately, I've found the Pettyjohn overdrives to be equally good, if different, so I'm covered. But I can still kick myself just for the sheer....um...joy of self-flagellation.

 

[vchizzle]

Wow....I feel like I need this...

Same.

 

[GADonis]

uhhh 1 word D-U-M-B-L-E

In all honesty I have played a few klon pedals in my day and it was never really a pedal I bonded with. As far as a piece of gear that really surpassed my expectations was probably the El Capistan. I absolutely love the tone of this pedal and regardless of what amp I put it with it always shines

I actually scrolled through all the replies to see if anybody had already made this comment before I posted. I've been kind of jonesin' for a Amplified Nation Overdrive Reverb. Heard a demo the other day and it was just glorious sounding.

 

[bodia]

Same.

You should order one. Won't be disappointed. If you do, and you don't love it, I'll buy it for you for whatever it costs.

 

[vchizzle]

You should order one. Won't be disappointed. If you do, and you don't love it, I'll buy it for you for whatever it costs.

I may consider it. I don’t have a compressor of any sort which is why it intrigues me. Yet, I probably have enough boosts. So I’m torn.