Hardwire pedals!

LesPauI+SG=Win · 09-24-2009, 07:04 AM

I have one BUT I wanna know everyones opinion on them. Cheap and handmade in the USA? Hmm what do you guys think?

needlespauls · 09-24-2009, 08:47 AM

Are they made in the USA? I didn't know that. I hear very good things about them though, never personally played one but they sure look well made!

Beerdog80 · 09-24-2009, 09:22 AM

I use to hate Digitech stuff but I'll give these a try. Just about every review I've seen was very positive. Sounds like they have made a massive improvement in their gear.

LesPauI+SG=Win · 09-24-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by needlespauls

Are they made in the USA? I didn't know that. I hear very good things about them though, never personally played one but they sure look well made!

I think I heard proguitarshop on youtube say that. I may be dreaming it but i could have swore. No guarntees. Maybe someone with a little bit more knowladge could verify this.

Beerdog80 · 09-24-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LesPauI+SG=Win

I think I heard proguitarshop on youtube say that. I may be dreaming it but i could have swore. No guarntees. Maybe someone with a little bit more knowladge could verify this.

They are made in the USA but I doubt it's actually 'handmade'.

I do like the constant voltage circuity they have in these. Very nice feature. My Taser has the same technology.

mokume · 10-03-2009, 04:22 PM

New Hardwire pedals are now made in China. Digitech always does their first few runs in their ever so shrinking manufacturing floor but ships most (not all) products to China. They have turned into a Engineering Designing company and is moving away from production.

Goldtop75 · 10-04-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by needlespauls

Are they made in the USA?

My Hardwire pedals are all USA made. The only ones I don't have are the tuner and the chorus (which i WILL get eventually).

mrpesca · 10-04-2009, 11:34 AM

I've got the tuner, love it.

Deftone · 10-07-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldtop75

My Hardwire pedals are all USA made. The only ones I don't have are the tuner and the chorus (which i WILL get eventually).

So obviously you like them all?

Goldtop75 · 10-07-2009, 10:42 PM

Yep... They're very very usable... Still tweaking around with the TL2 though, but even that is still pretty good as a metal-ish pedal.

indeedido · 10-14-2009, 06:24 PM

I've got the overdrive and love it. In fact I like it more than my TS808 reissue and OCD. I like the mid hump in it and the range of dirt. Nice features!

Goldtop75 · 10-18-2009, 10:17 PM

Actually, I just got the Chorus over the weekend. AND I sold my old BOSS CE3. I didn't see any point in keeping both. Especially when the Hardwire does everything I need, and can emulate the CE3. Plus, the chorus I got, was still the MIA one.

tele52 · 10-24-2009, 03:52 PM

I have the Chorus and the Reverb. And I just got a tuner for $69. on Ebay. I love them, built like a tank. great bypass. I'm sold

Gibsonblues · 10-29-2009, 09:59 PM

I bought a TL-2 today as I have been looking to add a heavier sounding pedal to my collection. This one caught my attention from reviews and listening to it on You tube. It appears and feels well made and solid. Also considered the new MXR metal pedal that is just out but I chose this one. I didn't spend much time with it this evening but I can say it's a keeper. Huge and big sounding with the Deluxe Reverb and it even sounded good with my little GA-5. I'd like to know what EQ settings that users are using...

clane04 · 11-02-2009, 08:18 AM

I have two, the Overdrive and the Delay. I plan on getting the Reverb and the Chorus soon. I find these pedals very well built and they sound great. The best thing is they don't ruin your tone when your not using them. My guitar still sounds rich and pristine while running through the pedals. Great pedals, great price in my opinion.

tele52 · 11-02-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by clane04

I have two, the Overdrive and the Delay. I plan on getting the Reverb and the Chorus soon. I find these pedals very well built and they sound great. The best thing is they don't ruin your tone when your not using them. My guitar still sounds rich and pristine while running through the pedals. Great pedals, great price in my opinion.

I got the tuner as well. I can't tell you how nice it is to have a tuner that actually works.

J.LaGrassa · 11-07-2009, 08:03 AM

I'm using 5 of the Hardwire pedals the Tuner, Tube Overdrive, Valve Distortion, Chorus and Delay I love these pedals they are built solid and sound incredible. I've used other boutique pedals that cost a hell of a lot more but they are long gone now I would recommend these highly!

Gibsonblues · 11-07-2009, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by J.LaGrassa

I'm using 5 of the Hardwire pedals the Tuner, Tube Overdrive, Valve Distortion, Chorus and Delay I love these pedals they are built solid and sound incredible. I've used other boutique pedals that cost a hell of a lot more but they are long gone now I would recommend these highly!

Sounds like a good collection!

MiK · 11-07-2009, 09:48 AM

This forum is my nightmare.

I signed up at 9 this morning and already I am ordering pickups and seriously considering buying the SC-2 and TL-2.

Damn you people

Gibsonblues · 11-07-2009, 10:17 AM

J.LaGrassa · 11-08-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Gibsonblues

Sounds like a good collection!

Here is a shot of my board!

Gibsonblues · 11-08-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by J.LaGrassa

Here is a shot of my board!

Nice setup! I need to get myself a nice pedal board like yours. Looks like you have a nice Pedal Train type! What are you using for power? I just picked up a T Rex Fuel Tank Jr and I like it but it only has 5 outlets. Thanks for posting...

tele52 · 11-08-2009, 02:29 PM

I just finished mine, i'm a fan of hardwire. And Fulltone blems.

Gibsonblues · 11-08-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tele52

I just finished mine, i'm a fan of hardwire. And Fulltone blems.

Nice! I need to get a wah pedal

Thanks for posting...

J.LaGrassa · 11-08-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Gibsonblues

Nice setup! I need to get myself a nice pedal board like yours. Looks like you have a nice Pedal Train type! What are you using for power? I just picked up a T Rex Fuel Tank Jr and I like it but it only has 5 outlets. Thanks for posting...

I have the Pedaltrain 1 that was reissued for guitarcenter its only $119 with the hardcase, for power I use the One Spot which works flawlessly with these pedals!

2009LPGT · 11-08-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by J.LaGrassa

I'm using 5 of the Hardwire pedals the Tuner, Tube Overdrive, Valve Distortion, Chorus and Delay I love these pedals they are built solid and sound incredible. I've used other boutique pedals that cost a hell of a lot more but they are long gone now I would recommend these highly!

I have the same ones! All of mine are US made except the delay which is made in China. There is no noticeable difference in the quality. The pedals are excellent sounding and highly adaptable to any rig. You can just buy them and get on with playing music!!

I am going to buy the reverb but the only reason I would buy the metal is just to say I have them all but that would just be silly right....?

Here I am with my new Gold Top and the Valve Distortion through a Princeton reverb. At 2:28 you can here the guitar acoustically over the amplified sound, which is what I am after in a dirt pedal. Great sounds at low volume! Cranked is heaven!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO5ForaqQuA

Gibsonblues · 11-08-2009, 10:03 PM

Nice sound and playing! Thanks...

2009LPGT · 11-10-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Gibsonblues

Nice sound and playing! Thanks...

You are too kind! Thanks Mr. Blues!!

I am sure I will be doing some more with different combinations of Hardwire pedals. Kind of pointless to do an actual review of each pedal as there are a bunch of good ones out there. If anyone wants to hear something in particular for Hardwire sounds, I can try to accomodate!

Goldtop75 · 11-12-2009, 04:10 AM

How's the tuner guys? Is it worth getting? It's the only hardwire I don't have left.

tele52 · 11-12-2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Goldtop75

How's the tuner guys? Is it worth getting? It's the only hardwire I don't have left.

I love the tuner. A use a boss for many years. This makes tuning very easy. It doesn't swing around like cheap tuners. Easy to read.

09-24-2009, 07:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
LesPauI+SG=Win Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern Kentucky Posts: 206 Thanks: 4 Thanked 13 Times in 2 Posts	Hardwire pedals! I have one BUT I wanna know everyones opinion on them. Cheap and handmade in the USA? Hmm what do you guys think? __________________ "What does a Marshall sound like - strength, warmth, commitment, beauty and destruction . . . all wrapped up in a giant f**kin' wrecking ball!" - Zakk Wylde www.youtube.com/lordofthisworld74 Thats me

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needlespauls V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston area Posts: 3,514 Thanks: 37 Thanked 24 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Hardwire pedals! Are they made in the USA? I didn't know that. I hear very good things about them though, never personally played one but they sure look well made! __________________ needlespauls-"King of awful MLP usernames." http://Myspace.com/ElPrivates

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Beerdog80 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 5,263 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hardwire pedals! I use to hate Digitech stuff but I'll give these a try. Just about every review I've seen was very positive. Sounds like they have made a massive improvement in their gear. __________________

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10-07-2009, 10:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
Goldtop75 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 443 Thanks: 14 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Hardwire pedals! Yep... They're very very usable... Still tweaking around with the TL2 though, but even that is still pretty good as a metal-ish pedal. __________________ Lionel www.soundclick.com/demioblue

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indeedido Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hardwire pedals! I've got the overdrive and love it. In fact I like it more than my TS808 reissue and OCD. I like the mid hump in it and the range of dirt. Nice features!

10-18-2009, 10:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
Goldtop75 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 443 Thanks: 14 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Hardwire pedals! Actually, I just got the Chorus over the weekend. AND I sold my old BOSS CE3. I didn't see any point in keeping both. Especially when the Hardwire does everything I need, and can emulate the CE3. Plus, the chorus I got, was still the MIA one. __________________ Lionel www.soundclick.com/demioblue

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tele52 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 303 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Hardwire pedals! I have the Chorus and the Reverb. And I just got a tuner for $69. on Ebay. I love them, built like a tank. great bypass. I'm sold __________________ Often mistaken, never in doubt

10-29-2009, 09:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
Gibsonblues Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 652 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hardwire pedals! I bought a TL-2 today as I have been looking to add a heavier sounding pedal to my collection. This one caught my attention from reviews and listening to it on You tube. It appears and feels well made and solid. Also considered the new MXR metal pedal that is just out but I chose this one. I didn't spend much time with it this evening but I can say it's a keeper. Huge and big sounding with the Deluxe Reverb and it even sounded good with my little GA-5. I'd like to know what EQ settings that users are using... __________________ Play them blues boy.... 65 Gibson SG Jr., Gibson Les Paul Jr, 2000 G&L Legacy, 87 G&L Skyhawk, 86 G&L Invader 65 Deluxe Reverb RI, Peavey Classic 50 2X12, Blues Junior NOS, Gibson GA-5, Vibro Champ XD OCD V4, Fulltone Fat Boost, Monte Allums DS-1, Boss SD-1, CE-2, TU-2, CMAT Brownie EHX LBM Pi, Modtone MT-AD, Hardwire TL-2, T-Rex Fuel Tank Jr. 02 Gallagher Doc Watson, 72 Alvarez Yairi 12 st, 07 Collings MT, Kentucky KM-350

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clane04 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Central, WV Posts: 188 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Hardwire pedals! I have two, the Overdrive and the Delay. I plan on getting the Reverb and the Chorus soon. I find these pedals very well built and they sound great. The best thing is they don't ruin your tone when your not using them. My guitar still sounds rich and pristine while running through the pedals. Great pedals, great price in my opinion. __________________ The original Bastards of Shit Rock www.myspace.com/fitsoftheseason

11-07-2009, 08:03 AM	#17 (permalink)
J.LaGrassa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 141 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hardwire pedals! I'm using 5 of the Hardwire pedals the Tuner, Tube Overdrive, Valve Distortion, Chorus and Delay I love these pedals they are built solid and sound incredible. I've used other boutique pedals that cost a hell of a lot more but they are long gone now I would recommend these highly!

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MiK Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hardwire pedals! This forum is my nightmare. I signed up at 9 this morning and already I am ordering pickups and seriously considering buying the SC-2 and TL-2. Damn you people

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Gibsonblues Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 652 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hardwire pedals! __________________ Play them blues boy.... 65 Gibson SG Jr., Gibson Les Paul Jr, 2000 G&L Legacy, 87 G&L Skyhawk, 86 G&L Invader 65 Deluxe Reverb RI, Peavey Classic 50 2X12, Blues Junior NOS, Gibson GA-5, Vibro Champ XD OCD V4, Fulltone Fat Boost, Monte Allums DS-1, Boss SD-1, CE-2, TU-2, CMAT Brownie EHX LBM Pi, Modtone MT-AD, Hardwire TL-2, T-Rex Fuel Tank Jr. 02 Gallagher Doc Watson, 72 Alvarez Yairi 12 st, 07 Collings MT, Kentucky KM-350

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Gibsonblues Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 652 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hardwire pedals! Nice sound and playing! Thanks... __________________ Play them blues boy.... 65 Gibson SG Jr., Gibson Les Paul Jr, 2000 G&L Legacy, 87 G&L Skyhawk, 86 G&L Invader 65 Deluxe Reverb RI, Peavey Classic 50 2X12, Blues Junior NOS, Gibson GA-5, Vibro Champ XD OCD V4, Fulltone Fat Boost, Monte Allums DS-1, Boss SD-1, CE-2, TU-2, CMAT Brownie EHX LBM Pi, Modtone MT-AD, Hardwire TL-2, T-Rex Fuel Tank Jr. 02 Gallagher Doc Watson, 72 Alvarez Yairi 12 st, 07 Collings MT, Kentucky KM-350

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Goldtop75 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 443 Thanks: 14 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Hardwire pedals! How's the tuner guys? Is it worth getting? It's the only hardwire I don't have left. __________________ Lionel www.soundclick.com/demioblue

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