Signal distorted by pedal

VictorLazarus · 05-05-2008, 07:44 PM

I recnetly started using a cheapo danelectro fab chorus pedal insted of the onboard chorus effect of my amp to free up the onboard flanger effect for live use.

My problem is that the sound somewhat distorts when playing a note or chord hard when using the pedal; this does not happen when the effect is turned off.

Now is this because the guitar signal is too strong for the pedal?

If so is this a problem with cheap pedals that is fixed with better ones? Or a problem with other pedals of this nature?

Cheers.

MVL.

stryker59 · 05-05-2008, 10:31 PM

i have a feeling that is indeed the case! at least w/ those mini dano pedals in my experience. i have the boss ch-2 and i dont have that problem!

lifele55 · 05-06-2008, 02:23 AM

I'm using the fab chorus as well but haven't noticed this...but then again, the chorus is only on for my cleans..

VictorLazarus · 05-06-2008, 06:10 AM

Yeah I was using it mostly on cleans; and anything less than gentle picking (when the effect is on) results in a fuzzy rattle kinda sound from the amp speaker.

MVL.

Liam · 05-07-2008, 04:43 PM

How old is the battery? Could be a faulty FET switch, but I'd check full power is there first.

VictorLazarus · 05-07-2008, 07:25 PM

Tried it with a power supply and battery; I've only tried it with marshall MG amps; but the noise doesen't happen when playing with the effect off - so it pritty much must be the pedal.

MVL.

ZoomZilla · 05-07-2008, 08:05 PM

It's probably a combination of cheap pedal and cheap amp. No offense, but you know what you have. Maybe the MG does not like pedals? Who knows.

VictorLazarus · 05-08-2008, 08:27 AM

Lol probably; tried it with the SG and it didn't so it so I'm pritty sure its that the pedal can't stand the full force of a les paul with the volume full (i adjust volume at the amp rarther than pedal) I guess I could fix it by turning down my LPs volume a tad and turning up the amp volume but its a crap pedal so I'm just gonna search for a better one.

MVL.

Liam · 05-09-2008, 07:39 AM

I'm using an electroharmonix small clone with my Les Pauls. It sounds really good.

05-05-2008, 07:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
VictorLazarus Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cornwall, England Posts: 1,214 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Signal distorted by pedal I recnetly started using a cheapo danelectro fab chorus pedal insted of the onboard chorus effect of my amp to free up the onboard flanger effect for live use. My problem is that the sound somewhat distorts when playing a note or chord hard when using the pedal; this does not happen when the effect is turned off. Now is this because the guitar signal is too strong for the pedal? If so is this a problem with cheap pedals that is fixed with better ones? Or a problem with other pedals of this nature? Cheers. MVL. __________________ www.weepingstrings.co.uk My music: www.myspace.com/weepingstrings My vids: www.youtube.com/victorlazarus Thank you.

05-05-2008, 10:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
stryker59 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: staunton, va Posts: 3,316 Thanks: 21 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Signal distorted by pedal i have a feeling that is indeed the case! at least w/ those mini dano pedals in my experience. i have the boss ch-2 and i dont have that problem! __________________ *you've been weighed, measured, and found wanting!*

05-06-2008, 02:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
lifele55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reddot Singapore Posts: 2,341 Thanks: 53 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Signal distorted by pedal I'm using the fab chorus as well but haven't noticed this...but then again, the chorus is only on for my cleans.. __________________ Ebony MIJ Epiphone Custom + Buncha Pedals. Laney LC15R www.youtube.com/psychotubes sis ♥ lin

05-06-2008, 06:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
VictorLazarus Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cornwall, England Posts: 1,214 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Signal distorted by pedal Yeah I was using it mostly on cleans; and anything less than gentle picking (when the effect is on) results in a fuzzy rattle kinda sound from the amp speaker. MVL. __________________ www.weepingstrings.co.uk My music: www.myspace.com/weepingstrings My vids: www.youtube.com/victorlazarus Thank you.

05-07-2008, 04:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Liam V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Posts: 2,860 Thanks: 34 Thanked 24 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Signal distorted by pedal How old is the battery? Could be a faulty FET switch, but I'd check full power is there first.

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05-07-2008, 07:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
VictorLazarus Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cornwall, England Posts: 1,214 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Signal distorted by pedal Tried it with a power supply and battery; I've only tried it with marshall MG amps; but the noise doesen't happen when playing with the effect off - so it pritty much must be the pedal. MVL. __________________ www.weepingstrings.co.uk My music: www.myspace.com/weepingstrings My vids: www.youtube.com/victorlazarus Thank you.

05-07-2008, 08:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
ZoomZilla V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The OB Posts: 2,574 Thanks: 38 Thanked 38 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Signal distorted by pedal It's probably a combination of cheap pedal and cheap amp. No offense, but you know what you have. Maybe the MG does not like pedals? Who knows.

05-08-2008, 08:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
VictorLazarus Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cornwall, England Posts: 1,214 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Signal distorted by pedal Lol probably; tried it with the SG and it didn't so it so I'm pritty sure its that the pedal can't stand the full force of a les paul with the volume full (i adjust volume at the amp rarther than pedal) I guess I could fix it by turning down my LPs volume a tad and turning up the amp volume but its a crap pedal so I'm just gonna search for a better one. MVL. __________________ www.weepingstrings.co.uk My music: www.myspace.com/weepingstrings My vids: www.youtube.com/victorlazarus Thank you.

05-09-2008, 07:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
Liam V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Posts: 2,860 Thanks: 34 Thanked 24 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Signal distorted by pedal I'm using an electroharmonix small clone with my Les Pauls. It sounds really good.

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