Very nice, I’ve been tempted to go this root myself.
What kind of modulation? How about a modulated delay? My favourites include deluxe moon phaser and analogman chorus. I also like elektron digital chorus in extreme settings it’s special.
The walrus Julianna? But probably won’t wobble in the flanging range. Doubt it can.
Also, MXR CarbonCopy. Modulates nice, but no random wobble.
It’s a lot of fun. It took me quite some time to find a unit in really good shape, as I was only really passively looking for the last few years, but so glad I pulled the trigger as I’ve always been drawn to the sound of tape.
I was thinking about it when I was making my breakfast this morning. A lot of people these days will know “honey and nuts” from the name on breakfast cereals, and will never go so far as to put actual honey and nuts on their cereal. Totally different experience.
I think the farther we get into digital emulations, the more disconnected we will get from the actual thing, to the point where our brain thinks watermelon candy is what watermelon tastes like, when in fact it’s just this super-hyped version of the real thing.
I’m not saying digital is a bad thing. I love many digital things, but I prefer a world in which old tech and new tech can coexist. Like a Syd Mead vision of the future.
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Yeah, that’s the problem. I’m not sure. I’m not big into chorus really (I owned a Blue Hippo at one point, which was actually pretty nice), and I haven’t found a flanger or phase pedal that has really blown me away yet. I’m not super well-versed on modulation. This Mu-tron pedal has absolutely floored me though, so I’m like what else don’t I know about! My taste tends to lean toward more classic 70s-inspired circuits than modern crazy stuff, although the Dr Scientist Dusk does look really interesting to me, especially with fuzz. I love fuzz.
@JamesM I used to own a Carbon Copy. Lovely peddle. Designed by Jeorge Tripps. I seriously love that dude. I’ve met him in person when he came to Japan for some one-off pedal he did for Ikebe. I was like one of those young girls standing in line at the Beatles concerts. 
Like a Roland JC120, or CE-1 maybe?
Yeah, I’m not sure myself, but I already have this:
I’m guessing that what I want may be closer to flanger/phaser territory (maybe I should look at univibes again?). It looks like Maestro might reissue it’s phase shifter, which might be worth looking at as the Ernie Isley Who’s That Lady solo (as sampled by the Beastie Boys) is up there with my all-time favorite sounds.
Also, in terms of general vibes, think Funk Factory.
Who knows if this 
exists. Sorry to pull you all into my crazy quest. 
Haha.
Edit: Side note, when they say “the Isley Brothers have been sampled over 800 times” in that video, I think they might just be talking about me. 
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those are both phase shifters I reckon. who’s that lady additionally has an octave multiplier. MXR phase 100/90 will get you very close. many current phasers are based on this.
There was a modulation boom in the 70s when things like bucket brigade transistors came out. not sure if there’s been that much innovation since then.
Again, I think you’re mu tron is an enlightened choice. It was considered the holy grail for many.
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The Mu-tron felt like a bit of a risk at the time because they aren’t cheap, even used, but I’m super happy with it.
The Who’s That Lady tone is reportedly a Big Muff and a Maestro Phase Shifter, I can’t remember the order of the pedals, but that’s apparently a key part of the puzzle.
For years the speculation was that it was a Roland Jet Phaser (that was all over the internet for a while), but it turns out those weren’t even out for a couple of years after the song came out.
Holy crap, I might have found the ！
That guitar player magazine listed the Heptode Virtuoso as modern recreation of that Maestro Phase Shifter (6-stage phaser) used by Ernie.
I assumed this boutique pedal would be unobtainable or crazy expensive. Turns out there was only one listed for sale in Japan, it’s used and marked down for a special sale for like half the original list price! I just said screw it and hit the button as it seems meant to be and when will I get another shot at one. (Sounds good on bass as well!)
Shout out to @woz as I never would have discovered that if it wasn’t for your post.
(FYI, the author of that review Joe Gore is an amazing guitarist. Check his YouTube channel. I loved his video on flatwound strings)
Not that I’ll just be doing Ernie Isley licks when I get it, but confirms that this nails the tone. He’s got the fuzz and shifter in the wrong order though, from what I understand.
This is hilarious. The original ad.
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Also, FWIW, another pedal I was looking at that might be interesting to some people is the A/DA Flanger remake. I broke out my copy of Analog Man’s Guide To Vintage Effects (amazing book by the way), and he basically calls that the holy grail of flangers. I’ve never found myself particularly drawn to flangers, but man this thing sounds cool with dirt, and goes into like scifi territory as well.
Definitely more psychedelic than funk, so I think I made the right choice for me with the Phase Shifter above.
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You can get original 1970s/80s Shergold Custom Masqueraders for a lot less than the Eastwood reissues. They are marvellous and undervalued guitars, even if the way the finish on them wore over time means most look like junk nowadays. Mine was my first gigging guitar in the 1980s and still with me now.
The a/da flanger is awesome - my favourite flanger! (I built a diy one years ago)
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I have one of these and it’s incredible
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I just rebuilt and upsized my studio board so that I could put a few more of my fave pedals on there. I bought a large Mono pedalboard, and two Truetone CS12 power supplies, as well as a Disaster Area Midi 4 unit so that I can midi sync all of my midi pedals to my AR2.
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The main point of discussion was whether there are any “good” guitarists who play “crappy” guitars. We don’t have to limit the discussion to Eastwood.
Of course that question is vague. “crappy” is just of those silly words you throw out when you’re having beers with your homies at the bar. Bernard Sumner might be considered by some to be a “good” guitarist but others might disagree because we don’t see him playing speed metal licks.
Squier has historically been looked down upon as a so-called “crappy” brand. Whether the player here is “good” is subjective. he seems competent enough
Cort is another brand with a history of “crappy” reputation. Pete Thorn though has is a legit pro guitarist.
I have been using a RYRA Klone which I really dig as it’s transparent. My realisation with fuzz is it is very compressed and opposite of transparent. I’ve had the SB a long time and no rush to sell unless unobtanium prices are involved!
I had a great /13 amp but like you, too much for recording in the hoose. My Henriksen is a good fit, micd up with a royer r121/sm 57. Most importantly I stopped trying to get everything perfect in place of actually getting stuff done.
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I’ve got a knackered Marshall 4x12 with greenbacks - I’m lucky in that neighbours are a fair way away. But I mostly use a home-built 5w tube thing - even that can be too loud though…
I’ve been looking hard at the Axe-Fx and Kemper for ages - just havent taken the plunge - mostly through indecision… may think about it next year…
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@Jbuckley92 Definitely will be my first choice if/when I need a flanger. Looks fantastic!
@Francis and @frosty_raver It’s so tough to find a tube amp for city living. I’m in Tokyo and big amps just aren’t feasible. After years of searching I realized that the Vibrochamp is a very quiet 5W so works perfectly for me. I think those reissue Marshall 1W amps are louder.
One thing I want to start doing is going to practice studios. Because you can’t play big loud amps at home in Tokyo, there are lots of places where you can rent them by the hour for pretty reasonable prices. With the pandemic still limiting what I can do for fun, I might start doing this. It sounds therapeutic to go plug into a big Marshall or Bassman for an hour or two every now and again, and I could even bring my Zoom to try to capture some sounds.
A lot of places have drum kits in the rooms as well. It might be fun to screw around on those too.
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