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MGR/Tom « Ibanez SM7 Smash Box »
Published on 11/19/03 at 15:00I purchased the SM7 Smash Box from a local music store for £69.99. The reason that I got it is because I wanted a pedal that could go from 'Clean' to 'Dirty'. And that's what I got.
What I like about the SM7 is that it is really useful if you want a good drive/distortion sound out of your guitar. It's got a 'Drive' knob on it which controls how distorted the sound is. It has two frequency knobs, one for the low end and one for the high end. The low end increases the bass n the sound. The high end increases the treble in the sound. It also has a 'Level' knob which is basically a volume control. You've also got two switches aswell. A 'Void' switch and an 'Edge' switch. The void controls the feedback that you get. If you want a really distorted sound you want this off. The edge switches between a smooth or a sharp sound on your guitar. Another thing i ike is that with a few other pedals I have seen there's no LED or anything to tell you that it's on. On the SM7 it does.
One thing i don't like is that if you're playing on stage you want your amplifier really loud and the SM7 gives a massive feedback even if you have void on. You also get a sort of static effect if you play for too long.
A good pedal but what's annoying is that once you put the input in it starts to drain the 9v battery straight away. So if you get an SM7 you should get an adaptor for it to save wasting money on batteries.
Overall a good pedal for the alternative msic guitarist. A good range of sounds can be produced in combination with a good amp.
If you like to play rock or metal. Buy This!
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
What I like about the SM7 is that it is really useful if you want a good drive/distortion sound out of your guitar. It's got a 'Drive' knob on it which controls how distorted the sound is. It has two frequency knobs, one for the low end and one for the high end. The low end increases the bass n the sound. The high end increases the treble in the sound. It also has a 'Level' knob which is basically a volume control. You've also got two switches aswell. A 'Void' switch and an 'Edge' switch. The void controls the feedback that you get. If you want a really distorted sound you want this off. The edge switches between a smooth or a sharp sound on your guitar. Another thing i ike is that with a few other pedals I have seen there's no LED or anything to tell you that it's on. On the SM7 it does.
One thing i don't like is that if you're playing on stage you want your amplifier really loud and the SM7 gives a massive feedback even if you have void on. You also get a sort of static effect if you play for too long.
A good pedal but what's annoying is that once you put the input in it starts to drain the 9v battery straight away. So if you get an SM7 you should get an adaptor for it to save wasting money on batteries.
Overall a good pedal for the alternative msic guitarist. A good range of sounds can be produced in combination with a good amp.
If you like to play rock or metal. Buy This!
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com