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Published on 04/15/11 at 03:47
Best value:
Excellent
This pedal is a copy of the Gibson Maestro modernized MDF-1, now at prices not found or wacky (well not yet at the level of the Klon Centaur, but it gets there slowly ...)
It is an effect pedal analog rather special. It is an active band equalizer which can add distortion. There are two knobs, one for selecting the frequency on which we play, the other to manage the gain is applied at this frequency. Then there is a 5 position switch that plays on the width of the strip on which we apply the effect. Finally, a light switch can not apply or distortion. Little trick practice, the operation is led bicolor. It turns red if the distortion is on, green otherwise.
Level connections, it has input, output, power supply type boss and an auxiliary output. Finally, the pedal system tray for the battery pretty handy, no need the screwdriver to change it.
[9] I wish that the footswitch is distortion, but good pedal works fine as is. Some may criticize that the distortion is not adjustable, it personal does not bother me and I find it well calibrated.
UTILIZATION
Simple configuration, everything is marked above. A small manual is provided with, with explanations in English, very detailed. Editing sounds is easy with three knobs and their action is very effective.
In addition, the pedal has a very standard diet (Boss type) and the battery tray is also very practical.
[10] Nothing is above reproach.
SOUND QUALITY
The effect is very effective. Its big advantage is that compensate for defects that may have some guitars. A lack of medium or low surplus may be offset and make the sound more balanced. As a group it can cut through the mix effortlessly and does not crush its partners. To equalize the side, it's very classic in short, with the advantage of controlling the width of the frequency on which we act, and that little EQ to my knowledge suggests.
Side distortion, overdrive but rather a fairly mild and fairly dry. On a clear sound can be rather "stiff", so you have to play on the EQ settings of the pedal. On a popping sound she brings a little more definition notes. All my stuff is pretty bold typed (like Les Paul and Amp UK typed), it refines its sound effectively.
Note that it complements an overdrive and a little fat-rich medium. With my BB Preamp she wonders.
Finally, those who wish to return to the sounds of Queens Of The Stone Age will not be disappointed, you're right in.. Besides Josh Homme now used to replace its MDF-1, too fragile and damaged by years of touring.
[10] It does its job and does it well. Those seeking his type will not be disappointed. I think you either love or hate Me love! A test to be less on what we want.
OVERALL OPINION
I use it since December 2010.
I have not had the opportunity to test a Maestro MDF-1 before, and I'd love to compare them side by side. Otherwise I had and I've always quite a boost and OD, and out from the crowd by its originality and its mode of operation.
What I like most is the wide variety of sounds that happens to obtain. What I like least ... not much! Maybe a little big but in a good pedalboard.
Value for money ... it's expensive, but the quality is there, the components are good, the pcb is high quality, all solid. It is not given, but when you see the price of MDF-1, that's perspective!
I would do without hesitation that choice is what I wanted and she did not disappoint me!
[10] The English Stone Deaf FX seduced me. Strongly that they leave other models =)
It is an effect pedal analog rather special. It is an active band equalizer which can add distortion. There are two knobs, one for selecting the frequency on which we play, the other to manage the gain is applied at this frequency. Then there is a 5 position switch that plays on the width of the strip on which we apply the effect. Finally, a light switch can not apply or distortion. Little trick practice, the operation is led bicolor. It turns red if the distortion is on, green otherwise.
Level connections, it has input, output, power supply type boss and an auxiliary output. Finally, the pedal system tray for the battery pretty handy, no need the screwdriver to change it.
[9] I wish that the footswitch is distortion, but good pedal works fine as is. Some may criticize that the distortion is not adjustable, it personal does not bother me and I find it well calibrated.
UTILIZATION
Simple configuration, everything is marked above. A small manual is provided with, with explanations in English, very detailed. Editing sounds is easy with three knobs and their action is very effective.
In addition, the pedal has a very standard diet (Boss type) and the battery tray is also very practical.
[10] Nothing is above reproach.
SOUND QUALITY
The effect is very effective. Its big advantage is that compensate for defects that may have some guitars. A lack of medium or low surplus may be offset and make the sound more balanced. As a group it can cut through the mix effortlessly and does not crush its partners. To equalize the side, it's very classic in short, with the advantage of controlling the width of the frequency on which we act, and that little EQ to my knowledge suggests.
Side distortion, overdrive but rather a fairly mild and fairly dry. On a clear sound can be rather "stiff", so you have to play on the EQ settings of the pedal. On a popping sound she brings a little more definition notes. All my stuff is pretty bold typed (like Les Paul and Amp UK typed), it refines its sound effectively.
Note that it complements an overdrive and a little fat-rich medium. With my BB Preamp she wonders.
Finally, those who wish to return to the sounds of Queens Of The Stone Age will not be disappointed, you're right in.. Besides Josh Homme now used to replace its MDF-1, too fragile and damaged by years of touring.
[10] It does its job and does it well. Those seeking his type will not be disappointed. I think you either love or hate Me love! A test to be less on what we want.
OVERALL OPINION
I use it since December 2010.
I have not had the opportunity to test a Maestro MDF-1 before, and I'd love to compare them side by side. Otherwise I had and I've always quite a boost and OD, and out from the crowd by its originality and its mode of operation.
What I like most is the wide variety of sounds that happens to obtain. What I like least ... not much! Maybe a little big but in a good pedalboard.
Value for money ... it's expensive, but the quality is there, the components are good, the pcb is high quality, all solid. It is not given, but when you see the price of MDF-1, that's perspective!
I would do without hesitation that choice is what I wanted and she did not disappoint me!
[10] The English Stone Deaf FX seduced me. Strongly that they leave other models =)