Tremolo suggestions?

Yoni · June 30th, 2008, 10:46 PM

It's an effect I can slowly hearing my self use more and more. Any suggestions on what pedal to pick up? Basically I'm a cheap bastard so I wont be paying too much and really am just looking at e-bay and Daddy's junkie music.

red57strat · June 30th, 2008, 10:50 PM

I bought a used Voodoo Lab Tremolo for $60 and love it.

Yoni · June 30th, 2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by red57strat

I bought a used Voodoo Lab Tremolo for $60 and love it.

Hmm that could be slightly cool if I can find one used right now I'm looking at an Artec for $44

winny pooh · July 1st, 2008, 07:00 AM

The Dano tune melt is a steal, buy it now! Even after using amp trem and a tremulator it still sounds good.

Durtdog · July 1st, 2008, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by winny pooh

The Dano tune melt is a steal, buy it now! Even after using amp trem and a tremulator it still sounds good.

Yeah, I got a used one a year ago and still use it with my 18 watt. It's got a great lo-fi sound to it. Perfect.

junk126 · July 1st, 2008, 12:15 PM

+1 on the Dano.

Also, the Guyatone VT-3 Tremolo sounds realy good and has a small footprint for your pedalboard (if you have one). I think they're $75 new, so used might be close to the Artec your looking at.

jz63 · July 1st, 2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by winny pooh

The Dano tune melt is a steal, buy it now! Even after using amp trem and a tremulator it still sounds good.

yep.. the Dano is a great great pedal at any price. I use a Tremulator now but If need be I'd gladly stick the Tuna Melt back on th eboard.

play_loud · July 1st, 2008, 12:56 PM

Two easy steps for acquiring the poor mans tremolo.

1) Grab your tele's headstock.
2) Shake vigorously.

Note: to be used with caution.

References.
http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/crack.htm

Yoni · July 1st, 2008, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by play_loud

Two easy steps for acquiring the poor mans tremolo.

1) Grab your tele's headstock.
2) Shake vigorously.

Note: to be used with caution.

References.
http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/crack.htm

Who says anything about using a tele? Also The tuna-melt?? I dunno I look at those things and they look like I'm gonna break them with multiple steps. Right now I'm bidding on a carl martin surf trem.

BritishBluesBoy · July 1st, 2008, 01:40 PM

I have one of these... It's great...

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...dal?sku=151381

Durtdog · July 1st, 2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoni

Who says anything about using a tele? Also The tuna-melt?? I dunno I look at those things and they look like I'm gonna break them with multiple steps. Right now I'm bidding on a carl martin surf trem.

Well, good for you. You asked for suggestions, you got 'em.

I've gigged my Tuna Melt for a year and it's ok. I spent as much for the pedal as I would for a 6 pack of beer.

Yoni · July 1st, 2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Durtdog

Well, good for you. You asked for suggestions, you got 'em.

I've gigged my Tuna Melt for a year and it's ok. I spent as much for the pedal as I would for a 6 pack of beer.

I look good beer and all but who spends $20 on a six pack?

play_loud · July 1st, 2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoni

Who says anything about using a tele?

That's weird.. Could have sworn this was a forum for telecaster players. My bad.

Durtdog · July 1st, 2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoni

I look good beer and all but who spends $20 on a six pack?

I bought it used...but I do buy brand new, unused beer.

vjf1968 · July 1st, 2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoni

I look good beer and all but who spends $20 on a six pack?

Don't know what you mean but that statement. But I believe Durtdog was saying that for the lower price than the Artec the Dano Tuna Melt is a pretty good pedal at a great price.

getbent · July 1st, 2008, 02:07 PM

Bill Kirchen tours relentlessly and uses a tuna melt...

you said you were a cheap bastard... the carl martin stuff ain't cheap...

Yoni · July 1st, 2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by play_loud

That's weird.. Could have sworn this was a forum for telecaster players. My bad.

I stumbled on this forum when i was searching for problems I was having with an amp and I did once have a Telecaster but alas I sold it and now play an Ibanez AS83 and soon an old Guild Solid body S type from the 80's that I will probably pop p-90's in.

And with all of you talking about the tuna melt I may check it out.

Yoni · July 1st, 2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Durtdog

I bought it used...but I do buy brand new, unused beer.

You really should try used beer. I make a golden lager style drink with hints of lemon and asparagus.

Yoni · July 1st, 2008, 03:06 PM

Having just checked out a demo on Youtube the tuna melt is definitely not for me.

vjf1968 · July 1st, 2008, 04:05 PM

What kind of tremelo are you looking for? Optical? Bias Trem? Choppy? Smooth? Fender? Vox AC30?

studio1087 · July 1st, 2008, 04:33 PM

Dano Tuna Melt. They sound great.

Yoni · July 1st, 2008, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vjf1968

What kind of tremelo are you looking for? Optical? Bias Trem? Choppy? Smooth? Fender? Vox AC30?

one with a little more control. From the demo I watched it sure doesn't seem to be filled with sound.

Yoni · July 1st, 2008, 05:01 PM

Also I lost the carl martin so I will keep looking for a few more.

Little Ricky · July 1st, 2008, 05:04 PM

TUNA MELT TUNE MELT TUNA MELT!!!
...and it's the color of used beer.

They come with a protective cover to protect the admitedly flimsy knobs, and the stomp button should be fine as long as you don't actually 'stomp' it. I keep mine on the top of the amp as it is usually either on or off for the entire length of the song. I have the Carl Martin as well, and am selling the Carl Martin.

Dan-O mini-pedals in general are excellent, and low-priced.

JBennett · July 1st, 2008, 05:10 PM

I'm another happy Tuna Melter, but I must say, the superior pedal for a little more money is the Marshall Vibratrem Pedal. It has all the great features of the Dano but you get a knob for gradual shaping of the trem wave, not just a hard switch from square to round wave. Plus there is a "Vibrato" option that I'd probably just ignore, but it could come in handy. Oh and it has two output jacks for stereo send of the tremolo effect. Maddening to my ears, but again, it could come in handy.

You can see my trusty little TM down on the floor. I'm editing this post now. Though I've always wanted that Marshall VT-1, I'm reading the reviews on the page I linked too and it seems to be pretty unreliable. I figured the all metal construction would mean it was better built, but I've used my Tuna Melt (in it's cheap plastic case) for about 8 years now without any trouble, so… TUNA MELT!

June 30th, 2008, 10:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Yoni Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Age: 25 Posts: 567	Tremolo suggestions? It's an effect I can slowly hearing my self use more and more. Any suggestions on what pedal to pick up? Basically I'm a cheap bastard so I wont be paying too much and really am just looking at e-bay and Daddy's junkie music. __________________ Fall in Love it's Fun-EV Check out my band at www.myspace.com/agent355

June 30th, 2008, 10:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
red57strat Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,195	I bought a used Voodoo Lab Tremolo for $60 and love it. __________________ Don

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winny pooh Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South London Posts: 1,612 7 Photos	The Dano tune melt is a steal, buy it now! Even after using amp trem and a tremulator it still sounds good. __________________ my afro ambient side project: http://www.myspace.com/theswyambusessions

July 1st, 2008, 12:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
junk126 Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Alabama, United States Age: 29 Posts: 121	+1 on the Dano. Also, the Guyatone VT-3 Tremolo sounds realy good and has a small footprint for your pedalboard (if you have one). I think they're $75 new, so used might be close to the Artec your looking at. __________________ I'll be more enthusiastic about encouraging thinking outside the box when there's evidence of any thinking going on inside it. -- (Terry Pratchett)

July 1st, 2008, 01:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
BritishBluesBoy Friend of Leo's Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Age: 40 Posts: 4,617 62 Photos	I have one of these... It's great... http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...dal?sku=151381 __________________ BBB.

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play_loud Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney Age: 19 Posts: 222	Two easy steps for acquiring the poor mans tremolo. 1) Grab your tele's headstock. 2) Shake vigorously. Note: to be used with caution. References. http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/crack.htm

July 1st, 2008, 02:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
getbent Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Posts: 10,168 37 Photos	Bill Kirchen tours relentlessly and uses a tuna melt... you said you were a cheap bastard... the carl martin stuff ain't cheap... __________________ 'never pet a burning dog'

July 1st, 2008, 03:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
Yoni Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Age: 25 Posts: 567	Having just checked out a demo on Youtube the tuna melt is definitely not for me. __________________ Fall in Love it's Fun-EV Check out my band at www.myspace.com/agent355

July 1st, 2008, 04:05 PM	#20 (permalink)
vjf1968 Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Philadelphia Age: 40 Posts: 896 7 Photos	What kind of tremelo are you looking for? Optical? Bias Trem? Choppy? Smooth? Fender? Vox AC30? __________________ "the cult aesthetic of liking only what's obscure is just as sick of being mindlessly led around by the nose" -Mark Mothersbaugh

July 1st, 2008, 04:33 PM	#21 (permalink)
studio1087 Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Near Milwaukee Age: 44 Posts: 3,993 36 Photos	Dano Tuna Melt. They sound great. __________________ JLG Carry On

July 1st, 2008, 05:01 PM	#23 (permalink)
Yoni Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Age: 25 Posts: 567	Also I lost the carl martin so I will keep looking for a few more. __________________ Fall in Love it's Fun-EV Check out my band at www.myspace.com/agent355

July 1st, 2008, 05:04 PM	#24 (permalink)
Little Ricky TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 96	Dan-o Rocks TUNA MELT TUNE MELT TUNA MELT!!! ...and it's the color of used beer. They come with a protective cover to protect the admitedly flimsy knobs, and the stomp button should be fine as long as you don't actually 'stomp' it. I keep mine on the top of the amp as it is usually either on or off for the entire length of the song. I have the Carl Martin as well, and am selling the Carl Martin. Dan-O mini-pedals in general are excellent, and low-priced.

July 1st, 2008, 05:10 PM	#25 (permalink)
JBennett NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Age: 31 Posts: 5	I'm another happy Tuna Melter, but I must say, the superior pedal for a little more money is the Marshall Vibratrem Pedal. It has all the great features of the Dano but you get a knob for gradual shaping of the trem wave, not just a hard switch from square to round wave. Plus there is a "Vibrato" option that I'd probably just ignore, but it could come in handy. Oh and it has two output jacks for stereo send of the tremolo effect. Maddening to my ears, but again, it could come in handy. You can see my trusty little TM down on the floor. I'm editing this post now. Though I've always wanted that Marshall VT-1, I'm reading the reviews on the page I linked too and it seems to be pretty unreliable. I figured the all metal construction would mean it was better built, but I've used my Tuna Melt (in it's cheap plastic case) for about 8 years now without any trouble, so… TUNA MELT!