Suggestions for chorus pedal?

[IggyT]

Thinking about adding a chorus to my signal chain for the purpose of covering /approaching tunes like ZZ Top's version of " I thank You" or the effect on Van Halen's version of "Pretty Woman".
Any suggestions for a pedal that is reliable and not a fortune?
thanks,
iggy

[vjf1968]

Probably the Visual Sound H20 which has a pretty good chorus and an echo unit in the same pedal. If you just want the chorus effect than the V2 Liquid Chorus is available.
The H2O goes for about $189.97 and the Liquid Chorus for $139.97 from Sweetwater. If you do not already have an delay unit than go for the H2O. They are available at most of your bigger music retailers.

[DMace]

The best chorus I've heard is the Keeley modded Boss Chorus, the blue pedal. The website has info on the specs and price.

[FrankB]

I have several chorus pedals, the one that is on my board is the Fender Chorus. It's rich deep, sweet and chirpy and all around maybe the best I have ever heard.

[IggyT]

I should have mentioned:
I am running my guitar into a green Maxon OD 808 and Carl Martin red repeat delay then into an amp; Blues Jr or Vox.
iggy

[rand z]

tc electronics...

hands down the best ive ever heard or used.

imho.

rand z tropicalsoul.net

[Telegazer]

Keep an eye out for a old Boss CE-2.

Excellent all-around chorus with a sweet vintage vibe that won't burn a hole in your pocket. Never harsh, will do warm and gentle stuff as well as a nice rotary effect that goes great on lead lines after mid-gain drive settings... without the edgy bite from some modern pedals.

[Yoni]

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[tazzboy]

Originally Posted by Telegazer

Keep an eye out for a old Boss CE-2.

Excellent all-around chorus with a sweet vintage vibe that won't burn a hole in your pocket. Never harsh, will do warm and gentle stuff as well as a nice rotary effect that goes great on lead lines after mid-gain drive settings... without the edgy bite from some modern pedals.

Plus 1. Yeah there are few of them on http://www.musicgoround.com one is at their Farmington, MI for $49.99, Littleton, Co. $129.99, Kenosha, WI for $59.99.

I got mine off of eBay for under $100. I like more then I do the CE or CH chorus pedals.

[Nub]

The HomeBrew Electronics THC Chorus is excellent.

Btw, I think EVH used a phaser for most stuff (and occasionally a flanger).

[DavidP]

and Analog Man's is the one that has stayed on my pedalboard.

[tiktok]

+1 on the tc pedal

[Brandon Roy]

I got a Danelectro DC-1 Cool Cat Chorus pedal that does just fine for me. Expect some noise. But it's great and only $69.95. Built solid and it looks like a car from the 1950's

[Flat357]

Arion SCH-1 if you can find one .

[Mike Bruce]

For a while I had an 18volt Danelectro Cool Cat, but went back to the Boss CH1 Super Chorus. Most chorus pedals will get you close, but Boss meets the "reliable and not a fortune" qualifiers you state.

Curious, what amp awill you be using?

Mike Bruce

[hamish5178]

The rest of my pedals are boutique or vintage, but I use a BOSS Super Chorus, it sounds the best to my ears.

I haven't heard either of the songs you're talking about, but be aware that the BOSS is pretty subtle, It's my understanding that the Chorus Ensemble is more pronounced and warmer.

I advise against Visual Sounds, I used to have an H2O and I think all their pedals are terribly overpriced.

[IggyT]

Thanks to everyone!
I picked up a Danelectro Cool Cat CC1 (9V) with true bypass that does the trick.
metal housing , actually very quiet ...and yes...it looks like the back of a 50s car.
iggy