Danelectro Cool Cat Pedals

[Hallski]

Anyone ever use one? They aren't expensive, and they seem to create a decent sound. Do they get pushed aside as incompetent like their guitars? I kinda dig the tones from the Metal II and the Tremelo pedals. Thoughts?

[smoss469]

I've got 3, enjoy them all.

[Hallski]

Originally Posted by smoss469

I've got 3, enjoy them all.

right on. Which ones do you use?

[bigbandtele]

I have:

Drive v.1
Distortion
Transparent OD v.1
Tremolo
Vibe

The tremolo lives on my surf/instrumental pedalboard; the distortion is always on my regular board.

I found the Vibe a bit noisy.

The Transparent OD is great, but it's edged out in day to day use by my Sparkle Drive.

The Drive is a really good sounding pedal, but one OD and a distortion is all I really need on my board.

[guitarguytim]

I have the tremolo and transparent od, both are fantastic! I'd highly recommend them.

[tjalla]

I have

Tuna Melt
Fish N Chips
Rocky Road
Cool Cat Trem
Cool Cat TOD V1
Cool Cat TOD V2
Cool Cat Vibe

All fantastic pedals regardless of price - except Rocky Road and TOD V2: junk

[A.B.Negative]

I have the Fuzz and Metal pedals, both version 1. Great pedals that just happen to be cheap.

[gusironside]

I have a Cool Cat FAB Slapback Echo, a Daddy-O Overdrive, and a Danelectro '56 guitar. The pedals are great and exceptional value for money. The guitar is great, too, only problem being that the tuning stability is not perfect, so I may change the machine heads. Danelectro gear is generally excellent.

[doubbledeyed]

try to check the demo of rotren in you tube.
realy nice blues sound.

I ALSO USEING TRANSPARENT OVER DRIVE CTO 1(USE AS A BOOST)
AND THE REGULAR OVER DRIVE CO 1 (FOR CRUNCH)
GOD BLESS

[smoss469]

I've got a V1 Transparent OD, a V1 Fuzz and a Trem.

[Axis29]

TOD v.1
Fuzz v.1

My only issue with them is the horrible knob placement...

[aunchaki]

My feeling is that the CoolCats get a lot of love here on the forum. I have the Vibe and like it. Not a fan of the case design (size, knob placement, looks, etc...), but that's not a deal-breaker. I may try to re-house my Vibe one day.

[jluv15]

I have the TOD v2. Fantastic pedal, I mostly use it for a boost. Occasionally, I do run it in jfet mode to add some nice dirt to my clean sound. It is very transparent, doesn't seem to color my tone at all. It plays very nicely with my old tube amp and pairs great with my other dirt pedals. It's well built, solid metal enclosure. As many others have stated, the knobs are a pain. I have not touched the bass knob since originally set it... to much of a hassle. Definitely a fantastic pedal for the price.

[bossking7]

Originally Posted by Axis29

TOD v.1
Fuzz v.1

My only issue with them is the horrible knob placement...

+1

[iluvchiclets]

I think the entire Danelectro line has exceptional value for the money. Overdrives and Distortions are so varied that it is a matter of listening to any given pedal to decide if it's your taste or not, but I think they're nice for the $$.

I have the Cool Cat Vibe and the Chicken Salad - two very similar (but slightly different) Uni-vibe effects. I have also in the past owned the Transparent Overdrive and the silver pedal (I think it was called Overdrive?) They all performed very well.

[jonsongz]

Originally Posted by tjalla

I have

Tuna Melt
Fish N Chips
Rocky Road
Cool Cat Trem
Cool Cat TOD V1
Cool Cat TOD V2
Cool Cat Vibe

All fantastic pedals regardless of price - except Rocky Road and TOD V2: junk

Totally disagree about TOD V2. I think it's a great pedal. Dials in nicely with a very transparent overdrive. Responds well to pick attack and guitar volume changes. I know that V1 is the holy grail around here, but really for the price you pay, that Dano TOD V2 rocks the boat. Plus if you have really tiny fingers you can adjust it all kinds of ways...one of which is the V1 from what I've heard. I've never bothered to change those lil switches. I liked the sound right from the box once I dialed in the tone...a pain in the ass even for those with tiny fingers and good eyesight I'll admit

[tjalla]

^ I'm talking a shootout I did between a Tim, two TOD V1s and a TOD V2. I had a Timmy before replacing it with the Tim.

Tim easily the most refined. Dano TOD V1 held its ground, even better than the Tim for certain things - it has a more aggressive midrange. V2, try as I may with all dip switch settings always sounded grainy and splatty by comparison. Its significantly brighter than V1, and works better as a straight clean boost as it doesn't shave off your high end - but there is something plasticky and artificial about its brightness that grates me.

Tim took a hit at a gig (my bad) and somethings gone awry inside - need to get it fixed - but the V1 is standing in like a champ, and then some.

[valvestate]

I also don't dig the Danelectro V2 so I purchased 'again' the V1 (I gave the other one to a friend which was a mistake :))

The Transparent Overdrive's also great! As well as the Chorus and Fuzz V1