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teleman78 · February 7th, 2012, 10:54 AM

Malekko Omicron Chorus: great classic sound, simple to use and doesn't take up barely any room on your pedal board.

blowtorch · February 7th, 2012, 11:08 AM

Why not go with tremolo instead? (Since chorus is so lame. I mean seriously, even Keef couldn't make it cool)

Chiogtr4x · February 7th, 2012, 11:54 AM

I suppose I went for a "jack of all trades" (as opposed to great sounding analog tone) chorus versatility, and have used a Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble for many years.

I wanted one pedal (multi-tasking!) that could cover Chorus (which I really never use), as well as the "Fake Leslie"/organ tone (which I do use). Having a Mix control plus Bass/Treble cut filters plus usual Depth and Rate controls, IMO make this a great value.

Looks like the MXR Analog Chorus is the exact same pedal, but analog

peterfrey2000 · February 7th, 2012, 11:55 AM

Thanks for the input. I did go to pro guitar's site and you tube video's prior to asking. I will see what i can find locally to test drive.

artdecade · February 7th, 2012, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blowtorch

Why not go with tremolo instead? (Since chorus is so lame. I mean seriously, even Keef couldn't make it cool)

When did Keef try? I know that he went through a Phase 100 period...

blowtorch · February 7th, 2012, 01:06 PM

artdecade, tunes like "Just Waiting on A Friend" and others sound chorused to me, I could be wrong though.

Brandon mac · February 7th, 2012, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by artdecade

Boss CH-1 Super Chorus. Jack of all trades. Used under $60.

this^ all the way.

Tele Bee · February 7th, 2012, 01:40 PM

I have the mxr, 1 knob chorus and find that while it has a good sound, its versitility is quite limited. Speed is the only adjustable parameter, but not being able to alter the depth makes this pedal a true one trick pony. Good, but not great.

schenkadere · February 7th, 2012, 02:04 PM

Nicest sounding and most versatile chorus I've ever used is the Dano Cool Cat CC-1. At any price, it's the best I've come across...being relatively cheap ain't bad either!

Yonatan · February 7th, 2012, 03:12 PM

My recommendation is to get a used DOD FX65 (or FX60). Very special sounding (and uses the famous BBD chip (MN3007).

I haven't tried the Joyo, but the clips do sound nice.

I never tried it but I'm curious about the Arion SCH-Z sold by allparts (uses somewhat less revered MN3005)

jvanoort · February 7th, 2012, 03:16 PM

Tried a few. Recently bought the TC Electronics Corona. I think that one is here to stay. Beautiful sounding chorus, from very subtle to over the top. Very transparent sounding too.
Different animal than a Small Clone.

surfco · February 8th, 2012, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blowtorch

Why not go with tremolo instead? (Since chorus is so lame. I mean seriously, even Keef couldn't make it cool)

-1

DC Music · February 8th, 2012, 05:14 PM

I've had great experiences with Boss CE-2 and Joyo Classic Chorus.

Torz Johnson · February 8th, 2012, 05:51 PM

I'm lovin' the TC Electronic Corona. It does a beautiful full-on chorus sound but I especially like dialing the FX level down and just using it to add a thin layer of sweet frosting.

swleamon · February 8th, 2012, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torz Johnson

I'm lovin' the TC Electronic Corona. It does a beautiful full-on chorus sound but I especially like dialing the FX level down and just using it to add a thin layer of sweet frosting.

Mmmmmm. Frosting.
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afelt.tech · February 8th, 2012, 11:40 PM

I have a rocktron tsunami. I wouldn't trade it for any other chorus.

k tone · February 9th, 2012, 12:12 AM

I found the Joyo to be pretty shrill esp with gain. I just got one of the new MXR M234s (the 5 knob one for $100ish) and really like it. I have a Boss CE-2, and a DOD FX-65 as well and while great the MXR is more adjustable.

If you turn all of the knobs on the FX-65 off you get a really cool filtered flange sound ala late 70's early 80's Frank Zappa. It is a really lush chorus as well.

iguazux · February 9th, 2012, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uriah1

Analogman mini-chorus (with mix knob)

Analogman mini chorus WITH mix knob and Fulltone Choralflange.
IMHO the mix is one of the most important criteria of choice for a chorus.

Stratburst · February 9th, 2012, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tape

Small Clone forever and ever.

Got one of those myself. Great chorus but it got bumped by my Boss RT-20.

I also should shout out to the Digitech Hardwire CR-7. Heard amazing things about that pedal, and the rest of the Hardwire series is excellent (I have the high gain distortion and the reverb pedal, and they're great).

eddiewagner · February 9th, 2012, 05:31 AM

I use a boss ce5 once in a while. I just cant sell it. Does all the chorusstuff for me. Good for slide.

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Chiogtr4x Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manassas Park, VA Age: 54 Posts: 3,273	I suppose I went for a "jack of all trades" (as opposed to great sounding analog tone) chorus versatility, and have used a Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble for many years. I wanted one pedal (multi-tasking!) that could cover Chorus (which I really never use), as well as the "Fake Leslie"/organ tone (which I do use). Having a Mix control plus Bass/Treble cut filters plus usual Depth and Rate controls, IMO make this a great value. Looks like the MXR Analog Chorus is the exact same pedal, but analog __________________ Tele/Tex-Mex Strat/Dano '56 U2>MHP "Stubble Trouble" FUZZ/MHP "perfected" GFS Brownie Classic/Barber Direct Drive/Blues Driver> MORE PEDALS> '68 Deluxe Reverb or blonde Blues Jr. Rock On!

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schenkadere Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2009 Location: NY Age: 46 Posts: 2,993	Nicest sounding and most versatile chorus I've ever used is the Dano Cool Cat CC-1. At any price, it's the best I've come across...being relatively cheap ain't bad either! __________________ Guitar>Boss ST-2 Power Stack>Vox Time Machine Delay>Amp My music page: http://www.soundclick.com/schenkadere

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eddiewagner Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ROCK!linghausen/germany Age: 54 Posts: 6,510 27 Photos	I use a boss ce5 once in a while. I just cant sell it. Does all the chorusstuff for me. Good for slide. __________________ My Drum/Guitar-Duo: www.Captain-Twang-and-his-Rhythm-Cat.de

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teleman78 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami, FL. USA Posts: 318	Malekko Omicron Chorus: great classic sound, simple to use and doesn't take up barely any room on your pedal board.

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February 7th, 2012, 11:08 AM	#22 (permalink)
blowtorch Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wisco Posts: 4,291	Why not go with tremolo instead? (Since chorus is so lame. I mean seriously, even Keef couldn't make it cool)

February 7th, 2012, 11:55 AM	#24 (permalink)
peterfrey2000 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 45	Thanks for the input. I did go to pro guitar's site and you tube video's prior to asking. I will see what i can find locally to test drive.

February 7th, 2012, 01:06 PM	#26 (permalink)
blowtorch Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wisco Posts: 4,291	artdecade, tunes like "Just Waiting on A Friend" and others sound chorused to me, I could be wrong though.

February 7th, 2012, 01:40 PM	#28 (permalink)
Tele Bee Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, TX Age: 42 Posts: 348	I have the mxr, 1 knob chorus and find that while it has a good sound, its versitility is quite limited. Speed is the only adjustable parameter, but not being able to alter the depth makes this pedal a true one trick pony. Good, but not great.

February 7th, 2012, 03:12 PM	#30 (permalink)
Yonatan TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Israel Posts: 9	My recommendation is to get a used DOD FX65 (or FX60). Very special sounding (and uses the famous BBD chip (MN3007). I haven't tried the Joyo, but the clips do sound nice. I never tried it but I'm curious about the Arion SCH-Z sold by allparts (uses somewhat less revered MN3005)

February 7th, 2012, 03:16 PM	#31 (permalink)
jvanoort Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Groningen, Nederland Age: 42 Posts: 948	Tried a few. Recently bought the TC Electronics Corona. I think that one is here to stay. Beautiful sounding chorus, from very subtle to over the top. Very transparent sounding too. Different animal than a Small Clone.

February 8th, 2012, 05:14 PM	#33 (permalink)
DC Music Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 123	I've had great experiences with Boss CE-2 and Joyo Classic Chorus.

February 8th, 2012, 05:51 PM	#34 (permalink)
Torz Johnson Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NY Posts: 1,294	I'm lovin' the TC Electronic Corona. It does a beautiful full-on chorus sound but I especially like dialing the FX level down and just using it to add a thin layer of sweet frosting.

February 8th, 2012, 11:40 PM	#36 (permalink)
afelt.tech TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 15	I have a rocktron tsunami. I wouldn't trade it for any other chorus.

February 9th, 2012, 12:12 AM	#37 (permalink)
k tone Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 757 23 Photos	I found the Joyo to be pretty shrill esp with gain. I just got one of the new MXR M234s (the 5 knob one for $100ish) and really like it. I have a Boss CE-2, and a DOD FX-65 as well and while great the MXR is more adjustable. If you turn all of the knobs on the FX-65 off you get a really cool filtered flange sound ala late 70's early 80's Frank Zappa. It is a really lush chorus as well.

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