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SixStringSlinger · January 25th, 2007, 12:40 PM

Alright, so I was considering buying the Tonebone Trimode, since I can switch between rhythm and lead sounds and clean. But then I learned that the Boss DS-2 can do the same thing, correct me if I'm wrong.

So here's why each one would work for me:

Trimode: Tube Driven (Although I'm not a tube snob)
All sounds plus switching in one pedal

DS-2: It's a Boss

I have a DS-1, and I love it for rhythm (And I here the DS-2 can do it)
Smaller than the Trimode
I don't need the Trimode's effects loop

And here are some cons I can think of:

Trimode: More $$$
Bigger
More delicate because of the tubes??

DS-2: Needs switcher (any suggestions?)
...all I can think of right now.

Ah, yes, and here are some links

DS-2 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ack?sku=151371

Trimode http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...dal?sku=153925

BoB/335 · January 26th, 2007, 08:13 PM

I had hoped to try the TriMode vs the FD2 mosfet edition because they both have 2 levels of overdrive. I don't have a pedalboard and didn't like the idea of running an AC cord for the TriMode so I got the FD2. I did let a young salesman in the local music store check out my FD2 and he thought it blew away the TriMode that they had in the store. Unfortunately I didn't have time to stick around that day and stopped back only to pick up my FD2 at the ens of the day.
Never played a DS1 or a DS2.

Doc · January 29th, 2007, 09:50 PM

Try a Duncan SFX-03. I have a Tonebone Classic, DS-1, and a DS-1 with Keeley style mods, and have played a Tonebone Hot British. The SFX-03 may be something to check out.

SixStringSlinger · January 30th, 2007, 07:25 PM

Tanks for the tip, Doc. I checked out the SFX-30, along with the DS-2 and Trimode on Musician's Friend and listened to the audio samples. The SFX sounded good, but the Trimode sounds more like what I'm looking for. It's a bit more expensive than I'd like, and I'd still like to try one out first. Anyway, thanks Doc, and Bob.

franchelB · January 31st, 2007, 10:02 AM

This is what I've been lookin' at:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...dal?sku=151126

not as expensive as Tribone, AND designed by Custom Audio Electronics' Bob Bradshaw...the guitar gadget "guy" to many guitar "heroes".

January 25th, 2007, 12:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
SixStringSlinger Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2006 Location: Miami, FL Age: 25 Posts: 1,283	Dirt Box Dilemma Alright, so I was considering buying the Tonebone Trimode, since I can switch between rhythm and lead sounds and clean. But then I learned that the Boss DS-2 can do the same thing, correct me if I'm wrong. So here's why each one would work for me: Trimode: Tube Driven (Although I'm not a tube snob) All sounds plus switching in one pedal DS-2: It's a Boss I have a DS-1, and I love it for rhythm (And I here the DS-2 can do it) Smaller than the Trimode I don't need the Trimode's effects loop And here are some cons I can think of: Trimode: More $$$ Bigger More delicate because of the tubes?? DS-2: Needs switcher (any suggestions?) ...all I can think of right now. Ah, yes, and here are some links DS-2 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ack?sku=151371 Trimode http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...dal?sku=153925

January 26th, 2007, 08:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
BoB/335 Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Long Island Posts: 519	I had hoped to try the TriMode vs the FD2 mosfet edition because they both have 2 levels of overdrive. I don't have a pedalboard and didn't like the idea of running an AC cord for the TriMode so I got the FD2. I did let a young salesman in the local music store check out my FD2 and he thought it blew away the TriMode that they had in the store. Unfortunately I didn't have time to stick around that day and stopped back only to pick up my FD2 at the ens of the day. Never played a DS1 or a DS2. __________________ BoB/335

January 29th, 2007, 09:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Doc Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,221	Try a Duncan SFX-03. I have a Tonebone Classic, DS-1, and a DS-1 with Keeley style mods, and have played a Tonebone Hot British. The SFX-03 may be something to check out. __________________ ---------------- Anderson Lake Blue Project http://www.soundclick.com/bands/defa...?bandID=666357

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January 30th, 2007, 07:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
SixStringSlinger Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2006 Location: Miami, FL Age: 25 Posts: 1,283	Tanks for the tip, Doc. I checked out the SFX-30, along with the DS-2 and Trimode on Musician's Friend and listened to the audio samples. The SFX sounded good, but the Trimode sounds more like what I'm looking for. It's a bit more expensive than I'd like, and I'd still like to try one out first. Anyway, thanks Doc, and Bob.

January 31st, 2007, 10:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
franchelB Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Irving, United States of Texas! Age: 48 Posts: 3,262	This is what I've been lookin' at: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...dal?sku=151126 not as expensive as Tribone, AND designed by Custom Audio Electronics' Bob Bradshaw...the guitar gadget "guy" to many guitar "heroes".

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