zaza_3121's Pedalboard

zaza_3121

zaza_3121

Gear IQ 476

Pedalboard by zaza_3121 featuring TC Electronic PolyTune 3, Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive, and TC Electronic Cinders Overdrive and 8 more pieces of gear

SOTB: July 2024 Dunlop GCB-95 -> Polytune 3 -> SD-1 -> Cinders -> DS-2 -> Yellow Comp -> Op-Amp Big Muff -> Ensemble King -> UV-300 -> 2xDD-7 -> RV-6

Roles: Guitarist, Bassist
Genres: Rock, Funk / Soul, Funk

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This rig

~$898

Value by category

  • Reverb Effects Pedals
    16%
  • Delay Effects Pedals
    15%
  • Overdrive Effects Pedals
    12%
  • Distortion Effects Pedals
    11%
  • Wah Pedals
    10%
  • Fuzz Effects Pedals
    10%

Price mix

11

Mostly standard

2 Budget
9 Standard

Pedal Tuners

TC Electronic PolyTune 3

Avg price: $65.69

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Overdrive Effects Pedals

Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive

Avg price: $65.44

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Overdrive Effects Pedals

Great BD-2 clone

I wasn't satisfied with a tube screamer, so I tried Cinders and this is definitely the overdriven sound I had in my head. Versatile for almost any genre and I'd trust the box to last some heavy stomping as well - it's heavy and sturdy.

Preferred Settings + Usage:

Tone - 13:00, volume - 13:00-14:00, gain - either 13:00 or full on

Distortion Effects Pedals

Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion

Avg price: $94.39

It's name doesn't lie - turbo distortion!

DS-1 was my first pedal, but I sold it. I ordered another one two years ago, but even with the dimed volume I couldn't get unity gain. DS-2 has so much volume and gain on tap, I find it very versatile on both modes. Mode 1 sounds very similar to DS-1 and DS-2 is THE sound of Dani California solo. Just try to play those notes around 13-15th fret ;) And it's BOSS, so it looks awesome and will survive a nuclear warfare.

Preferred Settings + Usage:

Mode 2 - Volume around 13:00, tone 13:00, distortion dimed.

Compressor Effects Pedals

Mooer Yellow Comp

Avg price: $55.03

Small pedal, big impression

This pedal makes me sound better. Subtle optical compression, EQ knob comes handy when the compressor is placed after your drive pedals to bring treble back. What it does is that it makes your overall tone fuller on any setting without squashing it, even if you can't really hear the compression in effect (settings from 7:00 to 11:00). Around 2:00 you are getting to that squishy territory, but words can't describe how pleasant it sounds opposed to a Dynacomp.

Personaly, I like to have it after my dirt pedals, so I can still use the advantages of rolling down the volume knob on the guitar but also have balanced volume level. I definitely recommend to anyone who would love to have a compressor, but didn't like the squishiness of a Dynacomp.

Preferred Settings + Usage:

Volume: 11:00 Comp: 11:00-13:00 EQ: 12:00-13:00

Fuzz Effects Pedals

Pumpkin Pie

Being a huge Smashing Pumpkins fan, I love this pedal. When compared to the classic NYC reissue, this has more balls especially when you bypass the tone circuit. Build quality is solid as usually, though the sound is a one trick pony, you either love or hate Muffs. You have to play it into the clean channel, no amp gain or drive at all, unless you want the notes to choke.

Preferred Settings + Usage:

Volume - 14:00 Tone - OFF Sustain - anywhere from 13:00 to max

Chorus Effects Pedals

"..get to the chorus already!"

I had a CH-1 Super Chorus clone by Behringer (UC-200), but I after some time I decided to try a different chorus sound. I bought this little Mooer based on various reviews and they were definitely correct - this is a fantastic chorus, a clone of the legendary CE-2.

The enclosure is small yet sturdy, two small knobs for setting the level of chorus effect and depth, one large knob for rate. To be honest, the rate knob is quite sensitive and you could change it even by touching it slightly. This is the only thing that's somewhat "bad", but the rest is only positive things.

Sound is full, great for compressed slightly overdriven lead playing (think current James Dean Bradfield, Johnny Marr), blends well with the distortion. Also, this pedal is dead silent. UC-200 could get similar tones, but I felt that something was lacking. Ensemble King provides that "something" plus sounds great, functions well and is cheap. I definitely recommend.

Preferred Settings + Usage:

Level: 3:00, Depth 1:00, Rate 11:00

Vibrato Effects Pedals

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Delay Effects Pedals

Boss DD-7 Digital Delay

Avg price: $137.71

It's so good I have it twice on my board.

If DD-3 is a fantastic delay, DD-7 is quadruplesuperdupermegahyperultrastic and much more. Built to last, easy to use with some fantastic modes to choose. Tap tempo function with subdivisions works great, especially if you have two delays like I do.

Reverb Effects Pedals

Boss RV-6 Reverb

Avg price: $145.98

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Wah Pedals

Dunlop GCB-95 Cry Baby

Avg price: $93.45

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About this setup

This gear photo by zaza_3121 features 11 pieces of gear, including TC Electronic PolyTune 3, Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive, and TC Electronic Cinders Overdrive. The rig is mostly standard pieces. Artists with this kind of gear are most often found in the Rock, Pop, and Electronic scenes. Notable artists with overlapping gear include Nick Steinborn, feezo, and John 5.

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