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Description

Dive into the sonic landscape of the Mad Professor Golden Cello, a guitar pedal that masterfully combines delay and distortion to elevate your guitar's voice into the realm of the ethereal. Whether you're crafting solos that sing with a cello's haunting allure or laying down riffs that need that extra punch, this pedal offers unparalleled versatility. Its intuitive design allows you to blend tape delay and overdrive to perfection, giving you the power to shape your tone with precision. Ideal for musicians seeking to add a distinctive flavor to their sound palette, the Golden Cello is your ticket to auditory bliss.

Key Features:

  • Combines delay and distortion in one compact pedal
  • Tape delay and overdrive can be used separately or together
  • Easy-to-use controls: Delay, Drive, Volume, and Tone
  • Ideal for creating cello-like tones and enhancing solos

Product specs

Brand Mad Professor
Model Golden Cello
Finish Gold
Year 2010s
Categories Delay Pedals, Overdrive and Boost Pedals

FAQs

What effects does the Mad Professor Golden Cello pedal provide?

The Mad Professor Golden Cello combines a creamy overdrive with a tape echo-style delay, designed to create lush, singing lead tones reminiscent of a classic cello sound.

Is the Golden Cello pedal suitable for live performances?

Yes, the Golden Cello is designed for live use, offering intuitive controls that allow quick adjustments to your overdrive and delay settings during performances.

Can the Golden Cello be used with both electric guitars and bass guitars?

While primarily designed for electric guitars, the Golden Cello can also be used with bass guitars, though it may slightly alter the low-end response typical for bass.

Does the Mad Professor Golden Cello require a specific power supply?

The Golden Cello operates on a standard 9V DC power supply, typical for most guitar pedals, ensuring easy integration into existing pedalboards.

How does the delay on the Golden Cello compare to standalone delay pedals?

The delay effect on the Golden Cello is modeled after classic tape echo units, providing a warm and natural delay that complements the overdrive, though it may not offer the extensive features of dedicated delay pedals.

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Mad Professor Golden Cello Overdrive & Delay guitar effects pedal demo with Tele

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Mad Professor Golden Cello Overdrive & Delay guitar effects pedal demo with Tele

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Mad Professor Golden Cello pedal played by Marko Karhu

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Mad Professor Golden Cello

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Mad Professor Golden Cello Delay and Overdrive Effects Pedal

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Mad Professor Golden Cello into a Marshall JMP 100w

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Mad Professor Golden Cello Overdrive/Echo Pedal Demo! VGW

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Mad Professor | Golden Cello | Overdrive Delay | Steve from Boston at #TGU18

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Reviews

PROS

  • Excellent for saturated, fat, sustaining lead tones

  • Combines reverb, delay, and gain in one pedal

  • Provides Eric Johnson/David Gilmour-like solo tones

  • Easy to dial in great lead or crunch rhythm tones

  • Onboard delay adds sweet ambience or can be turned off

  • Fits well for minimal setups, replacing multiple pedals

  • Warm, ballsy sound with sustain similar to a Gibson through a Dumble

  • Great for single-note and legato lines

  • Versatile tone knob enhances its flexibility

CONS

  • Delay settings must be adjusted inside the pedal

  • Not very tweakable as a standalone delay pedal

  • Discontinued, making new units hard to find

  • Jack of all trades, master of none in terms of effects quality

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Mad Professor Golden Cello.

Features and functionality

  • The pedal offers a unique fuzzy overdrive with a natural feel, and the delay is essential for achieving creamy lead tones effortlessly.

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  • The Golden Cello combines delay and overdrive in one unit, enabling quick transitions to expansive sounds without needing multiple pedals.

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Comparisons

  • Some users prefer spending the budget on separate overdrive and delay pedals, suggesting alternatives for the same price.

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Use cases and applications

  • Ideal for lead tones, it naturally emphasizes a mid bump with added gain and delay, appealing to those seeking a distinct lead sound.

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  • The pedal is praised for its ability to create "huge" sounds efficiently, making it suitable for dynamic lead playing without extensive setup changes.

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User experience

  • Owners note the importance of dialing in settings on the Golden Cello to unlock its full potential, despite some initial mixed reviews.

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