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General => Open Discussion => Topic started by: sprayfe on April 13, 2011, 09:08:52 PM

Title: You're most indespensible madbean build so far?
Post by: sprayfe on April 13, 2011, 09:08:52 PM
For me- the fatpants has never left my board- and it's an always rotating lineup.  With my tele and gretsch, it's magic, and always on.  I'm debating mounting under the board, but it looks so great ! haha. Great circuit bean.   What about you guys?
Title: Re: You're most indespensible madbean build so far?
Post by: mjcyates on April 14, 2011, 12:43:59 AM
I pretty much have my Fatpants on all the time as well. Just makes everything sound a little better.
Title: Re: You're most indespensible madbean build so far?
Post by: bigmufffuzzwizz on April 14, 2011, 02:15:31 AM
Quote from: mjcyates on April 14, 2011, 12:43:59 AM
I pretty much have my Fatpants on all the time as well. Just makes everything sound a little better.

I really gotta throw my Fatpants together! So far my favorite board is the gruntbox but I'm hoping the machine will take its place.  ;D
Title: Re: Your most indespensible madbean build so far?
Post by: oldhousescott on April 14, 2011, 03:21:09 AM
So far, the Krunkee has been the most fun. It's bouncy and crunchy and just a blast to play.
Title: Re: You're most indespensible madbean build so far?
Post by: jtn191 on April 14, 2011, 04:19:27 AM
grunt box=mudbunny?

I've only built a slambox and a zombii...but the last time I shut off my fuzz, I thought "man, I love that pedal"
Title: Re: You're most indespensible madbean build so far?
Post by: aziltz on April 14, 2011, 04:31:23 AM
i haven't made many of 'beans designs in a while, but my Shortbus is always on my board and I just found a great new use for it on my acoustic board, running to my blues jr for a pseudo 'lectric sound.
Title: Re: You're most indespensible madbean build so far?
Post by: sgmezei on April 14, 2011, 05:36:23 AM
Hmmm prolly the Fatpants and Sunking. Love 'em both.
Title: Re: You're most indespensible madbean build so far?
Post by: gtr2 on April 14, 2011, 11:57:50 AM
The aristocrat hasn't left my gig board.
Title: Re: You're most indespensible madbean build so far?
Post by: CRBMoA on April 14, 2011, 04:17:48 PM
 Indispensable is tough, 'cause I am not gigging ATM, so everything is for sale if you ask and have cash.

But...................of all of the pedals I have built and sold the past couple of years, the Slap Chop and the Sunking are the ones I am rebuilding for myself.
Title: Re: You're most indespensible madbean build so far?
Post by: pandadandan on April 14, 2011, 06:33:08 PM
Kokbox.
Title: Re: You're most indespensible madbean build so far?
Post by: CRBMoA on April 14, 2011, 06:38:46 PM
Quote from: pandadandan on April 14, 2011, 06:33:08 PM
Kokbox.

Really. Tell me why. I have one, partially popped (have NO idea where I got it).

Why should I build it out and keep it instead of using it for trade bait?

Please.
Title: Re: Your most indespensible madbean build so far?
Post by: jimmybjj on April 15, 2011, 12:59:06 AM
Quote from: oldhousescott on April 14, 2011, 03:21:09 AM
So far, the Krunkee has been the most fun. It's bouncy and crunchy and just a blast to play.

What happened to this project? Is it no longer available?
Title: Re: Your most indespensible madbean build so far?
Post by: oldhousescott on April 15, 2011, 03:12:57 AM
Quote from: jimmybjj on April 15, 2011, 12:59:06 AM
Quote from: oldhousescott on April 14, 2011, 03:21:09 AM
So far, the Krunkee has been the most fun. It's bouncy and crunchy and just a blast to play.

What happened to this project? Is it no longer available?

Brian will have to give the definitive answer, but my guess is it was discontinued at the request of the OEM.
Title: Re: You're most indespensible madbean build so far?
Post by: pandadandan on April 15, 2011, 05:00:06 AM
Quote from: CRBMoA on April 14, 2011, 06:38:46 PM
Quote from: pandadandan on April 14, 2011, 06:33:08 PM
Kokbox.

Really. Tell me why. I have one, partially popped (have NO idea where I got it).

Why should I build it out and keep it instead of using it for trade bait?

Please.

Depends on what you're looking for in a pedal.  For me I crave string definition regardless of how much gain is pouring out.  I wanted a high-gainer to work alongside my bass-heavy big muff sound, so I went with the Kokbox due primarily to its topology being a bunch of cascaded SHO circuits.  As the basic SHO is legendary for imparting a wee bit of high-end clarity and sparkle, I figured it would contrast nicely with the muff.  It has gain in spades, yet I can play my usual complex nonsense chords and still hear the individual notes.  Many high-gainers or fuzzes just hash all the notes together, but not the Kokbox.

Turning the question around, what do you hope for it to sound like?  Do you have any particular ideas as to what application you'd use it for?
Title: Re: You're most indespensible madbean build so far?
Post by: maysink on April 15, 2011, 04:32:02 PM
I'm currently in love with a vero Mysterioso Jr. (based off Brian's schematic). Been waiting for the fabbed version of the board since October '10!

The SlapChop & Fatpants are also both nice.
Title: Re: You're most indespensible madbean build so far?
Post by: junkemail86 on April 20, 2011, 08:54:26 PM
Grapevine, followed by Serendipity