Rivera Metal Shaman

[grokostimpy]

I just scored one of these on Ebay for $200! Anyone else own or tried this one?
I'm pretty excited.

[masked elwood]

hmmmmm. seems like a good deal. i'd like to try one myself. the thing has tons of gain and i'd like to hear it backed off some (me no a metal guy). someone else was recently telling me about this one.
let me know how you dig it.

[hbombgraphics]

Yeah never tried one but definately want to know how it works. Especially the gate on it, looks like it has more control than a normal metal pedal gate.

[Bassus Sanguinis]

local dealer/importer asked me to come one day and test the thing, and say what I think and - we'll see - perhaps do a clinic sort of demo spot for their products. Looking forward to do that.

[grokostimpy]

I'd love to see your demo, Bassus.

hbomb, The gate was a huge selling point for me. A lot more versitile than the extreme gate on the Zvex BoM.

I'll let y'all know what I think when it arrives

[Bassus Sanguinis]

I'd love to see your demo, Bassus.

hbomb, The gate was a huge selling point for me. A lot more versitile than the extreme gate on the Zvex BoM.

I'll let y'all know what I think when it arrives

I'll sure a drop link if it happens, don't You worry. But there still is the if.

[grokostimpy]

I got my Metal Shaman in the mail.
It's no holy grail, thats for sure. I was originally disapointed because of the EQ. I found it to be super harsh and too cocked-wah-ish at most midrange settings.
After some time, I found a setting with the highs almost all the way down and mid ~10:30 which tames the highs and softens the wah-ishness. So, not nearly as versitile as I imagined. The gate however is AWESOME. I think I'll hang on to it for a while just for that and see if it doesn't grow on me.

Anyone have any different experience with this model?

[hbombgraphics]

Haven't tried one yet but am saddened by the lack of good tones. Shouldn't be suprised, great amp builder doesn't always translate to great pedal builder.

What were you running with?

[excane]

Here are a few demos for you guys - Enjoy

Guitar:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1ga8-1Ik5U[/youtube]

Bass:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXeUI4RT548[/youtube]

[grokostimpy]

Mr.Excane! Great vids.
Funny, I just commented to you on youtube before I checked this forum... Here's what I wrote:

"Great demo, thank you! I just got a Metal Shaman a few days ago. I found the pedal to be very harsh and have to keep highs near min. I'm kinda surprised this demo sounds as good as it does with highs near noon. Did you adjust your amp's high end to accomodate?
On mine, I also find the mids get cocked-wah-ish at certain settings. I eventually found a setting that works and I like it, but I'm curious if your experience is similar to mine?"

hbomb: I'm running thru a tiny tube amp, but it gets a good clean tone that most pedals like. Honestly, I'm liking it more and more. It just seems a bit finicky about its settings.

[excane]

Mr.Excane! Great vids.
Funny, I just commented to you on youtube before I checked this forum... Here's what I wrote:

"Great demo, thank you! I just got a Metal Shaman a few days ago. I found the pedal to be very harsh and have to keep highs near min. I'm kinda surprised this demo sounds as good as it does with highs near noon. Did you adjust your amp's high end to accomodate?
On mine, I also find the mids get cocked-wah-ish at certain settings. I eventually found a setting that works and I like it, but I'm curious if your experience is similar to mine?"

hbomb: I'm running thru a tiny tube amp, but it gets a good clean tone that most pedals like. Honestly, I'm liking it more and more. It just seems a bit finicky about its settings.

I did back off the highs on the amp slightly, but the key is really what amp you're running into. You need a super clean, high wattage, load of headroom amp. My upcoming vids will be done with my new Blackstar Artisan 100 which is probably the best pedal guitar amp I've come across. It just doesn't distort unless you crank the crap out of it. The EQ on the Shaman is ridiculously powerful, so yes - you have to be careful with the settings. The slightest adjustment will have a massive effect on the tone.

[grokostimpy]

Now that I've I've played the Metal Shaman for a month or so I have grown to really like it! What you said about the EQ is totally true, it's powerful. Therefore it doesn't sound great on every possible setting like a DOD250 might. I had to fiddle with it to get something I like but now that I have I think I can safely say it's the best metal pedal I've ever tried. I'm very glad I didn't get frustrated and return it

Cheers!

[madmax1012]

looks expensive and huge, but it seems to nail every metal tone you could ask for. just not sure if i'd take it over the countless other high gain beast machines out there