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Tremolo Tribulations

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So, I've got chorus figured out (CE-2) and delay dealt with (DM-2 and Belle Epoch). My compressor quest is complete (CS-1). All that remains is my need for a tremolo. I have tried the 3XFX Sidewinder, IdiotBox Mad Doctor, and a Tremulous Lune. None really did it for me. My point of reference would be something like Chris Isaak, I guess. I've got ~$150 in my PayPal and I'm open to suggestions.


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Definitely Tremolessence, no question...
That tone control totally puts it in Chris Isaak or Nancy Sinatra mode...
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TR2 as a cheap option. They're legit and it sounds like you're not after super crazy waveforms.
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Schaller tr 316 is worth looking into.
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Uncle Grandfather wrote:Schaller tr 316 is worth looking into.
Speaking of which, I've kinda been GASSIN' for one o' these lately:

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Found some cheap TR-2 action. I'm going to start there.
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Dude it sounds like you like boss so probably a good option :D
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Yeah, I'm kind of a Boss guy. If it wasn't for the Belle Epoch and Boss' inability to make a fuzz that I like, I would have an all Boss board.
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I cannot recommend the Tremolessence enough. there's one for a great price in the BST right now too
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Look I don't know anything about Chris Issak but the solidgoldfx Stutterbox is no slouch....
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retinal orbita wrote:Look I don't know anything about Chris Issak but the solidgoldfx Stutterbox is no slouch....
I tried a Stutterbox and it was cool, but not the kind of tremolo I need. I need more of a triangle or sine wave.
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The TR2s sine wave is bitchin. I don't even remember why I sold mine. Probably to make a couple bucks to buy moar ufzz.
Not quite chris isaak, but I got a TR2 becasue raveoneettes man.
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Chankgeez wrote:
Uncle Grandfather wrote:Schaller tr 316 is worth looking into.
Speaking of which, I've kinda been GASSIN' for one o' these lately:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWw4f5OYJjA[/youtube]
The Schaller is a great trem. I've got a Jimmy Behan Schaller trem clone that works a treat. Same controls as the Fredric one but I had Jimmy add a level knob as well (which works well enough that I can use it as a boost if I have to). Really simple, easy to dial in, no stuffing about with tap tempo and all that stuff. Always sounds great.
The other one I really like is the Demeter Tremulator.
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The TR-2 is a no-brainer if you only need that sort of tremolo sound, I think they sound great. But if the versatility would be beneficial to you:
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* Voodoo Lab tremolo (optical)
* Joyo tremolo (optical)
* Nobels TRX
Boss TR2
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