Well as I started this thread off I thought I may as well post my final board even though some of you are gonna think I'm a complete bell end!
I've gone through so many pedals theses last three years its fucking stupid, I've sort of realised I've been pissing in the wind for a lot of that time. Not having a damn clue what it was or more specifically the sound I've been trying to achieve.
I've also had the pleasure of dealing with some fantastic builders, not just in terms of the pedals they build but they themselves are just absolutely amazing human beings.
This also made me want to support theses builders even more as people like Ryan need/deserve to be kept in business. I will admit though this did lead me to buying pedals that I wasn't 100% sure I needed/wanted
I have come to a couple of realisations though after all this time.
I hate reverb. I really tried to like it, created some nice sounds but ultimately its just not me
I also have a love hate relationship with delay.
Again I've had some amazing boxes, the eL cap and sunny day being two astounding ones, again though I kept finding they weren't for me!
So having built an amazing Dr s collection even managing to acquire my favourite pedal finish in the whole world the skywatcher rrr, I still kept getting a nagging feeling something just wasn't right for me though.
A lot of my pedals over the last few years have been through Joe of joes pedals, who ryan will testify is a top top bloke who really does go above and beyond to help you out.
I rang Joe and we talked about the sounds I was trying to achieve, styles of music I liked, bands etc to get an idea of what I wanted which as it turned out was more of a 50s/60s rock n roll sound.
He recommended I try the od-1 vintage overdrive by a chap called Vincent Loret of VL effects in Paris. Now id seen this on joes website and instantly dismissed it due to the price and the fact that id never heard of the builder.
Joe sent me it to try, and he was absolutely spot on. Its by a country mile the nicest (for me) od I've ever played.
I've since got some more of Vincents pedals and have found its the germanium transistors that appeal to me. They seem to have an inherent warmth I've not encountered in other pedals before.
I've not gassed for another pedal since putting this board together a few months ago which is a record for me. And tbh I really can't see it changing. Both builders have built amazing pedals and are both great people who I will always be happy to support. Thanks so much Ryan you really are the Ace Rimmer of the pedal world!!!!
Suppose I'd best post a PIC after rambling for half an hour!
