Official Pedal Order Thread

[7words]

ok im adding an octave pedal.
im not really sure where to put it...

heres the order right now.


guitar>boss tu-2>dunlop jimi wah>EHX lil big muff>boss od/dist.>boss ce-5>boss ps-3>boss tr-2>boss dd-6>line6 DL-4>amp


where should the octave go?

[leftymetal]

New pedal order for me, dig the sig... the compressor after all the main tone generators helps me maintain consistent volume (loud, of course ). An interesting side benefit is the occasional booming lows and shrill highs have disappeared from my setup since moving the compressor after the gain pedals. My distorted tones are pleasingly dark without being muffled or muddy.

This new setup pretty much assures that if I'm stuck with a rented or shared amp I'll sound like me, provided the amp is set clean enough. So I've got that going for me... which is nice.

[SomniferousEyes]

First post. woot.

Ive been playing on and off for years, but Im just getting into effects and ***** like that.

Gear

Guitar: Schecter C1+
Amp: Crate GX-30M
Effects: ZOOM505 (for tuner and distortion)
Crybaby GCB-95 Wah
Ibanez CF7

Nothing major. I realise that there are only like 6 different configurations possible, but just looking for input.

BTW, I used to put my wah at the end, but then I got the flanger and someone told me to try the flange at the end and the wah at the beginning, with distortion between them. The only issue I have with this is the wah. While I like the sound better with wah in front of distortion, the sweep range seems so much greater when its after the distortion.

Anyways, just looking for tips. Im a newbie.

[gibsonplyr1]

SomniferousEyes...I think your best option for your current rig is to test out all different variations, until you find the best sound that YOU are personally looking to achieve. As all of us geekers say each day, there is no exacct science to this stuff...music is very objective by musician...

That being said, I would use your rig like this:

Schecter in>
Crybaby>
Zoom>
CF7
Amp

In the future, you may want to buy a loop pedal (Boss LS2, Loop-Master, or Loooper) to segregate the Wah in its own loop. 1)its noisy and its color to the signal even when its off.2)since there is no LED, you can leave it engaged at all times, and step on the loop button...and whala-instant Wah tone!

Good luck Mate!

[Gear Addict]

I'm new to the forum.

Been playing for a number of years and have a pedal order that generally works for me. I've done the hours of ****ing around seeing how each interacts with the other but I'm always up for suggestions that might spark something I hadn't thought of or tried.

My current order is:

Guitar>Wah>TS-808>Keeley Comp>Octave Fuzz>OCD>Fulldrive 2>TU-2>Memory Man>ChoralFlange>Holy Grail>Amp/Amps

See my sig below for other pedal options.

I do run my rig in stereo from the Choralflange, the reverb is only on one channel for when I run to the Gibson amps.

[leftymetal]

Minor tweak - been loving compressor after distortion, but not liking having to run my amp's preamp gain louder since then comp level is set low to reduce noise.

Solution? Added my little-used-as-of-late Nick Greer Sonic Boom booster and presto! Volume lost by turning down the comp level is restored, and the tone gains back a little tubey chime and clarity.

[gweck76]

what should come first? phaser or chorus/flanger?

[ashjamben]

hey, i found this site with pedal orders on and good info on it:

clicky

hope it helps

[teleman]

Originally posted by ashjamben
hey, i found this site with pedal orders on and good info on it:

clicky

hope it helps

never mind the half-mile of threads we have here on the subject.

[elgatogrande]

I'm probably less of s geek for pedal placement, but I always placed my pedals where I found I was most confortable to step on them.

For exemple, I always place my Wah to the right, because that's where I found it's more confortable to work with.

I always place distortion pedals in the middle because I prefer having "effects" each side of my distortion pedals.

I always tough it was more of a personal matther..

[adamthemute]

Where should I put the Tremolo?

Setup:

Guitar > Wah > Dist. > EQ > Flanger > Phaser > Delay > Reverb

Thanks!

[teleman]

Originally posted by adamthemute
Where should I put the Tremolo?

Wherever it sounds best to you

[Laney1566]

Originally posted by 7words
ok im adding an octave pedal.
im not really sure where to put it...

heres the order right now.


guitar>boss tu-2>dunlop jimi wah>EHX lil big muff>boss od/dist.>boss ce-5>boss ps-3>boss tr-2>boss dd-6>line6 DL-4>amp


where should the octave go?

The Octave should go before distortion, preferably before wah but after tuner.

[Laney1566]

I keep changing things around, but her it is as of now.
Gibson SG Standard or Customized Fender Strat
Tuner
Phase 90
Cry Baby
EH Metal Muff w/top boost
BB pre amp
Digitech Metal Master
AC Booster
RC Booster
Fulldrive 2
Bf3 Flanger
DD6 Delay
CE-20 Chorus Ensemble
Carvin Legacy Halfstack

Effects Loop,
Rotovibe
Morley Little Aligator Volume


I am thinking of going back to my original setup which is the following
Guitar
Tuner
Super Octave
Phase 90
RotoVibe
CryBaby
Compressor
Distortions

Effects Loop
EQ
Flanger
Delay
Chorus
Volume
It worked well like this. I just need to buy more cable ends to change it back. I use all planet waves connectors and have bought out my local store. Just waiting for them to restock.

[diawol]

Originally posted by adamthemute
Where should I put the Tremolo?

Setup:

Guitar > Wah > Dist. > EQ > Flanger > Phaser > Delay > Reverb

Thanks!

I would put it between the phaser and the delay. The tremolo is a level effect, just like a volume pedal. If you place a level effect (tremolo) before an echo effect (delay), the echo sound will sound more natural.