Dxmble Inspired

[ericb]

I hate to say it, but I don't like any of those. I might have to cover it with tape if it goes that way.


You're joking right? You cover up names on your pedals that you don't like? :p Oh well , we're all pretty different!!!! A pedal produces music sounds and alters sounds or enhances sounds, and that's all I care about in a pedal . . Could are less if it's the Super Hardon or the Bad Monkey or the dtone. Hopefully some of you guys don't worry about the name of your pedal too much! Enjoy this one regardless of what it's called

Eric

[dspblues]

No, it was a joke, but I think there are far better names than what he's selected.

[MoRawk]

That's a shame, because the 'Humble Overdrive' is a cracking name!

+1

I love the name Humble OD.

[MightyGuru]

How's about The Humbler.

[Cheebatone]

Humblessed?

[Tonewolf]

Heck, Don't name it. Just call it the black pedal :)

[guitarist58]

Robbie, please just don't pic DTone, that is the weakest of the 4 names.

Yeah, since we're all "helping" Robbie name the pedal :D I'll have to agree that's my least favorite, as well.
DTone, DTone... kind of reminds me of ZPlane, ZPlane...

[Tonewolf]

I like the name that gets me the pedal the produced fastest. Sounds like a Dumble and played in a bar... How 'bout Barbell?

[JFid1]

Humble Pie Overdrive is by far the best name... But i agree with everyone in that it doesn't really matter what the name is just the sweetness that comes out!

[Jarrett]

Just stumbled onto this. Is it a reality?

[tonecat]

I truly like the Humble Overdrive pedal. Rolls off the tongue just
right for me.

[TRW]

I'm not on the list but have been following this thread - pedal looks ace Robbie.

No offence but please don't ruin the product with those names you shortlisted!! Not keen on any...

I think the best mentioned in this thread is:

Humble Pie Overdrive.

For many reasons:

It rolls of the tongue nicely
It rhymes
It hints at the origin of inspiration with enough 'tongue in cheek-ness'
And providing the pedal performs as indicated - its time for all the Naysayers who said a Dumble couldn't be put in a pedal to eat...."humble pie"!!!!

I like that....HOB shortens nicely for all the BBforums...

My 2 pence
Tom

[MoRawk]

;) How about the Rotten Robbie OD? Heh...ok, scratch that. I'll just stay on the Humble OD bandwagon.

[GP_Hawk]

How about just "Classic OverDrive" The COD!:jo

[Reverb]

Humble Pie Overdrive is by far the best name... But i agree with everyone in that it doesn't really matter what the name is just the sweetness that comes out!

Hey not to derail this name thing ......It is getting old...just get us the pedal, I really don't give a crap what it's called.

JFid1....You have a Blackie?? is it the limited Blackie?

[markom89]

Humble Pie Overdrive is WAYYYY too BJF sounding, IMO... Not that that's a bad thing, cause' I LOVE me my BJF pedals, but you wanna' wanna' sound different... how about "Dumble- Teh pedal"

[the_Chris]

Ethos Overdrive does have a nice ring to it...

[Droptop]

Or Just plain "Ethos" gives it substance/character. Kind of the like the Klon Centaur, there is no need to state that it is an overdrive. Let it be an experience.

[yeast2000]

Or Just plain "Ethos" gives it substance/character. Kind of the like the Klon Centaur, there is no need to state that it is an overdrive. Let it be an experience.
Big +1

[Cheebatone]

As much as I like 'Humble Overdrive', this...

...just get us the pedal, I really don't give a crap what it's called.

...is the best suggestion so far...

[Tonewolf]

Haven't heard from Robbie lately... You still alive dude?

[ericb]

Humble Pie Overdrive is WAYYYY too BJF sounding, IMO... Not that that's a bad thing, cause' I LOVE me my BJF pedals, but you wanna' wanna' sound different... how about "Dumble- Teh pedal"


Humble Pie to us guys who are 47, just reminds us of the band Humble Pie. Humble Pie has implications of CRANKED MARSHALLS and some of the best raw guitar tone ever.. BUT NOTHING in common with a Dumble. Anything that rhymes with Dumble is CHEEZE PLUS . . SO ...................there 's another guy's view. I think the "boutique overdrive' tag he had in the 1st place was by far the best so far. Noone complained, all you guys got on the 'list' even before there was a list , and it described EXACTLY what this pedal is.

:)

Eric

[utterhack]

Humble Pie to us guys who are 47, just reminds us of the band Humble Pie. Humble Pie has implications of CRANKED MARSHALLS and some of the best raw guitar tone ever.. BUT NOTHING in common with a Dumble. Anything that rhymes with Dumble is CHEEZE PLUS . . SO ...................there 's another guy's view. I think the "boutique overdrive' tag he had in the 1st place was by far the best so far.

^ +1

Also CHEEZE PLUS: anything involving "robbie". Sheesh guys.

[bc-cosmo]

I like "Boutique Overdrive" and the acronym BOD. Who doesn't want/wish for a nice bod?

my twin pennies

[wondermoose]

Not to keep the name debate going, but +1 for Humble Pie Overdrive and the original Boutique Overdrive.

[JFid1]

No its not the limited... I wish it was though. lol

This is it... (http://www.whereseric.com/news/images/20061018-02.jpg) Well that not my guitar but that's the type of Blackie i have.

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

Here's a quick update:

Production Status:

I have completed checking the layout and the PCB designer is incorporating changes. The first batch delivery time is estimated to be in 5 to 7 weeks assuming no part issues pop up.

Names:

WOW, the name suggestions are great! I've got some things to think about. ;)

Thanks,

Robbie

[Macaroni]

Great news Robbie!

How many units will there be in the first batch?

[PLAYLOUD]

Here's a new pedal that is Dumble inspired. The top channel provides overdrive and the bottom is clean. The front panel toggles are typical of the dumble with exception of the Classic / Modern. The Classic is based on the 60-70's tone stack and the Modern is the Sky. The toggles on the right side of the box (barely viewable) provide compensation going into a classic Fender amp or straight (going into a power amp), and the lower toggle provides two options for speaker simulator miking (Eminence RWB versus a Celestion G12M-70).


http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t107/RH45/DSC00473.jpg

Robbie....clean out your mailbox please so I can send you a pm, thanks.

[Tonewolf]

Has anyone gotten confirmation yet?:drool:rolleyes:

[TNJ]

Wow...
I finally noticed this thread. Where have I been? :D
Email request sent for m'appelle on the 2 channel pedal list, Robbie.

S.
j

[bluesdoc]

Still would love to hear some clips with more than one note at at time..... double stops, power chords, whatever......

jon

[Stratocast]

Still would love to hear some clips with more than one note at at time..... double stops, power chords, whatever......

jon


As well as some clips that showcase the range of the pedal, ie. various EQ settings, low/med/dimed gain, etc.

[riverastoasters]

Not yet.... Admin does not seem to be a priority here

Yeah me either. I suppose there will be a chance to get one, one way or the other.

[krbentley]

I received confirmation that I was on the list.

[tonecat]

A confirmation e-mail would be nice.
I got on the list 2/22/07 post #130
I reaffirmed my wish to be on the list 3/04/07 post # 188
and again on 4/10/07 post #311
on 4/11/07 I confirmed my $395 order post #344
on 5/11/07 I emailed Robbie directly confirming again.
I should be in the top forty of the list

[derek_32999]

A confirmation e-mail would be nice.
I got on the list 2/22/07 post #130
I reaffirmed my wish to be on the list 3/04/07 post # 188
and again on 4/10/07 post #311
on 4/11/07 I confirmed my $395 order post #344
on 5/11/07 I emailed Robbie directly confirming again.
I should be in the top forty of the list


Sorry, he is too busy reading your "confim me!" emails to send confirmation emails to anyone. ;)

[blue_lu]

got my confirmation-email!
:dude

[Reverb]

Got my confirmation email too... I am number ????:p

[johan]

I added my name before Reverb & blue_lu on both occations but I haven't got any confirmation email yet.
:munch

[GuitarJoe]

Also still waiting...

[GP_Hawk]

I'm sure you will get one when he's ready to sell them.

[MightyGuru]

I added my name before Reverb & blue_lu on both occations but I haven't got any confirmation email yet.
:munch


hmmm...me too neither.

[zion]

Just got my confirmation from Rob...YES!

[johan]

I got my confirmation yesterday! :)

So, has anyone else tried this pedal? ScottL (Dogears)?
I don't want version 1.0 and find ver 2.0 here the week after.
Can't wait to try the pedal though...

[blue_lu]

Actually I was wondering the same thing - Mr. Lerner have you tried the... this pedal yet? how did you like it?

[thepimpdaddy]

rec'd my confirmation yesterday too . . . :D

[FreddyRedd1]

Please help me, I need to buy tone. Please sign me up for a Robbie BOD pedal. Until then, I will have to get by with the KOT, BJF, Landgraff MOD, SRB808, MI Audio, Blackstone, Menatone, Xotic BB and AC, Fulltone, Keeley, Barber, Eternity, Diamond, Hermida, Hao, Homebrew, etc. ad nauseum, blah, blah, blah! The ABC's of OD can become an OCD PDQ for those with GAS! ROTFLMFAO! IMHO, of course! YMMV. Oh wait, I forgot! Plug straight into my channel-switching amp and use my fingers, pup switch, and volume and tone controls! OMG, what a concept! Yes, I am a hundred years old and have been doing this forever! (Actually 55, been doin' it for 43 years!) My name is Fast Freddy, and I am an OD PEDAL GASOHOLIC and I need the BOD! Please help me...Still LOL! Thanx.

[bc-cosmo]

Got my confirmation today...

[tga-3]

Received my confirmation today.
Wishing everyone a great holiday weekend,
Rick

[tonecat]

Got my email confirmation from Robbie today !

[Tonewolf]

Confirmation was received today from Robbie!

[scottl]

I haven't tried it yet. Hopefully Robbie remembers me!!!!!

;)


(Robbie you reading this???)

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

Here's a quick update:

Confirmations:

I believe I have provided email confirmations to those folks who have placed their orders via email.

There are 3 categories for those folks that I have not yet confirmed, they are:

1. Folks who provided their order on TGP forum page, but did not leave an email address

2. Folks who provided their order via private messages, but did not leave an email address

3. Folks who provided their order via private messages, and did leave an e-mail.

Without your email, it is difficult for me to provide you a confirmation that you are on the list. I intend to get back to everybody and the quickest way for you to get a confirmation is to email me directly at rob@customtonesinc.com. I am focusing on category 3 above first, then will work on 1 and 2 by PM'ing you to get your email. Again, this will take longer than if you email me directly.

Production Status:

The board build process should be starting this week. I estimate 4 to 6 weeks for the first batch to be completed assuming no part problems pop up.

First Batch Size:

The first batch size is going to be very small to work out the mfg build process. Follow on batches will ramp up quickly.

Sound Clips:

I have had numerous requests for more diverse sound clips. I'm really sorry I have not been able to get those out so far. I have been consumed pulling together the PCB design and have made this my number 1 priority. Hopefully things will calm down a bit and I can get some time to work on them.


I really appreciate everybody's patience and support.

Thanks,

Robbie

Scott I haven't forgotten about you;)

[tga-3]

Robbie,
With all of the output options, will one of them be suitable for using headphones?
Thanks,
Rick

PS
Stay with your first choice, "Boutique Overdrive".

[Tonewolf]

Robbie,
With all of the output options, will one of them be suitable for using headphones?
Thanks,
Rick

PS
Stay with your first choice, "Boutique Overdrive".

I'd like to know too as I live in an apartment and have to practice quietly at times.

[scottl]

So where is my confirmation email! I am a paying customer too ya know! LOL

Say hi to Paul Asbell from me please. I really dug jamming at NAMM with him. Hell of a player!


Scott I haven't forgotten about you;)

[guitarmind]

OK, I'll bite, ad me too.
The Humble Rumble?

[yZe]

Received conf via email

Thanks Robbie

Howz 'bout

The H.A.D. A$$ ?

[arnie65]

Robbie, let me know when your new pedal is ready for production, I'll like to get one.

Thanks, arnie65@earthlink.net

[MightyGuru]

Robbie confirmed my order on 5/31. Thx, Robbie!.

[GotGAS?]

I thought I'd jumped in on this a couple months ago, but apparently I didn't... I'd like to be added to the list for the 2 channel. Robbie, your work sounds inspiring.

Randy

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

Here's a quick update:

I had a little set back last week. The e-file that had the PCB design got corrupted just before it was going out to the board house and half the board information got lost. My PCB designer has been working around the clock since then to rebuild the design and he is just about done. I'm going to see if I can expedite the board house to turn the boards quicker than planned to make up some time. I'm not sure if this is feasible, but we'll see.

Just a reminder:

If you would like to get on the list please send an email to rob@customtonesinc.com saying please confirm my $395 order.

Thanks,

Robbie

[SuperReverb2]

Hi Robbie:

E-mail sent! Please confirm my $395.00 order.

Thanks

Chuck :)

[HarryJ]

I dunno... with all the silly names for pedals that are out there... Bad Monkey.etc... Howz 'bout

Dumb Bull ? :-)
HJ



http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/APP/AE0103.jpg

[Droptop]

I dunno... with all the silly names for pedals that are out there... Bad Monkey.etc... Howz 'bout

Dumb Bull ? :-)
HJ



http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/APP/AE0103.jpg

Classic:dude

[Buckshot]

tagmentation

[Tonewolf]

Update?

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

Here's a quick update:

Production:

The board manufacturer is busy working on the first batch of boards. They were unable to expedite the build (to make up for the PCB e-file delay) since they need a given amount of time to run through all their processes and build steps.

Website:

I have been working on the website that will launch very soon. It includes:
Home Page (with News section):
Sound Clips
Ordering Info
User's Manual
FAQsOrdering:

If you want to get on the list, please send an email to rob@customtonesinc.com stating "please confirm my $395.00 order for a dual channel unit.


Thanks,

Robbie

[therealting]

I'm interested, but will wait until a few people have received theirs. Subscribed to thread.

[Reverb]

Hi Everybody,

Here's a quick update:

Production:

The board manufacturer is busy working on the first batch of boards. They were unable to expedite the build (to make up for the PCB e-file delay) since they need a given amount of time to run through all their processes and build steps.

Website:

I have been working on the website that will launch very soon. It includes:

Home Page (with News section):
Sound Clips
Ordering Info
User's Manual
FAQsOrdering:

If you want to get on the list, please send an email to rob@customtonesinc.com stating "please confirm my $395.00 order for a dual channel unit.


Thanks,

Robbie

Robbie where does that put the timing of the first production batch at? Thanks........

[DonneR]

names uh ....

Bumble Bee (w/ black and yellow stripes) has plenty of Buzz already

Bumble B (outique)

Bumble BOD

Hard BODy

Scared Tree ( Boo Teek )

Dumbtique :AOK

[MightyGuru]

The Humbler

[Reverb]

The Humbler


Whatever on the names....just get us the pedal.:RoCkIn

[guitbeef]

The clips sound great, and I'd love to get one, but I need to clear some gear out first. Eagerly awaiting reports from the first batch of owners.

[HillbillySims]

Jimmy (guitbeef).. man I just checked out that Nashville medley on your soundclick page..sounds GREAT! people should go check it out

Talk to you later..

Oh yeah, to keep from totally hijacking this thread, I'd like to get one of these Robbie pedals when they finally come out too.

[MightyGuru]

Whatever on the names....just get us the pedal.:RoCkIn


umm....I'm with ya bud...just thought I'd contribute to the name-this-box fest also going on here...I'm on the "list".

[Reverb]

umm....I'm with ya bud...just thought I'd contribute to the name-this-box fest also going on here...I'm on the "list".


OK, OK, I guess I'll jump in on the name-that-fuzz-box game show---------------

HGT-OD,,,,,,,,,,,, Howie-Got-Tone OverDrive

[therealting]

How about the El-B-Mud Pedal? ;)

[Reverb]

Hi Everybody,

Here's a quick update:

Production:

The board manufacturer is busy working on the first batch of boards. They were unable to expedite the build (to make up for the PCB e-file delay) since they need a given amount of time to run through all their processes and build steps.

Website:

I have been working on the website that will launch very soon. It includes:

Home Page (with News section):
Sound Clips
Ordering Info
User's Manual
FAQsOrdering:

If you want to get on the list, please send an email to rob@customtonesinc.com stating "please confirm my $395.00 order for a dual channel unit.


Thanks,

Robbie

Robbie,

Did you pick a name for the pedal yet?

What is the timing for the 1st batch looking like?

[Cheebatone]

Did you pick a name for the pedal yet?

"Humble! Humble! Humble!"

[Paul Asbell]

Wow... you're up to 40 pages, Robbie! Who'd have thunk it?

Just thought I'd check in to see what was going on here. And as I did, I thought of a simple name for the pedal– based on this 40 page long thread, of course! Please note-this name may not be entirely new (sorry, I HAVEN'T read all 40 pages...:)

What about "Humbly Inspired"? Or a variation- "Humble Inspiration"...

For those who don't know Robbie– either of these names would be VERY apropos to the MAKER of the pedal as well.

[Droptop]

Perhaps the "Hummer"

[Jo]

Perhaps the "Hummer"But not the Dummer. :)

[Tonewolf]

Wow... you're up to 40 pages, Robbie! Who'd have thunk it?

Just thought I'd check in to see what was going on here. And as I did, I thought of a simple name for the pedal– based on this 40 page long thread, of course! Please note-this name may not be entirely new (sorry, I HAVEN'T read all 40 pages...:)

What about "Humbly Inspired"? Or a variation- "Humble Inspiration"...

For those who don't know Robbie– either of these names would be VERY apropos to the MAKER of the pedal as well.

I like these ^

[Cheebatone]

With so many variations on Humble floating about (and after the refreshing change of attitude his brought to his sport) I think the pedal should be called the Lewis Hamilton.

...or the Hamiltone! :dude:dude:dude

I'd call mine 'lil Lew. :cool:

[Cheebatone]

But not the Dummer. :)

Seeing as it's a two-channel device; Dumb and Dumbler ?

[Cheebatone]

...or the Hamiltone!

Just said this out-loud for the first time. It's sounds waay too close to "Camel Toe" :eek::( Subsequently, I publicy withdraw this nomination...

[Tonewolf]

Just said this out-loud for the first time. It's sounds waay too close to "Camel Toe" :eek::( Subsequently, I publicy withdraw this nomination...

:D:o
Funny

[DonneR]

How about a blank white strip above the words 'Boutique Overdrive' and then everyone can name thier own :AOK


( Id vote for Dumb And Dumbler !!
or DAD for short ... or Big Daddy OD :AOK )

or

'Double Trouble' :D

[DocRock]

How about a blank white strip above the words 'Boutique Overdrive' and then everyone can name thier own :AOK

Best idea yet, seriously!!!

[Cheebatone]

:D:o
Funny

One tries one's best...

[DonneR]

Best idea yet, seriously!!!

Well that would at least cut down on some of the naming problems....:AOK

[r9player]

I can't resist ... if there isn't a name yet, I suggest.
Full-Scale
Full-Scale Drive
so it would be ...
Robbie's Full-Scale or Robbie's Full-Scale Drive
or
BOD Full Scale or BOD Full Scale Drive
(if he's sticking to Boutique Overdrive)

P.S.
If he were to use Full-Scale as a 'brand name' you could have
Full-Scale Drive
Full-Scale Comp
Full-Scale Trem
etc .. Hey you never know ...

[EunosFD]

How about a blank white strip above the words 'Boutique Overdrive' and then everyone can name thier own :AOK


Or along the same lines...paint it with that "Chalkboard Paint" (available at any big hardware store) and include some mulitcolored chalk so buyers can decorate their own.


Erm, on second thought I don't think chalk dust and electronic components get along too well.

[derek_32999]

I will have to vote this as one of if not THE most annoying thread to keep up with and obtain any updates without wading through the "name that pedal"/put me on the list/ am I on the list/ I got a confirmation posts.


:roll

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

I have been very busy working with the board manufacturer and developing the website. The website launched today and you can visit it at:
www.customtonesinc.com (http://www.customtonesinc.com)

There you will find:

New Updates
Sound Clips
User's Manual
Contact/Order InformationThanks,

Robbie

[HarryJ]

Perfect!!!
HJ

[lapis]

Yow! Thanks Robbie!

[Reverb]

Hi Everybody,

I have been very busy working with the board manufacturer and developing the website. The website launched today and you can visit it at:
www.customtonesinc.com (http://www.customtonesinc.com)

There you will find:

New Updates
Sound Clips
User's Manual
Contact/Order InformationThanks,

Robbie


Robbie, nice job on the Website.

[bilbal]

Holy SNIKES!!! That thing's killer!!! Very nice work - I can't wait to get mine.

Thanks Robbie,

Bill (bilbal)

[bluesdoc]

aaakk :eek: double stops, chords????? Pleeeeze......... c'mon, robbie.

And thanks! :)

jon

[blue_lu]

I don't know if you guys have noticedyet, but the website seems to be up and running. namewise it seems he settled with "ethos-drive", he also states he will do updates via his site... www.customtonesinc.com

later, lu

[derek_32999]

I don't know if you guys have noticedyet, but the website seems to be up and running. namewise it seems he settled with "ethos-drive", he also states he will do updates via his site... www.customtonesinc.com (http://www.customtonesinc.com)

later, lu

Yes, just noticed that. Its cool, but bumping this thread with useful info and update announcements would be much more time saving than having to keep checking in on a web site for updates.

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

When I do an update to the website, I plan to post a notification here, that way you will know there is new info. The website should help in consolidating the data so folks won't have to search through many pages to get to it.

Thanks,

Robbie

[MaxBoogie]

Robbie -

One suggestion on your website.... please get rid of the scrolling, both vertical and horizontal... it's a royal pain. The only way to read the opening page is to keep scrolling back and forth, left and right, all the way down the page! Yikes!

And more pics would be good....

Other than that, the website AND the pedal look great!!

Oh 2 more things... for the soundclips, that kind of link to Soundclick clips NEVER works for me! A better method is just put the .mp3 on your website... or alternatively a link to the Soundclick page then just let the user pick the clip... but why get Soundclick involved anyway?

Also, you should put better titles on the pages... For instance, if you go to this page: http://www.customtonesinc.com/page_3.html and then "Add to Favorites", the Title of your website will be "page 3". ?????

And when you get to it, you'll want a "website icon" like everybody is doing these days (See the little red "sun" in the URL for TGP?). It's an easy add...

-max
www.maxboogie.com (http://www.maxboogie.com)

[strings2wood]

Hope it goes well for you Robbie. Keen to hear the samples. Sure there'll be interest. Good Luck and best wishes from downunder..another d word.

[jakeddy]

Robbie -
for the soundclips, that kind of link to Soundclick clips NEVER works for me! A better method is just put the .mp3 on your website... or alternatively a link to the Soundclick page then just let the user pick the clip... but why get Soundclick involved anyway?
-max
www.maxboogie.com (http://www.maxboogie.com)


+1000

[tonecat]

I would say that must be a record on TGP . That is a lot of
interest. Hopefully Robbie can get production happening soon
Good for you Robbie !

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

50,000 hits! I really appreciate your interest and support.

For sound clip and production updates please go to: www.customtonesinc.com (http://www.customtonesinc.com)

Thanks again,

Robbie

[JPenn]

I would like to hear your take on Plexi & Wreck pedals next!!!

I don't really think I'm a D-tone player, but I may be interested if you still plan the single channel + boost.

[slothjones]

Another push for the single channel, eventually... would definitely buy

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

I have some new updates at www.customtonesinc.com (http://www.customtonesinc.com). Based on numerous requests I have added some new sound clips. The clips cover a broader range of styles and applications. The updates also include the latest on production.

Thanks,

Robbie

[duanesworld]

Sounds killer. Hurry!:D

[dspblues]

per the site...

"I have received the first batch of boards and am cross checking them against the prototype. The overlay panel is expected later on this month."

[Reverb]

per the site...

"I have received the first batch of boards and am cross checking them against the prototype. The overlay panel is expected later on this month."

Thanks

[bluesdoc]

Hi Everybody,

I have some new updates at www.customtonesinc.com (http://www.customtonesinc.com). Based on numerous requests I have added some new sound clips. The clips cover a broader range of styles and applications. The updates also include the latest on production.

Thanks,

Robbie

Yes (new clips)!!! Finally! EXCELLENT, Robbie :) :dude

jon

[Droptop]

The clips sounds great. Can't wait.

Hi Everybody,

I have some new updates at www.customtonesinc.com (http://www.customtonesinc.com). Based on numerous requests I have added some new sound clips. The clips cover a broader range of styles and applications. The updates also include the latest on production.

Thanks,

Robbie

[Cdn Cracker]

The clips sounds fantastic....I definitely want one!

I emailed you last night... Can't wait to hear back!

[JPenn]

Hell the new clips have me wanting one now!!!!!:o

The rock clips sound a whole lot more like what I'm looking for than what you normally hear from a D-type pedal or amp.

[dividedsky]

Just sent an email to be added. Ever since I first heard someone playing through a D*umble (Kimock to be exact) I fell in love with that sound. I've tried a couple of pedals and people said sounded like that but to me they didn't much at all. If this pedal sounds anything in my rig like it does in those clips I will be one very happy camper.

[Robbie]

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t107/RH45/DSC01070.jpgHi Everybody,

Here's one of units from the first batch. I'll be updating the website with more pics, but right now I am focusing on final assembly. Shortly I will begin contacting folks to set up shipping preferences.

Thanks for all the great feedback on the clips.

If you think you have placed an order but have not received an email confirmation, please email me at rob@customtonesinc.com.

Again, I would like to thank everybody for their great support and patience.

Robbie.



http://http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t107/RH45/DSC01070.jpg

[Reverb]

Wow, looks great Robbie, Congrats, almost there.

Can't wait :drool

[DaveF]

Looking forward to hearing some user reviews. The clips sound nice.

[Hacksaw]

Ya.. loooking good! Cant wait to fire them up!

[GP_Hawk]

Looking good Robbie:AOK

[SuperReverb2]

Can't wait to give it a try!

:)

[Uma Floresta]

How about "Dumbledore's Boutique Overdrive" ?

:AOK

[ctone]

I like Professor Dumbledrive, or just Dumbledrive!

[Cheebatone]

The name's been chosen fellas.

[ctone]

I just meant hypotheticly. You know in theory. I don't think you could get away with using dumble in the name, probably wouldn't want to if you could.But I think it might be cool on a BYOC or olc.

[blue_lu]

wow, that looks great. can't wait to put it against my zendrive.

[mfgobbi]

As a brazilian, I like both the tone and the tune... if you know what I mean...

[Droptop]

I think Ethos is a fine name.

[JFid1]

How the name rolls off the lips in no way effects how the tone rolls off the amp.... I'm pumped to get mine :drool

[bilbal]

Just sent an email to be added. Ever since I first heard someone playing through a D*umble (Kimock to be exact) I fell in love with that sound. I've tried a couple of pedals and people said sounded like that but to me they didn't much at all. If this pedal sounds anything in my rig like it does in those clips I will be one very happy camper.

I'm with you. I have had some of these pedals that claim to have "that tone" only to play through it and not even be close. I am waiting on this one to see if it is "it". I hope so, because I'm sick of buying pedals and selling them a week after because they are not what they are advertised to be at all. I won't mentioned any names but the last two were shit!! Not only were they not what they claimed to be, but they sounded like garbage - period.

bilbal

[johan]

My Ethos is ready! :)

[guitarpkr67]

Me too, paid for it last night!

[r9player]

Reviews!!!

[guitarpkr67]

As soon as I get it, I will post my initial reactions. And Pics!

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

I have made a couple updates on the website: www.customtonesinc.com (http://www.customtonesinc.com) which include a couple of new pics as well.

Thanks,

Robbie

[bigroy]

They said mine was ready to ship, just sent my $$$. I'll post some clips as soon as I can.

[MoRawk]

Gawd...that is a nice looking pedal. And the soundclips sound awesome as well. Can't wait to get mine's!

[Tonewolf]

How many went out in the first batch?

[Fineblend]

^ would like to know, so I don't have to think about it every second of the day!

[guitarpkr67]

Can't wait to get home from work tomorrow. I know there will be something waitin for me.

[bigroy]

Mine arrived today, serial #009. Comes nicely packed with a power supply. I'll fire it up when I get home and send along some clips and an opinion....

[blue_lu]

Mine arrived today, serial #009. Comes nicely packed with a power supply. I'll fire it up when I get home and send along some clips and an opinion....

I can't believe it. I hope that pedal lives up to the soundfiles on the customtonesinc site... somehow until now I thought it was some kind of vaporware with a guy playing and recording soundsamples with his fuchs/glaswerks/tworock/whatever just to make fun of us. so glad this thing is real. can't wait for my "your ethos is ready" mail. hurry rob, hurry!!!:D

[guitarpkr67]

Man! Fed ex doesn't ship on mondays? When did they start that? I guess I'll get mine tomorrow.

[HarryJ]

Man! Fed ex doesn't ship on mondays? When did they start that? I guess I'll get mine tomorrow.

Never heard that one

Ahhh you are right, Home Delivery service is Tue-Sat
Man that is strike 2 based on another thread regarding limited insurance for musical inst

HJ

[dspblues]

OK, so who's played it? Lets hear a review.

[dave6]

reviews please.........


i said PLEASE..........lol.


dave

[bigroy]

Played mine for about 20 minutes last night. I like the green channel, the red channel is going to have learning curve for me. The Modern switch seems to have more mids than the vintage, and the Rock/Jazz switch sounded best in the Rock position, at least with the Strat. I was using it with a Maz 18 JR. It surely does sing!

I find that I really can't tell much about any piece of gear till I gig with it. And, FWIW, there are plenty of folks here who can render a much more detailed review than me.

All I can tell you so far is that I have spent more and gotten a lot less. I believe it to be a keeper. It is also well made and has very nice low profile feet on the bottom, so using is with velcro is easy to do, and you can still keep the feet on the pedal.

I didn't have time to do any clips last night, maybe tonight.

[blue_lu]

All I can tell you so far is that I have spent more and gotten a lot less.



well, that does not sound too overwhelming,,,

[r9player]

I think he means to say he's spent more on other gear/pedals and gotten less out of those compared to the ethos .. I might be wrong but that is how I read it.

[bigroy]

Let me rephrase that...

I have spent a hell of a lot more on amps, guitars, pedals and women, and have gotten a lot less than what the Ethos delivers. It's a great pedal, I just didn't have time to give it a good workout. I spent more for a Shiva, didn't like it at all. Zendrive didn't do it for me either.

As for the Ethos, I am delighted with it. I think it's a lot of bang for the buck.:AOK

I just don't have the time or the inclination to write a long narrative on the nuances of the Ethos. It's just another pedal, but one that I will probably hang on to for a long time. One thing I might add is that Robbie followed up my delivery with an email, which I thought was a nice personal touch. This product launch was done correctly, IMO.

[blue_lu]

It's just another pedal, but one that I will probably hang on to for a long time.

so is it the dumble in a box pedal or just another pedal?

[Fineblend]

and if it isn't? it'll be something unique!

[Lance]

I guess I'll hold off until I see some more reviews. But I must admit, I am VERY interested in one of these. It sure does look swanky, and contains the functionality I have been looking for. No, I definitely am not expecting $10,000.00 tone in a $280.00 box. But I'm sure it sounds good.

[HarryJ]

I agree... lets let these folks breath man
Pedals sound drastically different with different gear anyway

HJ

[bigroy]

so is it the dumble in a box pedal or just another pedal?


Having never played a Dumble, I have no way of comparing..Did it make me sound like Robben or Larry? Not at all, but I like the way it sounds. I tried a Howie a few years ago, and this is light years beyond that. And it will replace my RC Booster, as I already prefer the sound of the green channel over the RC.

I might add that I've had 3 emails from Robbie today offering some initial settings that I might find useful. And he's on vacation.

I will try to get some clips up tonight.

[blue_lu]

hey bigroy,thanks alot for replying.
I guess I have to wait until I can put my ethos against my zen...

clips would be great anyways :D

[bigroy]

OK, here are some clips, all recorded on a Zoom H4, about 8' in front of the amp. All three clips start with the amp only, the green, and then the red channel. The Ethos Demo clip with no guitar listed is a Strat.


Warning: Some severe wankage ahead:

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=726112

BTW, the original H4 demo was made using a Jettergain Blue.

[guitarpkr67]

Just got mine! I've only been playing it for about 10 minutes, but so far it sounds great. There are so many options to choose from. I think with the Ehtos and my Mo'd I should have all my od/dist stuff covered. I will post a better review once I had more time with it. I am using it with a Suhr Strat and a Traynor ycv40. I'll try it with my little pro jr. later too and see how it sounds. I was going to post some pics, but my wife took the camera for the day. I'll try to post some later.

[guitarpkr67]

Ethos with some friends:

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/guitarpkr76/PICT0680.jpg

By hisself:

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/guitarpkr76/PICT0681.jpg

[SuperReverb2]

Mmmmmmmm, VERY cool. I like what I hear in the clips, especially the last part of the ES-335 clip. Quite "Dumbly". Can't wait to get the fabled e-mail that says mine is ready.

:)

[MoRawk]

Wow, the tones on your clips sound really impressive bigroy. I'm digging the dumblish sounds the pedal's acheiving. Geez, I wonder where Robbie is on the list. Can't wait to get the pedal.

[Hacksaw]

Thanks Bigroy! I too liked the 335 clip. just what I am looking for.


Just curious, Anyone know how many units where made on the first production run? I cant wait to try this with my gretsch and the tweed deluxe. I think I am # 30,026 in line LOL :D

[blue_lu]

bigroy, thank so much for the clips!

[bigroy]

I have an outdoor gig this Saturday, so I'll record some more clips in a live setting.

[TheWarmth]

Can you control the amount of boost in regards to the boost switch or is it predetermined? I looked at the manual, but couldn't quite figure that out.

[bstranathan]

i love the strat clip. great tone

[utterhack]

OK, here are some clips, all recorded on a Zoom H4, about 8' in front of the amp. All three clips start with the amp only, the green, and then the red channel. The Ethos Demo clip with no guitar listed is a Strat.


Warning: Some severe wankage ahead:

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=726112

BTW, the original H4 demo was made using a Jettergain Blue.

Really nice clips :AOK

The Zoom H4 seems pretty impressive... any thoughts you could share on that?

[johan]

#008 here!

Boost available on the lead channel but no control that I'm aware of.

The pedal runs on 9V battery or 12V adapter. Would it be possible to run it on my pedalboard with only 9V adapters (PP2). Battery clip? Any difference in sound?

VERY cool pedal but lots of settings to play with! :crazy

[football]

Great sounds bigroy! These are the best clips I've heard so far and are making me far more interested in this pedal than I had been.

[v-verb]

I would love to see a comparo withe the new Howie!

[thepimpdaddy]

Thanks for the clips, bigroy - Can't wait for my number to come up! I'm looking forward to using it as a preamp in my recordings, been working on a lot of low(er) volume stuff of late, and this pedal should work out beautifully - the only problem I have with my Berhinger V-Amp (feeding into power section of Crate vc508, out to vintage Fender 4x10) is despite the great modeling and amp-like feel and control, I can't coax believable or reliable controlled feedback. The Ethos sounds like it has that all covered . . .

Nice playing, too, man, enjoyed listening for what you'd do next.

Peace - PD

P.S. The Maz sounds nice, friend . . .

[multiecho]

Got my box. It sounds great. Why? Great eq that works well with single coils (fender telecaster), mini humbuckers(les paul deluxe), humbuckers(trini lopez), touch and volume sensitive distortion that cleans up when you back off,the ablility to get nice tone at a reasonable volume level, and not much junk on your notes when doing double stops or chording with distortion. I haven't had a chance to record direct with it yet but I will soon. All in all a nice package(I think the boost channel lifts the tone stack and gives a more midrange sound, its not a huge volume jump, but that changes slightly with your distortion settings). One last thing, I like what you can do to the treble on this box, there are many options with the treble,pres,brite,and hi-cut knobs and switches.

[Curt]

Got my box. It sounds great. Why? Great eq that works well with single coils (fender telecaster), mini humbuckers(les paul deluxe), humbuckers(trini lopez), touch and volume sensitive distortion that cleans up when you back off,the ablility to get nice tone at a reasonable volume level, and not much junk on your notes when doing double stops or chording with distortion. I haven't had a chance to record direct with it yet but I will soon. All in all a nice package(I think the boost channel lifts the tone stack and gives a more midrange sound, its not a huge volume jump, but that changes slightly with your distortion settings). One last thing, I like what you can do to the treble on this box, there are many options with the treble,pres,brite,and hi-cut knobs and switches.


Does it sound like you're using a Dumble?

[guitarpkr67]

Hey guys, here's a quick wanking clip that I recorded. I just plugged it straight into my firebox with my Suhr strat using the same settings I was using with my amp except I used the speaker sim out. Next time I'll tweak it some before I start recording. Sorry again for the wanking.

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page...?bandID=738677 (http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=738677)
http://www.thegearpage.net/board/images/misc/progress.gif

[Fineblend]

very few have had the chance in life to play one, so the responses will reflect what people've come to expect from recordings i.e robben etc....feel would be a more appropriate approach for such an amp, the sound signature reflects what is in the player's hands, feel and ultimately your musicality, even dumble himself knew that....

[Big Bob]

A suggestion


Can you folks who got your pedal tell us what page you were on? I know most of this first batch was probably on the first three pages at most. I was on page 20 and I'd like to keep track.

Also someone mentioned the pedal cost 280.00. Hmmmm that wasn't my understanding.

Looking forward to mine and congrats Robbie. Its seems you hit a Grand Slam with this.:BEER

[guitarpkr67]

Page 2 here, Got mine yesterday. SN 007

[johan]

Page 2 here, Got mine yesterday (in Europe). SN 008

[Sniper-V]

I was:

Page 4

Post #54

I haven't heard anything?

:munch



I'll shoot an email to Rob...

I hope he didn't forget me...

:(

[guitarpkr67]

Hey guys, I started a thread in the effects section. If you could post some reviews and clips in it that would be great!

[Fineblend]

280.00 US was for the single channel version, try a search for that....or look u p posts by robbie, they are limited to this thread as you'll see....

[HarryJ]

Sounds and looks great
But...
It's like a feeding frenzy in here.
If everyone sends an email to Rob asking when their number is up, when is he going to have time to fill orders?

HJ

[thepimpdaddy]

For some perspective, I was page 10, post #148, and received my confirmation from Robbie on 5/23/07, but I'm not certain which pedal # I am - I have not yet been given the high sign that my pedal will be ready soon. Hopefully, and without bugging Robbie anymore about it, we can put our collective heads together and figure out an approximation of where the pedal run stands. Sounds like 8 so far?

[MoRawk]

We can probably sort it out if people earlier in the list can update whether they received a green light from Robbie yet. I'm page 5, post #73 and confirmed to the list by Robbie on 05/24/2007 and haven't gotten the green light from Robbie yet.

Let's try not to "Alf" Robbie and bombard him with emails hehe.

[DAB]

I too would like to know where I stand on the list. I got my confirmation from Robbie on 5/20/07.

One catch in the plan may be the post where Robbie correctly notified folks that if they had not sent him an email address he could not confirm. In the mean time folks (like me) were sending him emails to his email address and receiving confirmation back from him.

I don't know if that realigned the list from the order in this thread or not.

dab

[bigroy]

I was on Page 3, post #43. My unit is #009. I do know Robbie is on vacation this week, although he took the time to follow up with me after I asked a question.

[dkaplowitz]

If the list is still open, I'd like to respectfully ask to be added to it. Thanks!

Dave

[MarkL8]

If the list is still open, I'd like to respectfully ask to be added to it. Thanks!

Dave

Dave you have to email him to get on the list go here for info

http://www.customtonesinc.com/Ethos_OD_Order.html

[dkaplowitz]

Dave you have to email him to get on the list go here for info

http://www.customtonesinc.com/Ethos_OD_Order.html
Ah, thank you, MarkL8!

Dave

[TheWarmth]

I sent an email a few days ago with a few questions, but haven't heard anything back yet. Rob, you there?

[Lance]

280.00 US was for the single channel version, try a search for that....or look u p posts by robbie, they are limited to this thread as you'll see....

Oops, my bad. It's actually $395.00, which is definitely much cheaper than a Dumble. I think i'll wait until the hype has died down a bit. But I am betting one of these will sounds fantastic through my SF Twin.

[bigroy]

I sent an email a few days ago with a few questions, but haven't heard anything back yet. Rob, you there?

He answered a question for me on Tues, and said he was on vacation the rest of the week. Maybe he'll be back at it on Monday.

[guitarpkr67]

Posted a new clip here guys: http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=280040&page=3

[tonecat]

Do any of the fortunate few who have recieved their Ethos pedals
also have a Jetter gain stage red to do a comparison?

I would love to hear about a shoot-out of the top dxmble influenced
pedals (Ethos, Jetter,Howie, Zendrive ,HOA mod,Small Fry. Exotic BB etc.)

[guitarpkr67]

Sorry man, all I have are a Mo'd and a homemade tubescreamer with some mods. I am interested to see some comparisons also with other dumble style pedals. That being said I added another ethos soundclip. This one is more bluesy. http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=280040&page=3

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

Just back from a short vacation. I have made some updates to www.customtonesinc.com (http://www.customtonesinc.com) that should address some of the questions that have come up over the past week. Updates include:
Production Status
FAQs
Clips with PicsThanks,

Robbie

[dock66]

Please confirm my 395.00 order.

[dock66]

Hi Robbie,

You have an email.

Thanks.

JB

[DonneR]

Hey Robbie, do we get moved up in line for NOT bugging you :) ???

[gw_bluesman]

Hey Guys .... I was on pg2 #28 and my Ethos (serial# 006) arrived today. Funny cause at the same time the postman also delivered the ZEN that I ordered last year.

Of course as Murphy's law would have it, I am leaving on a business trip and will not get to play with the new toys till the weekend.

Anyway, you guys on the list probably need to be a little patient but should not worry about Robbie. He has been 100% on the money which is amazing considering he's been swamped with these pedal questions & orders not to mention he works a full time day gig.

[utterhack]

Hey Robbie, do we get moved up in line for NOT bugging you :) ???

:rotflmao

The last time I saw this many panties in a bunch was a lot more fun!

[dkaplowitz]

The last time I saw this many panties in a bunch was a lot more fun!
Did you work at a laundromat?

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

Today I received a review from John Moore. He is a great player and a really nice guy. He tried to post his review on the gear page but had some difficulty due to the type of email he was using. His review had some cool insight on how he sets up his Ethos that might be useful to others.

Thanks,

Robbie


8/20/07

Hi fellow tone junkies,

I just got my Ethos. Wow!

Before I start raving, let me tell you how it came about.
I met Rob when he came to my studio and asked me to test drive a couple of his overdrives. He showed me one of his earlier dual channel overdrives and the Ethos. Rob started with the earlier unit, showing me how versatile it was. I have to say, it was amazing. I had never heard an overdrive with its capabilities. I knew at that point, Rob “is the real deal”. He fired up his Ethos through my Fender Vibrolux (with no reverb). I was more than impressed. Now over the years I’ve acquired many amp emulator / overdrive units, including the Zen drive. I will say, up to that day, my favorite was the Zen. It’s very simple and has a tone I like.

Now I’m not a Dumble expert, but I’ve always been impressed with Robben Ford’s tone. Lets not take anything away from his touch, but when I played the ETHOS I think I learned some of Robben’s “magic”.

First off, when using the clean channel there is a very natural presence, which makes the guitar sound as if it’s jumping out of the amp. This is great for getting those rhythm guitar parts to move forward in a mix. Note: The gain on this channel is volume only with no overdrive.

The overdrive is not like anything I’ve ever played through. It is extremely touch sensitive, meaning you can crank the gain (drive) and dig in for great sustain, yet back off with your pick and get a clear bell like sound. This is so foreign to me that it’s taking me a little time to dial in.

The boost has a preset amount of gain over the drive channel. This is just right for those times you need over the top sustain. Note: There are only two adjustments for the boost. One is the tone knob on the side of the Ethos and the other is the presence on the drive channel. I set the boost tone first, using those two adjustments, then dial in the drive channel tone and finally adjust the clean channel to my liking.

This is not your “run of the mill” overdrive. It has lots of tone adjustments, which translates to incredible flexibility. Be prepared to spend a little time playing with it and you will be “blown away”.

I hope this gives folks an idea of what Rob and his Ethos are about.

John Moore

[MoRawk]

Man, I feel like I'm at the DMV with number 73 hehe. Too bad there isn't a monitor hanging overhead to let me know what number is being served hehe. I can't wait to get that bad boy!

[MarkL8]

Man, I feel like I'm at the DMV with number 73 hehe. Too bad there isn't a monitor hanging overhead to let me know what number is being served hehe. I can't wait to get that bad boy!


LOL Dont feel bad Im number 42,956,001



Next!!!!!

[Blueser]

Robbie,

I sent you a couple of e-mails over the past few days to inquire about the pedal, and get on the list. I have not heard back, and was wondering if my e-mails are getting blocked. My e-mail address is:

djvillano AT optonline.net

Thanks,
Dave

[dock66]

Robbie,
I too sent you a few emails to get on the list but have not heard anything from you.Hope you got my emails.
Thanks in advance.

JB

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

My internet link has been virtually dead and just came back to life. I've been able to send out a few emails, but that's it. Now that it working reliably, I will try to get back to everybody ASAP.

Sorry for the inconvenience,

Thanks,

Robbie

[dock66]

I received the confirmation email from Susan yesterday.
Thanks for the response.

JB

[dkaplowitz]

I got a conf. email within the last couple days. Sweet! How long did you guys find it took from that time to get the "it's ready" email? Any ballpark guestimates? I'm not gonna bug these guys about it and just let them build the pedals. ;) Thanks for any info.

Dave

[MarkL8]

I got a conf. email within the last couple days. Sweet! How long did you guys find it took from that time to get the "it's ready" email? Any ballpark guestimates? I'm not gonna bug these guys about it and just let them build the pedals. ;) Thanks for any info.

Dave

Pitch your tent Dave:munchitll be a while got my confimed on the list email 6/26. Theyll get here eventually...just not this week:BEER

[DAB]

I got a conf. email within the last couple days. Sweet! How long did you guys find it took from that time to get the "it's ready" email? Any ballpark guestimates? I'm not gonna bug these guys about it and just let them build the pedals. ;) Thanks for any info.

Dave

I got confirmed on the list on 5/20. Then I got an email this week from Susan saying that I am in the 3rd Batch. Second batch is being built now and will deliver in the Sept/Oct timeframe. I am guessing that puts me in the Nov./Dec. timeframe.

If you just now got on the list you are probably looking at sometime next year.

Dave

[dkaplowitz]

Ahhh okay, thanks, guys. That's something to look forward to then.

[HillbillySims]

IF SOMEONE GETS ONE OF THESE PEDALS & DOESNT LIKE IT!... LET ME KNOW & MAYBE I WILL BUY FROM YOU!... Thanks, Anthony

[HillbillySims]

Actually if anyone AT ALL already has one of these.. plz PM me.. I would like to ask some questions about it & get your opinions on it in a side conversation

Thanks

Anthony

[soybean]

For those of you that have gotten the email, what does it say in the subject line? I get so much spam that it would be helpful to know what to look out for. thanks!

[therealting]

For those of you that have gotten the email, what does it say in the subject line? I get so much spam that it would be helpful to know what to look out for. thanks!

Mine was just a reply (RE:) to my original email.

[Loni Specter]

I got my Ethos and looove it!
Please don't press me for details. Just let me say that it surpassed my expectations and is worth every penny. (and yes, I did pay for it)
Thanks Robbie :BEER

[Reverb]

Ethos review http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?p=2917761#post2917761

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

Just a quick update. I have updated the website www.customtonesinc.com (http://www.customtonesinc.com) with:
Production Updates
New FAQs
Tone Tips
Pics
DI Sound ClipIf you have any comments or questions please email me at: rob@customtonesinc.com

Thanks!

Robbie

[bluesdoc]

Robbie, I was reading the FAQ section on using 12v adaptors and wondered about using an external 9v battery. I often power my pedals with an 8 battery cluster of NiMH AAs, which allows rechargeability and no wall connection. Would this be a problem because it's plugged in to the ext jack and therefore would have the voltage dropped by the filtering, which I wouldn't need in this config??

http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL564/497185/1309928/217516741.jpg


edit - thanks Robbie for your personal and prompt reply via email. Questions answered :)

jon

[bilbal]

I'm liking the new sound clip very much. That is EXACTLY the tone I'm after - at last. It's almost too good to be true. Can't wait for mine to arrive.

Thanks again Robbie,
Bill Ballato (bilbal)

[guitarist58]

A recently posted pic I saw on Robbie's site--part of batch #2 in progress! :)

http://mysite.verizon.net/rockysart/ethos.jpg

[soybean]

I finally got to play through a friend's Ethos pedal over the weekend. For a quick first test, this was very impressive. I plan to borrow it for a few days and do some serious evaluation. Should i post the review here, or on the effects, pedals and strings forum?

[guitarist58]

I finally got to play through a friend's Ethos pedal over the weekend. For a quick first test, this was very impressive. I plan to borrow it for a few days and do some serious evaluation. Should i post the review here on on the effects, pedals and strings forum?

I'd post it in the effects, etc. section. You could post a note here pointing it out. Looking forward to hearing about it! :)

[Tonewolf]

Just put a link here please...!

[HarryJ]

Robbie, I was reading the FAQ section on using 12v adaptors and wondered about using an external 9v battery. I often power my pedals with an 8 battery cluster of NiMH AAs, which allows rechargeability and no wall connection. Would this be a problem because it's plugged in to the ext jack and therefore would have the voltage dropped by the filtering, which I wouldn't need in this config??

http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL564/497185/1309928/217516741.jpg


edit - thanks Robbie for your personal and prompt reply via email. Questions answered :)

jon

I must have missed something?
Jon, could you share the answer so we can spare Robbie additional emails?
Thx

HJ

[bluesdoc]

I must have missed something?
Jon, could you share the answer so we can spare Robbie additional emails?
Thx

HJ

Sure. The power in jack needs to see 12-15v as the filtering circuit in the pedal steps that level down to ~9V. So, putting in 9V won't cut it.
The internal 9V has no filtering so that's fine. I'll probably just use Lithium 9V cells internally and get pretty good mileage.

jon

[Tonewolf]

I wonder if the 18 volt supply on my DC brick would work. Would it?

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

Just a quick update:

The second batch of Ethos are coming right along. Units are on track and should start shipping at the end of this month.

I will be posting more comprehensive guidelines on power adapter usage for the Ethos at www.customtonesinc.com (http://www.customtonesinc.com) in about a week or so. It will address several of the questions that have come up regarding various adapter types and voltage ranges.

Thanks for all the great emails on the sound clips. I really appreciate it.

Robbie

[Tomo]

Hi Everybody,

Just a quick update:

The second batch of Ethos are coming right along. Units are on track and should start shipping at the end of this month.

I will be posting more comprehensive guidelines on power adapter usage for the Ethos at www.customtonesinc.com (http://www.customtonesinc.com) in about a week or so. It will address several of the questions that have come up regarding various adapter types and voltage ranges.

Thanks for all the great emails on the sound clips. I really appreciate it.

Robbie

Robbie,

Do you have any strat/single coil clips with Fender type clean (no gain from an amp at all) I would like to hear that. Thanks.

Tomo

[Robbie]

Hi Tomo,

I was actually working on some when my Pro Tools started crashing. As soon as I get it running again, I'll post some. Do you have a preference in speakers? I have an EV, Greenback, Black Face Fender Original, and an Eminence RWB.

Thanks,

Robbie

[Tomo]

Hi Tomo,

I was actually working on some when my Pro Tools started crashing. As soon as I get it running again, I'll post some. Do you have a preference in speakers? I have an EV, Greenback, Black Face Fender Original, and an Eminence RWB.

Thanks,

Robbie

Robbie,

Thanks. I like simple pure single coils and any ordinally speakers that people own or people can get.. so Eminence's RW&B or Tonespotters(I can send you my Tonespotter to try... email me.) Fenders.. I look forward to.
Maybe front pickup, middle & front or middle & rear, rear(single coils)
thank you very much! Do you have distributer in Japan?

Tomo

[TRW]

Robbie I know you are super busy with batch two of the Ethos...

BUT are you still considering doing a single channel version?

I'd love to try an Ethos that was single channel OD with boost, two footswitches, on/off+boost and your compensation circuit etc.

That would fit my rig perfectly...

Sorry to ask!
Cheers Tom

[soybean]

Just posted a review from my (too brief) few hours of playing the Ethos.

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?p=2996392#post2996392

[tcaron]

I've never decided to pay $400.00 for anything faster than this Ethos pedal just after reading this thread. Emailed Robbie and it looks like I may get one from batch 3 or 4. (Maybe a Christmas present?)

The sound clips are incredible. Although we always hear that tone for one is not the same tone for another, we all want the same thing. Flexibility to shape our tone, jaw dropping tone depth and colorations and gear that does not break. We all know that one chord or note through a great amp, guitar and/or pedal basically tells you whether you want to keep playing with that gear or not. I think Robbie's found it and has worked to share the discovery. Cool. Thanks Rob!

I recently discovered the boutique market of amps and pedals and could not be happier. Buying and supporting American stuff such as Goodsell and Carr amps and homemade pedals has been a lot of fun.

No more Fender Mexican amps for me!

[MightyGuru]

Got my Ethos notice today....thought I'd be in the 1st batch but #2 is cool too.

[Robbie]

Hi Everybody,

Just a quick update:
Batch 2 started shipping last week!
Also, I have updated the website www.customtonesinc.com (http://www.customtonesinc.com) with some new FAQs and Tone Tips.If you have an questions or comments, please email me at rob@customtonesinc.com

Thanks,

Robbie

[MightyGuru]

Rob, my Ethos arrived today. I dig it...to say the least. I wasn't exactly sure if I would bond with it but it is an amazing box.

Thanks so much for such an amazing tool.

[james russell]

Received my Ethos today. Spent twenty minutes with it before I had to leave. Incredibly versatile. Cleans up very well just by lightening your pick attack. Growls and sustains by digging in. The most touch sensitive pedal I've played so far. I'm looking forward to spending some serious time learning what it can do.

[jakeddy]

How many pedals are in a batch?

[doc]

I may have missed it somewhere, if so my apologies. Does the Ethos have tubes or is it only solid state? Thanks.

[johan]

No tubes

[fugot]

just sent payment for mine. Which is sweet, since I thought I wasn't on the list. excellent customer service already...which speaks volumes in my book.....mahalo