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GeekMacdaddy

06-25-2008, 07:43 AM

I'm thinking of going into production with this. You can hear the pedal being turned on and off....thoughts?

Thanks
Geek

http://homepage.mac.com/geekmacdaddy/FileSharing37.html

goneracin

06-25-2008, 10:45 AM

oh hell ya.
Nice.

From the maker of the best screamer type pedal around, this will be killer.

shallbe

06-25-2008, 01:08 PM

My only thought are that I want one.

Let me know when they are available.

GeekMacdaddy

06-25-2008, 02:05 PM

Thank you both! I did this on perfboard, and am having a board designed as this is being posted. Should have some made in a 2 weeks. Send me an email at geekmacdaddy@mac.com if you like.

GeekMacdaddy

07-04-2008, 12:39 AM

Thanks for your order, Shallbe. I will have the pedal done on Saturday. Officially taking orders now, if you are interested. Thanks!

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g9/geekmacdaddy/GeekPhoto/IMG_1761.jpg

jdawg666

07-04-2008, 10:39 AM

Pricing?

GeekMacdaddy

07-04-2008, 12:11 PM

I'll send a PM....don't think i'm supposed to post prices here. errrr could you email me, and I'll be glad to give the quote? geekmacdaddy@mac.com

thanks

SiloScience

07-04-2008, 03:28 PM

that oughta do it :AOK

shallbe

07-08-2008, 08:28 AM

I can't wait to get this pedal. It sounded great in the clips and looks very cool!

MBreinin

07-08-2008, 09:23 AM

That sounds pretty damn good!

Mike

GeekMacdaddy

07-08-2008, 10:45 AM

Thanks guys. shallbe, I shipped yesterday, priority. Let me know..

shallbe

07-10-2008, 08:11 AM

Thanks guys. shallbe, I shipped yesterday, priority. Let me know..

I got this pedal yesterday.

First, on the way home I listened to The Song Remains the Same to get my ears tweaked for good Marshall tone.

I'm going to do a review of the pedal in the appropriate section, but I want you guys to know.........this thing is a monster. It is for real. Marshall Super Lead tone in a box----esp. if the amp is breaking up a little on its own. Cranked Marshall and modded Marshall tones all over the place---even with a pushed blackface amp.

I'm kind of amazed. Really. Huge volume boost if you want it. Single notes are as fat as chords. NOT overly compressed. I do not take pedals off my board when I have purchased something new. It has not changed in many years--everything works so well. However, this is knocking something off.

I paid for this, and am not associated with the builder in any way. I don't gush about stuff unless it bests what I already have. I can't wait to gig with this thing.

shallbe

07-11-2008, 07:58 AM

I just removed my long time, well loved, but little used psychedelic PE Experience off my board. The BBB is now in its place. I plan on running through my main amp, at club volume this afternoon and wil report findings.

ungarn

07-11-2008, 07:42 PM

Nice clips!

Rock72

07-11-2008, 08:01 PM

Nice clips!

Indeed, they sold me on it.

shallbe

07-13-2008, 05:44 PM

Guys, this thing absolutely kills with a Les Paul, Strat or Tele. I've never heard a pedal so big and fat on single notes.

Axe-maniac

07-14-2008, 04:38 AM

I love the soundclips of the BBB, but can anyone tell me how it sounds into a clean amp with single coils?
Thanks.

shallbe

07-14-2008, 06:29 AM

I love the soundclips of the BBB, but can anyone tell me how it sounds into a clean amp with single coils?
Thanks.

It sounds incredible. I used a Tele and a Strat with the BBB yesteday into a Matchless set clean. This is the best British style overdrive I've ever heard, and I can't believe how big and real it sounds.

Axe-maniac

07-14-2008, 06:41 AM

Hmmm, now you've got me really interested.

I've PM'd GMDaddy re price so I'll wait & see, but those soundclips are awesome, not sure I'll able to resist if the price is right.

lastwinj

07-16-2008, 07:02 PM

wicked pedal if i may so.

SiloScience

08-18-2008, 06:40 PM

Wow! Geek that things sound killer!! Full-on Limey Letchery!! The demo sells it for sure.

Great show good job. Ss.

shallbe

08-19-2008, 02:50 PM

I just want to say again what a great, great pedal this is. I have used it on my gig board since I received it, and it is really a keeper for big, bold Marshall tone.

HeeHaw

08-21-2008, 04:34 PM

If this pedal is anwhere near as good as my Geekscreamer, then it is indeed a badass pedal!

theatomicjeff

09-20-2008, 10:42 PM

Does this run off of a standard 9V power supply?

zerorez

09-20-2008, 10:53 PM

Yes it has the 9 volt adapter on the right side.

GAT

09-25-2008, 10:44 PM

I just got one of these (and a Screamer on the way) and I can tell you this thing is the real deal! It really does not sound or feel like a pedal, it really feels like a cranked amp on steroids. I have use it through a Matchless King Cobra, a Carol-Ann Tucana and a Sewell Texaplex 100.

crosse79

09-26-2008, 01:54 AM

Looks interesting...love the name. How much are these? Can someone PM me? I thought it'd be ok for the manufacturer to state the price since it's in the manufacturer's section?

Edit : Dumb ol Me - got the prices at the website already. Very very nice sounding.

crosse79

09-26-2008, 02:52 AM

PM replied :D

shallbe

09-26-2008, 07:43 AM

rcl

10-01-2008, 07:02 AM

Holy crap! Nice sounds-and thru a voxer! (just got mine) Gonna have to order one...

rcl

10-01-2008, 07:03 AM

Order in!

GeekMacdaddy

10-01-2008, 08:05 AM

Holy crap! Nice sounds-and thru a voxer! (just got mine) Gonna have to order one...

I couldn't live without my Voxer!

DreamTheaterRules

10-01-2008, 09:06 AM

That sounds great, Geek. :bow

Is this the pedal that I've always been looking for? The one that make me play just like Van Halen??? :D

Great job!!!

adlibmusic

10-05-2008, 09:48 PM

I just met up with Jeff at the LA amp show, played the BBB and had to have it before I left the show. What an awesome pedal. It's just what everyone else in this thread is saying. A rockin' unit!!!!
Thanks for the great pedal Jeff! I had a great time hanging out with you.
Loren

GeekMacdaddy

10-06-2008, 03:13 PM

Thanks Loren! Great hanging with you too! Thanks for the kind words as well.

tonefreak

10-09-2008, 01:00 PM

Jeff... looks like you have yourself another winner!

Loni Specter

10-09-2008, 09:44 PM

I played with it at the show a bit. NICE:love:

GeekMacdaddy

10-09-2008, 09:57 PM

Thanks Derrick and Loni! Loni- I'm talking to my partner about a booth in N.Y...thanks for putting on the show!

GAT

10-09-2008, 10:02 PM

I have the Screamer and the BBB on my board now, great pedals!

Wheels

10-30-2008, 12:31 AM

Thanks Derrick and Loni! Loni- I'm talking to my partner about a booth in N.Y...thanks for putting on the show!

Hey Geek!

I'm loving the sounds of the pedals. I'll need to get one soon. Hope to see you when you're back on the east coast.

Wheels

p.s. Hocus Pocus by Focus!!!!!!!!

SiloScience

10-30-2008, 02:38 AM

Hey Geek!

I'm loving the sounds of the pedals. I'll need to get one soon. Hope to see you when you're back on the east coast.

Wheels

p.s. Hocus Pocus by Focus!!!!!!!!
Geek, you're going nowhere until we have that sandwich, you very bostich!!! :) It may take more years off of your life staying in LA until we have that sandwich, but I don't care ... we're havin' the fargin sandwich, you fargin corksucker! :roll

Farmdirt ....

PS .. still listening to Grace Under Pressure ... still waiting! ;)