Chorus Shootout!

[GuitarFan]

I am looking for a new chorus pedal to potentially replace my Boss CH-1. Amazing pedal, but have trouble with Boss switches going out and am looking for something different. Sound trumps the analog/digital issue. Strongly considering the MXR M234 Analog Chorus or the TC Electronc Corona (digital), but want to hear your experiences.

Current Rig: Strat > Vox Saturator > MXR Carbon Copy > Boss CE-1 Chorus > Fender Hot Rod Deluxe

REQUIREMENTS:
- Warm and natural
- Able to dial in VERY SUBTLE Chorus
- Great for clean and gain
- Under $150!

If anyone has a side-by-side demo of the MXR M234 and the TCE Corona, please post it. Also, please share your other recommendations. Thanks!

[EricPeterson]

Well, it is not boutique, but the DOD FX65 can be had cheap, I just bought one on the bay for 25 bucks shipped! But I think it sounds quite good, can be subtle to very strong, does a good leslie and classic chorus sound, uses an analog circuit, stereo. Here is a good demo (not me) showing the versatility and showing its use for slow, fast, clean and distorted:

[Ramblin390]

I have and like the corona, I here good things about the jacques meistersinger
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guita...ELAID=37318452

I like the tc better than the mxr. ymmv

[jay42]

Originally Posted by GuitarFan

Amazing pedal, but have trouble with Boss switches going out and am looking for something different.

Stomp switches or the panel ones? Switches are generally reliable, but after 35 years they could all be replaced and the pedal will be reliable again. Big footprint of course.

If you don't use the vibrato, is there anything wrong with an old CE-2?

[Axekisser]

Don't laugh but the Fender Starcaster Chorus is great! I TB'd it- it was easy- and did the mod so the "on" light blinks at the cycle rate. It's a Boss analog chorus clone (CE-5) and sounds great. The Hardwire chorus is good too, if you like digital.

[Bobby D]

find a used retrosonic chorus, and you will have the CE-1 in a modern small box -- it's a KILLER chorus!

[Fuzzy Lines]

Originally Posted by EricPeterson

Well, it is not boutique, but the DOD FX65 can be had cheap, I just bought one on the bay for 25 bucks shipped! But I think it sounds quite good, can be subtle to very strong, does a good leslie and classic chorus sound, uses an analog circuit, stereo. Here is a good demo (not me) showing the versatility and showing its use for slow, fast, clean and distorted:

I love the sound of this pedal (and got it via a good trade), but it can't handle being hit with a little mid boost from my EQ pedal. I want to run it stereo though so it doesn't make any sense to put it before the EQ and have only one side EQed. It sounds good if you aren't going to be blasting it, but I'm on the hunt for something with more headroom.

[geodr]

Hardwire CR-7 - sounds quite good and very versatile

[benderman]

I agree with Bobby D.,i've had the Retrosonic Chorus on my board for about 5 years and it has'nt left my board.

[King Rat]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKrvhdTQHos

[tripp2k]

+2 on the Retrosonic. I would add AnalogMan's. IMO, different beasts. Retro = Warble, AM = Wave. I've had multiples of both at different times.

[cubistguitar]

I know it isn't a prize to most, but i really like my Dano Cool Cat 18v. These are the ones they did about 15 years ago when they got into the business. Nice warm sounds, very 80s chorus to me. Of course i can live without this effect.

[Mick_Braun]

I recently picked up the BMF Liquid Sky and I love it. Very warm and lush yet a "traditional" chorus tone if that makes sense. Has a blend knob so it can do subtle. New at $180-ish but I imagine you can pick one up used for well under your budget. I typically use chorus only on clean tones, so I can't speak as to how it would sound with gain.

[Loop-Master]

Originally Posted by GuitarFan

I am looking for a new chorus pedal to potentially replace my Boss CH-1. Amazing pedal, but have trouble with Boss switches going out and am looking for something different. Sound trumps the analog/digital issue. Strongly considering the MXR M234 Analog Chorus or the TC Electronc Corona (digital), but want to hear your experiences.

Current Rig: Strat > Vox Saturator > MXR Carbon Copy > Boss CE-1 Chorus > Fender Hot Rod Deluxe

REQUIREMENTS:
- Warm and natural
- Able to dial in VERY SUBTLE Chorus
- Great for clean and gain
- Under $150!

If anyone has a side-by-side demo of the MXR M234 and the TCE Corona, please post it. Also, please share your other recommendations. Thanks!

You could put the CH-1 in a loop switcher and turn it on and off via the loop switch. You would never have to stomp on the CH-1 to activate it so no more wear and tear on its switch plus, you would be able to bypass it completely when off. All under $50

[jpagey]

don't know the price these day, but my Voodoo Lab Analog Chorus fits your description