zVex pedals

Churst · #1 (**permalink**) 23rd August 2008 , 12:00 PM

I've finally found a UK dealer for these pedals after seeing some videos of them in action...

I was just wondering if anyone has had any hands on experience of these? What are they like to work with? do they really deliver the goods or if they are just another slightly unreliable boutique sound?

terminal3 · #2 (**permalink**) 23rd August 2008 , 12:28 PM

Well, I use the Super Hard-On as part of my effects chain. It's more of a 'utility' pedal than an effect, although cranked it does deliver a different-sounding distortion than the norm.

I find that note clarity is increased with the pedal just being 'on' (and the dial at '0'). Very good for my tone.

Mine's a custom-painted version though, so no hilarious pedal name visible to others, thus no instant joke when people see it.

terminal3 · #3 (**permalink**) 23rd August 2008 , 12:51 PM

NB - my next Z-Vex purchase is going to be the Lo-Fi Loop Junky. Super cool sounding pedal.

allzvex · #4 (**permalink**) 26th August 2008 , 04:34 PM

I have the Box of Metal and the Super Hard-On, which I really enjoy playing around with. I think the Zvex effects are really worth their money. Especially the hand painted ones since they come with a lifetime warranty!

To me they were like getting a new guitar or new amp. A huge change of tone and possibilities.

mutilatedlip · #5 (**permalink**) 28th August 2008 , 12:21 PM

Hi Mate

I've got the Fuzz Factory Vexter series - the same as the hand-painted minus the hand-painting. So not the same aesthetically, if that makes much sense.

Same innards.

Anyway, enough of that - it's a great, great pedal and really quite evil if you want it to be. Capable of some great standard 70s style fuzz, right up to mangling the tone beyond comparison.

If you're familiar with the Flaming Lips, the riff from Free Radicals is pure FF.

There are a few good prices via suppliers in the UK that I've found (£125 best price). Unless, of course, you know anyone in the US who can ship one over at a big, big saving.

TrevCircleStudios · #6 (**permalink**) 28th August 2008 , 12:49 PM

You probably shouldn't link to a potential competitor website. Might be worth removing it to save the mod a job.

mutilatedlip · #7 (**permalink**) 28th August 2008 , 12:52 PM

Apologies - didn't give it a thought there.

mutilatedlip · #8 (**permalink**) 1st September 2008 , 11:19 AM

Can DV get hold of Zvex, Fulltone, or Crowther pedals, or is this asking too much?

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Churst Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Staines, UK Posts: 44	zVex pedals I've finally found a UK dealer for these pedals after seeing some videos of them in action... I was just wondering if anyone has had any hands on experience of these? What are they like to work with? do they really deliver the goods or if they are just another slightly unreliable boutique sound? ______________________________ If you're good at something, never do it for free! PC: Intel Core2 Quad, 8GB RAM, Win Vista64, Ableton Live 7, Remote Zero SL, Edirol FA-101, Asus Xonar D2 7.1
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#4 (permalink) 26th August 2008 , 04:34 PM
allzvex Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1	I have the Box of Metal and the Super Hard-On, which I really enjoy playing around with. I think the Zvex effects are really worth their money. Especially the hand painted ones since they come with a lifetime warranty! To me they were like getting a new guitar or new amp. A huge change of tone and possibilities. ______________________________ allzvex.com
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#5 (permalink) 28th August 2008 , 12:21 PM
mutilatedlip Pushing the Envelope Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 297	Zvex Hi Mate I've got the Fuzz Factory Vexter series - the same as the hand-painted minus the hand-painting. So not the same aesthetically, if that makes much sense. Same innards. Anyway, enough of that - it's a great, great pedal and really quite evil if you want it to be. Capable of some great standard 70s style fuzz, right up to mangling the tone beyond comparison. If you're familiar with the Flaming Lips, the riff from Free Radicals is pure FF. There are a few good prices via suppliers in the UK that I've found (£125 best price). Unless, of course, you know anyone in the US who can ship one over at a big, big saving.
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#6 (permalink) 28th August 2008 , 12:49 PM
TrevCircleStudios Mic Check 1! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: England Posts: 741	You probably shouldn't link to a potential competitor website. Might be worth removing it to save the mod a job. ______________________________ You can't polish a turd! (unless it's a jettsetty and urbane one!)
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#2 (permalink) 23rd August 2008 , 12:28 PM
terminal3 Sound Guru Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 961	Well, I use the Super Hard-On as part of my effects chain. It's more of a 'utility' pedal than an effect, although cranked it does deliver a different-sounding distortion than the norm. I find that note clarity is increased with the pedal just being 'on' (and the dial at '0'). Very good for my tone. Mine's a custom-painted version though, so no hilarious pedal name visible to others, thus no instant joke when people see it.
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#3 (permalink) 23rd August 2008 , 12:51 PM
terminal3 Sound Guru Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 961	NB - my next Z-Vex purchase is going to be the Lo-Fi Loop Junky. Super cool sounding pedal.
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#7 (permalink) 28th August 2008 , 12:52 PM
mutilatedlip Pushing the Envelope Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 297	Idiot Apologies - didn't give it a thought there.
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#8 (permalink) 1st September 2008 , 11:19 AM
mutilatedlip Pushing the Envelope Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 297	Zvex Can DV get hold of Zvex, Fulltone, or Crowther pedals, or is this asking too much?
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