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Post by jondonwar on Sept 7, 2015 18:52:03 GMT
Hi guys
iv bought a HALL & Collins signature echo and I'm very pleased with it but iv only had an hour to try it so far,i was wondering if any one has bought one of the Gurus binson echosex 2 pedal and if there is any point in me ordering one just to get that binson tone from the pre amp ect,any one got one to advise meor am I wasting my time already having the hall and Collins pedal would appreciate all your input regards john.
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Post by Charlie Hall on Sept 7, 2015 19:26:56 GMT
Hi John,
The input impedance of the Binson Echorec and Binson Baby echo units was 47K, rather low for a guitar, so the treble resonant peak of the guitar pickups will be reduced, although it can probably be successfully argued that it is part of the sound. The point is, does the pedal have the same input impedance? If it does, then maybe it will sound a bit closer to a Binson but only if the preamp has the same valve circuit or a suitable emulation of it. The Hall & Collins Signature Echo input impedance is 470K.
Regards,
Charlie
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Post by jondonwar on Sept 7, 2015 21:31:55 GMT
Hi Charlie thanks for your reply ,iv decided not to bother with this other echo as for 1 ,it cant do a lot of things the HC&se can do,so I would be wasting my money,kind regards john
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Post by bernie on Sept 8, 2015 8:43:18 GMT
Hi John,
If you think about to get especially an emulation of the 'binson echorec' with focus on the preamp and its great sound you should have a look at the 'catalinbread echorec'. It's a marvellous pedal with a lot of options to find your favoured sound - for nearly £200 less than the 'echosex'. But there is no opportunity to save your settings - just five control knobs on the top and two trimpots inside. I got mine a few months ago and I love it.
Regards,
Bernie
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2015 14:52:40 GMT
Hi JW...the Echosex 2 might claim to sound like a Binson but it doesn't...it is a single repeat/head only...no multi heads at all.....I have owned 2 Binsons and also the Catalinbread Echorec and the CBE is the best option if you want exclusive Binson sounds at decent money and total reliability.....old Binsons are really more trouble than they are worth and are not particularly quiet either, even when working perfectly they are a bit hissy....I sold mine earlier this year after getting the CBE and haven't regretted it yet...Cheers, Paul...
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Post by jondonwar on Sept 9, 2015 20:03:33 GMT
Hi thanks for your advice I wont be bothering with the binson pedal thanks for taking the time to write you have saved me £358 with shiping fees regards john
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