My Favorite Clones
Summary
TLDRIn this episode, the host explores the world of guitar pedal clones, defining clones as replicas or inspired versions of original pedals. They delve into the history and intricacies of several clones, including the Park Sound Fuzz, Analog Man Chorus, Klon Centaur, Boss RE-20, and the JH S Cheese Ball. The host also shares their personal experiences and preferences, highlighting the unique features and sounds of each clone. Honorable mentions are given to other notable clones, and the episode ends with a tease for a future giveaway and a call to support the channel.
Takeaways
- 😀 The host humorously introduces the topic of clones in the world of guitar pedals.
- 🔍 A clone is defined as a pedal that directly copies another's circuit or is inspired by another with possible tweaks.
- 🎶 The Morning Glory overdrive pedal is mentioned as a source of overdrive sounds without being seen on screen.
- 🔁 The Park Sound Fuzz is highlighted as a complex clone story involving Marshall, Solo Sound, Earthquaker, and a historical company dissolution and reformation.
- 🎵 The Analog Man Chorus pedal is praised for its improvements over the original Electro-Harmonix Small Clone, including a potentiometer and other enhancements.
- 🏆 The Clones Sentaurus Professional Overdrive is recognized for its high-quality replication of a sought-after pedal, despite initial skepticism.
- 🎥 The Boss RE-20 is commended as a DSP recreation of the classic Roland Space Echo tape delay, with modern features like tap tempo.
- 🧀 The Lovetone Big Cheese is a pedal the host wishes was cloned, but then reveals the JH S Cheese Ball as a meticulous replication of the original.
- 🏅 Honorable mentions include the Electro-Harmonix Triangle Big Muff, Behringer Vintage Tube Overdrive, and the Shehnai Super Fuzz, all noted for their faithful recreations.
- 🎉 The episode concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content, participate in giveaways, and support the channel through patronage.
Q & A
What is the definition of a 'clone' in the context of the video?
-In the video, a 'clone' is defined as any pedal that is directly copying another pedal circuit or any pedal that is designed or inspired by another pedal sound or circuit, which may have tweaks or small improvements as noted by the builder.
What is the backstory of the Park Sound fuzz pedal mentioned in the video?
-The Park Sound fuzz pedal has a complex backstory. It originated from a distribution agreement in 1965 between Jim Marshall and Marshall amps, which allowed for another company, Park, to make a Tone Bender. Later, Earthquaker Devices cloned this pedal in cooperation with the new Park company, which was originally making a clone of the Solo Sound Tone Bender.
What modifications did Analog Man make to the Electro-Harmonix Small Clone chorus pedal?
-Analog Man removed the depth toggle switch from the Electro-Harmonix Small Clone and installed a potentiometer, making some other improvements to create his version of the chorus pedal.
Why did the creator of the Clones Centaur overdrive stop making it?
-The creator of the Clones Centaur overdrive stopped making it because he had trouble reliably sourcing parts in quantities that would satisfy the market demand.
What is special about the KTR Professional Overdrive mentioned in the video?
-The KTR Professional Overdrive is an exact copy of the Clones Centaur circuit and is praised for its sound quality. It was reintroduced in 2012 after a brief hiatus.
How does the BOSS RE-20 compare to the original 1974 Roland Space Echo?
-The BOSS RE-20 is a DSP recreation of the original 1974 Roland Space Echo, featuring tap tempo and additional fixes, while maintaining the essence of the original tape delay.
Why does the presenter wish a clone of the Love Tone Big Cheese existed?
-The presenter wishes a clone of the Love Tone Big Cheese existed because it's a highly regarded pedal that has not been replicated perfectly for the mass market, despite its popularity among artists.
What is the JH S Cheese Ball and how is it related to the Love Tone Big Cheese?
-The JH S Cheese Ball is a meticulously replicated version of the original 1995 Love Tone Big Cheese, created with precise detail and not relying on currently available online schematics.
What are some honorable mentions of clones discussed in the video?
-Honorable mentions include the Electro-Harmonix Triangle Big Muff, the Behringer Vintage Tube Overdrive, the Robert Keeley Compressor, the Shehnai Octave Fuzz, and the Shehnai Honey Vibe, all of which are clones of classic effects pedals.
How can viewers participate in the giveaway mentioned in the video?
-Viewers can participate in the giveaway by subscribing to the channel and ensuring they have notifications enabled to not miss out when the winner is announced.
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Outlines
🎸 'Park Sound Fuzz' - The Clone Conundrum
The host introduces the concept of 'clones' in the world of guitar pedals, explaining that clones are either direct copies or inspired by existing circuits with possible improvements. The first pedal discussed is the Park Sound Fuzz, which has a complex history involving Marshall, Part Sound, and Earthquaker Devices. It's a clone of a clone, originally based on the Solo Sound Tone Bender. The host also mentions the use of a Morning Glory overdrive pedal and Lucky Cat delay for additional sounds during the episode.
🎶 'Analog Man Chorus' - The Tale of a Timeless Tone
The second paragraph delves into the history of the Electro-Harmonix Small Clone chorus pedal, which was discontinued after the company went bankrupt in 1983. In 1998, Analog Man reintroduced the chorus pedal with improvements, such as the removal of the depth toggle switch and the addition of a potentiometer. The host praises the true analog bucket-brigade chorus for its rotary Leslie-like sound and encourages viewers to listen to its unique effects.
🏆 'KTR Professional Overdrive' - A Clone Masterpiece
The host discusses the Clonesentour Professional Overdrive, a pedal that has been cloned extensively, including by the host himself. The original creator discontinued the pedal due to production challenges but later reintroduced it in 2012 as the KTR Professional Overdrive. The host shares his affection for the pedal, noting its exact circuit copy and the unique message on the pedal that addresses the hype surrounding it. He recommends the pedal to viewers and mentions its recent return to production.
🎵 'Boss RE-20' - A DSP Homage to Vintage Echo
In this segment, the host talks about the Boss RE-20 delay pedal, a DSP recreation of the 1974 Roland Space Echo tape delay. He praises the original Space Echo for its unique tape delay sound and appreciates the RE-20 for its modern features like tap tempo. The host encourages viewers to experience the pedal's sound, which he demonstrates with a musical example.
🧀 'Love Tone Big Cheese' - The Dream Clone
The host expresses a wish for a mass-market clone of the Love Tone Big Cheese, a pedal he admires but hasn't seen a perfect replica of. He then humorously 'forgets' about the JH S Cheese Ball, which is a meticulous replication of the 1995 Love Tone Big Cheese. The host celebrates the accuracy of this clone and its detailed craftsmanship.
🏅 Honorable Mentions - The Best of the Rest
The host gives honorable mentions to several other notable clones in the pedal community. He discusses the Electro-Harmonix Triangle Big Muff, which replicates the original 1969 version, and the Behringer Vintage Tube Overdrive, an affordable and impressive clone. He also mentions the Robert Keeley Compressor, a boutique version of the Ross Compressor, and the Shehnai Super Fuzz, a relaunch of the original Univox Super Fuzz. The host praises these clones for their quality and historical significance.
🎉 'Not a Surf's Covers' - A Record of Clones
The host brings up the topic of cover songs, like those on the Not a Surf's 2010 album, which features covers of songs by various artists. He encourages viewers to explore the album and share their favorite cover records in the comments. The host also thanks patrons for their support, mentioning exclusive content and early access to episode topics as part of the benefits.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Clone
💡Pedal
💡Overdrive
💡Delay
💡DSP
💡Bucket-brigade
💡Tone Bender
💡Professional Overdrive
💡Vintage
💡Boutique Builder
💡Univox Super Fuzz
Highlights
Definition of a clone: A direct copy of another pedal circuit or a pedal inspired by another with possible tweaks.
Introduction of Morning Glory pedal as a source of overdrive sound without being seen on screen.
Explanation of the lucky cat delay as the source of echo or delay sounds.
Park Sound Fuzz is a clone of the Solo Sound Tone Bender, which was itself a clone, creating a complex lineage.
Earthquaker Devices collaborated with the new Park company to create the Park Sound Fuzz.
Analog Man Chorus pedal is an improved version of the Electro-Harmonix Small Clone.
Clones Sent Professional Overdrive is a highly sought-after pedal with a cult following.
KTR Professional Overdrive is an exact copy of the Clones Sent Professional Overdrive circuit.
Boss RE-20 is a DSP recreation of the 1974 Roland Space Echo tape delay.
Love Tone Big Cheese is a pedal that the presenter wishes had a perfect mass-market clone.
JH S Cheese Ball is a meticulous replica of the 1995 Love Tone Big Cheese.
Electro-Harmonix Triangle Big Muff is a replica of the original 1969 Big Muff.
Behringer Vintage Tube Overdrive is an affordable and impressive replica of a high-end overdrive pedal.
Robert Keeley Compressor is a boutique clone with minor improvements over the original Ross Compressor.
Shehnai Super Fuzz Session is a relaunch that replicates the original Univox Super Fuzz.
Honey Vibe is a replica of the 1967 Univibe with modern features like a removable power cable.
Not a Surf's 2010 release 'If I Had HiFi' is a record of clone cover songs.
Call to action for viewers to subscribe and click the bell icon for notifications of future episodes.
Gratitude expressed to the first 100 patrons for their support in preserving pedal community stories.
Transcripts
on today's episode I'm gonna show you my
favorite clones it's gonna be a good one
why did you create me somebody had to
answer all the emails I'm an abomination
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before we get into this episode we need
to define what a clone is because it's a
really confusing subject for a lot of
people and I have future episodes
planned out to talk about this in more
detail but for today let's define clone
as this any petal that is directly
copying another petal circuit or any
petal that is designed or inspired by
another petal sound or circuit and these
may have tweaks or small improvements as
notified by the Builder also if you hear
some overdrive and you don't see an
overdrive pedal it's a Morning Glory I
have it down on the floor in front of me
and if you hear some echo or delay and
we're not playing a delay pedal it is
the lucky cat delay not super important
but I want you to know what you're
hearing as you watch this video let's
get with it on this first one you need
to buckle up your safety belts because
it's gonna get dangerously confusing you
ready it is the park sound fuzz let me
tell you the back story in 1965 Jim
Marshall enters a distribution agreement
with Marshall amps and the agreement is
vague enough so that it allows him to
still have another nth company on the
side and it was part sound and they made
a tone bender so solo sound made that
tone bender for them in the same exact
case it is in fact a direct clone of
this pedal but this isn't where it stops
the company dissolved in 82 and then
recently got back together and then
Earthquaker cloned this pedal in
cooperation with the new park company
that originally just had a clone of the
solo sound tone bender so yes this is
the Earthquaker devices park sound fuzz
which is a clone of my favorite tone
bender
big indicator
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thanks so much for watching that really
horrible and kind of amusing version of
you really got me I hope you enjoyed it
now to clone number two it is the analog
man chorus pedal so in the late 1970s we
see the small clone release by electro
harmonix and it's awesome but they go
bankrupt in 83 and then in 1998 analog
man decides hey there's not a good
version of this on the market so he
releases his chorus he removes the depth
toggle switch and installs the
potentiometer here and he makes some
other improvements which I really like
this is a fantastic true analog
bucket-brigade chorus and I love it for
a spinning speaker sound like a rotary
Leslie kind of vibe it's awesome listen
to it
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in 1994 one of the most confusing
beautiful mystical amazing and that I
say beautiful yes I did petals ever
created was made the clones sent our
professional overdrive it came in silver
it came in gold and it came with the
amazing horsey
everyone has cloned this pedal in some
way or another even myself back in the
day but the man himself got tired of
building them like this
he had trouble reira leasing these in
any quantity that would actually do the
market any good and he introduced this
in 2012 the KTR professional overdrive
I loved the saying on the front kindly
remember the ridiculous hype that
offense so many is not of my making so
the only pedal I've ever had that
actually said something to me and for
that I loved it I used it on my board a
ton I still use it on the board and it
is an exact copy of this circuit it's
really really well done if you get on a
forum or two people are gonna say it's
not the same or whatever don't listen to
them it's the same it sounds fantastic
and I love it and I just heard he
finally started producing this again
because it had a little brief timeout go
get one check it out a lot of dealers
have them just google it that's what
Google is for and buy one of these now
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and now for our next clone the boss re
20
as I was trying to say our next petal is
the boss re 20 delay pedal from 1997
that's it on top of an original 1974
Roland space echo now the space that
goes one of my favorite tape delays it's
amazing I've showed it on other episodes
and that little guy on the top that's
pretty heavy but that guy on the top
right there covering my face it is a DSP
recreation with tap tempo and all kinds
of cool fixes and I really like it let's
check it out
it's early
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the last phone I want to talk about is
one that I really wish existed
it's the love tone big cheese I've just
never seen anything out there for the
mass market that replicates this
perfectly so many artists love it and
I've used it and loved it for years and
I guess it's just a dream of mine that
it would happen but Josh aren't you
forgetting about the JH s cheese ball
oh yeah the JH s cheese ball I guess
that's why I meticulously replicated
every finite detail of this original
1995 love zone big cheese and did it
with precise detail and didn't trust any
of the currently available online
schematics Wow I just totally forgot
about it I guess dreams do come true
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honorable mentions have to be mentioned
because there's so many really cool
combs of petals out there so first up is
the new electro harmonix triangle big
muff that replicates the original 69 I
have a video on this the big muff
shootout so go check it
I also have a video on this guy this is
an original ts808 and then you have the
behringer vintage tube overdrive it's
crazy this is like negative money and
this is crazy expensive really really
great replica the footswitch might break
plastic and might melt in the Sun but it
sounds awesome
the infamous Robert kili kili compressor
he's made about 70 million of these
which is impressive for a boutique
builder but it's a clone of the old Ross
compressor with some minor improvements
I believe super super famous in the
pedal world
next is the shehnai or honey fresh
sounds super fuzz session I hear on the
back this is a brand new relaunch of
shehnai in the last few years these are
the original makers and inventors of the
old univox super fuzz you see they've
replicated it really well here there is
an ultra rare vintage version that
actually says honey the brand honey was
only around for a short short time I
think less than a year she and I bought
it then they say she and I they also
made these for all kinds of people like
shaft berry you can get these with tons
of labels anyways check this out go to
the new shehnai website check out this
guy it's amazing octave fuzz and they
also have replicated their original 1967
univibe they have a few form factors of
it I really like this one it's called
the honey vibe bro it has a removable
power cable a bypass preamp switch it's
really really awesome if you like you
know vibes this is a heavy-duty
real-deal replica clone of the real
original version that they made back in
the sixties today's record time is
brought to you by not a surf's 2010
release if I had HiFi it is a record of
clones cover songs get it they're copies
of other people's songs anyway it's a
fantastic record they cover bands like
spoon Depeche Mode there's even some
Kate Bush on this and
is really really good in our Jam with
the claw and the Katie are a nod to surf
we actually just want to sound like not
a surf so go check this out check out
their other records I'm a huge fan let
me know what's your favorite song then
this is in the comments and let me know
your favorite covers record because this
one's good and if you don't like it I
don't I don't know how I'm gonna feel
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