March 2nd, 2008
With one day to go on this auction, there is an Ibanez Prime Dual Chorus Effects Pedal going for under $20US! Made during the late 80’s, the Prime Dual Chorus is a highly configurable stomp box perfect for rocking out. It also functions as a flanger, with a bit more of a metallic sound than its’ predecessor??? the Ibanez FL-9 flanger. Its a great price for a cracking pedal like this:
You can check out the Ibanez Prime Dual Chorus Effects Pedal auction here to see how high it will (or wont!) go.
The manual for the Ibanez Prime Dual Chorus has this to say:
Features
So, you have been out looking at stereo choruses and flangers and you like the unique quality that each one gives to your instrument, but you are not yet ready to buy two separate pedals. Well, look no farther. For just about the price of either you can have both in the new Ibanez PC10. The PC10 has two completely seperate modulation sections that can be accessed by either the top mounted A/B switch or by plugging in an optional footswitch. In the “A” mode, depressing the unit’s footswitch will give you effect “A” or dry. In the “B” mode, depressing the unit’s footswitch will give you effect “B” or dry. In the A/B mode, depressing the unit’s footswitch will give you effect A or effect B alternately. In addition there is a stereo output jack that when accessed by a 1/4″ stereo plug gives you both normal and inverted effect outputs enabling you to play in true stereo.
Use
Like the TC10, the PC10 is a chorus with 2 modulators (or L.F.O.’s). The same dual chorusing is available with mnay new variations because one of the modulators can also create flanging effects by decreasing delay time and increasing intensity. These are some of the most lush sounds available through processing. Set the flanger intensity on modulator B to “0″ and delay time to “2″ to create identical function of both modulators (like the TC10). Of course different speeds and widths on A and B give best results.
By using the footswitch “toggle” feature described previously, 2 presets can be used for convenience in live performance. Two different chorus sounds or a chorus and flanger are available instantly.
Text copied from: DiscoFreq’s great effects pedal site here.
February 2nd, 2008
One of the greatest pedals ever made, the Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer is truly a classic overdrive pedal. Built like a tank, and with most of ‘em still going strong since they were produced in the ’70’s, especially if you are a blues player that cute bartender will love you for the sounds you can get out of one of these!
The Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer pictured above is serial number 127642 (RC4558P JO44 ATJ) and is up for auction over at yahoo auctions Japan. The current asking price is 63,000 yen - a bit over US$600 which is a little on the steep side if you ask me, but it is in great condition. Two days to go on the auction. Which you can check out here - Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer.
October 23rd, 2007
If you have bought from us in the past, you will know that we pride ourselves on stocking and selling rocking and rare Japanese effects pedals and stomp boxes.
Of course buying things like these vintage effects pedals on line can be a bit daunting as you don’t really know who you are dealing with and you can only judge the pedals from a couple of photos.
Pretty daunting really considering effects pedals and musical instruments are made to be played, and made to make sound!
If you are in the Tokyo / Kanto region then one shop were you can go in and judge the real thing with your own eyes is Shibuya Gakki. Like many music gear shops in Japan their business combines recording studios, practice rooms, equipment repair and modification services with sales of both new and used gear. They also do PA rentals.
They have a wide range of guitars and basses for sale, but I thought here I would list some of the vintage effects pedals they have on sale at the moment:
Pedals they have sold recently include:
They get stock in pretty regularly so you can check the pedals they have listed here: Shibuya Gakki Effects Pedal listings. You can buy stomp boxes online from them, it doesn’t look very English friendly though - but I am sure they will do their best to help you if you send them an email.
Shibuya Gakki is located near Oimachi Station on the JR Line from Shinagawa. There is a map here - it is only in Japanese but I am sure if you ask at your local station they will be more than happy to help you get on your way.
October 22nd, 2007
Q. Why did the guitarist cross the road?
A. Because he was stapled to the punks ear.
No, because he wanted a Boss pedal. Boss is our most popular brand, and pedals like the one pictured above are surely the reason why. An original silver screw Made in Japan Boss Phaser PH-1 Effects Pedal. As warm an analog phaser as one could want.
Released in 1977, the Boss PH-1 Phaser has warm swirling phaser sounds that conjure up images of Led Zeppelin, but also rocks for post-punk and anything beginning with the letters alt… Has two knobs. Very easy to use. But you can also open it up and there is a trimpot you can adjust with a screwdriver to get an even more you kind of sound. If you are getting together a Milli Vanilli reunion band this pedal probably ain’t for you, hell not much is, but for most other folks plugging this in will make you a happy camper.
Some people say it sounds a bit mild, but that really depends on where in your chain you choose to abuse this green machine. These are becoming harder to find, but we have one in stock at the moment. The current asking price is US$129.99 - and you can check it out on ebay at this page: Boss MIJ Silver Screw Phaser PH-1 Effects Pedal.
September 26th, 2007
Black label, silver screw and made in Japan. Everything you look for when you look for Boss effects pedals - and this Boss CS-1 Compression Sustainer pedal has all that and it comes with the original box and pedal manual (in Japanese of course) and it has barely a scratch on it. Wow, what a great pedal!
Opinions vary greatly on the Boss CS-1 Compression Sustainer: but if you read between the lines you can quickly see the guitarists who have been using an original Japanese model and those who have been forced at gunpoint to use a Taiwan model. Comparing the two is almost the same as comparing the acting abilities of Samuel L. Jackson with those of George W. Bush - they just aren’t even in the same ball park.
This pedal rocks for those on fairly distorted lead channels looking for a boost in their solos.
It is, like most of the pedals we feature here up for auction at Yahoo! Japan: Boss CS-1 Compression Sustainer auction. As I write there are 12 hours left on the auction, and the current price is 15,800 yen. Not bad for a CS-1 in this condition.
September 22nd, 2007
Never seen one of these before? I haven’t either…
I know National put out a fuzz wah a long time ago but this is the first time I have seen a volume pedal from National. This one looks like it has been kicking around for about 30 years. Still working fine according to the seller on Yahoo Auctions. Very very rare.
You can check out the auction here: National Volume Pedal. 8 hours to go and the asking price is 45,000 yen. Not cheap for a volume pedal - but for something as rare and vintage as this Japanese effects pedal curiosity well worth it.
September 22nd, 2007
This is a beautiful Vintage DOD Overdrive Preamp 250:
Only 10 hours left on the auction, and the price is currently at 80,000 yen - and that will only go up! For its’ age this DOD 250 is in excellent condition, and comes with the original warranty card, as well as a box which has been well taped up.
The DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 is one of the finest vintage pedals in its class and they are pretty hard to find. Very warm sound like Eric Clapton at the height of his career with Cream - this pedal rocks!
You can check out the Vintage DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 auction at Yahoo Auctions Japan.
August 21st, 2007
Used by such musical luminaries as Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters and Peter Holmstrom from the Dandy Warhols, Boss’ DM-2 delay stomp box is a classic made in Japan early 80’s analog delay pedal.
With a pretty standard three knob set-up, the DM-2 is easy to use (once you get your settings sorted out) and offers a great range of delay effects that can really help build up the mood of your guitar work.
These pedals have become quite hard to find in recent years, and as a result have become more expensive. $100 US is a really great price, so if you can find one grab it!
There are a couple of Boss DM-2 effectors up for auction at Yahoo auction. The one pictured above is going for 15,000 yen (about US $150) while a second Boss DM-2 (in nicer condition) is going for a bit over $200.
You can check out the auctions here:
August 18th, 2007
The Pearl Distortion Effects Pedal DS-06 is a very rare distortion pedal. Pearl are more famous for their drums but in this pedal they combined a strong distortion sound with a 6 mode Parametric EQ to make an intriguing and useful little number.
We had one of these for sale a while back, and it took a lot longer to sell than we expected. Was the price too high? Or is it because most people don’t know about these pedals? They have a really warm 80’s style distortion sound which is great for alternative rock. It is quite quiet, so it is best early in your chain, but the eq makes this pedal really stand out.
From the Pearl brochure about the DS-06 Distortion Pedal:
The Distortion creates heavy distorted sound. Pearl DS-06 has our original “Spectrum Control” which can create the heavy-metallic sounds and provides better sound projection by adding higher sound spectrum (over-tones) to fundamental distortion tones.
Controls:
Spectrum Mode: used to select the spectrum to be added. This control is also effective for modifying tone color.
Spectrum Level: adjusts the level of spectrum to be added on.
Out Level: adjusts the output level of the effected signal when effect is on.
Distortion: adjusts the amount of distortion.
Here is another DS-06 up for auction at Yahoo auctions: Pearl Distortion Effects Pedal DS-06 auction.
With 2 days to go, the buy it now price is 8925 yen - about $90. Although with the American dollar doing its best cover of the AC/DC classic Hell or High Water, and the Japanese Yen correspondingly playing Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven (if you get what I mean, the dollar is going down, the yen up), these pedals are going to get more expensive for our friends across the Pacific.
August 14th, 2007
There is a Pearl Double Analogue Delay Effects Pedal AD-33 up for sale on Yahoo auctions. We had one up for sale a little while ago, but before we sold it, we had a lot of fun playing around on it.
The Pearl Double Analogue Delay Effects Pedal AD-33 is a very rare distortion pedal with an hysterical, sweet tone which conjures up images of 70’s rock legends 10 Years After or The Grateful Dead.
It has a really useful separate delay setting selector allowing you to have 2 different delay setting at the same time.
This pedal is great for performing live.
Played through single pick ups it produces a wide, bright tone with low noise. But matched with humbacker pickups is where it really shines - producing really fat and strong sounds.
Made in Japan.
DC in 18V. 2 x 9v battery.
This one looks to be in pretty good condition. With 3 days to go bids are at 5000 yen (about US$50!) and there is a buy it now price of 16,000 yen. That is a great price for such a great guitar stomp box. You can check out the auction here: Pearl Double Analogue Delay Effects Pedal AD-33 auction.
