Well, I cancelled the order I had placed for a Hermida Zendrive. The expected ship date got moved a couple times, so I decided to just wait until I found a place with them in stock when the time came and order one then.
Now... in the meantime I've found a decent deal on a Menatone Howie pedal (one of the other pedals I was thinking of trying before deciding on the Zendrive). Should I try the Howie, or keep semi-patiently waiting for a Zendrive to come available?
FWIW, the used Howie will be about $40 cheaper than the new Zendrive, which certainly doesn't help my decision. (A new Howie would be about $80 more than the Zen).
Does the Zen do Dumble? Is that the tone you're after?
10 points for using the word quot;conundrumquot; in a thread!
Yeah that's the type of tone I'm after, and I've been told the Zen can do a low to medium gain tone in that vein very well. This raises another question, as I really prefer a higher gain lead tone (think Robben Ford, vs. Larry Carlton's slightly lower gain tone).
I'll pocket those points
A couple other pedals keep popping up in my search, adding more frustration!
Barber LTD
Hermida MosferatuI should note that I'm not necessarily looking for a quot;Dumble in a canquot;, I'm just looking for a nice thick and fluid lead tone that doesn't get muddy when you bump the gain past a light breakup. I want to keep a nice sparkly top end, smooth mids, and lows that don't fart out. Am I asking too much?
I had a Hao RUmble Mod that I thought nailed it pretty nicely. Got it used forr about 100-110 IIRC.
I am stumbling across that one repeatedly as well...
Have you tried looking around for a used Zendrive? I don't think I've ever seen one on ebay, but I have seen people selling 'em on thegearpage.net
Originally Posted by drp555Have you tried looking around for a used Zendrive? I don't think I've ever seen one on ebay, but I have seen people selling 'em on thegearpage.net
Yeah, I've been keeping my eye out over there, haven't seen one for a couple weeks now. I'm going to wait a bit before I make a purchase I think, just too many possibilities right now. I do know I want something with a decent amount of gain though. Think Mr. Ford's tone on the quot;Help the Poorquot; solo. That's a good reference point, plenty of gain but stays clear and defined (yes I know it's a Dumble )
My advice? Forget the Barber and HAO; go with the Zendrive. The Mosferatu has a different voicing than the Zendrive (which was designed to nail those Ford leads).
I've heard good things about the Menatone Howie, but make sure it's the newer 5 knob (the old 4 knob version doesn't sound as good).
I still say the Zendrive will do exactly what you need, even if it will take some time to get it
Originally Posted by the_ChrisMy advice? Forget the Barber and HAO; go with the Zendrive. The Mosferatu has a different voicing than the Zendrive (which was designed to nail those Ford leads).
I've heard good things about the Menatone Howie, but make sure it's the newer 5 knob (the old 4 knob version doesn't sound as good).
I still say the Zendrive will do exactly what you need, even if it will take some time to get it
Yeah, I have a feeling you're right (still ), it's just tough being inherently impatient with so many options out there. For example, the newest version of the Howie has 6 knobs, so that means there are three out now! In fact I didn't even know there WAS a 4-knobber. It's really insane how many choices you have, but it's both a blessing and a curse IMO. I'm going to cruise the used market for a while, at least until I find somewhere that has a Zen in stock to at least try it out.
SWEET! A guy from TGP saw my wanted ad and emailed me about a Zendrive. He bought 2 brand new and is selling the extra, so I snagged it. It'll be here next week.
Originally Posted by FretFireSWEET! A guy from TGP saw my wanted ad and emailed me about a Zendrive. He bought 2 brand new and is selling the extra, so I snagged it. It'll be here next week.
That, my friend, is fate.
Originally Posted by darkshadow54321That, my friend, is fate. Whatever it is, I'll take it
Glad you'll be getting the Zendrive. BTW, that Howie was a misprint, the Old version was a 5 knobber, and the NEW one is a 6...
Originally Posted by the_ChrisGlad you'll be getting the Zendrive. BTW, that Howie was a misprint, the Old version was a 5 knobber, and the NEW one is a 6...
Me too, I'm anxious to get it in and start playing with it. I got more good news today too, I checked the site of the guy that's cutting the neck and body for my project and saw a glorious sentence...
quot;Everything is done and is getting packed up to shipquot;
Should have that stuff in and the guitar assembled late next week or so .
Now... in the meantime I've found a decent deal on a Menatone Howie pedal (one of the other pedals I was thinking of trying before deciding on the Zendrive). Should I try the Howie, or keep semi-patiently waiting for a Zendrive to come available?
FWIW, the used Howie will be about $40 cheaper than the new Zendrive, which certainly doesn't help my decision. (A new Howie would be about $80 more than the Zen).
Does the Zen do Dumble? Is that the tone you're after?
10 points for using the word quot;conundrumquot; in a thread!
Yeah that's the type of tone I'm after, and I've been told the Zen can do a low to medium gain tone in that vein very well. This raises another question, as I really prefer a higher gain lead tone (think Robben Ford, vs. Larry Carlton's slightly lower gain tone).
I'll pocket those points
A couple other pedals keep popping up in my search, adding more frustration!
Barber LTD
Hermida MosferatuI should note that I'm not necessarily looking for a quot;Dumble in a canquot;, I'm just looking for a nice thick and fluid lead tone that doesn't get muddy when you bump the gain past a light breakup. I want to keep a nice sparkly top end, smooth mids, and lows that don't fart out. Am I asking too much?
I had a Hao RUmble Mod that I thought nailed it pretty nicely. Got it used forr about 100-110 IIRC.
I am stumbling across that one repeatedly as well...
Have you tried looking around for a used Zendrive? I don't think I've ever seen one on ebay, but I have seen people selling 'em on thegearpage.net
Originally Posted by drp555Have you tried looking around for a used Zendrive? I don't think I've ever seen one on ebay, but I have seen people selling 'em on thegearpage.net
Yeah, I've been keeping my eye out over there, haven't seen one for a couple weeks now. I'm going to wait a bit before I make a purchase I think, just too many possibilities right now. I do know I want something with a decent amount of gain though. Think Mr. Ford's tone on the quot;Help the Poorquot; solo. That's a good reference point, plenty of gain but stays clear and defined (yes I know it's a Dumble )
My advice? Forget the Barber and HAO; go with the Zendrive. The Mosferatu has a different voicing than the Zendrive (which was designed to nail those Ford leads).
I've heard good things about the Menatone Howie, but make sure it's the newer 5 knob (the old 4 knob version doesn't sound as good).
I still say the Zendrive will do exactly what you need, even if it will take some time to get it
Originally Posted by the_ChrisMy advice? Forget the Barber and HAO; go with the Zendrive. The Mosferatu has a different voicing than the Zendrive (which was designed to nail those Ford leads).
I've heard good things about the Menatone Howie, but make sure it's the newer 5 knob (the old 4 knob version doesn't sound as good).
I still say the Zendrive will do exactly what you need, even if it will take some time to get it
Yeah, I have a feeling you're right (still ), it's just tough being inherently impatient with so many options out there. For example, the newest version of the Howie has 6 knobs, so that means there are three out now! In fact I didn't even know there WAS a 4-knobber. It's really insane how many choices you have, but it's both a blessing and a curse IMO. I'm going to cruise the used market for a while, at least until I find somewhere that has a Zen in stock to at least try it out.
SWEET! A guy from TGP saw my wanted ad and emailed me about a Zendrive. He bought 2 brand new and is selling the extra, so I snagged it. It'll be here next week.
Originally Posted by FretFireSWEET! A guy from TGP saw my wanted ad and emailed me about a Zendrive. He bought 2 brand new and is selling the extra, so I snagged it. It'll be here next week.
That, my friend, is fate.
Originally Posted by darkshadow54321That, my friend, is fate. Whatever it is, I'll take it
Glad you'll be getting the Zendrive. BTW, that Howie was a misprint, the Old version was a 5 knobber, and the NEW one is a 6...
Originally Posted by the_ChrisGlad you'll be getting the Zendrive. BTW, that Howie was a misprint, the Old version was a 5 knobber, and the NEW one is a 6...
Me too, I'm anxious to get it in and start playing with it. I got more good news today too, I checked the site of the guy that's cutting the neck and body for my project and saw a glorious sentence...
quot;Everything is done and is getting packed up to shipquot;
Should have that stuff in and the guitar assembled late next week or so .
