Janglebox 3 given a test run
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Janglebox 3 given a test run
Paid the big coin and picked up the JB3 on the weekend.
Gotta say I love the Jangle boost end of this unit with the Rick 330 6 string on my Vox AC30ccx ( with blues). I had been using an OCD as a "treble booster" but in comparison the OCD now sounds abrasive. Good bye OCD, hello JB3.
I tried a little bit with my Italia 12 string and it sound sweet with this as well. Sorry I have no access to a Rick 12 on my end.
I had limited compressor usage in the past. I tried a Boss unit but hated all the extra noise (hiss) it added when not playing.
The JB3 creates some collateral noise as well. The pedal has a mute button however so a quick tap on this and everything was quiet again. Just remember to tap again before playing.
All in all a great pedal but I don't know if this is worth the $$$ layout if you already have the JB or JB2.
My two cents.
Gotta say I love the Jangle boost end of this unit with the Rick 330 6 string on my Vox AC30ccx ( with blues). I had been using an OCD as a "treble booster" but in comparison the OCD now sounds abrasive. Good bye OCD, hello JB3.
I tried a little bit with my Italia 12 string and it sound sweet with this as well. Sorry I have no access to a Rick 12 on my end.
I had limited compressor usage in the past. I tried a Boss unit but hated all the extra noise (hiss) it added when not playing.
The JB3 creates some collateral noise as well. The pedal has a mute button however so a quick tap on this and everything was quiet again. Just remember to tap again before playing.
All in all a great pedal but I don't know if this is worth the $$$ layout if you already have the JB or JB2.
My two cents.
Re: Janglebox 3 given a test run
Hey Paul,
Thanks for the report on the new Janglebox. I have the USA JB2 that's not going anywhere!
Thanks for the report on the new Janglebox. I have the USA JB2 that's not going anywhere!
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Paul,
If you're at all bothered by that "collateral noise" from your JB3, you might consider investing in a J-Gate. I got one to use with my old JB2, and it makes my rig dead quiet.
Robert
If you're at all bothered by that "collateral noise" from your JB3, you might consider investing in a J-Gate. I got one to use with my old JB2, and it makes my rig dead quiet.
Robert
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The J-Gate sells for $225.00 while the MXR Smart Gate sells for $130. Less if used. Go with the Smart Gate if you really need to tame noise. The Smart Gate is basically a Rockman Smart Gate that was created by Boston's Tom Scholtz
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MXR is made in SEA, I think the J-Gate is made in USA, if that makes a difference.vjf1968 wrote:The J-Gate sells for $225.00 while the MXR Smart Gate sells for $130. Less if used. Go with the Smart Gate if you really need to tame noise. The Smart Gate is basically a Rockman Smart Gate that was created by Boston's Tom Scholtz
Of course, that means squat to those who live outside of the US.
Re: Janglebox 3 given a test run
Just got a JB2 used on a trade, my 360-12 is talking to me again now
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Janglebox 3 given a test run
Likewhojamfan wrote:Just got a JB2 used on a trade, my 360-12 is talking to me again now
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SEA?? Seatlle-Tacoma Airport??
Manta (Tim Rock)
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1993 Plus FG, 730L-12, 4001FL, Danelectro 6/12, Storyboard Strat
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1993 Plus FG, 730L-12, 4001FL, Danelectro 6/12, Storyboard Strat
Re: Janglebox 3 given a test run
SEA?? Seatlle-Tacoma Airport??
Manta (Tim Rock)
http://www.mantaraymusic.com
1993 Plus FG, 730L-12, 4001FL, Danelectro 6/12, Storyboard Strat
http://www.mantaraymusic.com
1993 Plus FG, 730L-12, 4001FL, Danelectro 6/12, Storyboard Strat
Re: Janglebox 3 given a test run
That's SEATAC