Janglebox Review - Incredible!!!!!!

the_tonebender · Post by **the_tonebender** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 5:32 pm

Well, after Fedex tried to drop off three times (no one home to sign for the package) I finally got it today. WOW, WOW, and WOW!!!! Steve - you did an incredible job with this compressor. I plugged my 370/12 into it and started with MTM, EMH, TTT, etc. It DEFINATELY nails the Byrds/McGuinn sound perfectly. You're right. There really is no reason to put two in line together. One does the job just fine. I tried some of my other guitars into it (Teles, Strats, Country Gent, Tennessean, Casino) and they all sound great through the Janglebox.
This box is a winner folks. If you're looking for the Byrds jingle-jangle, this is the magic box that will get you there for sure!
Thanks for a great product Steve. Well worth the investment.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 6:54 pm

Great review John, i'm looking foward to getting one myself. Are you using Higains or Toasters in your 370/12?

the_tonebender · Post by **the_tonebender** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 3:42 am

Toasters

Scastles · Post by **Scastles** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 3:47 am

I got mine a couple of days ago. After some adjustments here and there I got just the sound I was looking for. The JangleBox is incredible! Thanks, Steve, the slight wait was worth it!

janglebox · Post by **janglebox** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 6:36 am

Many, many thanks for the terrific reviews, John and Stan. I'm very glad JangleBox is working so well for you both. We're now talking to two other circuit assemblers to try and increase production. I'll admit that I'm a little obsessive about quality control, lol! Really appreciate your patience and understanding. Sales have been incredible.

36012c63 · Post by **36012c63** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 4:01 pm

I've had mine for about 3 weeks now, and agree with the above opinions.

kenf · Post by **kenf** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 5:23 am

Do any of you JangleBox owners also have a 650D? I'm curious about how well the JangleBox works with humbuckers.

janglebox · Post by **janglebox** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 7:28 am

I don't know about the 650D, but you can hear JangleBox played with humbuckers at:
http://www.janglebox.com/clips.asp
Listen to some of Michael Lawrence's clips.

brammy · Post by **brammy** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 2:05 pm

Well.......

I just got my Janglebox. I want SOOO much to like it, but to be honest I've not yet been able to get the jangle sounds like I thought I could. Maybe I'm doing something wrong?

I'm playing a Ric 360/6 into a Vox AC15.

What I experience with the Janglebox is that its just supressing the sound.... ie: the harder you strum the more it supresses it. I've played with the different settings but just cant seem to get the jangle out if it.

Reading the reviews and listening to the clips, I have to believe that the problem is with me, not the box......???

Steve, any ideas/suggestions?

janglebox · Post by **janglebox** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 4:01 am

Well, first of all, JangleBox should be adding a ton of sustain without rolling off any of the highs. The "jangle" sound is, of course, somewhat subjective. Any compressor, by definition, reduces dynamic range, but your tone shouldn't be "surpressed". Try opening the attack and gain to their max, and adding the treble boost. Then back off until your tone sounds the way you want it. One of the best things about JangleBox, imo, is its simplicity.

If you find you just don't like it, by all means, send it back for a refund. I can barely keep JBs in stock as it is.

6l6 · Post by **6l6** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 6:07 am

As I've posted elsewhere, my JangleBox is a WINNER! My BOSS CS-3 has been sold.

Great job Steve!

Bill

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 6:29 am

I'd like to add my praise here. I was all ready to sell my 370/12 when I figured i'd try a Janglebox. Well, to make a long story short, i've decided to keep my 12 string, and i've been playing it so much! The Janglebox really makes it a joy to play my 370/12 again.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 4:57 pm

Mine's just arrived at my office, so I'll let you know!!

kvalois · Post by **kvalois** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 6:41 am

I just received mine, too. It is full of "jingle-jangle!!!" It was FUN to experiment with the settings-- from "dark" to "normal", and then to the winner, "BRIGHT."

Very nicely done, Steve!

Karl

octagon · Post by **octagon** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 7:22 am

Would the "Janglebox" sound good through my Vox AD30VT amp?