Compression Options for Nailing The BYRDS Sound

6l6 · Post by **6l6** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 4:22 pm

I find that a BOSS CS-3 Compression/Sustain pedal set (l to r) at "12:00", "12:00", "12:00", "1:00" coupled to my '66 Fireglo Ricky 360-12 and then plugged into my Roland JC-90 really nails the Byrds sound remarkably well.

A less expensive alternative to a JangleBox perhaps. Check one out if you're in the "Nail The Byrds Sound" market.

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karl_teten · Post by **karl_teten** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 6:40 pm

Look on eBay for an old tube rack Altec or similar for REALLY nailing the Columbia Byrds sound.

Expensive option!

janglebox · Post by **janglebox** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 6:42 pm

I find that a BOSS CS-3 Compression/Sustain pedal set (l to r) at "12:00", "12:00", "12:00", "1:00" coupled to my '66 Fireglo Ricky 360-12 and then plugged into my Roland JC-90 really nails the Byrds sound remarkably well.

A less expensive alternative to a JangleBox perhaps. Check one out if you're in the "Nail The Byrds Sound" market.

There are many less expensive alternatives to JangleBox. Of course, there's a reason why they're less expensive.

But here's what the guy who originally "nailed the Byrds sound" now uses.

http://www.ibiblio.org/jimmy/mcguinn/ByrdsFAQ.html
(scroll to the bottom: "Is there an outboard compressor that sounds as good as the one in the Roger McGuinn 370/12RM model 12-string?").

6l6 · Post by **6l6** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 9:40 am

Steve speaks the truth!

I received my JangleBox and it is a clear WINNER over the BOSS CS-3.

My BOSS CS-3 is now for sale if anyone is interested.

Bill

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 12:46 pm

Steve speaks the truth!

I've taken both your and Steve's word for it, Bill. I've just ordered one!!

tonewerks · Post by **tonewerks** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 3:53 pm

Also look at the EMMA for a straght COMP pedal - That and the Jangle Box are the Cat's *** - Boss pedals make for nice dog toys

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 7:09 pm

Joe, you wouldn't happen to run a pet shop in your off-
Rick hours, wouldja?

tonewerks · Post by **tonewerks** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 7:05 am

lol Nope

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:04 am

Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle.