Boutique & Hi End Pedals/Amps/Guitars Database.

the3rdlogic

the3rdlogic

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Oh what the heck...

I've never been inclined to post anything on forums, but I guess I should share. Many years ago, I owned a lot of pedals. But one day I gave up, sold all my pedals and started focusing on my playing and finger tone instead. But recently I've decided to pick it up again, and boy, do I feel old and outdated. There are so many boutique makers out there. So I guess to all you softies out there who's having a serious case of GAS like me, this thread might come in handy.

Through many months of research, testing and buying, I managed to compile the following makers. I will add more in time to come. In the meantime, all you softies out there, feel free to add. However pls state the following first if you're planning to post a review.

1, What kind of music do you play?
2. What else did you try before you settled for that gear?
3. Where you got it from and how much did you pay for it?

This would help fellow softies, make a relatively informed decision as to what to buy.

*Note. It's always better if you could try it for yourself. Do not be 100% dependant on reviews alone. But if you can't try and you have spare cash to burn, bite the bullet, buy it if you like it, and post a review. If it turns out that it's not what you want, you can always sell it. Someone is sure to like it or it wouldn't have been made in the first place. In the rare event you cannot sell it, your sacrifice will be duly noted.

So here goes.

PS I am not a dealer. Though some of the makers listed deserves a dealer in SG. As for personal reviews, I'll add it soon. Hope you guys would understand.

Pedals

Barge Concepts http://www.bargeconcepts.com/

Keeley http://www.robertkeeley.com/

Indyguiarist http://indyguitarist.com/

Xotic http://www.prosoundcommunications.com/english/

Voodoo Labs http://www.voodoolab.com/

M I Audio http://www.miaudio.com/

CMAT Mods http://www.cmatmods.com/

Fulltone http://fulltone.com/

T-Rex http://www.t-rex-engineering.com/

NOC 3 http://www.noc3effects.com/

Barber http://www.barberelectronics.com/

Carl Martin http://www.carlmartin.com/

Durham Electronics http://durhamelectronics.com/

Jetter Gear http://www.jettergear.com/

Kimjawbettas http://www.kimjawbettas.com/

Catalin Bread http://www.catalinbread.com/pedals.html

BlackStone http://www.blackstoneappliances.com/


Local Shops you can order from. Visit their sites to see what they carry.

http://tymusiccenter.com/

http://www.soundwavesmm.com/catalog/

http://www.mrmisse.com/


AMPS

Randall Amps http://www.randallamplifiers.com/

Gries Amps http://www.griesamps.com/

Torres (Online Store/ Amps Resource) http://www.torresengineering.com/

Bogner Amps http://www.bogneramplification.com/

Soldano Amps http://www.soldano.com/

Tube Amps Resource http://www.jukeamps.com/amps.htm

Orange Amps http://www.orangeamps.com/

Valvetech Amps http://www.valvetechamps.com/


Guitars and Stuff

Malcolm, the Luthier http://www.mtlutherie.com/

Callaham Guitars http://www.callahamguitars.com/
 
Noted. Thanks ShredCow :D

Another one to add. For some of you who don't know. T-Rex engineering manufactures the Vintage Pedal Series for TC. Hence the similarity in knob layout and specs. In other words, T-Rex and TC Vintage Series are identical.

www.tcelectronic.com
 
Thanks to those who contributed to this thread. It's very much appreciated. And yes NickySeow, the list is extensive.

And a note to everyone, apart from NickkSeow's list, some of the links listed are actually resources to many more links that are useful, so pls look through.

This database is meant to give fellow softies a place to start looking. Whatever questions you may have, the answers could probably be found here. So for obvious reasons, I can't possibly put links as well as email address, physical addresses, phone numbers, coz that would just be ridiculous.

Pls pls pls do your part and look through. A database is useless if you don't use it.

The database is split up into sections. If you're looking for dealers or distributors for a particular brand, that answer could easily be found on the brand's website. And if they don't have a dealer near you, that could easily be solved by emailing and ASKING THEM.

And if for some reason you cannot find an answer to your question. Pls post it here. At least this way we can all share the information.

At present Kimjawbetta is the only one that I can think of at the moment that doesn't have a contact on their website. The dealer or contact for Kimjawbetta is Wake Me Up Music. Here's the link.

www.wakemeupmusic.com

PS. I will compile the list periodically and organize it for you guys. So you don't have to look throughl all the posts to find what you're looking for. Of course I will also mention the contributors as well. :lol:
 
Another thing.

I think it would be a great idea if we have an escrow system. Someone we all can trust to hold on to our money when we place bulk or compiled orders.

Example.
Assuming I want to order a pedal from the States, I can post it here and ask if anyone else wants the same thing or something from the same source. After that all of us will pay to the escrow who will hold the money till the order arrives. This will prevent people from backing out in the last minute after the item has arrived.

It will also gives us all a piece of mind and be a little bit more helpful. Most of us here are recognised by our nicknames. So we don't really know who we're talking to. So yes, trust is a big issue to some. especially when it comes to money. We all want to be helpful, but we don't want to get burned for it. :?

So everyone, how about we ask SOFT if they're interested to act as an escrow? I think we can all unamimously agree that we can trust SOFT? :wink: Just to hold the money. No logistics involved. Assuming, I'm the one ordering, I will just compile the orders. Make sure that SOFT has received the money. Place an order and get it shipped to a SOFT certified address. When it's in, pick it up. Simple. Right?
 
Hi thor666,
This thread is meant to be a collection of links to makers available on the net. There are so many brands out there, that sometimes we just don't know that what we're looking for is probably already available. A handmade pedal that has the sound you're looking for, a custom guitar with you own specs, vintage reissues, replicas of old defunct models, etc...

As the saying goes, I don't know what I don't know. So now we know.

As for the escrow sugesstion, it's just an idea in the hope that more people would come forward and be more open to ask for orders and most probably save on shipping or quite possible get a discount on bulk orders where we all can benefit from.

Yah it should be in another thread... Sorry to throw you off. :oops:

Hope this answers your question....
 
the3rdlogic, its really good to have people come and contribute, something really lacking in SOFT... I'm glad to see you starting a thread like this! :D

I hope you can see this thread thru... help it turn into something more tangible, like your escrow system idea.
 
ShredCow, I plan on seeing it through. I've seen too many musicians buying stuff only to realise it's not quite what they were looking for and ended up selling it at a loss. Money don't grow on trees. Preventing situations like this sometimes just require a bit of research and knowing where to look.

As for the escrow thingy, it all depends on whether i can find a suitable candidate that we all can unanimously trust. Working on it. It won't happen so soon. But I'll think of some way to make it happen.

jony, thanks for your paticipation in this thread. but not to sound unappreciative, kimjabettas site is already listed in my first post. Paiseh hor.. :D But your participation is duly noted and very much appreciated. Keep it coming.

To all those looking for kimjawbettas
I've checked with WMUM. Stocks are supposed to arrive immediately after CNY. I'm planning on getting one. That's why I know this. I hope this piece of information is useful.
 
harmony central has a very good list of all the effects manufacturers and a list of all their reviews ma... why list here bit by bit?

personally i feel if the reviews here dont come with pictures, soundclips or at least detailed write ups on how the product performs ... then might as well go harmony central read the reviews...
 
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