YourBlueRoom
Gretschie
Sorry I've never tried the CC or the Dunlop so can't speak to headroom or lack thereof on those...
Aqua-Puss vs Carbon Copy vs Echoplex
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I stand corrected
For Sale - Nocturne DynoBrain (aka Brain Seltzer) - blue - $125
Nocturne DynoBrain (aka Brain Seltzer) pedal. Pretty much looks new except for some dust :). Also includes the instructions that were provided with the pedal. I think Tavo called this color "Buick blue." I think everyone on this site is well aware of what this pedal is and what it does but in...www.gretsch-talk.com
that pedal for sale is the Dynobrain. a stripped down 77' Roland RE301 space echo "preamp" stand alone unit. The BS-301 Mysterybrain is a full Tape echo sim pedal that remains about 85% analog. It has the defeatable (trubypass stom) 301 space echo preamp, but the front of the Tape echo circuit has an Echoplex preamp that routes to the wet slap back of the tape echo, as does the photocell vibrato on that pedal. All to say, you were indeed not corrected, so you still stand correct.
@aleceiffel , a great deal here and you heard it from " the man " himselfthat pedal for sale is the Dynobrain. a stripped down 77' Roland RE301 space echo "preamp" stand alone unit. The BS-301 Mysterybrain is a full Tape echo sim pedal that remains about 85% analog. It has the defeatable (trubypass stom) 301 space echo preamp, but the front of the Tape echo circuit has an Echoplex preamp that routes to the wet slap back of the tape echo, as does the photocell vibrato on that pedal. All to say, you were indeed not corrected, so you still stand correct.
aleceiffel
Electromatic
@thunder58 @TV the Wired Turtle wait but the one for sale is a preamp, not a delay pedal, right?
yes, just the preamp alone.
Bertotti
Gretschified
@aleceiffel keep in mind there are to Carbon Copies, the original and a bright, that said if you have the cash the Mystery Brain would be the pedal I would buy. I bought the original carbon copy, which is a bit dark to me, first having never heard of Nocturne pedals. Now that I have both I can honestly say the Mystery Brain would have come first had I known of them when I was looking. I can’t say I wouldn’t still buy the CC but it is a different flavor one that I might have done with out had the MB been in my possession first. The MB has a lot more going for it.
aleceiffel
Electromatic
Just picked up a Mystery Brain that was for sale on the forum here because of this thread
exciting, let me know if you have any questions..set up etc.Just picked up a Mystery Brain that was for sale on the forum here because of this thread
Bertotti
Gretschified
You’ll love it! Search some of the old threads on the MB, there is some great info in them.Just picked up a Mystery Brain that was for sale on the forum here because of this thread
charlie chitlins
Synchromatic
My favorite is the lowly Dan-Echo.
Even has a knob to turn up the ratty-ness of the delays, like tape.
Even has a knob to turn up the ratty-ness of the delays, like tape.
Just picked up a Mystery Brain that was for sale on the forum here because of this thread
You should be a happy player with that buy. You get the added bonus of the RE-301 preamp on the Mystery Brain. My #1 favorite preamp that I can’t live without. You may just come to the same conclusion.
Bertotti
Gretschified
I love how much ground you can cover with a Mystery Brain and an El Pescadoro/Jr Barnyard.
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oneforsorrow
Country Gent
I’ve not played those either but I do have a bit of a delay obsession. One of three on my board is the Belle Epoch from Catalinbread and it’s what I use for slapback. It’s got some cool things happening with it including an internal trim pot that allows you to boost the signal. It’s also an optional true bypass or “trails mode” that allows the signal to route/condition via the internal path without the delay. It definitely thickens the tone and has plenty of control to get a variety of sounds. I’m very happy with it. Oh, and you can also run it at18v for yet another flavor.
NJDevil
Country Gent
HA! When I cast my vote, I had RJ's demo in mind as the Mystery Brain is the pinnacle of slapback glory in my opinion.
@TV the Wired Turtle - You created magic that I just cannot think of anything that is near equal in comparison. I used to say that I don't have one yet because I'm not focusing my playing on Rockabilly at the moment. The fact is it seems to make everything sound better. It is a prime example where a pedal inspires a player to just "have at it" and go wild with creating!
TsarNicholas
Electromatic
I had a Mystery Brain for a while and while it is undoubtably a fantastic pedal, I just prefer the darker repeats of my Carbon Copy. I need to get a Dyno Brain because I miss that glorious preamp in the MB.
Bertotti
Gretschified
I out my CC in the MB loop!
aleceiffel
Electromatic
Back from the trenches here.. So, I've had some experience with the Mystery Brain and Aqua-Puss at this point -- both fantastic pedals, but I _think_ I want something a tad bit brighter? I think I'm just very used to the built-in slapback on the Super Champ XD, which I imagine is just the cheapest digital modeling they could cram in there. My brain is wired to expect something close to an exact repeat of the notes hit..
So, does that mean I should be in the market for a digital delay pedal? If that's the case, I suppose the Echoplex still stands? Anyone have experience in terms of "brightness" w/ the Echoplex? Also, would a DD-3 (T? 7? 8?) be the go-to answer for a digital delay to do what it sounds like I'm desiring?
So, does that mean I should be in the market for a digital delay pedal? If that's the case, I suppose the Echoplex still stands? Anyone have experience in terms of "brightness" w/ the Echoplex? Also, would a DD-3 (T? 7? 8?) be the go-to answer for a digital delay to do what it sounds like I'm desiring?
Bertotti
Gretschified
Might be, the carbon copy is darker there was a bright version of it but I have never tires it. I have threatened to buy a source audio delay but haven’t done so. I would think with the tweak-ability something by them or Strymon should get you where you want. Honestly haven’t used very many delay pedals So I can’t contribute much.
