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I came across a good deal on the BBE Mind Bender Vibrato / Chorus at Amazon. This pedal lists for $209.00 and is usually available for $150, but is currently on sale for only $101.75 and ships with FREE super saver shipping. $50 off.. not bad.

Here is the official description of the BBE Mind Bender Vibrato / Chorus:

The Mind Bender is a dual-mode analog Vibrato/Chorus pedal that uses the BBD (Bucket Brigade Delay) circuit and was patterned after 2 rare vintage guitar effects pedals: the Boss VB-2 Vibrato™ (Pitch Vibrato) and Way Huge Electronics’ Blue Hippo™ (Analog Chorus). The Mind Bender produces a wide range of lush vibrato/chorus and rotating speaker effects.

I found this video by theperfectguitar:

Again, the BBE Mind Bender Vibrato / Chorus is on sale for $101.75 at Amazon.

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So, tons of sales happening today, and I wanted to join in! I want to announce a President’s Sale on PLS Pedal Label System for EffectsBay readers! For today, I’ll be selling these for $6.95 (plus shipping) – that is $3 off the regular price per pack. Sale will end at midnight tonight! To purchase, please click here to purchase at sale price.

For those of you not familiar with Pedal Labels, it’s a label where you can mark and verify your settings and apply directly to the pedal. Now, nothing new with that idea at all, people have been doing this for years, but the difference is the material. For years, people have been using various forms of adhesive tape (masking, gaffers, painters, etc) or using mailing labels and drawing the knob placements either with tick marks or drawing circles, etc). There are a few issues with this, and the people that have been doing this will know what I’m talking about.

The first problem is that those tapes leave adhesive residue when peeled (aka: gunk). Some tapes, like masking tape, when left on over time, will literally turn to cement and are a mess when it comes to removing. Mailing labels are paper with a strong adhesive and usually peeling these will result in tearing, which again leads to a mess. Our Pedal Labels use a low tack adhesive that allows for the label to stick firm on the pedal, but can be peeled off clean. When I say “clean”, I mean it peels without tearing and no residue is left behind. I wanted this feature since settings change and sometimes you want to update those setting. It’s a cinch to remove the old label and apply a new fresh one. I also wanted this in case you wanted to sell the pedal, etc and this will make it much easier to clean and sell.

The next problem is the look. When using mailing labels or tape and draw circles or checks it often doesn’t look very pro. Granted some people will pull out the slide rule and compass and dial it in, but most people will just whip out the Sharpie and draw circles. The Pedal Labels has a consistent ‘knob’ template with a center dot. Simply use a ruler or go free hand and draw a line from the center point to the edge.  A consistent look will help keep the labels looking ‘tight’ on the pedals.

The Pedal Label pack consists of the following labels:

3 Ibanez 4 knob labels
3 Ibanez 3 knob labels
3 MXR Wide 2 knob labels
3 MXR 1 knob labels
9 MXR 2 knob labels
12 MXR 3 knob labels
9 Boss 4 knob labels
9 Boss 3 knob labels
6 Toggle labels
54 single knob labels

The pedal pack will come with the above labels on 6 individual 9″x4″ sheets.

Now, it is important to note, that the ‘styles’ of labels do not require that type of pedal. For example a MXR 3 knob label will fit perfectly on any 3 knob single size enclosure that many boutique pedals use. The manufacturer listing is there only to identify the widths and styles of what those labels can fit. The single knob labels are great for complex pedals that require more knobs than any of the preset labels. For example, in the photo above – there is a Strymon Blue Sky Reverberator that uses a MXR 3 knob with 2 single knobs. The pedal to the far right is a Tim Overdrive. I only needed to mark 2 knobs, so I used 2 single knob labels on that pedal.

For a more information on the Pedal Label System – check out PedalLabels.com

For a great review – check out the following guest review – “Guest Review: Effects Bay Brand Pedal Setting Labels by A. Bovara“

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Just was informed that Musician’s Friend has a President’s Day Sale going on. Here is the deal on this. Save 15% off a single item of $199 or more and get free shipping.  Offer ends on February 20th. Simply use the following coupon code at check out: PRESIDENTS12 For full details click here, or click the banner below.

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A friend of mine just let me know about this good deal happening on Amazon. It’s for the BBE Soul Vibe Phaser. Normally, this pedal lists for $190 and is usually available for $130, but is currently on sale for only $101.98 at Amazon and ships with FREE super saver shipping. In a recent interview with Bob Balch of Fu Manchu he talks about switching from the MXR Phase 100 to the BBE Soul Vibe. If it’s good enough for Fu Manchu.. it’s got to be a decent pedal.

Here is the official description of the BBE Soul Vibe:

The Soul Vibe is a rotary speaker emulation pedal with that perfectly seasoned “phase-like” quality. The Soul Vibe delivers the ultimate in consistency and reliability, so stop searching for that perfect three-decade-old original ’cause we’ve got the goods right here. Other features include hardwire bypass, LED operation indicator, non-slip rubber bottom, easy-access 9v battery compartment and included external power supply

Here is a video by BBETV:

Again, the BBE Soul Vibe is on sale for $101.98 at Amazon.

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This morning I came across a pretty sweet deal on the Way Huge Fat Sandwich Harmonic Saturator Distortion. This pedal lists for $298.32, and is usually available for $180, but is currently on sale for only $141.55 at Amazon. That’s a $38 savings on this pedal! This is a pretty great sounding dual gain stage distortion pedal and something that might find a nice place on your board.

For those of you not familiar with the Fat Sandwich, here is the official description:

The Fat Sandwich Distortion represents an advanced era in guitar pedal design for Way Huge. In addition to carrying on the Way Huge tradition of amazing tone and rugged construction, the Fat Sandwich Distortion Pedal delivers heaps of crunchy distortion goodness via its innovative multi-stage clipping circuit. Meticulously designed from the ground up, the passive tone stack was tuned to bring out the “sweet spot” with any guitar and amp combination. The Volume control produces tons of output, making it ideal for driving the headroom out of the most powerful tube amps. Additionally, the Fat Sandwich guitar effect pedal has two internal mini controls: the Curve knob lets the user fine-tune the corner frequency of the overdrive filtering and the Sustain control adjusts the gain of the final distortion stage. The Fat Sandwich is versatile and over the top — the consummate distortion pedal for any genre of playing style.

Each pedal has been rigorously tested to ensure quality, durability, and reliability and will deliver many years of exceptional performance. All Way Huge guitar pedals feature: heavy-duty footswitch with quiet relay-based true bypass, blue LED indicator, 2.1mm power jack with AC protection, easy access (non-detachable) battery door, super-duty .09 aluminum anodized chassis, high grade components, great tone and cool name.

Launched in 1992 by Jeorge Tripps, Way Huge Electronics began as a result of Tripps’ search for great tone, and his desire to perform with reliable, rugged and pedalboard-friendly effects that had the magic of his coveted vintage pedals. The very first pedal — simply labeled “Fuzz Box” — was quickly followed by such staples to the product line as the Red Llama Overdrive, Foot Pig Fuzz and Green Rhino Overdrive II, which quickly found their way into the hands and onto the pedalboards of the world’s guitar elite. Ensuing years would see the introduction of pedals such as the Swollen Pickle Jumbo Fuzz, Aqua-Puss Analog Delay, and the Saffron Squeeze. Over the span of a few years, Tripps helped revolutionize what would later be known as the ’boutique’ effects market. In late December 1999, the company closed its doors as Tripps pursued other opportunities, sending demand for Way Huge products soaring, and driving online auctions well into the hundreds — sometimes thousands — for used Way Huge pedals. Now teaming up up with Dunlop, Way Huge pedals will once again be available to the masses, so all can enjoy their finely tuned electronics, high-grade circuitry and road ready construction, built under the watchful eye of Mr. Huge himself.

Here is a video featuring Jeorge Tripps and Tal Morris talking about the Fat Sandwich as well as demoing it. Video posted by jimdunlopusa:

Again, you can pick up the Way Huge Fat Sandwich Harmonic Saturator for only $141.55 at Amazon. At the time of this posting, there were only 3 left in stock. Usually when there is one remaining, the price jumps up.

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This morning, I found a great deal on a delay. It’s the BBE Two Timer Dual Mode Analog Delay pedal. The BBE Two Timer lists at $209.00, and is usually available for $150, but is on sale for $111.07 at Amazon. $39 off what you normally see it for… is a good deal for sure. This pedal also ships with FREE super saver shipping.

Here is the official description of the BBE Two Timer:

The TWO TIMER™ was inspired by the long discontinued Boss DM-2 Delay. The DM-2 was known for its warm, haunting reverb and tape-like echoes. The TWO TIMER offers two Independent delay times foot switchable via the TIME 1/TIME 2 mode switch. This makes it possible to have one delay setup for a short slapback rhythm sound while another is set to a longer delay for solos. The TWO TIMER is essentially two great analog delays in one compact pedal. The TWO TIMER circuit features a BBD (Bucket Brigade Delay) for the warmth and character only analog can deliver, 1% Metal Film resistors for pristine audio quality plus True Hard-Wire Bypass for a clean signal path when the effect is bypassed. Other features include hardwire bypass, LED operation indicator, non-slip rubber bottom, easy-access 9v battery compartment and included external power supply

I found this video demo by BBETV on the BBE Two Timer:

Again, the BBE Two Timer Delay is on sale for only $111.07 at Amazon.

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It’s been a while since I posted deals from Amazon, but I actually found a decent one today. It’s on the Jim Dunlop MC401 MXR Boost / Line Driver. This is the line driver developed by MXR and Custom Audio Electronics (Bob Bradshaw). If you’re looking for a clean boost for leads or to crush the preamp section of your tube amp or to drive pedals, this might be a great purchase. The MXR MC401 lists for $169.74, and is usually available for $100, but is currently on sale for $79.92 at Amazon. That’s saving $20 off the going rate for this pedal. This pedal also ships FREE with super saver shipping.

Here is the official description of the MXR MC401 Boost / Line Driver:

MXR and Custom Audio Electronics founder Bob Bradshaw – two names that have shaped the tones of the world’s greatest guitarists – join forces to bring you a dynamic new line of pedals. The Boost/Overdrive and Boost pedals are the first offerings in the series produced by MXR, featuring the unique sonic stamp of legendary designer Bob Bradshaw. Since 1980, CAE’s innovative pedal designs were made in limited quantities only for his select clientele. When it was time to bring these pedals to the masses, there was only one name he could trust to deliver the same quality and standards that his customers demand – MXR. Available only from Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc., the world’s leader in analog pedal technology. MC-401 Boost/Line Driver The MC-401 is simple in design but superbly effective in solving a variety of mis-matched line level and signal conditioning problems that can occur when combining effects. The MC-401′s circuit design has been used for years by CAE in the world’s best guitarist’s rigs to remedy these problems and rejuvenate the sparkle, punch and brilliance that can be lost. It can also be used as an ultra-clean boost for solos or to drive effects for more dynamics and sensitivity.

Here is the official video demo for the MXR MC401 Boost / Line Driver:

Again, the MXR MC401 Boost / Line Driver is on sale for only $79.92 at Amazon.

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Got a couple of coupon codes to report. The first one is for Musician’s Friend where you can save 14% off on a single item of $299 or more. Simply use the coupon code VALENTINE14 at checkout. For full details, click the banner below:

Next, we have Guitar Center. They’re offering a few deals: $20 off of a purchase of a $99 or more OR $50 off a purchase of $299 or more OR $100 off a purchase of $599 or more. Simply use the following coupon code at checkout: VDAY20. For full details, click the banner below:

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I’ve been keeping an eye out at Amazon for some good deals… and it’s been rough. Not a lot going on after the Christmas sales I imagine. I did find a good deal on the Line 6 Uber Metal pedal at Amazon though. The Uber Metal lists for $179.99 and you usually see it available in the $100 range, but is currently on sale for only $91.83. You save a few bucks, and the Uber Metal does ship with FREE super saver shipping. I wasn’t able to find any ‘good’ demos of this pedal on youtube (I’ll spare you), but it seems the Uber Metal is similar to the MXR M116 Fullbore Metal pedal (which is also on sale for $91.73). Has built in noise gate and EQ adjustments to get that super scooped mid metal tone.

Here is the official description on the Line 6 Uber Metal:

So much gain, so little time. The high-gain model in the ToneCore pedal line, Uber Metal brings you massive amounts of gain in one tiny, tough package. You can chose from some of the best Line 6 high-gain tones including Metal, Pulverize, and Insane. Also included with the Uber Metal is a built-in selectable noise gate, and scoop control for massive tonal contouring.

Again, the Line 6 Uber Metal pedal is currently on sale for only $91.83 at Amazon.com

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Just got word on another sale with coupon code at Musician’s Friend. It’s the Year of the Dragon Sale. Here is the breakdown on savings – 5% off $149 or more. 10% off $299 or more. 15% off off on $799 or more. This sale ends on January 30th. Simply use the following coupon code at checkout: DRAGON12. For full details click here or the banner below:

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