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    Default Best cheap chorus pedal?

    I use chorus very infrequently and only as an added "spice" in a few songs, so I'm not interested in spending a lot. Can anyone recommend something?

    I actually currently have the older Dano Cool Cat chorus (not the new series), and while it sounds good, it's just too big for my taste. If you've got a comparable smaller one, I'd be willing to work out a swap.

    As you can see from my sig, I'm not afraid of cheaper stuff (Dano, Arion, etc). But I'd like to get something that sounds decent.

    Any suggestions?
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    Maybe too big, but check out the DOD FX65. I believe it uses the same chip set as the highly regarded Boss CE-2, but unlike the Boss, the DOD can be run in stereo. You can pick up the DOD for about $20-$30 if you look hard enough.

    Quote Originally Posted by birv2
    I use chorus very infrequently and only as an added "spice" in a few songs, so I'm not interested in spending a lot. Can anyone recommend something?

    I actually currently have the older Dano Cool Cat chorus (not the new series), and while it sounds good, it's just too big for my taste. If you've got a comparable smaller one, I'd be willing to work out a swap.

    As you can see from my sig, I'm not afraid of cheaper stuff (Dano, Arion, etc). But I'd like to get something that sounds decent.

    Any suggestions?

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    I got a dod chorus fx60 stereo ......its old but in mint shape box all paperwork etc etc........... what kind of swap brother??? Not a cheapo at all us made.
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    I bought a Digitech Chorus Factory when GC was blowing them out. At $40, I couldn't resist. I'd give a look at the new Danelectro Cool Cat. By "big" do you mean sounding or big as in physical dimensions?
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    Quote Originally Posted by marnold
    I bought a Digitech Chorus Factory when GC was blowing them out. At $40, I couldn't resist. I'd give a look at the new Danelectro Cool Cat. By "big" do you mean sounding or big as in physical dimensions?
    I mean physical dimensions. It's huge, and that plus the jacks on the front make it unwieldy.

    mrmudcat -- I was thinking swapping my Cool Cat Chorus for a smaller chorus. Are you interested?
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    Any Boss CE pedal will do it. Loads available used.
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    That is what I was going to suggest. I got my CE-5 for 40 or 50 used I think.
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    birv I think ill hold on to it since its vintage ,,,,,,,,,thanks for the offer though,Thought maybe you had some other type pedal
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    I recently picked up a Boss CH-1 Super Chorus and I like it very much.
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    I find that the Behringer pedals are surprisingly good. If they had sturdier cases
    they'd be right up there IMHO.
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    Has anyone here used a Dano DC-1 Chorus? Can not find one local and I want simple but effective. Had no luck searching youtube.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Geoffrey Charles
    Has anyone here used a Dano DC-1 Chorus? Can not find one local and I want simple but effective. Had no luck searching youtube.
    I've used one (actually have one for sale, so if you're interested, PM me). I thought it sounded good, but I went to a Boss one because of limited pedal board space.

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    Thanks Bob! PM'ing now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Perfect Stranger
    I find that the Behringer pedals are surprisingly good. If they had sturdier cases
    they'd be right up there IMHO.
    I have one of these. It's a wee little thing, and as you say, save for the slightly off putting plastic case it does it's job without a complaint from me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by marnold
    I bought a Digitech Chorus Factory when GC was blowing them out. At $40, I couldn't resist.
    I was going to suggest this too. They cover a lot of ground for cheap. Especially used.

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