Byo Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) Hi everyone, Has any of you tried the new Beta overdrive pedal from Canadian mannufacturer SolidGold Fx? [url="http://www.solidgoldfx.com/shop/beta"]http://www.solidgoldfx.com/shop/beta[/url] The demos give you a good example of what the pedal has to offer. Seems like a good mild overdrive to spice up your basic tone. Let me know what you think. Cheers, Byron. Edited January 4, 2014 by Byo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) Hoping to order one soon to audition it against my SFT! Edited March 1, 2014 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I like it but am just not sure if it can do stuff others can't or at least the same stuff better than them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Have you got one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 It doesn't sound as high gain as the SFT, but sounds nice, wonder what its like in a mix. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I'd love to try one of these too. Almost ordered one recently. ...then I heard that fairfield circuitry is releasing their barbershop v.2 soon. Will be holding off until I heard that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I only like the SFT on low gain on the verge of breakup, it sounds too farty and lacking in lows with the gain up. According to reports on TB, this pedal doesn't suffer from the same 'flatulence'. Just waiting for Prymaxe to get them back in stock and I shall place my order! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 This review has sold me even further: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJlstv35nyc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I finally got mine. The verdict, comparing it to the first version SFT which is it's nearest competitor: - The Beta has deeper lows and a slight built in bass boost that you can't dial out. This makes even the G string on my P-Bass thump, which it hasn't done before even with the SFT. - The Beta can take hot basses without farting out no problem. The SFT needs (IMHO) to be run at 18V to give it a bit more headroom, but the Beta is happy at 9V. - Running the Beta at 18V doesn't change the volume or tone very much, I thought it did increase the clarity though in the upper mids / treble. - The Beta still keeps it lows and is useable at high gain settings, where the SFT turns to mush. - The SFT has a lot more midrange presence, the Beta sounds a bit scooped in comparison. Overall I think I prefer the SFT, but after playing the Beta again today I'm undecided, it depends on the amp/bass/desired tone which I prefer at any particular moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazWills Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 well dibs if you sell it! did you go prymaxe? They never seem to be in stock when I check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Yeah, picked it up in their 21% off sale last weekend! Only ended up costing me £90 delivered. And Sibob already has first dibs - I was about to sell it to him before changing my mind! I'm looking out for a Heil PR-40 mic, if/when I get one I shall record some clips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I kinda almost bought it, but I think Danny kinda fell in love with it again last minute haha Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazWills Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 i'll keep watching prymaxe, shouldn't be more than £100 anyway it sounds like a perfect partner for the BB preamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazWills Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 somebody buy my flipping catalinbread echorec and I can order one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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