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Title: Ethos Overdrive
Post by: thoughtjewel on February 27, 2010, 03:27:50 PM

Anyone know how these sound with an alembic guitar?
I emailed them and this i what they said...
 
 
Hi Rob,
Any info you can give me regarding compatibility with an alembic guitar, specifically a further model. I am wondering if the active electronics of the further would be a whole different game. Also any info on how the unit sounds working with a Mesa Boogie Mark IV. Thanks for your help.
 
Hi Jon,
 
I personally do not have any experience with alembic guitars.  The active electronics should not be a problem with the Ethos as long as they don't put extreme voltages eg >2-3 volts.  I have used other active electronics that work fine with the Ethos and because they have a low source impedance they are quieter as well.  The Mesa Boogie tone stack voicing is very compatible with the Ethos.  If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask.
 
Best Regards,
 
Rob
Custom Tones, LLC  
 
 
comments?

Title: Ethos Overdrive
Post by: lbpesq on February 27, 2010, 04:25:46 PM

Jon:
 
I've never heard of this pedal before, so I am very interested in your opinion if you pick one up.  One question I have is whether this thing is solid state or tube?  I couldn't find the answer with an admittedly quick review of their website.
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Ethos Overdrive
Post by: thoughtjewel on February 27, 2010, 05:52:16 PM

hi bill...i read about it in the kimock gear forum...reported to have captured the magic of the dumble amps
 
 
it appears to get stellar reviews  http://www.customtonesinc.com/Ethos_Overdrive_Reviews.html (http://www.customtonesinc.com/Ethos_Overdrive_Reviews.html)  and in looking over thieir web site pretty thoroughly i see no mention of tubes but then i don't see mention of solid state either

Title: Ethos Overdrive
Post by: keith_h on February 27, 2010, 06:51:55 PM

Having read the FAQ I would say it is all solid state. They claim to draw 35mA at 9V with a battery. A tube would draw more current than specified.  
 
Keith

Title: Ethos Overdrive
Post by: cuff on March 13, 2010, 03:57:18 PM

im on the waiting list for an ethos, waiting list goes through to November!