Mxr M-108 eq (109)

-=al=-

Is it that much better than the Boss ge-7?

apart from the extra few bands it has i have the ge-7 and run it in my chain, but i might get the M-108 put it in the fx Loop, or have it vice versa, with the mxr 108 in the chain and the ge-7 in the Fx Loop

yes im a tone freak....


But jus wonderin is it a considerable amount beter than the ge-7?


or the M-109 EQ?

Voodu Child

MXR have better bypass than Boss in my opinion and experience. I don't believe it's true bypass (even if they say it is), but their pedals do seem to leave a pretty clear signal when turned off.

An EQ pedal before the amp and another in the f/x loop is actually a fantastic way of shaping your tone, provided you have good ears and know what you're looking for tone-wise. Which I know Al does.

Karl Hungus

They're supposedly very, very good indeed from what I've heard. I was considering getting one myself at one stage.

-=al=-

Well they say tis true bypass, but either way im sure its beter than boss

Id like to have an eq in the chain and fx Loop its really total controll over the amp, and at that ive a 3 channel independant equed amp already! so the tones should be endless, but not sure if i shud jus get a new amp!


im pretty sure i know what i want but im ever so picky when it comes to tone and choices, i think i have a problem!

Karl Hungus

-=al=- wrote:

Id like to have an eq in the chain and fx Loop its really total controll over the amp, and at that ive a 3 channel independant equed amp already! so the tones should be endless, but not sure if i shud jus get a new amp!

What I was thinking of doing myself as running the EQ in the loop and using it as a seperate lead channel, seeing as on the MXR you can change gain and volume settings, it'd make a cool lead sound.

What kinda amp were you thinking of getting?

-=al=- wrote:

i think i have a problem!

This is instruments. We've all got that problem.

-=al=-

ive seriously got a tone addiction, never stop lookin for the peftctness

no idea what kind of amp, im hoping this eq thing to opne a few doors once i get it sorted will make it a lot better, and have complete controll over my tone



When i got my TSL a few years ago, i had very little choice and little knowledge of other amps, but now with the whole internet fiasco, seems you can get anything you want, just without trying it first


Id love to try a soldano SLO100, just a good lead amp, i got the tsl too cause of the serperate channels and volumes, i used to be in bands as lead, so once i was done rhythm and a solo was needed i just click the lead channell and that was lovely


Im only consideren getin it cause im getin some george L's stuff on ebay and the same seller has a mxr 108 for 97€ or a 109 for 50€... not a bad price at all



+ i might make an ew pedalboard if i get he eq, i got a harmoniser recently and want to add that in, but my pedalboards getin stupidly big

-=al=-

ive to get some stuff on ebay off the same seller whos selling the mxr 108 - which is where i seen it!

jus.... some goerge l's cable and some jacks

its about 130€ for everything ...jacks, cable, mxr eq etc...



Or!!!! thers a behringer eq on adverts for €15 Hmm... decisions, is the behringer eq bad?

Karl Hungus

-=al=- wrote:

Or!!!! thers a behringer eq on adverts for €15 Hmm... decisions, is the behringer eq bad?

I wouldn't bother. Behringer stuff is good for the price, but they're essentially inferior Boss clones, so it's really not worth your while, especially considering you're getting the MXR for a good price, along with some other stuff.

-=al=-

I like the way you think Hungus

even if its the more expensive route!

Karl Hungus

-=al=- wrote:

I like the way you think Hungus

even if its the more expensive route!

The way I think? You mean pulling a sock over my head as tight as I can untill I get one of those headaches with pictures?

Seriously though, I think you can be wasting money on cheap gear very easily, so quite possibly, it's less expensive to go for the quality gear in the long run. If it means saving a while longer, to get that more expensive bit of kit, then by all means do it, don't sell yourself short, because you might end up quite unhappy with the cheaper gear, and where does that leave you? Wanting the quality piece of kit, and money down the toilet.

Voodu Child

Yeah, i wouldn't bother with the Behringer Al. Its called an effects chain for a reason, and like a real chain it's only as strong as it's weakest link.

If you've got an expensive amp and bunch of nice pedals, and are spending a few quid on George Ls cables, it'd be a false economy to slap a 10euro pedal in there. Especially with a high-gain setup, and doubly so with an effects chain as long as yours.

You're going to be losing a bit of tone already because of the amount of pedals you have, and i know you've got one or two cheapies in there already, so if you're going to be adding more still, i'd try and keep them as high-quality as possible.

-=al=-

yea true...

scrap the behringer idea then. Its getin a bit to long! ...pedalboard that is geti outa hand really.


I shud trade a few pedal's in get a G major + midi floorboard and a rack eq then everyones happy!




save all teh hassle


and i want to add another eq and harmonier in there??? crazy al... crazy

Karl Hungus

What kind of wah do you have, Al?

-=al=-

Jus run of the mill GCB95

first guitar pedal i got about 6 years ago for 90 pounds, its squeky, theres no lube left and breaks from time to time, but its been workin for the last year or so a ok!

id liek to get a 95Q or a 535Q the slash wah is nifty too, but not necessary for the mo

Karl Hungus

Ah yeah, I used to have one of those, and didn't like it one bit. I'm using a Morley now, and I think it's so much better! Sounds fantasic, doesn't affect the tone when it's plugged in and not engaged, and the switchless design is just awesome. I'd seriously recommend you trying one out, they just kick ass.

Voodu Child

-=al=- wrote:

I shud trade a few pedal's in get a G major + midi floorboard and a rack eq then everyones happy!

save all teh hassle

Thats the job man, use the G-major in the loop for delay, verb, chorus and clean boost, and just keep using a few pedals up front for the rest. Less tap-dancing, and you'd get a much cleaner signal.

Im not sure what switching system is on the TSL, you might even be able to get the G-major to change channels on it for you, bloody handy.