drumrnmuzik Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Hi, I just got a Boss FDR-1 stomp box and I'm using it on an old Pignose G-40. The FDR-1 is not too bad once you dial in the trem and vibrato, but I get some poping noises from it. It's pretty random but I believe that it pops more on the higher pitches. Feedback ? Opinions? Thanks a bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I get poping noises from my Boss DD3 pedal as well....Over the years I have lost faith in Boss. Thats why in the new year im getting a new delay pedal....anything but Boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Are you using batteries to power the pedal or a wall wart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I didn't know the Pope played, I bet he has an SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G u e s t Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 . Yeah - them vatican noises can be distracting. Pope:- Popping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bluemoon Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I get poping noises from my Boss DD3 pedal as well....Over the years I have lost faith in Boss. Thats why in the new year im getting anew delay pedal....anything but Boss. mxr carbon copy analog delay is pretty tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdown Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Don't get me started on Ratzo[rolleyes] Am looking to get a carbon copy in the new year to go with my C5. Yeah,I never held much faith in BOSS pedals. They never seem to go the distance,especially those crappy little plastic on/off switches they use. I had 3 go on me. Just turned 'em upside down though,which did the trick temporarily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I didn't know the Pope played' date=' I bet he has an SG. [/quote'] He seems more like a Gretsch While Falcon kind of guy to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Hi' date=' I just got a Boss FDR-1 stomp box and I'm using it on an old Pignose G-40. The FDR-1 is not too bad once you dial in the trem and vibrato, but I get some poping noises from it. It's pretty random but I believe that it pops more on the higher pitches. Feedback ? Opinions? Thanks a bunch. [/quote'] Check your patch cords, connections, etc. I've had good luck with Boss, but admittedly, they're all older "Japanese" made, versions. I had a similar experience, as you're describing, with a Marshall pedal, and it turned out to be a short, inside the circuitry. So, if you've tried new cords, check the input jacks to make sure they aren't moving (loose retaining nut), and are still getting the pops, I'd take it back, tell them what the problem is, and have them give you a new one.... check it out, in the store, to make sure it's OK...and go from there. Also, if you're in an older building, with only 2 prong electrical socket outlets (no ground prong), that (sometimes) contributes, to ungrounded popping sounds...which can be/are quite random. Good luck! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumrnmuzik Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 Hey thanks. I confirmed all the cord and all works fine without the FDR-1, I'll bring it back and try an exchange one. I'm afraid that it just may be the digital effects that are crappy. It did it a little in the store with a transistor amp, but my Pignose tube amp doesn't forgive any nonsense and really goes crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Hey thanks. I confirmed all the cord and all works fine without the FDR-1' date=' I'll bring it back and try an exchange one. I'm afraid that it just may be the digital effects that are crappy. It did it a little in the store with a transistor amp, but my Pignose tube amp doesn't forgive any nonsense and really goes crazy. [/quote'] Does your amp do the popping noise by itself (with only your guitar plugged in) at any volume, or frequency, or with any other pedals (Boss or not)? If not, yeah....it's probably the pedal(s). Get and old (analog) Echo-plex, and Fender Reverb. Way bigger to haul around, but amazing sound(s). ;>) I love "Digital" convenience, but they ALL...Boss and others (to me), sound "processed," and/or sterile, even "tinny," etc. to varying degrees. Other's opinions will vary...as always. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumrnmuzik Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 Yep, I've got a Boss RC 2 loop and it's cystal clear and really a good box but I'm pretty disappointed in the FDR 1. I've only got one space left on my pedal board and I wanted to widen the sound a bit. The FDR 1 has reverb and vibrato which are cool together. Just not on this box... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Arcadius Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 LMAO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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