MojoRedFoot Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I know this is very out of character for me but I am asking for your input. I hope the store has one in stock but somehow I feel like they won't so I'll reach out here. Gonna visit GC and Sam Ash and try it IF they have one. Does anyone have any experience with this pedal? I generally do not use pedals but for cleans I like to add a littler more than just reverb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Three years or so ago I was shopping pedals... the Boss Chorus was on my "to do" list. The CE-20 was an excellent pedal, but for my needs, I couldn't jusify the additional cost over the CE-5. I pulled the trigger on the CE-5, and use it constantly. Hope this helps!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoRedFoot Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 Three years or so ago I was shopping pedals... the Boss Chorus was on my "to do" list. The CE-20 was an excellent pedal, but for my needs, I couldn't jusify the additional cost over the CE-5. I pulled the trigger on the CE-5, and use it constantly. Hope this helps!! I'll definitely look for that pedal. The CE5 did not score as high on harmony central but something else to look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I too have a CE-5 and I recommend it. The thing about internet reviews is it's a ratio of typically 5-1 bad comments to good. People typically just like to complain. So if you get one good comment out of every 5 bad ones online that's not too bad. Of course if you get recommendations from established forum members who own them, that's also a plus :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I went and did some quick research for you... the CE-5 has been discontinued. Looks like the CE-20 is more programmable, which would likely suit your needs as a live performer more. Let me know what you think when you've looked into them! Good Hunting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Good thing we have ours Chanman, now they're vintage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Good thing we have ours Chanman, now they're vintage! HEY!!! I hadn't thought of that!!! "RARE VINTAGE BOSS CE-5 Chorus Pedal--- will trade for '59 Les Paul" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabba2203 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I'm still using the old Boss CE-2, great sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 The ce-2 is an awesome chorus. I have a ce-3 which is basically a ce-2 with stereo chorus. I'll probably get slammed for this but I have to say... the ce-20 is a terrible pedal IMO. My friend that I was in 2 bands with had one and we both hate it. It's just not very good sounding. I don't even know why. We didn't even consider using it in any songs because it totally detracts from the tone. We tried all kinds of settings. We got some decent sounds but nothing that wouldn't sound better without it. Your milage may vary.. I strongly recommend the smaller version. The ce-20 looks like it's better but IMO it's not at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surveyor Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I have the Analogman Bi-Chorus in stereo and I like it. Two pedals in one box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I'm not a chorus fan, but if you like it, get one, plug it in, and step on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 The ce-2 is an awesome chorus. I have a ce-3 which is basically a ce-2 with stereo chorus. I'll probably get slammed for this but I have to say... the ce-20 is a terrible pedal IMO. My friend that I was in 2 bands with had one and we both hate it. It's just not very good sounding. I don't even know why. We didn't even consider using it in any songs because it totally detracts from the tone. We tried all kinds of settings. We got some decent sounds but nothing that wouldn't sound better without it. Your milage may vary.. I strongly recommend the smaller version. The ce-20 looks like it's better but IMO it's not at all. This is good to know! Glad I got the CE-5!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoRedFoot Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 Sam Ash has the CE5 in stock but not the CE20 (would have to order). I tried both since they at least had the demo for the CE20. I like the CE5 just fine but the CE20 does have more to offer for me: presets. In a live setting would come in handy since sometimes I like a little chorus and sometimes I like a lot. Torn but really leaning towards the CE20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon S. Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I'm still using the old Boss CE-2, great sound. +1. I've got this and an Arion Chorus pedal. Both are great(the Arion has a great "Leslie" setting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Ima give Arion pedals a big +1. I've useed them and they are awesome effects given how little they cost. (not the flanger. I traded that one away, but I'm not a big flanger fan :) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 This pedal looks like it is for somebody who uses chorus a lot. Are you a heavy chorus user? I have a Marshall modulation pedal that has vintage and modern chorus, flanger, phaser and vibe and it is great for the ocassional use of those effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoRedFoot Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 (not the flanger. I traded that one away, but I'm not a big flanger fan :) ) Same here. I used to use flanger a lot but I switched to chorus. So I'm definitely gonna walk away with 2 pedals this weekend: The OC3 ($119) octave for sure and either the CE5 ($79) or CE20 ($169). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoRedFoot Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 This pedal looks like it is for somebody who uses chorus a lot. Are you a heavy chorus user? I have a Marshall modulation pedal that has vintage and modern chorus, flanger, phaser and vibe and it is great for the ocassional use of those effects. When I play clean I always use reverb and a little chorus. Sometimes a lot of chorus. Which is why I'm really leaning towards the CE20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 CE-20 is on sale at MF for $159. Get them to price match. Happy Thanksgiving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I've been working a lot lately. I can't wait to get home tonight and jigger with my CE-5, and my OS-2, try different settings, try putting one infront of the other and vise versa, it'll be good times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabba2203 Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 +1. I've got this and an Arion Chorus pedal. Both are great(the Arion has a great "Leslie" setting) Arion made some great sounding FX, just really cheap enclosures, so I got rid of them all once I was able to start affording Boss pedals. LOL - I wish I knew how popular the old Arion stomps would become, I had almost all of them. Now they are ebay gems. Even more so, I wish I still had those old Ross effects. I had the original Ross Phaser and Compressor - I would kill to have those back now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kimbabig Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Arion made some great sounding FX, just really cheap enclosures, so I got rid of them all once I was able to start affording Boss pedals. LOL - I wish I knew how popular the old Arion stomps would become, I had almost all of them. Now they are ebay gems. Even more so, I wish I still had those old Ross effects. I had the original Ross Phaser and Compressor - I would kill to have those back now. I've thought about making new enclosures for a few pedals. I know what you mean by cheap enclosures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoRedFoot Posted November 26, 2010 Author Share Posted November 26, 2010 I bought the Boss OC-3 today and after much research I ordered the CE20. Should arrive in a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Gratz man! Let us know how it works out for ya!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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