TB...tell me what Chorus pedal to get!

[velalv]

So I am in the market for a chorus pedal for church that can play well with my Musicman Bongo and the hot preamp it has, which I put into the PA. I tend to accompany people on piano who play clean, and do not use pad settings on their piano. Sometimes, I will back a single person on an acoustic. My church tends to like quiet and atmospheric. I would prefer something with top loading jacks, and am looking for a warm chorus sound. Right now, I am between the EQD Sea Machine and the Walrus Audio Julia, as they would fit on my Nano. I am open to other suggestions.

 

[Peaveylover]

For your simple needs I'd go with a simple pedal. Providence Bass Chorus is excellent on the high end. Boss CE-2B is incredible for a cheaper used model. I'm sure you'll get a lot of other suggestions.

 

[Bolsyo]

Boss CE-2 is the classic chorus pedal, and it sounds amazing. CE-2B is the bass version which has an added blend knob and one capacitor difference which adds a bit more bass. There is also the newer CE-2w which has a mod switch with 2 different chorus types and a vibrato mode. If you buy used, these pedals really keep their value too.

Of the two you listed, Walrus Julia would be my choice.

 

[velalv]

Changed poll to include EBS Unichorus. Forgot about them

 

[Mo'Phat]

Aguilar Chorusaurus should get a look. Top jacks...blend...

Also...for multiple sound options, check out the TC Electronic Corona with Toneprint functionality and the SourceAudio Gemini chorus with 3 presets, plus many more via the Neuro app.

 

[PeterH]

For your simple needs I'd go with a simple pedal. Providence Bass Chorus is excellent on the high end. Boss CE-2B is incredible for a cheaper used model. I'm sure you'll get a lot of other suggestions.

Providence is the best chorus I've played, if you can afford it, it is tone uncompromised.

 

[jacoby75]

There might be better . . . there are certainly more expensive . . . but I love my EHX Bass Clone. Perfect for worship. The crossover does a great job of keeping the low end in tact while adding sparkly enhancement to the top.

 

[BurningSkies]

Iron Ether Polytope. Can be super subtle and also weird. It's bass-centric so you can make sure you're tone and your vibe are as clean and precise as you might need in a DI/Church setting.

 

[Tubehed]

There might be better . . . there are certainly more expensive . . . but I love my EHX Bass Clone. Perfect for worship. The crossover does a great job of keeping the low end in tact while adding sparkly enhancement to the top.

I have to agree. A fantastic pedal at a very reasonable price.

 

[hbabels]

The Boss CEB-3 is fantastic as is the Ibanez CS-9. Also worth a look the MXR Bass Chorus Deluxe and the TC Electronics Corona Chorus

 

[ExaltBass]

Providence Anadime Bass Chorus
In a class by itself.

 

[NigelD]

Visual Sound H20.

 

[pbass6811]

The one's that I've had-
-MXR Bass Chorus- It was ok.
-Tech 21 Bass Boost Chorus- Wish I still had that one. No longer in production.
-TCE Corona- Nice chorus. Versatile with the TonePrints. A bit too subtle for me, but you might dig it.
-Source Audio Gemini- Nice chorus. Similar versatility with the Neuro app. Same issue as the TCE.
-Iron Ether Polytope- Wish I still had this one. Very lush. Not that simple, but outstanding.
-Strymon Mobius- It's the king of digital modulation. Way more than what ya' probably need, but it's XLNT!
-Boss MD-200- It's a sweet multi-modulation pedal. Almost as good as the Mobius. Would be good if you wanted multiple modulations.

The one's I've still got-
-Boss CEB-3- It's a Boss pedal, so it works. For being on the lower end of the spectrum, it's a damn good chorus pedal.
-Strymon Ola- A bit of a dark horse. Definitely not common on bass boards. Too bad, it's a solid chorus pedal on bass. The MIX knob is winner. This is a really good digital chorus pedal.
-Neunaber Inspire- Kind of versatile, kind of expensive, kind of uninspiring.

The one's I'm considering now-
-Seymour Duncan Catalina- Seems to be a super solid performer on bass. Watched Patrick Hunter's demo. I like the added Dynamic Expression feature. Found some used ones, probably gonna give one a go.
-Analogman Chorus- Can now be ordered with top jacks and a Deep setting for bass. Always gets stellar reviews. Expensive, but could be worth it.
-Foxgear Ballade- just found out these guys existed yesterday, LOL! Allegedly, the Ballade was developed with the help of Tim Lefebvre. It's analog, with a mix knob, top jacks, and it's only $99. There's no demos at all, but it ticks all my boxes and it's only $99! I'll probably buy one just because it's $99, and I might get the flanger, too.

 

[CZGunslinger]

I’ll add to what some of the others have said: the lowly Boss CEB-3. Have used it in exactly the situation that you describe. It works and sounds really good.

 

[roller]

+1 on the Tech 21. Sounds great with lots of variation.

 

[Markzts]

Digitech Hardwire CR7 - many options, I like the studio chorus

 

[bikeplate]

Analogman

 

[Erithon]

JAM Pedals Waterfall Chorus (bass version). I use it in church myself. It doesn't have top jacks, but once you hear it you won't care.

 

[Border]

Another write in vote for the MXR Bass Chorus Deluxe. I don't use it all that often, but it always sounds good when I do. Best of luck with your search.

 

[shaggy45]

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