Title: Effectslayouts Second Sea Chorus
Post by: Thewintersoldier on December 07, 2022, 02:52:54 PM
Post by: Thewintersoldier on December 07, 2022, 02:52:54 PM
On this week's edition of my Boss Pedals journey I take a trip down memory lane and revisit my old friend the CE-2. About 25 years ago (now I feel old AF) I got my first legit CE-2. A beat up used mid 80s find in a mom and pop store (Joe's Music) that was cheap as these were plentiful and often discarded to newer toys. Like many treasures of the past I succumbed to temptation and sold it to fund an amp. Over the years I've built a many chorus pedals and a handful of them were CE-2s. The last one being a Cesar chorus which I ultimately set to sound like a stock CE-2.
So, I set out to build a bone stock clone, and this will be my last one. A simple and clean build, I'm really pleased with how it turned out. How does it sound? Like a CE-2
. The circuit has been synonymous with chorus and the 80s guitar sound. It's a middle of the road chorus that never gets extreme. Compared to it's contemporary the Small Clone, it doesn't get that deep wobbly out of tune sound with exaggerated speeds. Unlike EHX, Boss pedals usually color inside the lines.
For the enclosure I used a matte light blue tayda enclosure with UV printing. Standard Boss style knobs. for the artwork I used the new and lesser known character Wave, who is also one of the first Filipino heros. Simple all black design because I like to go minimal or all out, no in-between. If you want a chorus but don't want crazy or know where to start then build a CE-2, you can't go wrong.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221207/09100d7ac83aad48b138e56529ac7efa.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221207/387684a991cc2afff64246c9a177f91b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221207/c1fe64d8ee8d956d7f46602767d53d5b.jpg)
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So, I set out to build a bone stock clone, and this will be my last one. A simple and clean build, I'm really pleased with how it turned out. How does it sound? Like a CE-2
. The circuit has been synonymous with chorus and the 80s guitar sound. It's a middle of the road chorus that never gets extreme. Compared to it's contemporary the Small Clone, it doesn't get that deep wobbly out of tune sound with exaggerated speeds. Unlike EHX, Boss pedals usually color inside the lines.For the enclosure I used a matte light blue tayda enclosure with UV printing. Standard Boss style knobs. for the artwork I used the new and lesser known character Wave, who is also one of the first Filipino heros. Simple all black design because I like to go minimal or all out, no in-between. If you want a chorus but don't want crazy or know where to start then build a CE-2, you can't go wrong.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221207/09100d7ac83aad48b138e56529ac7efa.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221207/387684a991cc2afff64246c9a177f91b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221207/c1fe64d8ee8d956d7f46602767d53d5b.jpg)
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Title: Re: Effectslayouts Second Sea Chorus
Post by: Paradox916 on December 08, 2022, 02:14:08 PM
Post by: Paradox916 on December 08, 2022, 02:14:08 PM
(https://media4.giphy.com/media/gcFwr97WdNA0E/giphy.gif)
I don't always post comments but when I do it's for a clean ass build
... but seriously that looks great man ,love the black on matte blue.
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I don't always post comments but when I do it's for a clean ass build
... but seriously that looks great man ,love the black on matte blue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Effectslayouts Second Sea Chorus
Post by: blackhatboojum on December 08, 2022, 02:15:50 PM
Post by: blackhatboojum on December 08, 2022, 02:15:50 PM
The Ce-2 was one of my first chorus experiences and definitely reminds me of the 80's as well. I like diming the depth and dumping the speed on this circuit. It sounds almost flangery when you do that 8). I really dig the minimalist approach on this one. Clean, tight, and classy. Excellent work as always!
Title: Re: Effectslayouts Second Sea Chorus
Post by: jjjimi84 on December 08, 2022, 03:01:08 PM
Post by: jjjimi84 on December 08, 2022, 03:01:08 PM
Looks clean as hell! Nice work Chris!
Title: Re: Effectslayouts Second Sea Chorus
Post by: Thewintersoldier on December 08, 2022, 05:54:34 PM
Post by: Thewintersoldier on December 08, 2022, 05:54:34 PM
Thanks guys, I slapped it on the board after taking the pictures, love it!
Title: Re: Effectslayouts Second Sea Chorus
Post by: Bio77 on December 08, 2022, 06:00:49 PM
Post by: Bio77 on December 08, 2022, 06:00:49 PM
She's a beaut! Graphics and color are great, I know exactly what it is but it still has the WS flavor. 8)
Title: Re: Effectslayouts Second Sea Chorus
Post by: storyboardist on December 09, 2022, 03:08:14 AM
Post by: storyboardist on December 09, 2022, 03:08:14 AM
I mean, you know I love this one. Awesome job. I think your guts might even be cleaner than my prototype.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hx8jhjCN/Chorus2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hx8jhjCN/Chorus2.jpg)
Title: Re: Effectslayouts Second Sea Chorus
Post by: Thewintersoldier on December 09, 2022, 12:51:08 PM
Post by: Thewintersoldier on December 09, 2022, 12:51:08 PM
Quote from: storyboardist on December 09, 2022, 03:08:14 AM
I mean, you know I love this one. Awesome job. I think your guts might even be cleaner than my prototype.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hx8jhjCN/Chorus2.jpg)
you are the guy, I'm just the guy behind the guy. You r layout made it so easy to have such a tidy build.
Quote from: Bio77 on December 08, 2022, 06:00:49 PM
She's a beaut! Graphics and color are great, I know exactly what it is but it still has the WS flavor. 8)
Thanks John, I love the color scheme, a nice nod to the original. I wonder what flavor the WS flavor is lol Sweet and savory?