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CADMAN · Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 1:29 pm Post subject: BBE Sonic Stomp

Has anyone tried one of these BBE Sonic Stomps? Any problem getting pinch harmonics with these units?
Thx
Kev
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idontknow28 · Joined: 03 Apr 2005 Posts: 829

Getting pinch harmonics is a technique thing. You should be able to do them on your guitar unplugged from the amp. A pedal may make them ring out longer but it wont increase the likely hood of you being able to perform the technique. I don't really be into the hype of a pedal making harmonics easier.
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CADMAN · Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:50 pm Post subject: BBE

I remember I used to have a Rockman and it was hard getting pinch harmonics easily with that unit. I don't believe it totally technique, the amount of gain is an important influence as well.
Kev
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idontknow28 · Joined: 03 Apr 2005 Posts: 829

Like I said, the pedal will help them ring out longer and more gain will help them to squeel out longer and better...but actually making a pinch harmonic is totally technique. If you're having trouble getting them to ring out it could be a technique issor or it could also be a guitar setup issue. Sometimes not having your guitar set up properly can be a major cause of not getting harmonics. Everything should be perfectly straight and aligned.

By the way...don't take this as me being a jackass...it's not meant that way at all. Just trying to help out as it could be another issue and not the pedal or gain you're using because like I said. You should be able to do a pinch harmonic on your guitar unplugged.
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Tim Greer · Joined: 11 Jan 2005 Posts: 100 Location: California

I've seen some amps or effects kill the pinch harmonic, where it just either doesn't pick up the signal or kills it in processing or preamp. I believe that's what the poster was eluding to?
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musicman5150 · Joined: 09 Mar 2005 Posts: 2319 Location: 5150, Wisconsin

ADA MP-1's on lower gain settings can eat up pinch harmonics. I should know ive had one for a few years in my rack. it gets unloved now, the 5150 takes up all my time. that reminds me, i wish i could somehow turn my 5150 into a rack mounted amp, that would be 80's and badass!
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