Throttle Box : Amazing sound if used lightly

8 years ago

I think this is a great product, considering that is a transistor pedal.

I've used it with my Gibson SG, and I have to say that when played with the neck pickup I was able to come close to a Petrucci kind of sound.

I repeat, this is a transistor pedal, so don't be mad at me if you're not getting exactly Petrucci's sound, that's something you'll have to spend a lot more on to get.

But, still, I think it's a very good product, even though a bit pricey.

One more suggestion would be: don't crank it up too much.

I was very happy when using with the switch on the "lo" position, which allows the sound not to be too messy, and the gain set to, say, 11 o'clock.

I didn't like the "hi" sound too much, but I was able to get a nice sound from it when keeping the gain knob low and playing with the neck pickup.

I hope this will help you guys.

rock on!

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Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Mesa Boogie
  • Released in 2012
  • Average price : $226
  • Weight : 347g
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