jacobaf105 wrote:I have a boss bd2 that I like the sound but it really sucks my tone/volume when its off.
hobbyist789 wrote:Not to sound like I'm on a rant here, but cases such as this are exactly where those small/somewhat-inexpensive true-bypass boxes (ie. Loop-Master, Keeley, or home-made) become extremely handy:
(1) Use the true-bypass box to isolate that "problem" pedal, and then test it while playing simply by kicking the loop on or off. Much better than playing thru the pedal, unplugging & going straight into amp, then plugging everything back in and going back to compare... Using the true-bypass box will give you that immediate comparison that your ears need.
(2) If the "problem" pedal does turn out to suck tone, then you can still use it on your pedalboard along with the t-b box, and just keep in that isolated loop.
So, jacobaf105, if you're wondering "should I get myself a true-bypass pedal" I'd say yes--I think it would help you solve the problem that you're having right now. If you're asking "should I strive for an all-true-bypass pedalboard" that's a whole different story that requires a little more knowledge on what "true bypass" and "buffers" really are. [Good reading for this is on Pete Cornish's website, entitled "no true bypass", as well as in Andy's Corner on ProGuitarshop.com] Not to say that "true-bypass" is bad, but there comes a point where you'll realize that buffers (good ones) can be your friend.
jacobaf105 wrote:thanks thats some great info, what are some pedals with "good" buffers? thanks again
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