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apophis
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Does anybody know? Is it a clone? Thanks
Metal1977
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I had all Fortin boost at some point + the Integrated Pre, from what i remember the 33 is the TC integrated pre in a preset single knob format. The blade has some different frequencies going on.
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apophis
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I did not like the 33 at all. Extremely bright. Do you think i would enjoy the blade a bit more?
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DeathbyButterslax
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apophis":3kau21vv said:
Blade is a lot smoother, more transparent. Really nice pedal, very clear. The bass and treble controls have quite a bit of range on them. Works well with my butterslax and that thing hates most boost pedals
JerEvil
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Yeah the Bade is a pretty darn solid OD pedal all around. Works well with all my amps actually.DeathbyButterslax":2ksy6wfg said:
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Apex1Rg7X
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My Blade works great with my PRS MT 15. I had the 33 for 4 days and sold it for a Blade.
Metal1977
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apophis":gym9vmg1 said:
The Blade is pretty versatile and work well with most amps. I still prefer the VFE Standout, but it’s a matter of taste. I feel that i can shape my sound more precisely with the Standout.
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apophis
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bought one to try out, lets see how it sounds
psychodave
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Metal1977":obbrsvte said:
Never tried the blade, but I had a grind and 33. The Standout is way better. That said, the added controls of the Blade probably make it a lot better than the grind and 33.
Metal1977
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psychodave":38rgr5v0 said:
Yes, the Blade was better for me than the Grind and 33. Still preset frequency wise, but you can choose how much you want to boost or cut some lows & highs.
Metal1977
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apophis":21becs84 said:
It's a very good boost, i'm sure you will like it! Let us know what you think of it.
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apophis
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Metal1977":23amm9rh said:
Sure thing, Ill post my opinion. I have a standout, and a few other boost pedals. Also was a Fortin 33 early adopter and it lasted 3 hours in my stable, sold it immediately as it just did not work for me. Should have kept it longer to sell it for $999 later
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guitarnerdswe
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Well, since the Grind is just a TC integrated preamp with fixed resistors, I'd bet that the Blade is just that but with pots instead.
Go to 21:38.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCaa_rZ3IDk
Go to 21:38.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCaa_rZ3IDk
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apophis
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So i received the blade yesterday. Pedal is much better than the 33 imo. It has a slightly more organic and controlled tonality. It does have some noise in higher settings but that is to be expected. Compared to the standout, i feel the vfe has a bit more hifi sound but is much more tweakable, and sounds great at 18 v. Does anybody know if the blade can handle 12 or 18 volts?
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fearhk213
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No, only use 9v with the Blade.apophis":q3oinav9 said:
dead-pan
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Oddly I boost my 33 with a Blade 
Seriously, it brings some of the beef back with the attact of the 33.
Seriously, it brings some of the beef back with the attact of the 33.