Fast attack and moderate sustain delivered tone that was very funky . The Tone Corset was downright poppy , but not in the sense of “ pop ” music , which my gentleman friend the Time Traveler assures me will one day replace my beloved comic operettas . Rather , the notes seemed to “ pop ” out of the amp when I played them . The Tone Corset ’ s responsiveness and warmth are ideal for what I am told will be a ’ 70s-era funk sound .
I particularly liked the way the Tone Corset brought out my guitar ’ s bell-like chime when I relied on my bridge pickup . Indeed , I was surprised to hear a great difference between my bridge and neck pickups when the signal ran through the compressor . It was as if I were playing two different instruments , such was the difference between the thinner , brighter bridge pickup and the darker neck pickup , which , despite its heavier tone , retained more clarity than did the signal from the bridge pickup , which distorted more easily .
The Blend knob offers anything from totally dry output to totally wet output , with a balance between the two found at noon . I generally saw no need for total wet output , which to my ears made the compressor ’ s distortion more noticeable but still ear-pleasing . Like so many things in life , the compression seemed best in moderation .
Electro-Harmonix included a toggle switch to decrease the input signal to prevent in-pedal distortion . My single-coil guitar didn ’ t need this setting , but the company was wise to include the option .
The Tone Corset definitely provides compression with character — it ’ s not an ultratransparent , ultra-slick sound — but it ’ s a character that I believe many guitarists who favor warmth of tone will appreciate . The Tone Corset ably supported and sustained my tone in a stylish and classic manner . I doff my cap to Electro-Harmonix , as will many enthusiasts of Victorian fashion .
Classic analog compression that will tighten up and support even the most buxom tone ; the pedal ’ s warmth ; its nod to the oft-maligned steampunk subculture .
The subtle but noticeable “ pumping ” and “ breathing ” will probably not appeal to fans of ultra-transparent compression , but then again , this pedal probably isn ’ t for them .
Fast attack and moderate sustain delivered tone that was very funky . The Tone Corset was downright poppy , but not in the sense of “ pop ” music , which my gentleman friend the Time Traveler assures me will one day replace my beloved comic operettas . Rather , the notes seemed to “ pop ” out of the amp when I played them . The Tone Corset ’ s responsiveness and warmth are ideal for what I am told will be a ’ 70s-era funk sound .
I particularly liked the way the Tone Corset brought out my guitar ’ s bell-like chime when I relied on my bridge pickup . Indeed , I was surprised to hear a great difference between my bridge and neck pickups when the signal ran through the compressor . It was as if I were playing two different instruments , such was the difference between the thinner , brighter bridge pickup and the darker neck pickup , which , despite its heavier tone , retained more clarity than did the signal from the bridge pickup , which distorted more easily .
The Blend knob offers anything from totally dry output to totally wet output , with a balance between the two found at noon . I generally saw no need for total wet output , which to my ears made the compressor ’ s distortion more noticeable but still ear-pleasing . Like so many things in life , the compression seemed best in moderation .
Electro-Harmonix included a toggle switch to decrease the input signal to prevent in-pedal distortion . My single-coil guitar didn ’ t need this setting , but the company was wise to include the option .
The Tone Corset definitely provides compression with character — it ’ s not an ultratransparent , ultra-slick sound — but it ’ s a character that I believe many guitarists who favor warmth of tone will appreciate . The Tone Corset ably supported and sustained my tone in a stylish and classic manner . I doff my cap to Electro-Harmonix , as will many enthusiasts of Victorian fashion .
WHAT WE LIKE
Classic analog compression that will tighten up and support even the most buxom tone ; the pedal ’ s warmth ; its nod to the oft-maligned steampunk subculture .
CONCERNS
The subtle but noticeable “ pumping ” and “ breathing ” will probably not appeal to fans of ultra-transparent compression , but then again , this pedal probably isn ’ t for them .