How The MXR Duke Of Tone and Timmy Pedals Are A Big Deal For Boutique Pedals

This weeks Monday Monolog is all about the releases of the MXR Duke Of Tone and Timmy pedals. What do these mean for the boutique market? Can they shine a light on the future of pedals?
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[@jhspedals]

Just a reminder that any comments asking you to message us on telegram are spam, not us!

[@godbyone]

I thought u liked the cheap. Amazon klon the 30 $ one? I was against it. Maybe I got it wrong

[@middle_pickup]

I would love to see the Lovepedal eternity get this treatment.

[@misisipimike8020]

A few years ago I was playing a restaurant brunch gig outdoors in Northern California. It was chilly so no one was sitting outdoors, except for one older couple. When we finished the gig the couple came over to talk to me. The gentleman looked at my pedal board and set up. He asked me what picks I use. I use Dunlop Jazz III picks. He said “I make those, I’m Jim Dunlop”. Luckily I had a Phase 90 on my board! He asked for my address. A few days later I got a package with 100 Jazz III picks and 20 sets of strings (which they were working on at the time). I’ll never forget that as long as I live.

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

Wow that is such an awesome story. Thank you for sharing. 🙂

[@moonglimmers]

Thanks for sharing great story.

[@stratolestele7611]

That's definitely a great story - and yes, thanks for sharing it. Man, I always respect my elders and love age and wisdom. Drives me crazy when punk kids make fun of older folks. God willing, we all get to grow old(er).

[@grantandrews4826]

That's unreal.

[@SilverParatrooper]

That’s totally cool!

[@malcolmgordon2988]

For me, one of the best things about these pedals is that not only am I supporting smaller pedal builders, I’m also supporting my local music store who stock MXR and I’ve been going to for over two decades!

[@Deathrape2001]

I H8 music stores & retail. Everythign should B sold direct online with flexible return policy = will make it all much cheaper because no retarded 'must not undercut the retail network' krap =P

[@niklashild3962]

Being from Sweden, I love the "Hasselblad" sign in the background. Mr Hasselblad (and his cameras) became worl famous around the Apollo project and one of his cameras went to the moon. Late 1960's...Mr Hasselblad flew from Sweden to New York (this is in his biography) A young woman at LFK airport customs looked in his passport, looked up and said: Your name is just like the camera! Mr Hasselblad starred her in her eyes and said: I am the camera! Classic!

[@telecasterday]

I noticed that too. My dad was able to write off things like cameras, so he had an awesome leather briefcase from them with a dark purple (as I remember) lining with slots for filters, the film body pack thing, lenses etc. He was into hassleblad (sp?) well before the moonshot because I remember recognizing the camera in one of the moon pictures. Yet another casualty of the digital age. Too bad we have no choice as to whether or not to be so involved with computers and cell phones, as I think life was far better before them.

[@rains00the]

People should also appreciate what YOU do for the pedal and music and people industry. Tank you, sir, love watching your stuff.

[@joeysong2560]

The MXR Timmy is by far my favorite pedal. It's reliable, quiet, and can do everything from a simple boost to blues edge of breakup to crunchy crunch. I'm not a heavy gain person, so the MXR Timmy legit has it all for me

[@manilaboy1vic]

i also love mxr timmy with my 5e3 and mxr carbon copy... i am considering a 2nd timmy for my upstairs rig..

[@kslim1657]

For me the Timmy is the holy grail of light gain.

[@howlinthewilderness]

I love the Timmy too. I have an MXR mini Booster pedal in front of it (boost plus a bit of that EP pre-amp) and plan to put the Duke of Tone after it. I find the MXR pedals play together really well and "gain stack" perfectly.

[@GlennMichaelThompson]

I've been so pleasantly surprised with my MXR Timmy. It was gifted to me, I probably wouldn't have got one otherwise, and I'm so happy to have one. From boost to breakup it's perfect. And if I want heavier gain I add it to another gain pedal to get insane amounts of distortion and sustain.

[@GlennMichaelThompson]

@@howlinthewilderness That seems to be a great approach to getting some heavier distortions. I've been trying the MXR Timmy paired with several different overdrives, boosters and distortions. Still trying to decide what to use in a live setting.... decisions... decisions! :0)

[@TheJesterboy1969]

One time I stopped at the Benicia Dunlop factory to pick up a new switch for my old mxr, they just gave the switch to me, I was willing to pay for it. They then proceeded to fill up a bag of picks, strings and stickers and thanked me for the support! No I say thank you Jim and your sweet company!

[@rocknrollmonkey8668]

Back around 2003, I picked up a Rotovibe in a pawn shop(for $30), and it was missing the rubber skid plate on top. I called Dunlop, told him where I got the pedal, and asked for the part number so I could order it through GC. The guy on the phone asked if I had a credit card and he could sell me one direct. I did not. Then he said "what's your address?", and a couple days later I had one in my mailbox. It's not an expensive part, but it was a very cool gesture, and it stuck with me that they would send out a part for a pawn shop pedal, and I play mostly Dunlop and MXR effects ever since.. Beyond great customer service.

[@MrMont-ue8kh]

Thank you for doing this, Josh. Making KZbin into an archival record of these important innovations is a great gift to the future.

[@regularnimnule9715]

Josh is a good human.

[@michaellynn1071]

Love Josh. He’s a pedal builder himself but celebrates all others as well. I have two JHS pedals. The AT+ will never leave my pedalboard. Love getting the history and sharing of the whole pedal thing. Let’s face it. We love pedals!

[@ericfarrell1625]

Sometimes it sorta feels like we are in the “instagram” era, who cares what the pedal sounds like as long as it’s pretty, uses all NOS parts, very expensive and limited availability. Can’t forget a super fancy box too. (I do understand presentation is important but when it’s the main priority it becomes kinda silly)

[@ericfarrell1625]

@@stoneysdead689 I think some of how I feel towards the market is self induced as I own quite a few expensive pedals and then see Frusciante melting brains with a bunch of Boss pedals making me realize I need to focus more on my playing and not minute differences from one overdrive to another, what’s the hottest pedal, etc. But hey, as long as your having fun I guess.

[@TheTrollMastah]

While I am a big fan of pretty pedals like the ones Tru-Fi offer, I could care less what the pedal comes in. I don’t want a fancy box I rather just have the manual and the pedal. Idc what the pedal looks like but it’s a huge bonus if it’s a great-quality great-sounding pedal that looks really cool. I’m not a fan of custom artwork I’m more talking about colors and sparkle finishes lol

[@honkytonkinson9787]

Lol all the fancy pedals I bought 20 years ago came in plain white cardboard boxes, which I still have. I’m enjoying slowly collecting cheap used pedals. Most sound fine and I don’t need more stuff that people might want to steal, or spill a beer on

[@honkytonkinson9787]

@@stoneysdead689 yes, thieving bastards have turned me into the person who doesn’t let anyone borrow gear anymore

[@bryanbrett8943]

Totally agree! Graphic design is for ameteurs and millenials !

[@udertyrat]

I hope they come out with a Fulltone line. It would be great to keep those going.

[@marcospintor1333]

Speaking from the future They finally did it 😏

[@wazcooper401]

Love these chats Josh. It’s worth staying up at 1:00AM in Australia for. The deep and serious stuff is really cool. Inspiring actually. Keep doing these mate!

[@deeberdave8190]

Josh, thanks so much for another history lesson! I love your enthusiasm! We all need to play what sounds good to our ears; Squier/Fender, Epiphone/Gibson, printed circuit/ hand wired? Play those things that make you happy and make you play more!

[@jimmymarchisotto8152]

Josh, Thank you for ALL the info! You help us guitarists out allot with all your videos here. Also your effects pedals are always ahead of the pack and user friendly. That means allot to guys like me. I LOVE your Alpine reverb with the internal loop, your TINY FOR FUZZ is a GREAT compliment to my Wampler Velvet Fuzz! The Supro pedal you make is also a total tone trip! My next pedal will be the Color Box full pedal version as soon as I can afford it! I've been out of work for medical reasons (don't worry I won't bore you with the details) but as SOON as I can get back to work I will be all set. I don't even want to record ANYTHING till I get that Color Box!!! Thank you for all your insight and awesome and interesting Jams. Please extend my thanx to your drummer and bass player of said jams you are all such a GREAT team!

[@curtdupriez3775]

Josh is usually passionate. His passion here is wonderfully overwhelming. And so addictive. Bravo. I'm jazzed for the Duke of Tone from so many sources of influence and this video just cements it. I wish it wasn't over $300 (Australian) and on a waiting list until 2023, but I'm now beyond caring about such road blocks. Take my money! The last pedal I bought was Josh's Screamer for no other reason than being wrapped up in the (launch) moment, and it worked a treat then and I hope it works a treat now with The Duke. As always, than you Josh for being the passionate you

[@GlennMichaelThompson]

You made so many valid points in this video, Josh! Thanks!!! Unicorn poo and fairy dust are in no way obsolete... they just aren't absolutely necessary ingredients to sound great. Jim Dunlop did so much for musicians, products, etc that he deserves wider recognition for his massive efforts. Keep up the great work you're doing in many areas... it doesn't go unnoticed.

[@dcwwwcp]

Another great Monday talk! As much as I love the jams and the jokes on the Regular Show these Monday talks are really peaking my interest. I feel like I have learned something every time and learning is what keeps me going. This was an excellent subject for a Monday talk thank you very much for sharing.

[@tresblack4739]

This type of video is, I think, what you do best - definitely my favorite! I so appreciate your knowledge, and wealth of research and history.

[@srwaite7]

Loving the collaborations! Thanks for everything you and JHS do. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@larrymorsemusic]

Really enjoy these lecture style videos! Fun getting to go deep on some of the history!

[@matthewdotson2426]

Just found your channel and I am OBSESSED! Thank you so much for everything you do and all the amazing info. BTW: loved the channel and the pedals even before I figured out that you are from my area! I used to walk up to Counts Brothers music with my cousins when we were all 14 - 15. We would play all the expensive gear until they kicked us out. That was probably around 2005-2007. Wish I would've met you, (but now it's a little late) Thanks again for creating my new favorite thing on KZbin and all the amazing products.

[@matthewdotson2426]

@@stoneysdead689 That's so cool man, I was watching the who is danelectro video when I heard him mention going into counts brothers music in muscle shoals and it blew my mind, so then i watched the history of jhs video and realized he was from belgreen. Didn't mean to sound like it was the store he was manager at, just that he was talking about being in there around the same time I was probably getting told to come back with some money lol. That's a cool story to go along with your guitar even if your not incredibly happy with it lol. Kinda like one of those won it in a card game stories ya know? I'd keep it around just for the tale

[@matthewdotson2426]

I checked maps and I currently live about an hour northeast of bellgreen, and now I see that muscle shoals is about a 40 minute drive north from there, so I can see driving 40 minutes to go to Counts. Really great store, even if I did get kicked out lol

[@GreenyBlues]

When people ask you to name your imaginary dinner guests, you’re on my list. Love the history, the detail, the curiosity and the passion. Keep doing what you do.

[@mattmitchell9298]

The MXR Timmy changed my guitar game. Before I put a Timmy on my board I could never get the tone I knew I wanted and was a mediocre electric player at best. After the addition of the Timmy, on the advice of a friend and a little time ordering my drives, I got THAT tone! That inspired me to dig deeper and get better. All because of a pedal that made my entire rig come to life!

[@DoucheCake76]

Love these Monday shows! Hope you keep them coming! Great stuff!

[@kandlekulish1484]

I freaking love these Monday talks ... thank you for doing this!

[@JayKughan]

These Monday talks are a great idea. Highly informative/educational & captivating. Thanks, Josh! Cheers..

[@PedroMachadoBorges]

Dude, you’re not only a great pedal wizard as you are a wise businessman and teacher. Thank you for all the insights 🙌🏻😉

[@mortonwilson795]

Fascinating and truly informative vid - thanks for that! I had no idea MXR went under and were then 'saved'. I bought a Phase 90 in NZ when they came out - it was exciting back then! I still have my Dyna Comp & Distortion+ (recently got a hole drilled so I could switch to mains power!) and Phase 100 - all vintage. A few years ago I wanted a simple, subtle chorus for a bit of live work and looked at the Dimension C (I have a vintage Roland Dimension D Rackmount in my studio) but opted for the MXR Analog Chorus which is cool - not 'obvious' but you notice when you turn it off - great for Bill Frisell style clean chordal stuff. Will check out these 2 new ones as they will, no doubt, be in stock at Tom Lee here in Hong Kong (proof of your 'accessibility' point). I have a few boutique pedals - Effectrode Blackbird, Neo Ventilator II, Origin Cali76 & Crowther Audio Double Hot Cake (Paul is an old friend in NZ - still make limited runs by hand) but lifelong fan of MXR since the 70's so fun overview. I also bought a Cry Baby a few years back - who would have guessed? Amazing historical and business lesson. Thanks again!

[@jeffikus1]

I had the line/boost driver :) what an amazing pedal! Stacked it into an EHX Soul Food. MXR make amazing stuff! Glad to see these collabs happen!

[@davidh1154]

Josh, Love the history lessons. I'm a freak about this kind of stuff!!!👍🏻👍🏻 I will be purchasing both the Timmy and the Duke of Tone. Why? Because there are no bad pedals! The "Josh" philosophy! You don't even have to demo them, because of who's behind them, they have to be awesome. My whole week revolves around YOUR KZbin channel! Keep it coming! You JHS Soldier, Guitar Dave🎸🎸💯

[@adamcoe]

Just when I thought MXR had really covered every corner of the OD market, I just saw a demo of the Super Badass Dynamic OD. I know this sounds like a straight up planted comment but I assure you I'm an actual person who just likes the stuff...anyway if you like those 2 you mentioned, this new one is very impressive too

[@davidh1154]

Adam, I saw the demo too, and you are spot on! Thanks for looking out. I appreciate the positive response and the info Adam. Peace out!✌🏼🎸 Guitar Dave🎸🎸🤘🏼💯

[@howlinthewilderness]

My gain stage goes: MXR Booster > MXR Timmy > MXR Duke of Tone > MXR Variac Fuzz. I get all the tones I need and all the pedals play together really well.

[@Brianbo4]

People will love your content when you love what you’re doing. That’s why these Monday talks are so great!

[@SlusserGuitars]

Amen Josh!!!!! Let the creativity and accessibility spread as ignorance and snobbery fade!!!

[@oscardaubigne8042]

Love these Monday talks. Very interesting topics and you`re a great educator! Keep it up!

[@markdeutschlander697]

I love all the MXR and Dunlop products I've bought. The Echoplex Delay is simply fabulous, but I love my minis - the Phase 95, Classic 108 fuzz, and the Timmy. Definitely want to add a Duke of Tone to the line up! Their analog chorus is great too. With their origins in Rochester NY, my backyard, what is not to like!

[@chipsterb4946]

I love how passionate you are about these little boxes. I have an MXR Timmy a like it very much. Didn’t know anything about Paul Cochran when I bought it - just sounded great. Is it my all time favorite overdrive? Maybe not but I use it a lot. Am I going to buy a DoT? Hell yes. I tried to snag a Prince of Tone for months and months - must’ve been doing it wrong - and finally gave up. I WANT IT NOW.

[@andrewchristie6483]

Great vid, Josh. So, so interesting for us geeks to get insider knowledge of the industry and some of the background legends. Love the collaborative thing & bought an MXR Timmy when it was released. A pillar of my board & the mini size is interesting because I also got a mini nobels ODR, thinking about the mini TS & now the mini KOT. How about a mini MG?

[@mrcrawford87]

I LOVE the passion you have for perspective! I feel like you have invaluable information I need regarding tone and not just based off how expensive a pedal is. Favorite quote of the show today... "When the tide rises, every boat rises." You seem to have an open hand personality which makes me want to go out and buy all your pedals!! And, the fact you are a KC dude like me.

[@timlockman]

Love what you're doing, Josh. You have a teacher's heart :)

[@bingerbennison9729]

I love how Josh is raving on, talking so positively and pretty much advertising for free a direct competitor to his own Morning Glory.

[@mikebaldino333]

Just gonna join in on the kudos for your attitude and sharing of your knowledge, and for your spirit of boosting other brands rather than seeing them as competitors. I'm a hairdresser by full-time trade and have always had a similar attitude - there's enough to go around, customers like having options and it's okay if three other people cut their hair, or they have three different overdrive flavors; whatever. Maybe people will come back and sit in my chair or they won't, but I feel like as long as I'm always doing my best then people will find me, and it's okay. More options are always better, and it's great to see smaller companies joining forces; everyone wins.

[@ImYourOverlord]

Not only is the Timmy good, and versatile in tonal range, but it also pairs well with some other dirt pedals. I found plenty of joy running it with an EHX Violet Ram's Head Big Muff Pi reissue, with the Timmy after the fuzz. I recommend this combo for players of Strat-style and Les Paul style guitars 🙂

[@NyMyers64]

Nice one again. I'll probably miss most of these live but I'll check them out as soon as I can. Probably wouldn't post anything in chat anyways. DemonFX stuff is all over eBay too. Latest I see are direct lookalikes of the Darkglass bass stuff. Have a good week, Josh.

[@sublimingmule6356]

I love how Josh builds boutique pedals, and doesn't sell snake oil like so many others do.

[@lanceleslie5165]

Thanks for all of this info Josh. I love my Timmy, which I use singley or stacked. Just pre-ordered two DOTs so I can stack them and use different settings. I think MXR is doing it right.

[@mattc5025]

I own the OG Timmy and just got my koT this year after a five year wait. I love them and am so glad others can enjoy without the wait. Timmy is my desert island pedal.

[@thejovialpanda]

I want to second the idea of you talking about the supply chain issues as related to pedals. That sounds really interesting. And thanks for these talks. I'm loving them.

[@sethroberts7922]

Thanks so much. I love these shows as a.part of your amazing content. I feel smarter and am excited to get a Duke of Tone pedal.

[@SunMaschine]

Your passion and enthusiasm is simply great to watch. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@duaneanderson6393]

I remember seeing a Jim Dunlop ad in the back of guitar player magzine for his first product. It was for a capo that was his take on a capo that elemenated common capo flaws , Inovative from day one .

[@duaneanderson6393]

I remember seeing a Jim Dunlop ad in the back of guitar player magazine for his first product. It was for a capo that was his take on a capo that eliminated common capo flaws , Innovative from day one .

[@JeffHendricks]

I have an MXR Sugar Drive (their take on a Klon) and I like it better than more "accurate" Klones. I think these kinds of pedals are fantastic for guys who just want the sound, and aren't worried about the boutique prestige. I'd rather buy the MXR versions than cheap-o stuff, but in the end, it's about the sound.

[@honkytonkinson9787]

I’ve got one too and it’s been almost always on for months!

[@JeffHendricks]

@@honkytonkinson9787 Isn't it great? Perfect for cutting through a thick band mix. I would love to get their 108 mini fuzz, too.

[@gph2193]

Get a Timmy too. I have both and am sure I'll get a Duke at some point. Check out One Controls loe gain pedals, some very good drives.

[@JR-to8sn]

I love the Sugar Drive, even more than my Archer.

[@DarthEcoli]

Glad you brought it up. If you hadn't, I was thinking of asking him why he didn't include the Sugar and Fat sugar since they're also clones of epic pedals.

[@scottpickett9779]

Great episode. Like to see something on why pedal builder's put input/ output and power jacks where they do. For my boards seems to make since to have IP/OP on the side and power on top.

[@j.justinzimmerman9836]

“We arrived with bells on”… When the most common way to get around was by horses, horse drawn buggy, or horse drawn sled, you could adorn the yoke with decorative bells. Travel was often treacherous. If you came across someone who was stuck, and your horse(s) pulled them out to safety, it was a common gesture for them to offer you the bells on their horse. Thus, when you made it home safely, you could say, “We not only had a wonderful trip, we’ve arrived with bells on!” JJZ…(°¿.°`)

[@Thurston86]

Im all about Strugglebuggys!

[@bobmetreyeon7572]

I got a Shin Juku Drive a couple of years, after seeing an MXR video demo. I have been looking for the sound I hear when listening to Santana play "Smooth". I have subsequently learned that a big part of that sound is Santana's use of a Dumble amp. I'm now on the search for a "dumble" sounding amp that will give me the Santana sound of Smooth. The United Audio pedals "Centavo and Warm" drive come pretty close, and I'm considering those. Love this video!!!

[@Grant_Ferstat]

Paul is the best. I''ve watched him building pedals in his garage. He never rests! I'm just really happy to see that he's working with MXR to soak up some demand for his circuit and get some easier income.

[@J.C...]

Imagine how Fulltone's story could be different if the OCD was made like these are. Could it be different? Would it be? It's a thought to ponder...

[@MattVoyageOfSound]

I used the il torino for 5 yrs or so as my only overdrive. It is fantastic! It has a more aggressive hard clipping kind of sound. I moved on to the ODR1 but still love that pedal.

[@scotthutchens1203]

I got one on blowout price of $69 from Sweetwater. Great tone. Love it except it tends to have a small sound especially in the overdrive mode so I use the boost which has a bigger more full sound.

[@tonylocke1214]

Collaboration IS key! Very well said Josh. We can always benefit from combined expertise, that is the essence of the logarithmic progression in all of the sciences.

[@nuryruso4525]

I've just seen this video. I want to thank Josh for this. I live in Northern Cyprus; a very small island nation. Our local store is very small but an MXR dealer. We never get the "boutique" things. I wanted to try a transistor based pedal like a Boss Blues Driver and the guy suggested the MXR il torino (the baby blue, italian collab pedal). It blew my mind how good it was. I bought it immediately, I use it every day. I bought an MXR timmy a couple of months later. I'm thinking of buying a Duke of Tone. My favorite combo is Timmy into JHS AT, or il torino as a boost with a Boss compressor to give sustain for clean blues solos. Please buy stuff that contributes the creators if you can afford it.

[@fishingfreak9734]

Great Video - Thank You. There is so much to learn in the pedal world that is way way beyond the tones and shapes. MXR Super Badass Distortion was my first pedal purchase. My other pedals are: Nux - Chorus, Outlaw - Quick Draw Delay and Ibanez - Tube Screamer.....What would you add to this setup?? I have a Epi LP Standard Pro and Ibanez G-10. I'm looking at Strat's and Tele's now, wanting to add one.

[@ernestfoss]

Josh ... A great help to those purchasing and understanding pedals, sound and even circuits.

[@danielcarter3928]

this is seriously the golden age for guitar music and gear i honestly believe that

[@sixslinger9951]

the 50's through the 80s were, imo

[@TVoltG]

I have the two Tims and a Timmy and I am looking forward to getting an MXR Timmy. These pedal are very versatile and just fantastic. I haven't gotten a KOT yet. But will be getting an MXR KOT because MXR pedals have never let me down as well. I love my MXR CAE boost and wah pedals. I can go on. This very cool.

[@chuckthaalchemyst3539]

Thank you Josh, these Monday chats are amazing.

[@chaseparker9]

This is extremely helpful, I was very confused with the association of Dunlop, MXR, etc. thank you again Josh!

[@ShadeHope1969]

Yea, Would`nt it be cool to pull up old videos of the builders of the past and hear them talk and explain about their new products, That would be amazing, I completely understand why you do this and it is just Awesome.Thank you for all your work..

[@danielhelderman5228]

Josh if you're reading this: A. I love the Monday Meetings. 2. I know it would never happen and yes we have the Sugar Drive but an actual Klon Collaboration would be exactly what you are talking about because the barrier of entry is so high on the "real" Klon. A mini Centaur with Gold with Oxblood would be 🔥! III. The most amazing Pie in the Sky idea for me is if MXR could get with the Dumble estate to make an official Dumble Drive. Four. I wish JHS would do a behind the seen "How Its Made" episode of how a pedal is made. Love Josh (both of you!) JHS and all you do.

[@JimJWalker]

I have the MXR Timmy and it is a great pedal. I got on the KOT waiting list March 2018, and they are shipping orders from Jan 2018 now. So my KOT will be soon. =)

[@Michiel1972]

I have a pedalboard and collection with only mini pedals. I have the Timmy, ordered the Duke of Tone. Also have the Tumnus and the ODR-1. One transparant overdrive is still missing though I want to be able to stack and experiment with on my board is The Morning Glory mini. Will that happen one day?

[@brianhumiston6450]

Thank you for all of the historical work that you do. ps. the pedals are great too!! The morning glory is my go to overdrive. It’s on almost all of the time. I have the Angry Driver also 😎 I have a Cry Baby from the early 90’s. I love it! The MXR tremolo is amazing!!

[@Dresdenfolife]

I love you Josh Scott! He is such a great ambassador for the pedal industry and music in general. Love this!

[@caseylm100]

love my mini timmy.i usually get bored and sell pedals i biy but i kept the timmy. its a great pedal for medium drive

[@edgardvera3132]

Josh, I’m sure I’m one of thousands that could watch and listen to your presentations for hours. Your passion and insightfulness in this topic is nothing but impressive. Please write a hardcover “coffee table” book in the vein of Synth Gems or Vintage FX but only about pedals of course, full of pictures of your collection, interviews, anecdotes and your own products of course. Time to put materiality to your digital encyclopedic contributions.

[@JGsBBQ]

I was looking at the Timmy and honestly, the marketing explaining the 'colab' wasn't that great. I was a bit confused as to what, who and how they came to that pedal and in the end didn't get it because I thought it wasn't going to be like the original. After viewing this today, I get a MUCH better understanding as to what is happening with these re-issues through MXR, especially with Dunlop's involvement. Very cool Josh! Thank you very much for the cool VID's.

[@SlowToe]

I love the Monday chats. Thanks Josh.

[@ryanhalliwell6671]

How was pear jam? I’m on the stage crew at the mvp arena where we did the pre tour tech … I used A P.O.T for years in my last rig and I think it’s really cool that they are making a mxr version I won’t worry about stepping on it!

[@eightrodway]

That was great. Seriously. Thoughtful and informative. Your perspective is appreciated.

[@dcthegreatest24]

Just saw PJ Saturday at Bourbon and Beyond! Best visual live editing of the whole festival, and had Josh K from RHCP with them for an encore performance.

[@waltonadams3483]

Playing and enjoying music and building support for artists are so important. Our young are so overwhelmed with internet eye candy..sound bites.. video and lousy media. Music can be pure but I dunno. Music is being very marketed and distorted to sell or take something from the normal person ( or child ). Keep it up Jhs. You keep us thinking what’s important.

[@jenzzz]

Love your channel! Always very well done, always educational and always entertaining! Thanks! 🤘

[@jhspedals]

Thanks so much!

[@jeffreyradick6486]

I have the MXR Timmy and have pre-ordered the MXR Duke of Tone. I have no idea what the "original" Timmy is like but I like what I have. I am 2 years into the AnalogMan King of Tone waiting list so if I don't die first or miss the notification that it's my turn, I'll find out how that sounds ... eventually. Based on my experience with the MXR Timmy my hopes are high for the Duke of Tone. Ultimately I can't get all wound up about "authenticity"; I care more about whether things sound good, and I like trying new things; and I don't mind if I get good sounds without paying a ton of money.

[@TranscendentBen]

The big wah pedal song for me was Cream "White Room." There was also the slightly more mellow but definitely psychedelic (and using about EVERY effect at the time) "Crimson and Clover" but I forget which one was first.

[@ronin061874]

The Monday chats are sooooo good. Thanks!!!!

[@dvrapant]

Just got a call from Sweetwater. I had ordered a MXR Duke of Tone and a rep called me and thanked me for my pre order and he wanted me to know that it was probably going to be till the end of October before I would get my pedal. I knew it was gonna be some waiting cause of so many people wanting this thing. I thought it was awesome that someone took the time to call and make sure I still wanted it. He even offered to refund my PayPal purchase so I could put it on a credit card so I wouldn’t have to pay for it now. Very cool of them to call. I kept my order as is. I’m telling you right now that any future guitar related purchases will be through that company. Really impressed especially with how piss poor costumer service seems to have gotten since the pandemic pretty much everywhere I go. I’ll probably order a Timmy next 😃

[@ektopia]

Really enjoying Monday vibes. I wonder if they would work best as a podcast? I'd like that!

[@grantandrews4826]

Yeah, I'd be all over that too.

[@PhishBanjo]

I have the mini Timmy. It sounds amazing. I recently tried it with the gain turned all the way down and it sounds great as a boost. Someday I'll get the full-size one since I like bigger knobs. I plan to get the MXR Duke soon and then eventually get a Prince so I can use them together (and have a full-size pedal, plus the two internal dip switches).

[@Deathrape2001]

'Boost' & 'OverDrive' is just code 4 'my tube amp sux & I should buy something that doesn't need extra bull$hit 2 $ound GR8' =) Like 'boost' = WTF? LOL!! U don't plug into like a 5150 whatever thinking 'wish I had more gain' HAHAHAHA

[@derickjoy9873]

Supply chain issues, YES!!! I’m a hobbyist and would like to transition into making a couple of pedals, but find parts supply has dwindled. Are you seeing a turnaround any time soon? A show on this topic would be great.

[@joereddy3146]

Late to the game here. This video is a year old? Takes nothing away from its awesomeness 🙌🙌🙌🙌 Thank you. 🙏

[@johnwitt112]

that boost/line-driver is awesome by the by. I'll never get rid of mine. also, I've been wanting a shin-juku since it came out.

[@jfiery]

My wife and I saw them in Camden for the first time since the DC area Lollapalooza 92. They were great.

[@DavidRavenMoon]

Also we had EHX make the Q-Tron, designed by the guy that did the Mutron, after Musictronics went out of business.

[@wlawnsldj]

The MXR Timmy, MXR Duke of Tone and MXR Sugar Drive are the drive pedals on my board. How I wish Bill Finnegan would also release the Klon Centaur/ KTR under MXR that would complete my dream pedals for way less money

[@Deathrape2001]

Duke of Tone sounds krap. Check tha JooToob demos = waste of time. It's like that awful MXR pedal Malmsteen uses. I was wondering 'how does it all sound so $hit with those Marshalls? Oh = he's getting the distortion from a fuking trash pedal = LOL!!

[@samruhman1555]

The Sugar Drive is already a Klon-type pedal already.

[@markinthemix6055]

Incredible post. Heartfelt. I feel this is a post to correct the sewer that over ambitious gear click bait KZbinr pages have recently said about The Duke OT. I recently heard a KZbinr say that Analog Man was now a lesser company due to the MXR colab. That was the implication for sure this simply was their opinion. Problem is that their influence having 300+ K subs that their opinion sends out a bias ripple in the big pond of gear lovers and uneducated consumers. I’ll leave it there. Blessings to you Josh. I need to buy a T.

[@scotthutchens1203]

I have the MXR iL Torino bought at blowout price of $69 from Sweetwater. Love it’s great unique amp-like tone. My only problem: does not have a big wide sound like other pedals especially in overdrive mode so I use the boost mode which has a good amount of gain, then it’s not as thin sounding. Wish I had bought some of the others by the Italian builder plus the Shin-Juku.

[@colinchristensen6603]

I was amazed to see the duke come to market, almost seems like philanthropy for ‘competing’ companies to help each other out like this. I love the guitar industry. ❤

[@danielcarter3928]

ya it’s seriously the new wave of business. it’s awesome to see. we’re lucky to be living in this time imo.

[@ritualdevices]

Really enjoying these chats... Cheers Josh!

[@middle_pickup]

I forgot about these two pedals. I have owned a couple Timmy drives over the years, and loved them. Never had a King of Tone though. Good to see these designs are more available to players.

[@kalkidasofficial]

MXR deserved more attention, one underdog pedal is the Super Badass Variac Fuzz, so good that even John Frusciante is now using it.

[@rogerYT69]

yeah, a cool pedal i like it ...it's something between a fuzz and a distortion... and yes it's on jf's New board 😉

[@lovmasin]

@@rogerYT69 variac is dunlops band of gypsys fuzz with added tone and variac knobs...and I see its in your account picture... Have a good day

[@rogerYT69]

@@lovmasin cool, thx for the info! i didn't know that the mxr variac is based on a fuzz face ...you never stop learning ...yeah the fuzz face is working better as a profile picture than the mxr variac 😉

[@danielcarter3928]

i thought he used a fuzzrite !?

[@rogerYT69]

@@danielcarter3928 yes jf has also a fuzzrite on his actual board ...and many other pedals 😀 and two ds-2 😉

[@devilslide01]

I want both the Torino and Diavolo OD. Demos of them sound awesome

[@Grungebob_Squaredance]

I have the Torino and the Diavolo. Both really versatile. I use the Torino in front of a clean amp and use it as sort of my preamp section. The Diavolo is to me a modded tube screamer, both can be run on 9to 18 volts.