I FINALLY Bought John Frusciante's Pedal...

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[@dirkthes2s]

John Frusciante hasn't used the DS1 in a long time (Californication era) and he's mostly known for using the DS2. He actually even has two of them on his board. If you want his clean sound you must get a Boss CE-1 or a clone of it because of the pre-amp in that pedal. There are some good videos on youtube explaining why that pedal is the most important piece of John's effect chain.

[@dirkthes2s]

For anyone actually interested: v=6ZUAE98XITk

[@blaymight]

Nice, didnt know that

[@rogerYT69]

cool ...at jf's actual board is also a mxr micro amp. justin jeske has a cool youtube channel relatet to frusciante and john mayer and dave simpson had a bunch of jf related videos 😉

[@sherwintavarez8539]

I have a Walrus Audio Julia chorus, and it gets really close at emulating the boss chorus as well as the Roland JC120 chorus, very versatile

[@dirkthes2s]

@@sherwintavarez8539 It's not about the chorus effect. It's about the preamp built into the chorus pedal.

[@gorz859]

That guy you bought it from is straight outta the 70s

[@joiseau]

I've really enjoyed your transition to this kind of content. Keep it up!

[@TheRok99]

Been watching you since you first hit the scene. You’re doing a great job. Keep putting out awesome content and always working on your skills. I’ve been a player for 32 years and I always enjoy your content because I apply it to my playing and that sort of introspection helps make me a better player.

[@Impractical_Engineer]

I LOVE these videos. Great story telling and its always a fun journey.

[@malfunction5448]

I love that you record and include the exchange in your deals. It's a nice aspect to your videos :)

[@ChristopherPenney-bi8cy]

I'm a huge Frusciante fan and was using the DS-1 for years. I got a DS-2 a few months ago and let me tell you man, its a life changer! Even for people who arent chasing the John tone, its a was more diverse distortion pedal. You should 110% look into getting one for a Frusciante board though man, you will not regret it! Keep up the awesome content!

[@Paul-D]

Exactly, The DS1 is nowhere near the JF tone we all know and love compared to the DS2. and whilst the DS2 is a common and cheap pedal theres nothing else that does its sound either

[@michaeledmondsonrock]

I can see the progression in your playing man, you keep getting more confident. Keep it up my dude! Also a "thunder dome" style shootout for the pedals on your pedal board would be cool.

[@JonathanT.Nelson]

I almost never notice stuff like this but your talking head camera shots look great man! Also killer tones with the micro amp!

[@lema1337]

You've become one of my fav channels as of late, with a relatable way to look at things, good sense of humor and make interesting videos! ❤️ Keep it up! Loved the break up with my ex joke cought me off guard while I was eating

[@ABCDEF-ks5op]

You need the CE-1 if you want Johns pedal, everything he ever put out was going through the preamp of this chorus giving a unique tone

[@Lukas-ug1ke]

These scams are wild

[@mykelc205]

Analogman chorus is a beautiful reproduction.

[@peterhuntszpytek3120]

These 10 minute gear talks you do are some of my favorite things to watch. This stuff is always great!

[@kiko632]

Love your content and watching your channel progress!!!

[@richardholmes5691]

Fun video Mike. John Frusciante is an amazing player. And thank you for Dani California....my favorite of his work.

[@samquitkin338]

Love the content man! It keeps getting better and better!!

[@MightyJoeNolan]

Dope tone. I love OD and fuzz, but mostly don't care for the middle ground of general distortion. Always dig a subtle pedal like this.

[@WilDBeestMF]

The Micro Amp is something that everyone with a 1/4 inch cable could enhance their overall sound with. It does magic when it's always on.

[@jasona.shaffer6348]

Very nice tone my friend. Keep it up!

[@Williamk492]

Beautiful tone, also the difference can clearly be heard. My little extra ‘hoompf’ comes from the tape saturation part of my Strymon Deco. But the MXR is cleaner. Interesting pedal!

[@ernieb3626]

cool Mike, always enjoy the videos.

[@josephbecerra9211]

Nice use of that new chorus pedal!

[@sangera]

Bro, I love your voice. It's so soothing and calming.

[@tetoteegofficialmike_cole]

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[@adamhenry6840]

Big fan of boost pedals as always on. If you like the micro amp, you’d LOVE the Xotic EP booster.

[@NoelHaven]

I’ll be on the lookout for the DS2 video.. that’s what you really need next 🤘🏻

[@Popskull_666]

Keep up the good work man you are entertaining

[@sjones3891]

I literally just got the Micro Amp pedal with some Christmas money this past Christmas. I love it and think it’s fantastic

[@charlesockholmes9764]

Great content, keep up the good work! Any chance we can hear some of your church work someday?

[@TheZipeedoo]

Nice video. Enjoy your work. You might check out the Zvex Box of Rock. It includes both a clean boost and a nice drive that you can use to fatten your tone.

[@whatsallthefuzzabout]

I got the Micro Amp +. Highly highly highly recommend. Same as this one but more tone sculpting options. I'll never be without it now

[@rensdguitar]

these vids just keep getting better

[@faccsmachine]

Came for the Frusciante, stayed for the Sick Love and scarf. Great job, Mike!

[@nootypenguino]

Really great video. Thank you

[@0megalul309]

The most important pedal is the ce1 preamp for frusciante. You won't understand it until you try, he uses it as the last pedal in his gain chain.

[@Bjornandhisguitar]

I got mine from a cash converters in Camarthen Wales for 30 quid. It's now always on with my two rock. Great pedal!!

[@mileswatkinson8135]

I have been using a low gain amp in a box pedal (the Joyo American Sound) as a clean boost for a while and quite like it. It gives me a three knob eq and a wide range of od sounds, from clean boost to mid gain classic rock sounds, and has the added bonus of having a very fender amp like voicing, with a knob that takes you from the high headroom silver face tones, to the retro break up of the Tweed era. If you get a chance, try this pedal. For $50, there's a lot of versatility there.

[@uutooyu]

good stuff mike thanks man

[@leekelley4701]

My fav pedal of all time is the treble boost, these were in the days before distortion pedals. If you don't know about Rory Galllagher check him out, one of the best ever. Strat into a rangemater into a AC30 or fender tweed is pure heaven. I used to run a clean boost in the effects loop an treble boost in the front end, was sweet.

[@castrucciocastracani0]

There are 3 important rules in order to obtain frusciante tone: 1 Raise the gain and the bass frequency just the right amount in order to have more sustain and body (also take down the treble) 2

[@tetoteegofficialmike_cole]

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[@geoffreytodd]

I have both the JH-1 and a CE-1 Pre-amp pedal. I have a Fender Amp and not a Marshall. I definitely recommend needing both the CE-1 pre-amp and a Marshall Amp or JH-1/Golden Plexi to get the dirty clean tone sound. it really depends what your end goal is or what your budget is. Play on - cheers.

[@castrucciocastracani0]

@@geoffreytodd Marshall in-a-box and CE-1 clones (only preamp, the two switch version are expensive) cost nearly 200€ together. If one newbie jf fan (that wants analog equipment) could save money for a marshall combo, he could find used Marshall DSL for 400 bucks (or manage to buy Origin-20).

[@cchavez248]

@ Mike Cole: since you're into Freschante ( spelling?? ) , I think you'd enjoy fellow youtuber, Dave Simpson! He has built several pedalboards aimed at a John-esque sound, while remaining true to his own sound and feel! He's one of my favorites, as are you!

[@troytree123]

Yup, that’s how I attained some of my gear. 😊👍🏽

[@thatguy9894]

Frusciante You’re right about Simpson tho

[@DDFYO]

You should include some shots of the thing you're talking about in these types of videos

[@user-zv7lm8uk7h]

Pedal sounds great, nice video.

[@geoffreytodd]

Love these videos. Also, Check out PastFX's Chorus Ensemble pedal, which is the Boss CE-1 Clone and it sounds amazing. It is truly the staple in JF's clean tone.

[@geoffreytodd]

i also demo'd this pedal at a local store and liked the PastFX Pre-Amp Crunch / Chorus ensemble much more. i have a limited space/budget so i opted for that instead to simplify things and getting as much out of a pedal as possible.

[@dylanmcgarry1221]

My hss strat with a Wampler Belle drive is my all time favorite combo for crunchy tone Both give you a huge range of tone possibilities

[@omirie]

thanks man!

[@billyhughes9776]

I've had one of these for years. Haven't used it in a while -- I shall revisit it.

[@Livelaughlimpbizkit2]

That's one groovy looking cat you bought the pedal from 2:22

[@jonny1251]

I use mine into my vox ac15..with the master volume set for dirt. The micro amp gets it even more dirty...i tame it with the volume knob on the guitar. If you set the amp for clean tones, it'll be a great clean boost.

[@pyroboi9401]

i love this pedal. i've had it for years

[@bjkyzar9450]

duded showed up to sell a pedal in a cravat

[@noahlucaslifts]

Pretty sure the guy you bought the pedal from is in the band Ace Monroe from Nashville Tennessee. Just met the entire band and they’re all killer at what they do

[@tetoteegofficialmike_cole]

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[@higgnbe]

I like the subtle gain

[@Livelaughlimpbizkit2]

I know exactly what you mean about wanting a boost but not in the gain/distortion/clipping sense but like a tone lift or saturation. Those are my fav type of pedal....there are so few out there. Everyone pushes the vertex but the brand irks me. The one I'm currently using is a sabbadius hot tube simulator (they do a new version called mr white). I'm really wanting a honey bee amps clean drive. IMHO it is the best boost pedal I've ever heard (can be used as an overdrive too).

[@antoniohenriquecarvalho5200]

Grande conteúdo cara. Abraços do Brasil.

[@nicholasaragon4126]

Congrats on the purchase! I do like these videos of you going out to buy used gear. As a fellow AC15 owner however I would definitely proceed with caution if you are thinking about getting a Tubescreamer, as I found that it didn't pair well with the AC15. It's a great pedal for many amps, but it will hijack an AC15's tone and you lose all of the character and clarity. It's worth a shot, but be prepared and unashamed to return it. A Transparent OD works really well, and there are many pedals that pair well with AC15. That's my 2 cents! Love the channel!

[@trev3971]

Yes, skip the Tube Screamer with a Vox. They're perfect to fill in the sonic space of mid-scooped Fender amps, but a Vox is already doing that naturally.

[@shadowedge729]

@@trev3971 interesting

[@thecappy]

@@trev3971 absolutely works great with my Fender Deluxe reverb. Fills in the mids

[@simonbelmont5801]

Nice choice!

[@NCM393]

definitely make that pedal video

[@PNWGuitar]

Mxr make good pedals that are simple, great chorus, delay, phaser. Personally I use alot of ehx stuff which you shoukd check out but boss is my other go to.

[@J.C...]

Mike. Bro. Look into the PastFx Chorus Ensemble Preamp Crunch pedal. It's an, exact replica of the CE1 that John uses. Everything I've read says it's sounds incredible! I have no idea if they're even still made or what. Anyway. Just thought I'd share that with ya 👌 Hope you're doing well!

[@HenritheHorse]

I got the original one without a led for 50€ and on full driving an amp, it can sound like a great fuzz!

[@Paul-D]

The main pedal for a Frusciante sound assuming you have a broken clean tone dialled in already is the DS2. No ifs no buts. Its that. Everything else can be got around easily, the DS2 is utterly unique

[@geoffreytodd]

Hey Mike, Not sure if you'll see this or not. I have a PastFX Pre-Amp Crunch that i'll be selling soon since I just bought the PastFX Chorus Ensemble which has it built in. It is truly an amazing pedal for Frusciante tones, but also just a nice always on pedal for a great dirty clean tone. It's basically brand new (only had it for a month before upgrading) and I only play at home. Let me know if you are interested in buying it - I'm just looking to get back what I paid for it :)

[@mathiasplihal1242]

If you really want to get the best out of your pedals try putting them infront of a tube amp at the edge of breakup. Ive tried many manyyyyy manyyyyyyyyyyy solid state, amp sims, for pedals and a tube amp response is unbeatable, ofc for clean tones i dont mind having a solid state amp but to take pedals well you need a tube amp. Hope it helps :)

[@mikecantreed]

Under the bridge and Dani California. Really going for the deep cuts there.

[@skylerbastian6616]

@mikecole4489 go down the Frusciante rabbit hole with us!!! I highly highly recommend getting a ds-2 next. You will love it so much it will stay permanently on your board for all time. It’s that pedal he uses in scar tissue, Dani California, can’t stop and more. Maybe try the the Ibanez wh-10, Pastfx chorus ensemble, or even get ahold of the obi-wah effect for throw away your television.

[@geoffreytodd]

+1 for all these pedals. mainly the PastFX chorus ensemble. mine comes in today.

[@paultomlin8278]

There is a multi effect pedal that is called the "cube baby" I have one and it's frustrating to set up but I got the exact tone I wanted out of it. They are really cheap and they have quite a few options aswell as built in ircabs etc.

[@tetoteegofficialmike_cole]

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[@SteeringSteel]

To heck with the pedal Mike, you need a Polka dot scarf and rose colored glasses my man! That dude was a trend setter for sure right down to the snake skin boots! 😎

[@AndrewGlitchMasterBalaschak]

Damn I love that guy's style

[@eleonorehoffman898]

He’s the bass player of @acemonroeband Ace Monroe! They’re so goood straight out of the 70s!

[@nimitz1739]

Yeah. If you have a Marshall run that pedal in from of your amp and your cleans will come alive! You’ll never want to play without it. It’s one of those pedals you don’t think you need until you get it. Flea also uses it to boost his bass solos.

[@mikeblue385]

check out the crazy tube circuits super conducter. 4 boosts in one box. that mxr is one of them. and try cranking that boost and hammer the front end of your amp. juicy

[@KevinMillard68]

id like to see you do your own original music on your channel

[@ionselat]

One of those MXR pedals into a MR Tumnus would be so awesome!

[@tetoteegofficialmike_cole]

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[@Davedarave6661]

Hi mike Boss DS2 with lowish overdrive quite good works well, just got Tonerider pure vintage pickups in a crazy Aussie made cheap called Artist guitar must say nice up there with squier CV body with a Obsidian Wiring ST Blender 250k Strat in it it so mad good loe you to do a vid on it. I have Fender player with fat 50s but this cheapo guitar is so cool.

[@reversepoop6599]

Dude you bought it from looks like Bobby Moynihan in a Barry Gibb costume... 😂

[@007bennett]

I need to know more about the guy you bought it from.

[@endezeichengrimm]

Get the SD-1 Waza as well. Or even the regular model will be fine.

[@Nick-qq2nq]

Frusc doesn’t really use the ds1 dawg. His “boosted” clean tone more so comes from the preamp in the boss ce1. For a boost like the micro amp there are really two ways you can use it…as a simple volume boost alone or after a dirt pedal. Or you can put it before a dirt pedal to increase the gain(not volume) in that dirt pedal.

[@jonathanhornemusic]

EVERYONE the guy who sold him the pedal is the bass player for the band Ace Monroe, they’re based out of Nashville and are killer go check them out.

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[@frusciantegeartone]

I’m gonna be honest. I’m sure in the room it does something, but I’m not really hearing justification for buying one. You sound great though. May listen again with headphones. Thank you for exploring this so I don’t have to, as always! Keep up the great work my friend

[@veryhappy2681]

I love this guy

[@RokDAWG1]

What you should do is grab a killer fuzz pedal. Try a Seymour Duncan La Rica Super Fuz & dial in a fuzz tone that sounds amazing…now drop your guitar volume some and enjoy one of the most amazing shimmering clean tones ever. You’re welcome.

[@cjsolution]

The goat 🐐

[@PyskoDude]

john's default soloing tone is the ds2 on turbo

[@kevinzanotti3597]

Amazing video! What guitar pick do you use ?

[@Tone_Jammer]

You need an MXR Dyna Comp for that frusciante sound tbh

[@the-np4mr]

My favourite solid state amps schematic starts with 3 mxr micro amps in a row lol

[@valdew4710]

Have you tried the wampler ego compressor pedal? If so, thoughts?

[@Popskull_666]

My mythos was always if a guitar amp cant give me a good clean tone and a great distortion I have the wrong amp. But now I kinda get it, I've always been a Marshall guy and to me my JCM205 is MY sound through 2x12 Cab I BUILT with 2 V30's. BUT>> damn when you play a really nice Fender TUBE amp the cleans on there to me just are UNTOUCHABLE. Fender cleans are just so chimey and beautiful I just can't get that on my JCM205. But also I am not a pedal guy, I have wah and a tuner pedal that's it. My playing style is Punk meets Blues (The Apitite sound)

[@camerakungfu]

I can't wait until you come across a Klon. Or maybe just a Conspiracy Theory or Soul Food.

[@mr.j4123]

Sounds like an always ON pedal awesome. Now you just need a Klon lol

[@migssaludes]

He looks like from Bobby Moynihan from SNL

[@DTension]

Scarfy McPedalguy had amazing style. 10 out of 10.

[@gwugluud]

Most dirt pedals' even level is at about 10 o'clock, and cranking them beyond that gives a lot of boost, so although I'm GASing pretty hard for this pedal, I'm wondering whether buying this might be redundant? Dumb question, I know, lol. The boost is different with a dedicated pedal like this for it..? Thx for being patient, hahaha. I want an excuse to buy this. 😊

[@sebastianfiggieroa3327]

THATS ERIK FROM THE BAND ACE MONROE. I LOVE THEM

[@fauthyfernandez4762]

The Boss DS2 is better for the Frusciante sound but the DS1W is also a good due to the custom mode having more mids. Will it nail the sound of RHCP? Probably not but it’s def a good way to mess with the sound. It’s more expensive than the actual DS2 but if you love the DS1 it might be good to check out

[@gianni9588]

i’ve been thinking about getting the mxr micro amp or the boss sd1 overdrive to get his clean crunchy tone but not sure which of the 2 to get honestly lol any help

[@geoffreytodd]

i've tried out the MXR micro amp and didnt love it by itself. I would get (and I have it) the PastFX Pre-Amp Crunch (which is a Boss CE-1 Pre Amp Clone) to truly get that dirty clean tone you are looking for. Best bang for the buck

[@chrishepburn1503]

You mean you finally bought Jack White's pedal hahaha He even has a signature micro amp. I use mine as an always on and have for years. Love it!

[@tetoteegofficialmike_cole]

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[@DavidS_28]

You should try the ds2 with the MicroAmp😉

[@DavidS_28]

@tReal_mikecole4489 😮🔥

[@antonyyuryev9750]

you should try the micro amp + (m233) !

[@fadlyhans82]

Nice guy into Steely Dan’s now. Cool.

[@kiko632]

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