Electro Harmonics Review: Hot Tubes

History:

Purchase: Got this pedal at Guitar and Amp Centre for £160, which seemed like a lot but its not really for an all valve distortion. However they were brand new at the time so it could go down soon

What I Like About This Electro Harmonics Hot Tubes: The difference in the tones is immense. I used to have a Big Muff Pi and the tones were really designed for Smashing Pumpkins type distortion but on my amp was too bassy. However this new pedal has a treble and bass control which means i can pretty much get what i want. It can rasp a bit on cheaper amps but on a tube amp it rules

What I Do NOT Like About The Electro Harmonics Hot Tubes: The only real problem, short of the lack of a UK power supply, is the fact that on a cheap amp it sounds bad and it's not y mates Ibanez Tube King but short of that it's added to the list of Electro Harmonix pedals that i have fallen in love with

Electro Harmonics Hot Tubes Quality Rating: Top notch, although the valves stiv out from the top there is a sturdy feel to the cover and so it doesn't feel dodgy at all, all the dials look nice and secure on there to.

Review Summary: Wicked pedal but only really for all valbe or hybrid amps. Lots of tones but an annoying power supply for UK users.

Rating of this Electro Harmonics product: 5

This Electro Harmonics Hot Tubes Guitar Effects Review Submitted By: Schmooveboy

Review Date: 2001-10-17