On 2006-11-12, Dave rated this Behringer FX100 a 3...(12591)
History: I play 6-string, 12-string, and bass guitar and harmonica. I have been playing harmonica for 38 years, guitar for 36 years, and bass for 24 years. I have played in a couple of bands but primarily play as a solo musician. My musical style is a fusion I call "Psychedelic Country Gospel." (Think hybrid of the Statler Brothers/the Beatles/Buck Owens.)
Purchase: I purchased this from Lanham Music in Saint Joseph, MO. I paid $24.95 for it. I purchased it to replace an Alesis GuitarFX which has never functioned properly or provided good-sounding FX.
Pros: This box has six modes: pitch shifter, tremolo, delay, phaser, chorus, and flanger. Within each mode, there are three controls: level, parameter one, and parameter two. This has a better sound than the Alesis Guitar FX at less than half the cost.
Cons: The drawback to a stompbox is that you cannot store settings or patches. Nor can you mix different FX on this without adding additional stompboxes to the chain.
Another problem is that the procedure for changing the battery is difficult as well as being an invitation to damaging the unit. One must pry the pedal itself off to replace the battery--taking care not to dislodge or lose the spring. Obviously the engineers at Behringer who designed this have once again earned their reputation for being low-budget. A better design would have a battery cover on the bottom or a separate compartment in the front (look at how Arion pedals are built).
Quality: The construction is heavy plastic--not as durable as a metal housing--but substantial enough if one uses a light tap of the foot to engage or disengage the pedal. If I was into shred or grunge and literally stomped on this--it would not be a roadworthy piece of equipment.
Review Summary: All in all, not bad for the occasional weekend warrior or church worship band use with a light touch. But if one has the $$--a better buy would be a DigiTech or Boss pedal.
