Alright, so from what I understand it can be beneficial to have a buffer in a large effects chain, particularly with longer cables. Would this be correct?

Here is the pedal chain which I'm hoping to complete by the end of summer:

Zvex Fuzz Factory > Keeley Compressor > Diamond Fireburst > 70's MXR 6 Band EQ (or perhaps this would be better suited for the effects loop?) > MXR Carbon Copy > Zvex Lo-Fi Loop Junky

Can anyone explain how buffer pedals may be desirable or not-so-desirable to add to the said effects chain? The MXR EQ and Zvex Looper aren't true bypass. I am also wondering if it may be beneficial to add a Boss TU-3 after the fuzz as it also isn't true bypass.


Perhaps I'm overthinking everything, but I value your opinions! Thanks all

Well I can't answer the question, however I can tell you that true bypass is just a BS marketing scheme, so you shouldn't really have to worry about that..... there's a few videos on youtube explaining it, and I'd link you if my internet connection wasn't so terrible at the moment....

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Read what Pete Cornish says on his website.
Although some pedals don't like to go after a buffered one.

+1 A good buffer will bring your signal back up when you're have long cable runs.

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Hi guys, and thanks for the informative read. As it turns out the looper is infact true bypass, so my only non-true-bypass is the MXR EQ. I'm not currently in a band, so would say, two 10' cables and removing the EQ from the chain be a viable way to prevent any potential tone loss?

I do love that EQ..



Hi 63Supro, What might you consider to be good examples of quality buffers? Thanks

check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOBn75-WN30&feature=player_profilepage

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If you're happy with your tone, I wouldn't bother. If you feel you really need one the Fryette Valvulator is pretty cool. A friend of mine swears by it. The secret is don't run a million effects with tons of cable. Use high quality low capacitance cables. I get the tone I want so I'm really not bothered by any serious tone sucking. You can build one yourself too. You'll know if you have a problem when you start losing a lot of top end and clarity. Try one pedal at a time and compare the tone with and without the effect.
Here's a couple of links for you. Like I said, if you're happy with your tone, the won't fall because someone tells you you need a buffer circuit.


http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/pro ... er-project

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/ ... wer-supply

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I suppose I'd best wait for everything to arrive before I can be the judge of that.

Thanks for the explanation re. the cables. If I do end up deciding a buffer is necessary I may look in to the Pure Tone Visual Sound unit, which is relatively inexpensive.

If you're real handy you can build one yourself. But the Visual Sound stuff is great. I use their OneSpot and it works great. It even runs my old vintage stuff. The cords are really the important thing.

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