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"Little Diddy Blues"         Matt Marshak used his Ethos TLE and recorded this piece directly into a MAC computer. No guitar amp was used. (See our Links Page for more info on Matt.)


"...I received my Ethos TLE two days ago and I'm still
in Shock.

 This isn't a 'pedal' even though it looks like one. IMHO the Ethos TLE is one of the finest 'Musical Instruments' I've ever seen or heard.

The sonic purity, range of tone
& lush voice make it impossible for me to call this a mere 'pedal'.

It is one of those
rare instruments
that can inspire
you to new heights and has given this 'old dog' a much needed kick in the backside.

Robbie...you're a
genius in my book.
A tone guru of the highest order.
I mean every word...

Simply Amazing.

I tried the Ethos
direct into my PA today (Good sized Mackie 4 way system)
and again I was
blown away how it sounded.  I know
now how it'll sound direct in a studio situation.

Kudos again for a superior product."

Thank you!!
Jim Henry, 7/12/08


"...just fat,
pregnant
single notes
 and chimey,
 sustaining
 Fender-y type
 tones.
Sparkley
and full... 
a very rich tone
 that I became
 addicted to
 immediately."
Mighty Guru 10/07
More comments
on review page.



                      
Ethos is defined as
"The distinctive spirit of a culture or an era."
Product Overview

The Ethos Overdrive was inspired by one of the most sought after boutique guitar amplifiers ever made.  Extensive time and attention to detail were required to emulate the tone and responsiveness of this amplifier. 

The key to the Ethos tone, is its ability to transition from clean to overdriven tones just by the articulation of the guitar pick or guitar volume control.  The Ethos not only offers great tone and touch sensitivity, but also provides a high degree of flexibility in one compact package.  It provides two independent channels with an integral boost function resulting in 3 different foot switch selectable sounds. 

Ethos Overdrive Excels in Many Applications: 

  • 2 Independent Channels added to your guitar amp      
  • Direct Interface for PA, Studio, PC, Direct Recording
  • Preamp for a power amp/speaker combination
                    For more details please refer to the Ethos Overdrive User's Manual.   
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News Board
July 1, 2009


  • 6 Video Clips...4 Guitarists!
1.  Matt Marshak,  playing through his Ethos TLE, Live at the Winterfest Jazz Festival, Peconic Bay Vineyards. 
Matt Marshak Video Clip 1

2.  Thaddeus Hogarth, Professor at Berklee College of Music, playing at his Book Release Party, 3/09.  He's using a Highway One Fender Strat>>Ethos TLE>>Fender Blues Deville.  (To order his new book go to our Links Page.)  Thaddeus Hogarth Video Clip


3.  Tim Lerch, Faculty at Roberts Music Institute in Washington State, is going direct via an MBOX pro.  He's using the Ethos TLE>>Line 6 Vebzilla.  Ethos settings: Clean channel, Jazz switch on, bright switch off, modern switch, speaker sim out.  Note: Tim had no monitors when laying down this track. (More info about Tim Lerch on our Links page.)
Tim Lerch Video Clip 1


4.  Tim Lerch uses his Nocaster with an Ethos going into a Fender Blues Jr.  The Jr. was dialed in for clean and mic'd at a very low volume using an MXL condenser going into an MBOX.  Ethos settings: Gain channel, bright switch off, Modern, Rock, GAC on, TLE, regular output.
Tim Lerch Video Clip 2


5.  Tim Lerch, plays through his Ethos with the TLE-Classic Switch, and demonstrates the differences between the TLE mode and the Classic mode.  Tim Lerch Video Clip 3 


6.  Brett Kingman, from Australia, recorded direct using his Ethos TLE  and a Telecaster with Mick Brierley's pickups. 
Brett Kingman Video Clip 1


TLE-Classic Switch Model:  We have extended our offer to install a Switch that allows your Ethos to select between TLE mode and Classic mode. For details go to the Order/Contact page.
  • Production Update:                                                                  We are now shipping orders placed in late April-early May.
  • More Published reviews of the Ethos:
1. Berklee Professor, Thaddeus Hogarth-- "Gear Box" Review.
    Click Here For Review
2. Performing Musician Magazine review written by Bob Thomas.
   Click Here for Review
3.  Berklee Professor, Thaddeus Hogarth -- Berklee Online School Blog:   
     "Quest for Good Guitar Tone... using the Ethos dynamically through         the evening..."
      Click here
 
Thanks for all of the great feedback!

Robbie
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