"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 Marshak.)
"Serious Wings
for a
Tone Freak..."
Richard Sales 6/2011
more on review pg.
"...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."
(more on review page)
"...I just love this pedal. I've been waiting for something like this for 40 years!!!
Finally, great tones
right out of the box.
I gigged with it recently and the comments I got from my band mates were more than positive.
They just couldn't believe the improvement
in my sound and apparently I played better!
So does the Ethos make you a better player? Well I'm here to say...
it just might!
Fabulous work...
I've been in the MI biz for close to thirty years and have sold many different products, but I have to say this is the only product I've seen worth every penny."
Brad Strickland
1/23/2010
"...I have achieved
jaw dropping tone combinations that were totally unexpected..."
David, 1/9/08
(more on review pg.)
"The distinctive spirit
of a culture or an era."
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Video Demo of Ethos Overdrive Amp
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, it 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
For more details please refer to the Ethos Overdrive User's Manual.
- Preamp for a power amp/speaker combination
News Board
January 10, 2012
- New in 2012...The Ethos Overdrive Amp! Click here Prices posted on the Order/Contact page.
- Guitarist Magazine: The 101 Best Stomp Boxes of All Time EVER! #74 Ethos Overdrive "If price isn't an issue, the Ethos is arguably the best and most versatile Dxmble-chasing pedal available. With clean and drive channels, it'll do Robben, Larry, Santana..." December 2010 UK issue #336, pg. 44
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Guitar Player Magazine Reviews the Ethos TLE Posted on our Review Page.
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Performing Musician Magazine Reviews the Ethos TLE Posted on our Review Page.
- "Tim Lerch Trio Live at Emerald City Guitars" New DVD released April 2011. Listen to clips and purchase DVD at: www.timlerch.com
- Matt Marshak's 2011 Album "Urban Folktales" #1 best selling Jazz and R&B cd in May on cdbaby.com. The Ethos was used on the leads of "For so Long" and the rhythm for "Piece by Peace." Listen to clips and purchase his CD at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mattmarshak6
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Patrick Yandall's Single "Tower of Soul" #1 on Smooth Jazz Charts. He used his Ethos Overdrive when recording. Listen to clips and purchase his CD "The Window" at: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040T6N8U/ref=dm_dp_trk2
- Premier Guitar Magazine: The Amp Room, episode 7
The Dxmble Phenomenon Premier Guitar's Adam Moore, interviews Thaddeus Hogarth, Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music, regarding the basis of the reverence paid to the Dxmble Tone. Podcast mp3, posted 4/23/2010. http://www.premierguitar.com/Media/Podcast.aspx
- 13 Video Clips... 7 Guitarists...
1. 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
2. Daryl Jahnke, One of Canada's Premiere Guitarists gives a Guided Tour and Audio Demo of the Ethos Overdrive, Feb 2011 Daryl Jahnke Video Clip
3. Chance McKinney Band, during a CMT Studio 330 session. Lead Guitarist, Paul Schille, played through the Ethos direct into the mixer. August 2010 Chance McKinney Video Clip
4. Tim Lerch, Faculty at Roberts Music Institute in Washington State. Here's a great clip of Tim playing a Carvin FatBoy guitar with Fralin HB pickups>>Ethos>>Blues Jr. Tim Lerch Video Clip 5
5. Tim Lerch, playing his newly updated Tele, with 3 Charlie Christian pickups >> through his Ethos Overdrive. Tim Lerch Video Clip 4
6. Matt Marshak, playing through his Ethos TLE, Live at the Winterfest Jazz Festival, Peconic Bay Vineyards.
Matt Marshak Video Clip 1
7. Thaddeus Hogarth, Faculty at Berklee College of Music and two -time winner of the Independent Music Award for R&B/Blues, performs at his Book Release Party, 3/09. He's using a Highway One Fender Strat>>Ethos TLE>>Fender Blues Deville. (Order his new book "Funk/R&B Guitar" via our Links Page.) Thaddeus Hogarth Video Clip 3
8. Tim Lerch, 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
9. 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
10. Brett Kingman, from Australia, recorded direct using his Ethos TLE and a Telecaster with Mick Brierley's pickups.
Brett Kingman Video Clip 1
11. Bill Walker, Master Looper, performing at the 2010 NAMM Show, with his Ethos Overdrive and Looperlative's new LP2 Mini Looper. http://www.guitarplayer.com/GearVideo.aspx?bctid=62234662001
12. Matt Marshak, Performing Live--through his Ethos Overdrive and his Epiphone Sheraton, at Laurel Lake Vineyards, NY. September 2010. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoG5C3VW9aI
13. Bill Walker, Lap Steel Loop Artist, performing a demo for Moog, using his Ethos Overdrive. 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HSmHE0OIrI
For orders placed after December 31st, 2011 the price of the Ethos Overdrive will be $399, and the price of the TLE/Classic Switch will be $59 USD, shipping and handling not included.
We are now shipping orders placed in March 2011. If your email address has changed since placing your order, please send us your current one.
Our Primary Goal: is to ship your Ethos prior to the estimated ship date, while maintaining high standards in quality and workmanship. We are currently in the process of improving our production process. While on the waiting list you will have the option to purchase any new Mods / Features that become available. Your patience and support is appreciated.
TLE-Classic Switch Model:
We have extended our offer to install a Switch that will allow your Ethos to select between TLE mode and Classic mode. For details go to the Order/Contact page.
Thanks for the great feedback!
We wish all of you a very happy and healthy New Year.
Robbie Hall
Custom Tones, LLC
Price and Specifications are subject to change without notice
