Review Demo - Electro-Harmonix Soul Food
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- Опубліковано 8 тра 2014
- Read the review: bit.ly/EHXSoulFood
Any garage rocker that's bathed in the power of an open E chord in front of a sweetly overdriven amp can attest to the harmonic beauty that this combo can produce. Hell, with just the right amount of grit, that sound can pretty much make you feel like you rule the world. But sometimes you want to push your amp just a little bit more and that is where the never-ending realm of dirt boxes comes into play.
Since the late '60s, the brain trust at Electro-Harmonix has churned out nearly every flavor of overdrive, distortion, and fuzz imaginable. One of their latest creations, the Soul Food, is an unabashed attempt to deliver an affordable version at one of the most mythical and hyped pedals ever created, the Klon Centaur. Although the Centaur is technically discontinued, it isn't uncommon to find a used on eBay for around $2,000, which is well out of reach of most mortals. The Centaur became legend for organic, transparent, detailed overdrive tones, and you can hear Electro Harmonix' emphasis on those qualities in the Soul Food-a pedal that can be had for the price of a pair of sneakers.
Before I dug into the Soul Food, I popped open the back of the sturdy enclosure to see what made this little bugger tick. Like the Centaur, the Soul Food uses a TL072 op-amp and a dual-gang Gain control, which makes the gain and volume controls more interactive.
To read more, click here: bit.ly/EHXSoulFood
This is the great thing about having an accomplished player like John Bohlinger doing demos. He really understands the gear and his playing shows clearly what this pedal can do :) Thanks for this demo!
It's always refreshing to hear a demo featuring a great guitar player!
this lighting makes it looks like he's about to tell a ghost story.
I thought it was Jim Carey.
I really like this guy, his Rig Rundown videos have been awesome, finally someone who knows what he's talking about.
Ive always been more of a death metal/grind guitarist but God damn that intro makes me wanna play southern music
Excellent review/demo John. This pedal is on my Christmas list.
PG , Please use John on all of your reviews and rig rundowns . He is knowledgeable and articulate on everyone I have ever watched.He also shows respect towards the artists that he has interviewed in PG's Rig rundowns. He is the best by far and I really enjoy watching him! Thank you
Great demo! I ordered one recently, looking forward to checking it out
Great demo. Thanks!
Man.. I love this guy's playing and talking... a country-rock gentleman.
Pedal is pretty good as well =)
Tks PG's people!
Awesome guitar player and loving the soul food sound!
Sway play! 😆 thay pedal is seriously good, just love it. Thanks a good demo, man!! 👍
Best overdrive pedal you can get for under $100. Maybe even best overdrive for under $150. I adore this thing.
Good review! Thanks!
Got mine today, and getting ready to put it inline.
imo not transparent as this is a very midrangey pedal once u start pushing the drive side...but its a very good pedal with lots of application, alone or stacking with other drives....i especially like the tone rolled back and the drive kicked up to 3 and beyond...probably the best demo I've seen John...you really nailed what it can do :)
great player great tele!!
The best demo,thank you!
Just got this today. My first pedal. I am so stoked on it.
3:34 I hate treble.. and that certain tone.. love it!
nice playing too
man I love the colour of that tele
John, Great demo. Is the Fender set at the edge of breakup? Or are you pushing a very crystal clean amp in this demo? Thanks man... LOVE that tone...
This pedal works for hard and blues as well. I’ve never use it to play country music. Awesome with a blues driver
wow, suddenly i wanna be a country guitarist
He's got a B-bender. You will never get that sound without it.
What' a great guitar player! He definitely sounds different than the typical guitar player
I love it!
LOVE THIS PEDAL, IT'S NOTHING LIKE A KLON, HAVE ONE OF THOSE BUT IT'S GREAT IN IT'S OWN RIGHT. GREAT WITH A STRAT, TELE, LP.
Whats different about it
fine playing.
Best pedal I've bought as a frequent Gigging musician, who doesn't have thousands of dollars to throw around on pedals haha
I'm just the kind of idiot to buy this product and then feel stupid when I realise that I don't play or own a guitar!
Just buy your self a cheap guitar, amp and this pedal.. learn some chords and you will love it!
I'm a beginner and this is actually my first pedal I've bought. I love this thing! Even when you can't play well it just sounds wicked.
Underrated comment.
@@GlennnD so true sir !!!
Great video, got mine last week and it is my favorite pedal. I play a Strat, Tele and a Les Paul through a Mesa Boogie Rectoverb 50 comb. The only other pedals I use are a Line 6 delay and Ibanez Screaming Demon Wha pedal (soon to replace) for another brand, any recommendation's, This SoulFood is great food for the SOUL
Crybaby Wah
Can you use it to get that Bad to the Bone slide sound with a Blues Jr Pro Tweed?
Oh fuck, he was so young, I almost didn’t recognize him
Who knew that Morton Harket was such a great guitarist!
I don't think you get the same tone with a solid state amp, even though it will be an improve on your tone.
Dammit I wish I could country pick like that!
On guitar... Mr. Ace Ventura!
Hey folks!
What song is he playing at 5:34 ?
I know I know it and I think its quite a big hit but I just cant figure it out right now. And its makin me crazy!
Help me out here please!
So What by Fleetwood Mac (early version) with Peter Green.
wileym you mean "oh well" i guess. cos thats perfectly right! thanks a lot! ... stupid me... ^^
wileym nice interpretation here by the way
Doh! Oh Well it is.
How would this sound with a solid state amp?
@Norcal Mtnjunkie In the three years since I wrote that yes I got a tube amp lol
Can anybody help me? Im searching for an overdrive to use specially playing indie rock (like Arctic Monkeys or The Strokes) but I also like playing John Mayer kind of music. Would the Soul Food be a good option? If not, which ones do you recommend? Thank you in advance
Anti Nazi I have a Telecaster but still I'll try to prove the Soul Food. I will also check Glove. Vielen Dank!
John mayer uses a boss bluesdriver to this day i believe
Just bought this pedal on amazon and it doesn't work! Back to amazon....
this guy looks like james bay
great pedal n' video but got just one doubt is this a digi or analog pedal?? I'll appreciate someone replyme ..t-you =)
elmero mero analog
t-you =)
Really great pedal, and the price is good. Great playing, but there was a stinging reverb overtone.
0:31 prem ear guitar lol
Didn't hear anything about how the switch pops like a mother when you switch on, that s until you switch on and off several times. Happens everytime i use it.
I had an EHX chorus that went off like a rifle when I clicked it on. Never did figure out why, had to trade it in
Switch to buffered bypass to get rid of that problem
?? explain pls?
3:46 😂😂😂
Oh well:)
I bought one of these pedals and returned it. Not for me, sounded thin and weak at higher gain settings. Maybe I got a bad one.
What the hell does “transparent sounding” actually mean? It has become accepted lingo when reviewing pedals but I have no idea what it means.
it means it doesn't affect the characteristic tone of your amp, like the way amp emulating pedals do
willem roose thanks
You look so young here.
Be aware guys that if you would install battery into this thing you won't be able to close the lid completely. This is design flaw, so no moisture or dust proof in this case.
... blackbelt in crazy hair for sure!
it adds a bit of hiss based from this video....! 😡
Sounds good, but will it fall apart after a few gigs? Probably doesn't matter because I own an oil company and 27 Klons lol
Damn ok
sounds thin , and kinda harsh , .
WTF is a Fender machette?
an amazing but discontinued amplifier made for everything
All the exactness of the equipment and then a microphone off a speaker... I will never understand guitarists.
Believe it or not, it's a huuuge difference. Especially when recording. It just gives a more natural and fuller sound. Simply put, it gives it a bite that you quite can't get when you go direct.
This pedal is a cheaply made piece of crap. Get a tube screamer.