Model: Mercury III
Submitted By: Jeff G.
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6.27.2010
Massachusetts |
I love my M3! It is great on its own as any sort of boost and it stacks well with other gain pedals, really making them pop. I've used other boosts in the past and all of them are left in the dust in comparison to this.
Not to mention this thing is LOUD! Where some boost max out at 10, that is the M3 on about 3 or 4. HUGE!
From what we've seen of Spaceman thus far, he seems to ensure that everything he builds is incredibly versatile. There are no one trick ponies here. I can't wait for the next release! |
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Model: Rumblefuzz
Submitted By: Jeff G.
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6.27.2010
Massachusetts |
The Rumblefuzz will be my go-to gain until the day I die. It is incredibly versatile ranging anywhere from a truly incredible light gain overdrive to an over the top fuzz to satisfy most everyones needs with flying colors.
If I could find another one, I would probably buy it. It also stacks well with other pedals and cleans up very well with the volume knob.
I highly recommend it over anything Skreddy, Tone Czar, or any other high end sort of boutique brand. |
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Model: Mercury III
Submitted By: Brandon Madrid
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6.25.2010
New Mexico/Oregon/Colorado |
I have been playing Zvex Supers, Maxon 808/820 and Fulltone fat boost for years. And Now the Mercury III takes place of all three pedals. I love this pedal. It's so dynamic and the diverse boost options make it a must for anyone that loves overdriven boost style pedals.
I know it's called a Boost pedal but it's really the best of two worlds: Super clean boost; then turn it up and you get a over driver monster!
My pedal board has not been the same since the Mercury III has been added. I truly love this pedal!
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Model: Mercury III
Submitted By: Jake
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6.24.2010
Tulsa, OK |
I pre-ordered the Mercury III a while back because I had finally found a tonally flexible and intuitive boost pedal. I love it!
It has a huge amount of boost, 6 tonal variations, and even a knob to add in some harmonics. Even though it sounds like a dummy knob, and on most pedals would be, the Harmonics knob works wonders and adds this certain touch to your tone that is inexplicable.
I use it at the end of my chain, but it would work well at the beginning too. It has earned a permanent place on my pedalboard, which is saying a lot if you knew my pedal history. Did I mention I couldn't break it if I tried? Seriously sturdy construction for the roadies out there.
I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a flexible boost pedal, the best flexible boost pedal, for that matter... Thanks Zak!
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Model: Rumblefuzz
Submitted By: Patrick
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6.24.2010
Germany |
The Rumble Fuzz is one of the most versatile dirt pedals that I own. Despite its name it covers some very nice overdrive tones as well. It doesn't have a sweet spot like so many other pedals but works equally well on all settings.
The RF is very transparent and never becomes muddy. Even with "Bite" and "Rumble" maxed out the string seperation is unreal.
My only gripe is that I don't own one of the 5 blue ones but only got a regular model. A blue one would have been a perfect mate for my limited Mercury III.
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Model: Mercury III
Submitted By: Martin Reid
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6.24.2010
Australia |
I've been using my Mercury III for some time now and the honeymoons over. The Mercury III remains a staple component of my pedalboard. It excels in it's prime role as a boost for clean and light to mid overdriven tones.
It ranges from a lovely clean boost to a tube amp overdriver, not over the top but to that point of smooth breakup. The harmonics control to my ear is more a treble enhancer than anything. Not so much a boost, more enhancement.
The killer feature for me more than anything is the six position tone control. It acts as a great tone control in the traditional sense, but the unexpected value is the compensation it provides for some of my guitars that tend to be either too dark or bright.
It also brings out the best of my Rumblefuzz. My Les Paul into the Mercury III, with the Tone set to 2 or 3 and then into the Rumblefuzz, produces a sound that will punch through walls.
AWESOME!!!
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Model: Mercury III
Submitted By: Matt
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6.23.2010
Portland |
I picked up a Mercury III pedal. This is hands down the most versatile and most dynamic boost pedal I've ever owned. I've owned the MXR boost, Xotic EP Booster, Fulltone Fat Boost, Seymour Duncan pickup booster, the list goes on and on. The Mercury III puts those to shame.
The pedal adds a nice sparkle to your sound, without changing your tone. If anything, I'd say it enhances your tone. Almost like a blanket being lifted off your amp. It makes your sound much richer in tone; more complex. You can dial it in to be a very slight clean boost or a full on overdrive/fuzz and of course, everything in between.
Solid build, great pedal. Highly recommended. Good job Spaceman!
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Model: Mercury III
Submitted By: Jason Dexter
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6.23.2010
Baltimore |
Best boost/drive I have ever played! Perfect balance of simplicity and sonic control.
The pedal kicks in at the perfect place in the gain structure for tube amps! The harmonic content knob is brilliant - allowing for blending the boost ever so smoothly up into the drive range.
I am a serious student of the transition from clean to overdrive in EL34's - i love the early to mid break up patterns of this tube. This pedal allows me to quickly compare various subtle differences in the tube response between such parameters as frequency curve hitting the tube and total harmonic richness of the signal hitting the tube that were not nearly as clear before.
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