Gigrig Quartermaster 8 alternative

lincolnblue

I'm after an 8 switch bypass looper like the Gigrig Quartermaster 8 but ideally cheaper. Any recommendations? 

timbuk02

The Joyo that @thecolourbox has for sale?

http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/142059/fs-loadsa-pedals-jhs-mxr-digitech-keeley-ehx-dr-j-zoom-marshall-amt#latest

lincolnblue

timbuk02 said:

The Joyo that @thecolourbox has for sale?

http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/142059/fs-loadsa-pedals-jhs-mxr-digitech-keeley-ehx-dr-j-zoom-marshall-amt#latest

I've seen them and they look good but have read quite a few reports or them being very slow

meltedbuzzbox

I've had a mooer and a joyo switcher and both failed in rapid time.
I've ended up with a quartermaster and it's been bullet proof.
Used prices are really good too

lincolnblue

meltedbuzzbox said:

I've had a mooer and a joyo switcher and both failed in rapid time.
I've ended up with a quartermaster and it's been bullet proof.
Used prices are really good too

I would like one but haven't seen many on eBay etc.

lincolnblue

What are the Bright Onion switchers like?

Winny_Pooh

bright onion is well reviewed. I too looked at alternatives to a QMX, but the flip flop function and soft touch switches are a winner. 

meltedbuzzbox

lincolnblue said:

What are the Bright Onion switchers like?

I am generally a fan of their work but I have had a switch die in no time on the mini big muff they make.
Everything else has been bomb proof though

Snags

lincolnblue said:

timbuk02 said:

The Joyo that @thecolourbox has for sale?

http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/142059/fs-loadsa-pedals-jhs-mxr-digitech-keeley-ehx-dr-j-zoom-marshall-amt#latest

I've seen them and they look good but have read quite a few reports or them being very slow

Slow in what sense, switching between patches/banks?  I've not had any issues with mine in that regard. Obviously they're built to a price in terms of features/aesthetics, but I'm about a year into owning one with no issues to date.  No heavy gigging, but used at home, in a church band, and in the pit band for a panto run earlier this year.

lincolnblue

Snags said:

lincolnblue said:

timbuk02 said:

The Joyo that @thecolourbox has for sale?

http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/142059/fs-loadsa-pedals-jhs-mxr-digitech-keeley-ehx-dr-j-zoom-marshall-amt#latest

I've seen them and they look good but have read quite a few reports or them being very slow

Slow in what sense, switching between patches/banks?  I've not had any issues with mine in that regard. Obviously they're built to a price in terms of features/aesthetics, but I'm about a year into owning one with no issues to date.  No heavy gigging, but used at home, in a church band, and in the pit band for a panto run earlier this year.

Yes I've heard they're slow switching between banks. Not sure if I need programming function or just a standard looper like the quartermaster

lincolnblue

Any other alternatives? Bright onion one is similar price to the Gigrig but ideally I'd like to pay nearer £100 than £200

Snags

lincolnblue said:

Snags said:

lincolnblue said:

timbuk02 said:

The Joyo that @thecolourbox has for sale?

http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/142059/fs-loadsa-pedals-jhs-mxr-digitech-keeley-ehx-dr-j-zoom-marshall-amt#latest

I've seen them and they look good but have read quite a few reports or them being very slow

Slow in what sense, switching between patches/banks?  I've not had any issues with mine in that regard. Obviously they're built to a price in terms of features/aesthetics, but I'm about a year into owning one with no issues to date.  No heavy gigging, but used at home, in a church band, and in the pit band for a panto run earlier this year.

Yes I've heard they're slow switching between banks. Not sure if I need programming function or just a standard looper like the quartermaster

Certainly not slow in terms of the cut-over from one set of pedals to another.  The other part of the equation just depends on how quickly you can tap your foot on the appropriate switch

Not sure where you hang out, but if budget is a greater consideration than poshness, you'd be welcome to have a play with mine for a real-world experience.  Based in Herts, but will be at the Quad jam later this month. Wasn't planning on taking the big board, but if you're going to be there I could sling it in the car.

lincolnblue

If using a looper, are there typically any pedals (other than fuzz) which don't go through it?

pumkin

I have  a Carl Martin octaswitch mk 3 up for grabs .... your welcome  to make me an offer .. 
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/141516/fs-many-pedals-cornish-p2-wampler-lovepedal-carl-martin-mayer-vintage-boss-and-more#latest

lincolnblue

pumkin said:

I have  a Carl Martin octaswitch mk 3 up for grabs .... your welcome  to make me an offer .. 
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/141516/fs-many-pedals-cornish-p2-wampler-lovepedal-carl-martin-mayer-vintage-boss-and-more#latest

I was ideally looking for something the footprint of the Quartermaster but I'll have a look at the dimensions of yours and get back to you. Out of interest from your experience do you put all and everything through a switcher?

pumkin

lincolnblue said:

pumkin said:

I have  a Carl Martin octaswitch mk 3 up for grabs .... your welcome  to make me an offer .. 
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/141516/fs-many-pedals-cornish-p2-wampler-lovepedal-carl-martin-mayer-vintage-boss-and-more#latest

I was ideally looking for something the footprint of the Quartermaster but I'll have a look at the dimensions of yours and get back to you. Out of interest from your experience do you put all and everything through a switcher?

 When I used the octaswitch I think I used to keep my delay after  and just kick it in when required...

lukedlb

I have the old Gigrig midi8 for sale cheap or trade. It might be overkill for your loop switching needs. 

merlin

I have a Moen GEC8 programmable loop switcher. £75 delivered?

meltedbuzzbox

pumkin said:

I have  a Carl Martin octaswitch mk 3 up for grabs .... your welcome  to make me an offer .. 
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/141516/fs-many-pedals-cornish-p2-wampler-lovepedal-carl-martin-mayer-vintage-boss-and-more#latest

The octaswitch is great!
Definitely offers more flexibility than the gig rig

pumkin

meltedbuzzbox said:

pumkin said:

I have  a Carl Martin octaswitch mk 3 up for grabs .... your welcome  to make me an offer .. 
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/141516/fs-many-pedals-cornish-p2-wampler-lovepedal-carl-martin-mayer-vintage-boss-and-more#latest

The octaswitch is great!
Definitely offers more flexibility than the gig rig

I'm glad someone else appreciates this bit of gear ..... it's a really well built , totally functional bit of gear ... only selling mine is I don't use many pedals these days .. 

manglebird

lincolnblue said:

Any other alternatives? Bright onion one is similar price to the Gigrig but ideally I'd like to pay nearer £100 than £200

I am selling both a QM6 and a Loopy-2, if that's of interest? Have been rock solid for years, fantastic equipment (I'm keeping another Loopy-2 and a QMX4)