I've had this pedal for 14 years , ever since I saw Neil Finn use it. The pots got damaged and Paul Crowther replaced them and changed the circuitry on it for free.. and even paid the postage back to UK. A real awesome guy and this is my favorite overdrive ever. Absolute beauty
@geo5772
Жыл бұрын
Hi would you have a current email for Crowther Audio?
@jmfs3497
2 жыл бұрын
The Hotcake is the most ferocious pedal I have ever used on a Rickenbacker bass. This thing is perfect for Jesus Lizard/Shellac type of tones. It doesn't hide the nuances of your playing, it brings them out. Crowther did a great job on this design.
@paul-franz
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah! I built one on my own and it sounds fantastic with my old AC30. Perfect match!
@CrimsonQuandary
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for trying this out with bass, let alone each different setting. Love you guys.
@TSFAHTPS
3 жыл бұрын
No probs...we completely neglected it last time around so we thought we should make up for it!!
@CrimsonQuandary
3 жыл бұрын
It's appreciated
@dude_moode
Жыл бұрын
Oh my. The Hotcake... I've had 4 over the years (2 "original layouts" w/ mid-switch, 2 of the g/b normal/bluesberry jumpers). The 1st one I sold about 2 or 3 months after receiving it from NZ. I just couldn't make it work - I felt like there was "too much of everything": Freq-bandwith all over the place (nada "transparent drive"), fuzzy "woolly" clipping, volume-boost (finicky vol-pot, or rather: loads of available boost if wished for)...so I sold it asap. At that time, I didn't know how to "ride" my sound using the controls on the guitar and picking dynamics, I had no idea of how to use a tube-amp (I just set it clean - and I mean clean). Compared to the drives I'd owned before, I felt like this box took away all control from me. The 2nd Hotcake I got because of the "magic" that folks rave about, when combined w/ an AC30. Same problems, plus annoying decay of drive, which (playing lead) sounded like the drive was sort of "dying" in a "fuzz w/ empty battery"-way. Sound seemed always muffled (lacking highs, resulting in my sound "drowning" in a band context... No magic for me... sold, frustrated. The 3rd one I got as a gift, about the time I switched from playing exclusively single-coil guitars to humbuckers. Well... even more muddy sound, even worse to hold in check. Sold it w/ firm belief "never again, overhyped, inflexible one-trick-pony!". Fast forward a good 5 years. During this period, I learned to "play the old-fashioned way": Guitar, cable, amp (admittedly, a wah sometimes). I found out how to set my amp(s) to be beyond the point of breaking up, allowing for the vol & tone-pots to unfold their might. I finally understood, that "more gain" facilitates lazy playing (e.g. getting sustain from the OD, instead from playing technique, and neglecting dynamic picking), At the same time, I understood that "more gain" makes the tone less concise (e.g. "muddy"). I learned to turn the bass on my amp(s) really low (sounds harsh when playing for yourself, but sits well in the band-mix). And then, one evening, at a double-gig to which we didn't bring any backline (we used the other bands stuff), I found w/ terror, that the other band's guitarist's drive pedal was... a Hotcake. I set the drive REALLY low, and turned up the presence knob - intending to use the "uncontrollable" pedal as boost only. It was that night, that I found what the "magic" of the Hotcake really is: The Hotcake reacts to everything you feed it, at times I still feel like it puts my sound under a magnifying glass. Every little change in volume/tone pots results in a significantly different sound , same with my picking. Paired w/ an amp on the verge of breakup, I can go from crystal-clean to almost hard rock distortion. Imho, the Hotcake behaves and feels rather like an instrument than a mere "drive pedal". Someone here wrote the Hotcake is not for Classic rock/blues - I'd say it most definitely is, if you know how to set & play it in an appropriate manner. If I had to choose ONLY ONE drive pedal to play for thew rest of days... yeah. I'm quite sure you already figured how much I LOVE this pedal - the Hotcake sort of steadily nudges me to "watch how I play", rewarding subtle changes in playing style with distinctly different sounds. Thank you, Paul Crowther. And to all of you: Try one. Don't expect it to sound "magic" out of the box. Let it grow on you, and actively try to adapt to the pedal - not the other way round. Wow, now I realize this is most probably the longest comment I ever wrote on yt ;o) Well, I just wanted to share my experience, and maybe some of y'all found this an interesting read...
@mattgilbert7347
3 жыл бұрын
Back in NZ, if you don't use a Hotcake they throw you in prison with nothing but a sheep and and water. True story.
@TSFAHTPS
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha...
@kosmicwizard
3 жыл бұрын
@Matt Gilbert could be worse, could be in prison without the sheep
@mattgilbert7347
3 жыл бұрын
@@kosmicwizard Or water and an AUSTRALIAN Jk SFAHTPS Sorry not sorry
@aapddd
3 жыл бұрын
I actually believe that. 😂
@ttswan
2 жыл бұрын
@@kosmicwizard Aah, that was SO Good!!
@mortonwilson795
Жыл бұрын
Got my first one from Paul when he launched them - pretty well every guitarist in NZ had one! Went thru 2 that were 'borrowed' over the years and now using his Double Hot Cake in the studio . . . which is really a Triple Hot Cake - you can combine the 2 independent channels for a 3rd option. Wonderful pedal - great to see it reviewed! Cheers.
@TSFAHTPS
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Morton…it’s a classic for sure!!
@oddthemute6172
2 жыл бұрын
I think fuzzy OD is the most misunderstood type of OD. Sounds kind of out of place with classic rock and blues riffs in my opinion. Really thrives in an alt rock or indie context. Great overview of the settings.
@jimmyrhoades650
5 ай бұрын
Billy Gibbons, Ronnie Wood, Neil Young, Mike Campbell etc. etc. are notorious fuzzy overdrive players.
@Math4real.Schramm
2 жыл бұрын
There's actually been reported that Mark Knopfler himself uses the hot cake!!
@surfrby8876
2 жыл бұрын
Great pedal use with my Vox AC 15 for few years now, or whatever amp I’m using, It’s simple, versatile , stacks well with other overdrives and had I love pedals named after food
@hermar3656
Жыл бұрын
I run this into an OCD and it sizzles without being harsh . Best distortion/ overdrive in my opinion. Been playing 28 yrs. lespaul into a fender pro junior
@LewCollins-mc5vc
Жыл бұрын
It's very similar in sound to the Hermida Dover Drive, the pedal designed to emulate Eric Johnson's violin/cello tone. They sound very similar. I own both pedals.
@kingdozerr
9 ай бұрын
One of the best pedal ever made
@Thetimrobertson
2 жыл бұрын
Hot Cakes are great. There is literally no un-useable tones on it. Keeps the guitar tome intact nicely as well.
@plumpsterharris8125
Жыл бұрын
Fun fact. Paul Crowther was the drummer in storied NZ art/prog rock band Split Enz during the 1970s. He played under the stage name Emlyn Crowther. A very unique and talented band. During this time Paul was already creating guitar pedals and other electronic devices as a side project. Here's a video of early single Maybe from 1975 ( playing on toy instruments almost a decade before The Cure did the same thing on one of their 80s video). kzitem.info/news/bejne/lImop4qkg39nZIY
@wilfried5418
3 жыл бұрын
There was a medium muff in my garden some times ago. It ate all my cherry tomatoes...
@TSFAHTPS
3 жыл бұрын
Haha...those medium muffs 🙄
@mikebledsoe2315
8 ай бұрын
*Awwesome video demo, also just subbed you because I like guitar effects and amp demos.*✌️
@TSFAHTPS
8 ай бұрын
Thank you
@colinmortimore218
3 жыл бұрын
AC30TBX with a double hotcake. Epic combination. I miss that setup :-(
@Two_Seat_Pete_FatA55
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty much the only overdrive I could get that worked with my AC30. Well that’s probably an exaggeration but it was the only one I had that just sounded “right”
@xavierortiz2690
3 жыл бұрын
"That's not do anymore of that " that was I was made for loving you
@glisteningkabana8154
3 жыл бұрын
Sounded great! Would love to pair one with my lil Vox ac10. The Brit pop and medium muff tones were killer. Cheers guys!
@TSFAHTPS
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you...I'd say it would go great with your AC10...I think they were voiced with Vox amps in mind
@rockstarpaul
3 жыл бұрын
I use one with my ac10. It’s ok at bedroom volume but it really comes to life when your amp is turned up and is on the verge of break up. Love it!
@CC-fi3pp
2 жыл бұрын
It'd be god like with that amp!
@Paul_Lenard_Ewing
3 жыл бұрын
I do not know if it is versatile but hell they still sound cool!!!
@TSFAHTPS
3 жыл бұрын
I think its super versatile...anything from clean boost to mild overdrive to quite saturated, almost fuzz-esque distortion...it does it all!!
@CC-fi3pp
2 жыл бұрын
The Cake is the best - the Timmy V3 is 2nd best. Klon(e)s are about 10th on the overdrive list. The Vic Audio Mount Pleasant (bluesbreaker) is better then the POT.
@TSFAHTPS
2 жыл бұрын
I just emailed Vick Audio…would be fun to check out!
@notyetskeletal4809
3 жыл бұрын
I would never play it with the drive all the way up. I think it really shines as a subtler overdrive.
@TSFAHTPS
3 жыл бұрын
I think it shines at lower and higher gain settings...all round great overdrive
@mikeroadblock
3 жыл бұрын
I seems like a full range OD? Nice work y’all.
@TSFAHTPS
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike
@MtnBadger
2 жыл бұрын
All the people who bitch about single pickups don't understand what they're talking about. You have greater distance from the pole to the bridge for a looser play and more distance from the neck, less magnetism pulling on the strings, etc.. Leslie West from Mountain used a single pickup guitar and listen to Mississippi Queen. His quote?? "You only need one match for a room full of gasoline."
@billcarson4749
3 жыл бұрын
nice... you should make a demo about the Ceriatone Creme Brulee .. would be awesome...
@TSFAHTPS
3 жыл бұрын
Its been on the 'to do' list for ages...early next year...hopefully
@motherofcups9374
3 жыл бұрын
Best overdrive EVER!
@TSFAHTPS
3 жыл бұрын
Its definitely one of the best ever...absolutely!!
@voxpathfinder15r
2 жыл бұрын
Well have you ever tried an original DoD 250 preamp?
@motherofcups9374
2 жыл бұрын
@@voxpathfinder15r Yep! I Had two for a while. Great boost/drive.
@voxpathfinder15r
2 жыл бұрын
@@motherofcups9374 mine really warms up my Vox Pathfinder 15R and makes it sound more vintage and tubey. kzitem.info/news/bejne/sYCHqZ-scnenoII
@zachb5803
2 жыл бұрын
Paul reed smith just played one and said it was incredible
@johnhughes3963
Жыл бұрын
What if I plugged my harmonica in..will I get that distortion?
@TSFAHTPS
Жыл бұрын
I’d say so…
@Acducec
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like my Mesa Boogie Caliber 50 + almost. But this pedal is $300 USD i paid $700 for my amp sounds great too expensive
@denisrojriv4906
3 жыл бұрын
Where to buy that version shown in the video? On ebay one sells for $ 179.90, are they worth it?
@TSFAHTPS
3 жыл бұрын
I bought this pedal maybe 15 years ago?!? A friend of mine had one and I loved it when I tried it...bought one...I think directly of Crowther?!? I think they are definitely worth it...one of the all time best drive pedals in my opinion.
@randysutton2120
3 жыл бұрын
It definitely seems to like single-coils a bit better than p-90's and single coils, but still a really good sound. Very cool to also have the bass switch.
@randysutton2120
3 жыл бұрын
Ha! I meant humbuckers after p-90's...
@Hypnosis-spl
3 жыл бұрын
P-90’s are single coils
@CenterThePendulum
2 жыл бұрын
@@Hypnosis-spl In the same vein that tomatoes are fruit
@ushnicyuvnikof2748
2 жыл бұрын
It's sounds good with p90s.
@greatdude7645
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard this pedal sounds good with box amps, what about orange amps?
@kimbalxyz2
2 жыл бұрын
Telecaster, Hotcake Dr Z Maz 18 .
@rockhead11
3 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad that they’ve come out with another overdrive pedal. There are only 9,724 to choose from.
@CharlesWillisBonsai
3 жыл бұрын
This pedal came out in the late 70s...
@TSFAHTPS
3 жыл бұрын
There are a LOT of drive pedals out there...this one has been around for ages...its a pedal I really like and we did a video with it a few years ago...and I kinda felt like re-visiting it...only because its a really good drive pedal!!
@Two_Seat_Pete_FatA55
3 жыл бұрын
@@rockhead11 to be fair, the hot cake is a massively usable pedal for Vox amps especially, and most vox owners may tell you finding pedals to sound great with them isn’t always, and that’s where this thing beats everything and common among users of vox amps. That said, in terms of pedals, I’m not that interested in having 200 variants of a tube screamer etc. But as for the hotcake, it really has its own place
@rockhead11
3 жыл бұрын
@@Two_Seat_Pete_FatA55 I guess I should have left a laughing emoji. It was just done in fun. Seriously... I own 7 overdrives in one form or another searching for that ever so perfect tone 🥸🤓🤐🤔😁 Oh, yeah..... I own a Vox amp so now I have to find one of these...thanks a lot...lol
@rvlewis1950
2 жыл бұрын
How does this sound through a traditional Fender amp?
@TSFAHTPS
2 жыл бұрын
Good
@michaelwilliams9912
3 жыл бұрын
What kind of tele is that?
@TSFAHTPS
3 жыл бұрын
Its a Tomkins Tele...handmade in Australia www.tomkinsguitars.com/
@michaelwilliams9912
3 жыл бұрын
@@TSFAHTPS Love the look! Would be awesome to own one
@bwpm1467
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds nothing like a RAT to me!
@TSFAHTPS
3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t mean that it sounded like a Rat...I meant that it has similarities with a Rat...the huge range of gain - they both go from a very mild OD and end up almost sounding like a fuzz when you turn up the gain
@bwpm1467
3 жыл бұрын
@@TSFAHTPS OK, true. But the RAT is way crisper and trebly than the Hotcake, which sounds quite muddy in comparison - to me, at least.
@poopbutt6433
2 жыл бұрын
Yall gotta play that same shitty blues lick the entire time tho?
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