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- 2022.07: Equal Highest Rated Chorus Pedal Under $50
- 2021.01: Equal Highest Rated Chorus Pedal Under $50
- 2020.01: Highest Rated Chorus Pedal Under $50
Specifications
- Control: Mix, Speed, Depth
- Circuit: Analog
- Bypass: Hardwire Bypass
- Power: 9-Volt Battery and Power Adapter (not included)
- Dimensions: 4.6″ x 4″ x 2.2″
- Weight: 0.55 lbs.
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User Feedback
Surprisingly, the casing, jacks, and footswitch are all reportedly pretty solid.
Of course the D5 FAB Chorus won’t hold up as well as a Boss pedal, but at the same time the unit is easily gig-worthy.
While it’s not ground breaking or exemplary in terms of tone, it sounds good enough for many to appreciate, especially when considering its price.
There are some owners who report that the effect’s parameters have an uneven curve. At low to mid levels the effect is very subtle, with a dramatic increase in the last 10th of the controls’ motion.
The unit also has its controls on the top of the pedal rather than on the surface, which can make adjusting the pedal on stage difficult because they are not easily visible.
| Website | Source | *Rating Value |
| YouTube | Demonic Sweaters | 86/100 |
| YouTube | Plug It In | 80/100 |
Cons
- Effect parameters have an uneven curve
- Positioning of controls is unintuitive
Pros
- Casing, jacks and footswitch surprisingly solid
- Decent tone for the price
- Amazing value given its price tag
The Danelectro FAB Chorus is a cost-effective unit, and as such is many musician’s first chorus pedal.
The price is really attractive for beginning musicians who can’t afford to drop a ton of money on a single effect.
The unit has its controls at the end of the pedal facing away rather than on the top, which can make adjusting the pedal on stage difficult because you can’t easily see where the knobs are set. But this isn’t an issue if you don’t constantly change or settings or play live gigs.
The knobs also have an uneven curve – at low to mid levels the effect is very subtle, with a dramatic increase in the last 10th of the knobs’ motion.
But even with many smaller mini chorus pedals available in the same price range, it is still doing quite well as a popular starter pedal.
So even with its flaws, it’s hard to find a chorus pedal that gives you as much value for your money.
Specifications
- Control: Mix, Speed, Depth
- Circuit: Analog
- Bypass: Hardwire Bypass
- Power: 9-Volt Battery and Power Adapter (not included)
- Dimensions: 4.6″ x 4″ x 2.2″
- Weight: 0.55 lbs.
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