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Danelectro DJ13 French Toast Octave and Distortion Pedal

Almost an exact sound replica of the Foxx tone Machine of early 70's fame. Butter and Syrup not included. Octave up effect can canceled via switch. Learn More...

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * . . . . . . 4 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
the fuzz is great, e.q is a bit thin and noisy, the octave switch sounds bad and too wierd

Quality:
could be heavier plastic pedals break easily and tend to get knocked over.

Value:
great value, i got mine for £25. i would rather pay that then blow all my money on a relative pedal like a big muff etc if your on a budget..it sounds the same

Desirability:
looks kind of cheap...looks like something from a 50's american diner...

Sound:
sounds great, a bit noisy. It sounds unique and especially good for soloing. Best for rock, trying to do blues stuff doesnt sound good because of the octave sound...sounds good with a bass if you like that fuzz

Ease of Use:
doesnt take a rocket scientist theres a on-off button and 3 nobs ( volume/fuzz/e.q , easy.

Support:
-

Overall:
rare pedal, gives you a unique sound and screachy solos. great if you like jack white or even the solo on 'who knows'/ 'purple haze' etc by hendrix...guuuuud

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Overall:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Features:
* * * . . . . . . . 3 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10

Feature:
EQ is horrible.........

Quality:
it won't break

Value:
not worth the the money

Desirability:
looks alright?

Sound:
who would want this sound??? although it is something different

Ease of Use:
you can not get any good sound from this.

Support:
couldn't say

Overall:
alright

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
It has everything it needs, but a 3-band EQ would be nicer instead of just a tone knob.

Quality:
the knobs on Dano pedals seem abit flimsy, but I've never actually had a problem with them myself - just because they're called "stompboxes" doesn't mean you actually STOMP on them!

Value:
Danelectro gives BIG BANG for the buck - I will continue to be a repeat customer.

Desirability:
an cool addition to your setup - not something you hear everyday

Sound:
This is a FUZZ, not a distortion!! You know that dirty screechy COOL tone that Hendrix got in some of his solos? That's what this is for, not 80's hair metal. If you like White Stripes stuff, you'll like this pedal. It sounds very good, and for the price, it's an absolutley AMAZING deal. It's a tool, just like any other, and should be used for what it is designed.

Ease of Use:
I think the creativity factor of a fuzz/octave effect goes over alot of people's heads... but that's not the pedal's fault.

Support:
never needed it - that's the way it SHOULD be.

Overall:
very happy with Danelectro products, and the French Toast is a sweeeet economical alternative to the glut of "boutique" stuff out there. Just because it costs and arm and a leg, and is made by some guy in his basement, does NOT mean it's better!

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
good... Tiny knobs though

Quality:
good enough for the price

Value:
still kinda pricy... 60euro's

Desirability:
sexy...

Sound:
Good quality. For sure, i use mine through epiphone LP Junior and a Fender Performer 1000... I can get some sweet white-stripeish sounds... I just like it although it sucks as a distortion...

Support:
never needed it

Overall:
I'd kill the one who messes with my gear! Not kidding

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10

Value:
The value is fantastic. I own a lot of boutique stuff too, and this one fits right in with the best pedals made.

Sound:
I own two of these pedals. I bought the second one just in case Danelectro stops making these pedals. I also use a Prescription Electronics Experience pedal which is simular. The PE pedal is a couple of notches up in quality, but the price is very expensive. I bought this one after reading that the circuit is the same as the Foxx pedal. I must admit, this comes close to the PE in tone and it has enormous bang for the buck factor. Turn down your tone on the guitar and enjoy the octave/fuzz. If you don't have much creativity you might not like this pedal, but then you wouldn't be playing the guitar if you didn't have a lot of creativity built into you, now would you? For excellent song ornamentation this pedal is a must>

Support:
Never needed Support.

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Overall:
* * * * . . . . . . 4 out of 10
Features:
* * * * . . . . . . 4 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Value:
* * * . . . . . . . 3 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * . . . . . . . 3 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * . . . . . . 4 out of 10
Support:
* * * . . . . . . . 3 out of 10

Feature:
Don't use this pedal for anything unless you like a lot of noise and hiss.

Quality:
This product is made reasonably well. I had to solder the battery cable back together, which was a downer, but that is reasonable wear and tear perhaps for a piece of junk.

Value:
The pedal is pretty crappy for the money I paid for it. I should have gotten a Boss Orange Distortion.

Desirability:
The fifties have ceased to be sexy anymore. I didn't like the pedal. If a pedal doesn't sound good, it doesn't sound good. It shouldn't be on my rack. Aesthetics have nothing to do with tone.

Sound:
The French Toast Octave Distortion has one of the worst octave effects I have ever heard. It is paper thin, and if it says anything, it says, "This is the cheapest pedal available." If the distortion was much better, the pedal could be redeemed, however, it is also very thin, and the tone adjustments are limited. I run it through a Peavey bass amp, with Danelectro Chorus(A good chorus for the price) and ElectroHarmonix Bassballs. I suggest that anyone who feels like buying this pedal is a good investment, should taste battery acid first. To make this product sound better, hit it with a sledgehammer.

Support:
I haven't needed to call the company. There is no way physically possible to get good sound from this pedal, and the company can't do anything about that.

Overall:
If I could choose again, I wouldn't pick this pedal. I bought it against the advice of my friends, and I regret that greatly. I think that if this was stolen, I would try to find the thief, and give him a humble apology, and all of my gratitude.

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