Robben Ford Discussion

hipbluesman · Member Joined: 11 Apr 2004 Posts: 24

Hello

Can this delay do the same thing as the TC electronics that Robben uses ?

Anyone try this unit out ?

Phil T · Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 7:15 pm Post subject: Re: Roland SDE 3000

I think it is the one used by Larry Carlton, very good but does not have some of the features that the TC 2290 has.

PierreL · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 1:48 am Post subject:

Wouldn't the TC Nova Delay be more appropriate, as it has some features of the 2290 ?

hipbluesman · Member Joined: 11 Apr 2004 Posts: 24

Anyone out there made this comparsion ?

JackD · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 5:52 pm Post subject:

This topic was covered pretty extensively in a thread I posted a few years ago:

http://dhenderson.com/online-discussion/RobbenFord/viewtopic.php?t=629&highlight=

Honestly, for years I tried all sorts of different delays (including other TC products). Let me tell you NOTHING sounds as good as a 2290. I have a Dumble style amp with a Rodenberg Flexloop 3D (which is like a Dumbleator). You hook the 2290 to that loop and amp and it is totally amazing!

Daved · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 8:14 pm Post subject:

If you are questioning the 2290, I suggest you go to the link Jack posted and read the post I placed there way back when. As far as I know, TC's explanation for the quality of the 2290 sound still holds true.
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hipbluesman · Member Joined: 11 Apr 2004 Posts: 24

Daved

I have read this link.

My question is if a great player like Carlton uses a Roland SDE 3000 in his rig and another great player like Robben uses a TC electronic why is that ?

I am not criticizing either player or there choice of gear etc...

What I seek to understand is the difference and benefit of each piece of gear
when compared to each other and in use.

Has anyone any comments.

Thank you.

Red Suede · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:25 pm Post subject:

Completely different beasts. I got my 2290 in the eighties. As well as having 32 seconds of sampling time at full bandwidth, it functions like a Bob Bradshaw system. It has 5 effects loops, a midi port as well as having great delay and chorus sounds. In fact, back then when I was thinking of having a Bradshaw system built he asked me what I had for effects and when I mentioned the 2290 he asked me what I needed his system for, the 2290 performed those functions already.

JackD · Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 1:40 pm Post subject: