The newer one sounds more modern -- smoother, more scooped, bigger bottom. I'll bet most bedroom players would like it better. The original is midrangier, brighter, grittier, and smaller sounding. It would probably sound better in a mix because it wouldn't take up as much space. Actually by the end of the video he has them dialed in so they sound pretty similar. So maybe it comes down to cosmetics. In that case the original wins.
For a cleaner test: Run a separate signal to each, rather than chaining, + use an a/b switch. The 1 further down the signal chain's a gonna get coloured by the one (red knobby) b4 it. Just sayin'.
Gots me the original Expandora with the cool switches hidden in-slutty-side.
Also have a UK made, original Marshall Guv'nor.
Y'all can go aheed + be jealous as fuck now..
If you wanna hear one of my own ditties, with some Guv'nor in the mix- seek this oot: F'N B TOAST ( Destruction of the Boob Tube )
Look people......on his videos people get mad if you go "Jack Black?" but He has the pick of destiny in this video and in another one he has custom painted Lucha Libre things on his pedal.....Its Jack Black
I have the original EXP 2000 and I love it, especially the "crunch" mode, which I used to max out and it would match my gear to give me that ZZibbons vibe, but now it seems to be dying out on me - if I go too hard on the level knob, it makes a weird whistle - not a feedback, microphonic type whistle, but an internal one it seems. Bummer.
the 2 knobs on the left of the new version have to be used differently. than the reissue. the extra knob was added to take up the place of one of the switches. i have both, and the II is better. more transparent sound. the only thing i don't like is the switch. have 2 of those in case one breaks.
RED KNOB EXP-2001 II - sounds louder and fuller, gain sounds crunchier, highs have a nice trebly sizzle to them
RECENT REISSUE - sounds more crisp, it has a nice tight bass sound and smooth sounding gain to it
***like always, it depends on what other gear you're using, how all of your gear complements/works against each other, what sound you're looking for, how it feels, and what you're willing to pay.***
I appreciate all of your reviews. I have been working hard to get an amp and pedal combo to sound close to the Reverend Billy Gibbons. It hasn't been easy. All of the discontinued pedals for some reason or another. Not an easy task! *Any Recommendations?*
i like red one best, both sound incredible great, turn blues jr. into old marshall plexi, thats what i hear, old saturated plexi, wonderful, just great both are incredible,,
I love these pedals. I've got one of the old ones that looks like the new ones, but with the internal DIP switches. Does the red-knob one have those too? There was a kickass setting you could do that wasn't in the manual... you turn both the switches in the "off" position and it was disgusting. It would cut out on you for a second, sometimes it would oscillate like a fuzz factory. Great pedals.
Mongo like round pedal, make good noise for Mongo ears. Mongo have BIG ears. Mongo use big ears to hear. Mongo hear good. Mongo like GMD riffs. GMD riffs sound good in Mongo big ears.
Probably not fair...but I gotta go with the original on this one. Might be an easier comparison if both models had the same control layout...but I still gotta go with the original.....maybe....
Jack Black , you're awesome!
dangerkadung 1 week ago
The newer one sounds more modern -- smoother, more scooped, bigger bottom. I'll bet most bedroom players would like it better. The original is midrangier, brighter, grittier, and smaller sounding. It would probably sound better in a mix because it wouldn't take up as much space. Actually by the end of the video he has them dialed in so they sound pretty similar. So maybe it comes down to cosmetics. In that case the original wins.
1Doz 3 months ago
old one for the win
theinck 3 months ago
For a cleaner test: Run a separate signal to each, rather than chaining, + use an a/b switch. The 1 further down the signal chain's a gonna get coloured by the one (red knobby) b4 it. Just sayin'.
Gots me the original Expandora with the cool switches hidden in-slutty-side.
Also have a UK made, original Marshall Guv'nor.
Y'all can go aheed + be jealous as fuck now..
If you wanna hear one of my own ditties, with some Guv'nor in the mix- seek this oot: F'N B TOAST ( Destruction of the Boob Tube )
ROOKTABULA 5 months ago
I liked the joe walsh part.
nixonatorator 7 months ago
Thom Yorke uses the one nearest !
JFstrat90 10 months ago
i like the guitar licks too
lordofthemetal1 11 months ago
can someone plz tellme if this is really jack black talking? lol
LumpPlump 1 year ago
@LumpPlump
no!
DerEchteBold 7 months ago
The old version sounds better in my ears, and has TONS MORE MOJO !!
PeterRosenqvist 1 year ago
Look people......on his videos people get mad if you go "Jack Black?" but He has the pick of destiny in this video and in another one he has custom painted Lucha Libre things on his pedal.....Its Jack Black
270Gmoney 1 year ago
@270Gmoney
no!
DerEchteBold 7 months ago
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I have the original EXP 2000 and I love it, especially the "crunch" mode, which I used to max out and it would match my gear to give me that ZZibbons vibe, but now it seems to be dying out on me - if I go too hard on the level knob, it makes a weird whistle - not a feedback, microphonic type whistle, but an internal one it seems. Bummer.
TinManSixtySix 1 year ago
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TinManSixtySix 1 year ago
the reissue is just as good as the original if you tweak. Way more sound options with the switches exposed.
banjoted1980 1 year ago
chunky!
covenantgospelchoir 1 year ago
Jack Black?
ChrsGuit 1 year ago
i like the original..
icemuzic 1 year ago
'white cable of love n fun' sounds cool haha
TheMiriboy 1 year ago
the 2 knobs on the left of the new version have to be used differently. than the reissue. the extra knob was added to take up the place of one of the switches. i have both, and the II is better. more transparent sound. the only thing i don't like is the switch. have 2 of those in case one breaks.
brownbigb 1 year ago
I want a white coily cable full of love and fun. :(
OMGSpiderMonkey 1 year ago
@OMGSpiderMonkey you can get one for like $25 from Bullet Cable, ther even endorsed by Paul Gilbert!
Dreamscapevirus 1 year ago
3 nobbies, but three switchees!. I love your reviews keep up the great work.
ckolonko 1 year ago
RED KNOB EXP-2001 II - sounds louder and fuller, gain sounds crunchier, highs have a nice trebly sizzle to them
RECENT REISSUE - sounds more crisp, it has a nice tight bass sound and smooth sounding gain to it
***like always, it depends on what other gear you're using, how all of your gear complements/works against each other, what sound you're looking for, how it feels, and what you're willing to pay.***
Ncuab 1 year ago
greeeeeeeeeeat so0und!!!
FabioBlood 1 year ago
where can we buy this thing?
jenueheightz 1 year ago
The most recent reissue sounds quite good too but it seems the mix of switches and pots is a bit more complex to make it sound the same way.
jp6l6 1 year ago
I dig the skull ring and where did you cop it from??
bossmxr1 1 year ago
@bossmxr1 crazy pigs design. Lodon store. Go to crazy pigs Its the large evil skull ring.
101Petercriss101 1 year ago
I appreciate all of your reviews. I have been working hard to get an amp and pedal combo to sound close to the Reverend Billy Gibbons. It hasn't been easy. All of the discontinued pedals for some reason or another. Not an easy task! *Any Recommendations?*
bobcatharris 2 years ago
real Jb plays way more expressive and better
olalator 2 years ago
Haha, it sounds like him, but it is NOT Jack Black, I am 100% sure, keep guessin
pickinplese 2 years ago
...by the way...the original Expandora sounds much better...imo
govtmule13 2 years ago 10
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anyone who cant tell that this IS JACK BLACK....u need to stop playing guitar because you have NO EAR... YES folks this is Jack Black...deal with it
govtmule13 2 years ago
i hope to god you are kidding.
dcdossett65 2 years ago
@govtmule13 No, his name is Eric Whorton.
itscodyxx 2 years ago
dumbass. he's clearly not jack black, so put down the guitar before you hurt yourself.
JordanPang19 2 years ago
@govtmule13 lol moron
birdiejoehoaks 1 year ago
I personally think the first version with the 3 knobbys and 3 switchies sound better.. More sounds can be achieved...
proteinmaker 2 years ago
thx for all your videos, I like all of them a lot!!! Also your boots...And hey what is that guitar, something by gibson or what!^ eheheh
Nice pedals BTW
Renegadrian 2 years ago
Bro, its called a Les Paul... Its DEAD FAMOUS!! IMHO one of the best classic rock guitars ever...
proteinmaker 2 years ago
Bro, it was ironic...maybe you didn't get it! I know what a Les Paul is!!!
Renegadrian 2 years ago
i like red one best, both sound incredible great, turn blues jr. into old marshall plexi, thats what i hear, old saturated plexi, wonderful, just great both are incredible,,
flyfish777 2 years ago
Reissue is Great but, the 2 isn't to bad either. Nice A/B Job!
ConservativeAndProud 2 years ago
Should play some Reverend Billy licks as he is perhaps Bixonic's best known evangelist...
TesoroSoundStudio 2 years ago
To me, the red knober sounds more compressed and smooth, which I quite like-
vampyros1 2 years ago
I love this pedal !
ametai0823 2 years ago
I love these pedals. I've got one of the old ones that looks like the new ones, but with the internal DIP switches. Does the red-knob one have those too? There was a kickass setting you could do that wasn't in the manual... you turn both the switches in the "off" position and it was disgusting. It would cut out on you for a second, sometimes it would oscillate like a fuzz factory. Great pedals.
fakeplasticmeat 2 years ago
I like the old exPan sound
marcuribba 2 years ago 3
Mongo like round pedal, make good noise for Mongo ears. Mongo have BIG ears. Mongo use big ears to hear. Mongo hear good. Mongo like GMD riffs. GMD riffs sound good in Mongo big ears.
willievega 2 years ago
Thank god is not Jack Black... Who the hell wants 15 minute solos?
newyearsprayer 2 years ago
I loved the THICK FUZZY sound of the reissue better... but that's just me
JosephGallagher 2 years ago
another great review!
stratdem 2 years ago
I want I want I want I want
kyral210 2 years ago
diggin the blues jr from below the border. let's drive that ole' chrysler down to mexico, boys!
phillipislbj 2 years ago
I always thought they were really awful but wow, they sound great!
MiLemonPie 2 years ago
Grat video! You are great GMD!!!!!
P.S.
Do you use iVideo for this vdeo?
HeerDutchman 2 years ago
Knobys and Switchys! GMD you crack me up and have the best pedal vids, hands down.
zacharybroyles 2 years ago 3
Great lead licks and riffs as always! Gear man dude ROCKS!
tommy1gtr 2 years ago
look at when he changes the knobs.
is that the pick of destiny?
ihavenoname93 2 years ago 15
No.
He's not jack black.
PYROSF 2 years ago
chill man, i know hes not.
ihavenoname93 2 years ago
hahaha, I wish, I think he's rockin .88 tortex
havock69 2 years ago
@ihavenoname93 it totally is. i have the same pick.
footer317 1 year ago
@ihavenoname93 its jack black he probably got to keep the movie prop
Skate2Bangin 8 months ago
@ihavenoname93 Yet another reason why I'm convinced this guy is Jack Black
mrguano7 7 months ago
@mrguano7
could tell you how to proof it's not jb
but i think you don't wanna know that - right!?!
DerEchteBold 7 months ago
I always wanted to see a good review of these pedals thanks gmd
supersucker72 2 years ago 3
someone out there needs to demo the billy gibbons set up with like six of these in line.
rsl84416 2 years ago
agree funny you know that too lol great pedals !!! great demo !!
philzyqotsa 2 years ago
Probably not fair...but I gotta go with the original on this one. Might be an easier comparison if both models had the same control layout...but I still gotta go with the original.....maybe....
ravenslaves 2 years ago
non-reissue kickass
topicrass 2 years ago
WOW Great Pedal!!
topicrass 2 years ago 2
i liked 'em both imo
i would take either one of them anyday :)
alaab925 2 years ago