How about three?
Enter the Sonicake Trio Rider, part of their latest line of mini pedals. At first glance, it doesn’t scream "Klon clone"—no gold paint, no mythical creature graphic, no enchanted-sounding name. It might fly under the radar for most, but it hides a rather intriguing feature: the mini switch.
Where the Magic Happens
Next to the switch, you’ll spot three letters: G, S, and R. If you’re even casually familiar with Klon lore, you’ll know that the original pedals came in both silver and gold finishes—each with its own sonic personality. Silver was the more aggressive, raw-sounding version. Gold? Smoother, rounder, and a bit more refined. Several clone pedals, like the Mosky Silver Horse or the NuX Horseman (gotta love that Tolkien-esque naming trend), let you switch between the two.
But what about R?
After the original Centaur was discontinued in both gold and silver, Klon creator Bill Finnegan released the KTR, a modern take in a smaller red enclosure. While there’s no official confirmation from Sonicake, it’s hard not to believe that R stands for Red, right?
In Practical Terms
Silver mode: The most aggressive of the three. It offers the highest gain and the most neutral EQ. If you're using the pedal primarily as a drive, this is likely your sweet spot.
Gold mode: Lower gain and a softer EQ. It leans vintage, making it a great choice for boosting solos or pushing an amp into sweet overdrive.
Red mode: Thickens up your tone with a noticeable low-end bump. Ideal for fattening up a thin-sounding rig.
As with all things Sonicake, the price point makes it an easy "why not?" kind of purchase. But as always, the final verdict is up to your ears.
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just bought one after reading the post, I'll let you know ;)
ReplyDeleteAwesome stuff, let me know how you get on with it
ReplyDeleteArrived on Friday, well, very good, just what I expected from a klon clone and more, I'm wondering if adding it to my board or not, but in case I'll put after the EPbooster and before my MP Sweet Honey, it is that good
ReplyDeleteOoh, very nice. I'm glad to hear you're getting on with it
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