MXR Timmy Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal
MXR Timmy Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal
MXR Timmy Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal
MXR Timmy Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal
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MXR Timmy Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal
MXR Timmy Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal
£160
MXR Timmy Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal
See-Through Drive
In the world of drive effects pedals, few things are as illusive and ephemeral as the hallowed "transparent overdrive". Very rarely does a pedal step up to the plate and hit a home-run in that particular arena. The ones that do immediately attain a near mythical status. One pedal that did just that in recent years, however, is Paul Cochrane’s Timmy.
The Timmy has become one of the go-to's for guitarists worldwide who are looking to add some gain and snarl to their tone without changing the character of their amplifier at all. One caveat though is that the Timmy is still made by the man himself, Mr Cochrane. This makes them particularly hard to come by and can push the second-hand price up into the region of several hundred pounds due to their limited availability.
Transparency for the People
That is where the MXR Custom Shop steps in. They have teamed up with Mr Cochrane himself to produce the Timmy's little brother. MXR's Timmy has been designed to be more accommodating in almost every sense. Firstly it's coming in at a lower price, secondly it’s housed in a smaller chassis which allows it to fit neatly into almost any board, and finally, perhaps most crucially, its being made in larger quantities meaning more people will have the chance to get their hands on one. It does all of this without compromising anything feature-wise or tonally.
How The Timmy Hides Itself
The secret to the Timmy’s transparency arguably resides within it’s tone controls. You’ve got a bass and a treble control to contend with. These work slightly counter-intuitively to how one might expect as they only cut frequencies rather than working more traditionally as a cut and boost. Alongside this, the treble control is situated before the drive circuitry and the bass control is situated after it. These features allow the pedal to shape your tone quite powerfully all without infringing upon the quintessential tone of your guitar or amp.
Controlling the Clipping
As previously mentioned, MXR’s Timmy comes with all the features of the original. One of these is the toggle switch which allows you to choose between symmetrical or asymmetrical clipping. The difference between the two modes is subtle and entirely subjective. It is something again to be experimented with to suit your particular rig and help make the pedal as unobtrusive as one might like.
In a nutshell, the difference is in the apparent amount of compression and drive. Symmetrical clipping provides more compression, more drive, and more sustain. It generates a slightly more squeezed sound. Asymmetrical clipping on the other hand is a little more lively. It provides a slight decrease in compression and gain but affords you a little more clarity and character. As mentioned, it’s a great way to tailor the pedal yet further to fit in with any rig.
Pip-Squeak Boutique
The MXR Timmy is a fantastic way to get boutique levels of tone for a fraction of the cost and floor space. If you’re in love with the tone you’re getting from your guitar and amp but would just like a little more volume/push, look no further. The Timmy from MXR will provide lovely gain and volume without colouring your tone whatsoever.
Why Bonners?
Here at Bonners Music, you have the opportunity to try one of these great MXR effects pedals yourself. Just give us a call on 01323 636141 or better still, visit our showroom! If you can't see the MXR pedal listed that you are after just call 01323 636141 for availability and the best price.
If you're unsure which instrument or product is right for you, nothing compares to seeing, touching, and playing it in person before making a purchase. When you visit a Bonners Music store, you can explore a wide selection of pianos, keyboards, guitars, and related products to help you make the perfect choice. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always on hand to help you if you have any questions. Experience this model firsthand at any of our stores listed below. Please note that the colour of the display model in our showroom may differ from what is shown on this page.
Eastbourne Guitar Store
Address:
Bonners Guitar Store, 9 Faraday Close Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9BH
Telephone:
01323 639335Delivery ETA's
For accurate delivery information, please contact our sales team on sales@bonnersmusic.co.uk or call 01323 639335. As a guide, despatch times are detailed below.
Additional charges will be made for delivery of heavy items to some areas. Charges may also apply to upgrades including (but not limited to) timed deliveries, piano assembly, delivery of large items, and when matching deals from other retailers. If you are unsure about our delivery charges, please contact us.
In Stock Products
Products that are shown as in stock will be sent using our standard delivery service within 2 working days from when payment is received. This excludes piano deliveries with full installation - see below.
Pre-Order Products
Products which are shown as pre-order are not in stock, but can be ordered and reserved for you from the next available shipment. Order today to reserve your place in the queue! Call or email us for the latest lead times on pre-order products.
Digital Piano Deliveries:
We have many flexible delivery options for most delivery pianos, based on your location and whether you require it flat-packed, or fully assembled in your home. Digital piano delivery options are shown at checkout.
Piano Deliveries
If you purchase a piano which is supplied with full installation, we will contact you once your order is received to arrange a convenient delivery date & time. Delivery & installation is usually within 14 days, but often sooner. Call us for current lead times on pianos.
Digital Piano Deliveries For Self-Assembly
Click here to see our specific information relating to piano deliveries.
If you choose our courier delivery/flat pack delivery method, please be aware that with larger items such as digital pianos, the courier is not contracted to carry them up any steps or stairs. If there are stairs leading to the front door of the delivery address, or you live in an apartment which is not on pavement level, it is your responsibility to arrange transportation from the pavement level to the delivery address. In this instance, the delivery driver may, at their own discretion assist you in carrying the parcels to the delivery address, but they are not contracted nor obliged to do so.
Do you need delivery upstairs, or delivery at a specific time?
For some larger items which need to be delivered upstairs - including pianos, we offer a timed delivery service using our own van and drivers. This service is free on some items and chargeable on others. Call us on 01323 639335 to discuss your specific delivery requirements.
No-one at home?
Our courier will try and deliver your parcel(s) twice. After the second failed attempt, your goods will be returned to our warehouse. If you would like us to try and deliver them again, we will charge the delivery charges associated with your order again.
Delivery Surcharges For Larger Items
For some larger items, delivery surcharges may apply to the following areas: Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Isle Of Wight, Cornwall, Ireland, North Of England above Leeds. Call us on 01323 639335 to check before ordering.
If you're set on buying your new instrument, there's no need to get weighed down by the total cost of it straight away. If you break it down into monthly payments over time, it's much more manageable than you might think. And our fixed interest rates mean you'll know exactly what you're paying from the start.
How it works
The finance options available are displayed on our individual product pages - just click the button under the price to see the available options for each product. Finance is available for most new and used instruments over £400.
Pay a fixed deposit, and the rest is split into monthly payments. At the end of your contract when you've made your final payment, the instrument or equipment is all yours. You could own that dream guitar, piano or keyboard sooner than you thought!
Which Finance Options Are Available?
Most products on our website show the available finance options. Some are interest free, and some are interest bearing. The options shown on the site are an example of what is available - if you would like to pay over a different period, give us a call on 01323 639335 and we’ll try and arrange a finance option that suits your budget.
How To Apply For Finance
To apply for finance, please add the product to your cart, proceed through checkout and select 'Apply For Finance' as your payment option where you can complete the application form online.
The Lender
Bonners Ltd acts as a credit broker and only offers credit products from Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance. Bonners Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Our registration number is 718966. Bonners Ltd is registered in England and Wales 1994113. Registered office 34 North St, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 1DW.
Secure Trust Bank is registered in England and Wales 541132. Registered office: One Arleston Way, Solihull, B90 4LH. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registration number: 204550.
Not all products offered by Secure Trust Bank T/A V12 Retail Finance are regulated by the FCA
MXR Timmy Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal
See-Through Drive
In the world of drive effects pedals, few things are as illusive and ephemeral as the hallowed "transparent overdrive". Very rarely does a pedal step up to the plate and hit a home-run in that particular arena. The ones that do immediately attain a near mythical status. One pedal that did just that in recent years, however, is Paul Cochrane’s Timmy.
The Timmy has become one of the go-to's for guitarists worldwide who are looking to add some gain and snarl to their tone without changing the character of their amplifier at all. One caveat though is that the Timmy is still made by the man himself, Mr Cochrane. This makes them particularly hard to come by and can push the second-hand price up into the region of several hundred pounds due to their limited availability.
Transparency for the People
That is where the MXR Custom Shop steps in. They have teamed up with Mr Cochrane himself to produce the Timmy's little brother. MXR's Timmy has been designed to be more accommodating in almost every sense. Firstly it's coming in at a lower price, secondly it’s housed in a smaller chassis which allows it to fit neatly into almost any board, and finally, perhaps most crucially, its being made in larger quantities meaning more people will have the chance to get their hands on one. It does all of this without compromising anything feature-wise or tonally.
How The Timmy Hides Itself
The secret to the Timmy’s transparency arguably resides within it’s tone controls. You’ve got a bass and a treble control to contend with. These work slightly counter-intuitively to how one might expect as they only cut frequencies rather than working more traditionally as a cut and boost. Alongside this, the treble control is situated before the drive circuitry and the bass control is situated after it. These features allow the pedal to shape your tone quite powerfully all without infringing upon the quintessential tone of your guitar or amp.
Controlling the Clipping
As previously mentioned, MXR’s Timmy comes with all the features of the original. One of these is the toggle switch which allows you to choose between symmetrical or asymmetrical clipping. The difference between the two modes is subtle and entirely subjective. It is something again to be experimented with to suit your particular rig and help make the pedal as unobtrusive as one might like.
In a nutshell, the difference is in the apparent amount of compression and drive. Symmetrical clipping provides more compression, more drive, and more sustain. It generates a slightly more squeezed sound. Asymmetrical clipping on the other hand is a little more lively. It provides a slight decrease in compression and gain but affords you a little more clarity and character. As mentioned, it’s a great way to tailor the pedal yet further to fit in with any rig.
Pip-Squeak Boutique
The MXR Timmy is a fantastic way to get boutique levels of tone for a fraction of the cost and floor space. If you’re in love with the tone you’re getting from your guitar and amp but would just like a little more volume/push, look no further. The Timmy from MXR will provide lovely gain and volume without colouring your tone whatsoever.
Why Bonners?
Here at Bonners Music, you have the opportunity to try one of these great MXR effects pedals yourself. Just give us a call on 01323 636141 or better still, visit our showroom! If you can't see the MXR pedal listed that you are after just call 01323 636141 for availability and the best price.
If you're unsure which instrument or product is right for you, nothing compares to seeing, touching, and playing it in person before making a purchase. When you visit a Bonners Music store, you can explore a wide selection of pianos, keyboards, guitars, and related products to help you make the perfect choice. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always on hand to help you if you have any questions. Experience this model firsthand at any of our stores listed below. Please note that the colour of the display model in our showroom may differ from what is shown on this page.
Eastbourne Guitar Store
Address:
Bonners Guitar Store, 9 Faraday Close Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9BH
Telephone:
01323 639335Delivery ETA's
For accurate delivery information, please contact our sales team on sales@bonnersmusic.co.uk or call 01323 639335. As a guide, despatch times are detailed below.
Additional charges will be made for delivery of heavy items to some areas. Charges may also apply to upgrades including (but not limited to) timed deliveries, piano assembly, delivery of large items, and when matching deals from other retailers. If you are unsure about our delivery charges, please contact us.
In Stock Products
Products that are shown as in stock will be sent using our standard delivery service within 2 working days from when payment is received. This excludes piano deliveries with full installation - see below.
Pre-Order Products
Products which are shown as pre-order are not in stock, but can be ordered and reserved for you from the next available shipment. Order today to reserve your place in the queue! Call or email us for the latest lead times on pre-order products.
Digital Piano Deliveries:
We have many flexible delivery options for most delivery pianos, based on your location and whether you require it flat-packed, or fully assembled in your home. Digital piano delivery options are shown at checkout.
Piano Deliveries
If you purchase a piano which is supplied with full installation, we will contact you once your order is received to arrange a convenient delivery date & time. Delivery & installation is usually within 14 days, but often sooner. Call us for current lead times on pianos.
Digital Piano Deliveries For Self-Assembly
Click here to see our specific information relating to piano deliveries.
If you choose our courier delivery/flat pack delivery method, please be aware that with larger items such as digital pianos, the courier is not contracted to carry them up any steps or stairs. If there are stairs leading to the front door of the delivery address, or you live in an apartment which is not on pavement level, it is your responsibility to arrange transportation from the pavement level to the delivery address. In this instance, the delivery driver may, at their own discretion assist you in carrying the parcels to the delivery address, but they are not contracted nor obliged to do so.
Do you need delivery upstairs, or delivery at a specific time?
For some larger items which need to be delivered upstairs - including pianos, we offer a timed delivery service using our own van and drivers. This service is free on some items and chargeable on others. Call us on 01323 639335 to discuss your specific delivery requirements.
No-one at home?
Our courier will try and deliver your parcel(s) twice. After the second failed attempt, your goods will be returned to our warehouse. If you would like us to try and deliver them again, we will charge the delivery charges associated with your order again.
Delivery Surcharges For Larger Items
For some larger items, delivery surcharges may apply to the following areas: Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Isle Of Wight, Cornwall, Ireland, North Of England above Leeds. Call us on 01323 639335 to check before ordering.
If you're set on buying your new instrument, there's no need to get weighed down by the total cost of it straight away. If you break it down into monthly payments over time, it's much more manageable than you might think. And our fixed interest rates mean you'll know exactly what you're paying from the start.
How it works
The finance options available are displayed on our individual product pages - just click the button under the price to see the available options for each product. Finance is available for most new and used instruments over £400.
Pay a fixed deposit, and the rest is split into monthly payments. At the end of your contract when you've made your final payment, the instrument or equipment is all yours. You could own that dream guitar, piano or keyboard sooner than you thought!
Which Finance Options Are Available?
Most products on our website show the available finance options. Some are interest free, and some are interest bearing. The options shown on the site are an example of what is available - if you would like to pay over a different period, give us a call on 01323 639335 and we’ll try and arrange a finance option that suits your budget.
How To Apply For Finance
To apply for finance, please add the product to your cart, proceed through checkout and select 'Apply For Finance' as your payment option where you can complete the application form online.
The Lender
Bonners Ltd acts as a credit broker and only offers credit products from Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance. Bonners Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Our registration number is 718966. Bonners Ltd is registered in England and Wales 1994113. Registered office 34 North St, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 1DW.
Secure Trust Bank is registered in England and Wales 541132. Registered office: One Arleston Way, Solihull, B90 4LH. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registration number: 204550.
Not all products offered by Secure Trust Bank T/A V12 Retail Finance are regulated by the FCA