Cruztools GrooveTech Jack and Pot Nut Tool
134 Guitarist Summer 2011
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T-Rex Twister 2
£230
Chorus and flanger together in one
updated stompbox
CONTACT: Westside Distribution PHONE: 0141 248 4812 WEB: www.t-rex-effects.com
Cruztools
GrooveTech Jack
& Pot Nut Tool
£11.99
A tool for keeping your nuts tight
CONTACT: Westside Distribution PHONE: 0141 248 4812 WEB: www.cruztools.com
The Twister 2 updates both
the hardware and software of
T-Rex’s original Twister.
The light/heavy switch has
been removed, and the
company says that the
pedal now covers a
wider tonal range.
What you get is
chorus and
flanging
(selected by a
two-way
switch) in a
single unit,
with control
over depth,
rate, tone and
output level, as well
as regeneration for the
flanging. A gain pot on the side
sets the optimum input level
before being neatly tucked
away into the casing.
Sounds
With one input and two
outputs, the Twister 2 can be
run in mono or stereo, offering
flexibility for recording as well
as easy integration into a live
rig. A wide selection of familiar
flanging tones are available via
juxtaposition of the depth, rate
and regen knobs, while the
adjustable depth and rate of
the chorus also delivers a
decent range, from a subtle
effect to fast rotary. The secret
weapon, though, is the tone
control, which can roll off
some of the top for less of a
modern sheen and also help
your sound to ‘sit’ right.
Verdict
The chorus and flanger
share the same basic
architecture and you wouldn’t
really want to use both
together, so it makes sense to
put them in one box. Also, the
fact that you’re getting two
quality effects goes a long way
towards justifying the usual
high T-Rex asking price. [TC]
The Bottom Line
We like: It works; fits most
common guitar sockets; goes
in your guitar case
We dislike: What’s not to like
about it?
The Bottom Line
We like: One pedal with two
quality sounds; useful tone
control; adjustable input and
output levels
We dislike: It’s pricey
GUITARIST RATING
GUITARIST RATING
Anyone who owns a Strat or
Tele will have experienced the
problem with the little nut
that’s designed to hold the jack
socket firmly in place becoming
loose, and the faff it takes to
tighten it up in its recess.
A standard socket set is too
thick-walled to fit and a pair of
needle-nosed pliers won’t quite
grip right… Bugger!
Not to worry, salvation is at
hand with the T-shaped
Groovetech Jack And Pot Nut
Tool from Cruztools, which, as
the catchy name implies, also
tightens the nuts that sit under
your control knobs, holding
your potentiometers firm.
In Use
Basically, what you’re getting
is three thin-walled socket
wrenches, at the standard nut
sizes of 1/2-inch, 7/16th-inch
and 12mm, suiting Fenders,
Gibsons and more. The
1/2-inch socket is perfectly
proportioned for getting at a
Strat’s input, and all three are
deep enough to fit over the
longest pot splines while
tightening the nuts around
them. The nicely smooth ends
shouldn’t damage guitar
finishes either.
Verdict
This is one of the most useful
accessories you can get for
keeping an electric guitar
functional – if you play a Strat,
it’s essential. Buy one and keep
it close to hand – you won’t
regret it. [TC]
CONTACT:
Westside Distribution
PHONE:
0141 248 4812
WEB:
www.t-rex-effects.com
The Twister 2 updates both
the hardware and software of
T-Rex’s original Twister.
The light/heavy switch has
been removed, and the
company says that the
pedal now covers a
wider tonal range.
What you get is
chorus and
flanging
(selected by a
two-way
switch) in a
single unit,
with control
over depth,
rate, tone and
output level, as well
as regeneration for the
flanging. A gain pot on the side
sets the optimum input level
before being neatly tucked
away into the casing.
Verdict
The chorus and flanger
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