Electric Mistress shootout between an original Electro Harmonix 1977 Electric Mistress, Electro Harmonix 1999 Deluxe Electric Mistress and a Mooer ElecLady.
Signal chain:
Guitar - Fender CIJ Custom Telecaster '62 reissue
Pedals - Vick Audio '73 Ram's Head (Bjorn Mods)
Amp - H&K Tubemeister 18w (gain channel 5w)
Mic - Shure SM57
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The Electric Mistress
The first generation Electric Mistress pedals were produced between 1976-81. These were housed in Big Muff sized boxes powered by two 9V batteries (the 1981 version powered by a single 9V). Graphics and schematics changed over the years but the tone stayed more or less the same.
These early versions are known for their liquidy character and chorusy flanging. They were also known for being very noisy (even when they were switched off) and they had a nasty volume drop when engaged.
Like many of the older Electro Harmonics pedals, vintage Electric Mistress pedals are subject to inconsistent use of parts with varying quality. Two seemingly identical pedals can sound very different. Be aware of this when considering buying a vintage Mistress off EBay.
The Deluxe Electric Mistress
The Deluxe Electric Mistress was designed by Electro Harmonix engineer Howard Davis (who also designed the Deluxe Memory Man). It was offered along side the original Mistress between 1978-81 and later reissued in 1999 (to present) presented in a slightly larger box. Graphics and schematics changed over the years but the tone has stayed more or less the same.
The Deluxe is featured a noise filter, making it less noisy than the original Mistress. It has a slightly more jet-like tone, like the MXR, with a hint more mid range and low end.
The current large box Deluxe Electric Mistress has a considerably darker and less transparent tone compared to the original 70s models and the 1999 reissue.
Read the full feature on the Electric Mistress here
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