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  2. The new EMG E5Ws are what might finally convince me to get an Ibanez EHB, since all but their most expensive models have the poorly-reviewed Bartolini BH2s. (On Thomann, the EHB1265MS is less expensive than the EHB1135MS, for some reason I don't quite see.) I tend to prefer the EMG way of thinking: Active starts at the pickups, not by adding an active EQ after passive pickups and controls.
  3. Exactly what Mrs S said to me a couple of nights ago...
  4. isn't it lovely how we're all different.
  5. Basses with decorative 'ornate' points like Alembics and G&L.
  6. Just had a great experience with Andertons, I bought a TC Helicon Critical Mass voice processor, it is supposed to make you sound like a group of people. I've been doing that with reverb and delay/detuning on my mixer but having a stomp switch was appealing. It doesn't sound as good as the mixer and is electrically noisy, not Andertons fault but I don't want it. Anyway I rang the shop and a really helpful guy immediately said: "not a problem was that the TC" quick and pleasant chat and the returns details were sent to me. He even advised me that it was cheaper to arrange my own courier than to use theirs. I've always felt we need to cherish the firms with real shops and good values before they all disappear and for me this was yet another good experience from Andertons. Full Marks from me
  7. Right… that makes sense. I thought you were talking about the Rodenberg LDP
  8. Can you say that again? I didn't hear you the first three times...
  9. I think this very much emphasises the difference between us and indeed the difference between myself and most other people who are dissatisfied with modelling technology... I have no idea what a Fuzz Face (or any of the other so-called classic distortion pedals or amps) are supposed to sound like. I've never owned one, I may not even have heard one, and the pedals and amps I have owned in the past I don't own now so I can't do a direct comparison. And TBH I'm not really interested in doing so. That's not withstanding the fact that everything I have owned is unlikely to be a prime candidate for inclusion on any modelling device. AFAICS, there's nothing on the Helix that might be trying to emulate any of the pedals and amps I have owned. What does interest me is whether or not I can get a sound that is right for the composition/arrangement/production I am working on, and the Helix has not yet let me down.
  10. It’s a thick, gnarly, and harmonically rich fuzz … Based on the Tall Font Green Russian/ Civil War Muff circuit … So strong with that mix friendly mid character, and retaining the low end that makes this particular Muff so bass-friendly. This one is indeed bass friendly. There’s something more to this pedal though. The secret sauce is in the tone sweep. As DBA put it … “A specially designed multi-curve shaping filter which changes the timbre of the pedal from super deep bass sludge to screaming highs”. This makes for something more versatile than your average 3-knob Muff, sure. It’s killler. Plenty love for it out there anyway. Check the reviews. Product info: https://deathbyaudio.com/products/fuzz-war Royal Mail ‘Signed For’ postage is included in price (UK only). TRADE OPTIONS: Boss EV-30 MXR Bass Envelope Filter DOD Meatbox (reissue) EBOW Plus (cash adjustment as necessary)
  11. Beautifully crafted delay pedal from Walrus Audio, tactile, with a really intuitive control set … feature rich, but simple to use. It’s a piece of kit that invites creativity. Works very well with bass guitar. No mud at all. The quality in this pedal is obvious to the ear … But hey, there are many fine words about the Arp87 around internetland if you do some trawling. Royal Mail ‘Signed For’ postage is included in price (UK only). TRADE OPTIONS: Boss EV-30 MXR Bass Envelope Filter DOD Meatbox (reissue) EBOW Plus (cash adjustment as necessary)
  12. If you like drones, long, Indefinitely held notes or passages, to sculpt, build and move between layers, morph ambient textures … in their own right, to solo over, or to underpin a multi layer bass part … Then one of these is worth looking at. It does everything the Freeze does, but so much more. Most notable for me was its own effects loop, and the possibilities for signal chain placement and the potentially endlessly added depths to the frozen effect that the loop affords, whilst keeping your realtime bass licks otherwise unaffected, if so desired. The options and degree of functionality are wild. It’s an extremely versatile and powerful creative tool that opens a world of musical possibilities. Check out the YouTube bass demos, and EHX product info … It’s deep. I must say … I love this pedal, and wouldn’t be selling it had I not recently acquired a Superego + Royal Mail ‘Signed For’ postage is included in price (UK only). TRADE OPTIONS: Boss EV-30 MXR Bass Envelope Filter DOD Meatbox (reissue) EBOW Plus (cash adjustment as necessary)
  13. One of the harder to find pedals from the increasingly collectible 7 Series Tonelok range. It’s an excellent phaser for bass, with a wide array of control options that allow you to the scope to craft a useable mix-friendly phase tone. The effect operates at unity, with no lift nor drop in volume, and no loss of low end whatsoever. Though fundamentally a phaser, the PM7’s modulation capabilities can extend to territories way beyond the norm. The control set achieves the following … Speed: adjusts the speed of the vibrations. They become faster the more this is turned to the right. Depth: adjusts the depth of the vibrations. They become deeper the more this is turned to the right. Manual: Adjusts the level of the phase-shifted tone. The level is increased and the effect strengthened the more this is turned to the right. Feedback: Adjusts the amount of feedback. Turning this to the right applies normal-phase feedback, and turning it to the left applies inverted-phase feedback. In either case, the sound will become more distinctive. Mode 1/2/3: Selects from three types of phases … - 4-stage phaser with invertedphase mix. Vintage sound. - 6-stage phaser with invertedphase mix. Deep phasing sound. - 6-stage phaser with normal-phasemix. Deep phasing sound. Waveform: Selects the modulation waveform (the "shape" of modulation). - Triangle wave: Produces conventional phaser sounds. - Square wave. Produces step-sequencer-like sounds. - High-frequency wave. Produces sounds like a ring modulator or FM synthesizer. The Ibanez 7 Series pedals are the bomb. The Maxon engineers were thinking outside the box, to be sure. Have a listen to the opinion of Josh Scott (JHS) about this. Royal Mail ‘Signed For’ postage is included in price (UK only). TRADE OPTIONS: Boss EV-30 MXR Bass Envelope Filter DOD Meatbox (Reissue) EBOW plus (cash adjustment as necessary)
  14. If I had the courage I'd attack a few of the dents to get a wider range of shapes...
  15. Reposted - Thought it may have regained a use, but the slot has been taken by another! Second chance!
  16. People from... oh, you mean bass related prejudices! 😆 Headless basses/guitars Lacquered necks
  17. Hello Simon! I’m interested in buying the proton How can I contact you about it?
  18. Let’s Face The Music And Dance - Fred Astaire
  19. I’d love to hear a sound clip but realise that’s not always easy for folk to do.
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