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So here’s the story. I’ve started playing bass in a band after years playing guitar. At the moment I’ve got a selection of tasty drive pedals but not happy with the differences in tone and quality with the different amps I’m using in rehearsal rooms (EBS, Aguilar, Ashdown, Mark Bass, Peavey). So I’m thinking about getting a portable amp head to improve this. I don’t want anything to complex, only very light drive but a bit of character, so far I’m thinking of, Orange Terror Bass- Had one years ago, loved it Orange Little Bass Thing- love the idea of the simplicity. Sounds super clean but my pedals can do the rest. Darkglass Microtubes 500- No experience but can’t not be good. Looks overkill in features Aguilar Tone Hammer- Seems very well regarded. BUT…. Could the aim be to use a preamp pedal and the effects return? Less cost, easy to fire on my board. When we start gigging later in year, I don’t know how much a DI will be expected or useful? I’m so used to just turning up with a guitar amp. would bringing a head and sharing cabs be the idea? Would it be more realistic to share rigs (of either the venue or headlining band)- so back to the preamp being benefit? I should clarify that we’re talking about tiny toilet venues here. I have a Rusty Box and tried this and didn’t work too well. I’ve often not understood the idea of having an amp that has a specific flavour while adding a pedal with an equally strong tone: colour on top. Pedal wise I’ve been considering, Sansamp (maybe the programmable)- Had one before, wasn’t mad about it but love hearing other people use it so I could be wrong. I like tactile interface Two Notes Revot- Looks really good spec for money, easy to use. Darkglass options- Again, look good, maybe Vintage Micro Tubes. I could pop the Rusty Box back on the board Yes….I’m over thinking this

Got another one in today, this is the Gary Brown part for the tune 'Primeira Estrela' from the 2003 Flora Purim album, 'Speak No Evil'. Needs a low B but not overly difficult to play one you get the feel. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/primeira-estrela-flora-purim/

Im almost certain that 66 was on bass direct no too long ago. Quite distinctive wear. Im in love with it! 😍😩

Yes - badly. I have done two gigs on guitar. One about 10 years ago and one when I was about 17. Hated it. I am better now than I was then but still wouldn't venture out in public! I do enjoy it, though.

Wasn’t really the other guys fault mate, looks like O/P left amp plugged in, gotta look after your own gear 🤔

Have a look at Pedalnetics, they make the dual footswitch that mounts on the Stomp, but they also do a lot of other stuff, they might have something appropriate for you?

Is anyone making dual foot switches (for hx stomp) in normal sized pedal enclosures? Currently using the ampero one switch but the empty space on my board is giving me existential dread? Had a look at the boss FS but I'm seeing a common fault with latching issues Thanks!

Yes, that's always his option as well.

I was just responding to YOUR post where you SAID you would share them... did I misunderstand what you wrote?

I suggest you work out the answer for yourself while you fix your own amp

Nice

Can't Let Go - Earth Wind & Fire

I was very curious what this was Rob and had to open it. To be fair i really enjoyed the song. Do you play guitar too ? Dave

I’ve been doing a blues jam in my favourite downtown dive for close to 28 years now. We have a good number of regulars but one never knows who or what might come in the door. It’s been said a good Sunday will have both extremes , some misery , and some magic too. Last week was no exception. Part of my Monday is always looking up songs I might not have been familiar with the night before. The harp player runs the night and is good at changing up grooves and things on the fly. If things get loud he’s quick to bring things down. Volume is rarely an issue except when full bands are sitting in. Funny how quickly that can happen.

Totally agree but... does that mean i have to answer the same thing over and over ?

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ATB have got a couple of nice ones in at the moment, a 68 and a 66, if it wasn’t so far away from me I’d definitely be checking out the 66 https://share.google/YqEk8TCLAQqNC8A4c