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That looks awesome OBBM! What kind of qualities does that cab bring to AD? The AD is a monstrous sounding amp, I can imagine that rig breaking things!

[quote name='cheddatom' post='188781' date='Apr 30 2008, 01:12 PM']Is the EBS IQ a dynamic envelope follower? You should have that first if so IMHO Do you not have the DD20 in a loop because of the way the delay decays when you turn off a patch (I don't know if it does this)? I bet someone could design you a box to put it in a loop so it wont suck your tone until it's on, but when you switch the loop off you still get the decay at the end.[/quote] I think it depends on the effect you're after from these kind of pedals. The Bass IQ is very dynamic but if it's before my Deep Impact is makes it go nuts because i use the two together for big swooshing envelope effects (i have the envelope dial turned up to about 2 o'clock), I don't use them in a funky way at all [i]even though[/i] they are possibly two of the funkiest sounding effects out there! For shorter funky envelope tones I would probably have the IQ before the Deep Impact like you're suggesting. That's an interesting idea about having the DD20 in my effects loop. If it ever gets to the point where I can't stand the tarnishing of the DD20 I'll look into this. Thanks for the suggestion

Thanks for the reminder to change my bass' batteries. I completely forgot that both my Warwicks require a 9volt!!

The expected availability date for these to hit the UK is June according Strings & Things (one of the main UK distributors for MXR).

I use my Deep Impact synth going into my envelope filter with the envelope opening (or closing) really slowly for that massive drone/wall of sound... gotta be careful with those synth sounds though, otherwise it can sound like utter cheese!

[quote name='Muppet' post='196265' date='May 10 2008, 11:08 PM']Sure The trademark sound from the unit is much the same but there's a greater range in that the transition from clean to fully overdriven if that makes sense so fine tuning is much easier. essentially you can get more variations in a distored sound. Also with 18v it's much cleaner or clearer than on 9v and there're much more headroom available on both the regular and boosted channel. Don't get me wrong though, 9v is excellent, I'm not suggesting that the pedal underperforms with 9v, cos it doesn't.[/quote] Thanks for clarifying, I'll have to try out an 18v PSU with mine now!

[quote name='Muppet' post='196004' date='May 10 2008, 03:05 PM']Yes It'll work on 9v obviously and it's good at that voltage but the range gets much better with 18v. I'm afraid I do use the Diago power supply with an 18v adaptor.[/quote] Can you elaborate on this please- When you say range what do you mean? My Bassdrive has become an essential part of my rig, talk of this 18v powering excites me!

Bass Fulltone Bass Drive Akai Deep Impact EBS Bass IQ Envelope Filter - I put it here in my chain because it opens up the possibilities from the Deep Impact Boss DD20 - a bit of a tone sucker but I use a lot of the features very regularly DBX 160A compressor - in my effects loop on my amp, I strangely seem to get the best results from it being there

I use a MLP Pro bag, I can fit everything I need in it- [url="http://blogs.chron.com/whitehouse/archives/my%20little%20pony.jpg"]http://blogs.chron.com/whitehouse/archives...ttle%20pony.jpg[/url]

You'll really notice the difference of having that valve-pre at higher volumes. I've been using the MB TA503 for over a year and I've been very impressed with it's overall performance, it's been great in rehearsals, on stage and in the studio. That valve pre has made it just that bit more versatile for my bass playing needs.

I've not tried loads of compressors, but i've been using a DBX 160a for the past couple of years and I couldn't be happier with the way it sounds. I run it in my FX loop too, it seems to work really well in there with my markbass amp. There's a certain kind of nice tone that the 160a kicks out, even when it's not compressing.

[quote name='dannybuoy' post='132472' date='Feb 2 2008, 11:06 AM']EHX Blackfinger sounds awesome and I love the clips on the EHX website, but is very noisy from what I've heard.[/quote] I've owned an EHX Blackfinger in the past. It adds a nice warmth to your tone but it's quite subtle- you can't squish the hell out of your sound with it. If you're after a subtle, nice sounding compressor it's worth a try. I found it to be completely silent too, with no unwanted noise.

I'd say a fair price to pay for a Grabber is £400-£500.

[quote name='ARGH' post='132445' date='Feb 2 2008, 10:33 AM']We have to move forward....Because I dont see the Bassguitar,in its limited standard form of design and expression,being around in the next 40-60 years,let alone the next century,except in the hands of historians....and what I can only describe as 'styled revivalists' (kinda sealed knot types or suchlike)[/quote] Why don't you think it will be around in 40-60 years?

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[quote name='finnbass' post='127948' date='Jan 25 2008, 06:45 PM']Balls! [url="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Power-and-Balls-Are-Now-One-with-Powerball-38666.shtml"]Powerballs[/url] Shop around though as prices vary enormously.[/quote] +1 I started to develop tendonitis in my left wrist a couple of years ago so I started to use a powerball a few times a day, just hoping that it would make a difference- it did the trick! Once you get the hang of it just use it gently for a minute or two at a time and build it up gradually. These things can put up to 20Kg of pressure on your forearm/wrist if you spin them fast enough, so go easy with it. [url="http://www.play.com/Gadgets/Gadgets/6-/Search.html?searchstring=powerball&searchtype=GADG&searchsource=0"]http://www.play.com/Gadgets/Gadgets/6-/Sea...;searchsource=0[/url]

I've played 4 or 5 RKS guitars but no basses. The guitars I've played were very nice indeed! On a first impression I thought "Yuk!!" but after I played a few of them my opinion totally changed, they're definately worth a try.

[quote name='ARGH' post='108439' date='Dec 23 2007, 10:00 AM']Ok,this has been going on for years now,and I understand the 'What the eyes dont see ,the engineer dont judge" answer,but why spend 3k+ on a Fenderesque or straight bodystyle copy,when you could just get the real thing,and spend 2-300 quid on new guts for it,or parts replacement the lot for the same price?[/quote] I don't know if I'm completely missing the point here, but isn't the answer to this question simply because there are many people that much prefer the Fender-alike basses that other companies offer? My argument is that if you're gonna buy a Fender and change loads of the parts, why not buy a Shuker, Lakland or whatever suits your requirements best. The price won't be far off the same if you're going to spend "2-300 on new guts". But hey, maybe the Fender logo on the headstock is the key requirement for a lot of musicians?