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http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2017/10/27/dr-no-effects-introduces-the-mini-turd-fuzz-pedal/

The source audio OFD and Aftershock have RAT models in them.

Anyone on here got these? I’d like to get an idea how they compare with others I’ve tried. Given they’re in the states, I am reluctant to import them on a whim.

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1510151718' post='3404322'] No tapewounds for Nard. [/quote] Nice find, thanks.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1510150213' post='3404302'] Tapewound strings on an active bass will be OK-ish, but IMO makes it sound more like a passive P bass so defeats the object of an active J. Louis Johnson and Bernard Edwards did some of their best work on Stingray's with tapewounds so it's all down to what you like. [/quote] Where did you learn that Bernard used tapewounds? Could you please point me to the source. If this is true then I’ll definitely try it as I absolutely love his sound. I always assumed he used something like Labella flatwounds.

Just wondering if anyone has done this and has sound clips. I’m curious as to how it’d sound and was thinking of trying this on my Sterling for fun.

Well that is a shame but thanks for trying. How about WMD stuff? I’d be well up for trying the Protostar filter as it looks and sounds like loads of fun.

Just spotted a non-deluxe version (otherwise I’d have bought it): https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F272918566886

Thanks, that seems a real shame. Maybe Taylor understood bulk order as double figures or something whereas it’ll most likely be under 10 units. Given that there doesn’t seem to be a limit on the quantities of pedals one can order, it would be feasible for one person to place an order for 6 pedals, would it not? What practical difference would that make to six individuals placing an order? I guess perhaps he ships one out as he makes it so it’d cause a bit of a wait if they were being sent at once. But surely it’d mean 1 post office trip as opposed to 6.

I’ve managed to get even better performance out of my MXR BOD; I finally got time to go and get my 75RI jazz back from Jon Shuker at the weekend and it’s strung with Rotosound steel rounds and it can get and hold a low F on the E string no problem. That’s better than my P with flats does.

[quote name='tonyxtiger' timestamp='1509985821' post='3403045'] Hello yes. Leave it with me gents, I’ll see what I can do! [/quote] Excellent, thanks. I was just about to reply to your email but you’ve already answered my question.

[quote name='Al Krow' timestamp='1509925335' post='3402700'] Good idea - I think you've already rented some of his gear and know him? If so, please invite him along to join the party (and / or to lead / coordinate if he wants to - he will have a bunch more experience than me on importing from the US). [/quote] I’ve just emailed him to ask if he’s interested or can offer any advice.

[quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1509535724' post='3399654'] I wonder how 2008 - 2016 compares to the new American Professional Series. Anyone? [/quote] From a feel point of view the newer Pro Series feels great. I found the neck on the older ones uncomfortable (I prefer J-width) but the neck profile (based on a ‘63 P) on the newer ones was no problem.

I’m trying to bear in mind the title of this thread. If I could choose only one filter it probably [b]wouldn’t[/b] be the Aguilar Filter Twin simply because there’s no resonance control and I like having the flexibility to make have it be either subtle or crazy as I feel. However it is a fantastic filter and the fixed resonance is in a pretty sweet spot so I’m very much enjoying it. Similar story on the Fwonkbeta though it does have a resonance control but it goes from high to stupidly high. It sounds fantastic but couldn’t be used in every situation in which a filter is required. It’s loads of fun but again couldn’t be my sole filter.

If you get into the TonePrint editor there are some amazing possibilities to tweak the tracking response (by changing the input EQ) and all the sounds.

The list just keeps growing. This is way cool: https://youtu.be/zG25JhaTl1k

[quote name='Al Krow' timestamp='1509919023' post='3402649'] Excellent. If anyone else is interested in seeing if there is any benefit / additional convenience from a bulk purchase order of Iron Ether pedals (e.g. in terms of saved shipping or bulk discount) please give me a shout. We're up to a tally of 3 pedals so far, I'm guessing if we can get up to 5+ between us then that would start to make it interesting for them as manufacturers. [/quote] Might be worth asking Darren from fxpedalrentals.com too; he’s on here (Tonyxtiger or something like that).

[quote name='Al Krow' timestamp='1509810799' post='3401818'] Looks like there's a bit of a head of steam picking up around this pedal. We could maybe think about putting in a 'bulk order' if several of us are looking to get this and the only option is get directly from the US? That maybe would allow us to negotiate a discount on purchase and some savings on transport costs? Just a thought - but I'm seriously interested too. I'd be happy to coordinate unless someone else is a dab hand at US imports (e.g. dB or DB? - just realised we have two BC pedal experts with same avatar initials! ) [/quote] I'd likely be up for this (and would probably throw in a Xerograph Deluxe while I’m at it).

Playing a bass with a neck pickup helps tracking, rolling off tone too. Depends what you’re after. Do you want synthy soloed octave down or something fatter to beef up your dry signal?

I need to try this. Does anyone have one? https://youtu.be/mu9zVeDBIAI

[quote name='jposega' timestamp='1509814876' post='3401852'] The dip switches let you set the function of both footswitches. Mine is set so that left is bypass, right solos the sub signal. You can also have it setup so that the right brings in and out the square wave signal. [/quote] Cool, thanks. Is it possible to set one side up to solo the sub and the other side to switch in the square wave? i.e. removing the bypass function altogether? If so, you could set it up thusly and use an LS-2 as the bypass switch, giving more options.