EskimoBassist

Yeah i generally end up stage right of the singer, but to be honest as long as im not relegated to the back im not fussed! Yeah +1 for eye contact, it's definitely the most important part of being tight on stage, especially with the drummer but i also try to keep it with our guitarist, just so we don't get lost .

[quote name='Pedro1020' post='138557' date='Feb 11 2008, 11:22 PM']I use D'Addario XL ProSteels 35 to 95's, they are pretty nice. I've depended on D'addario & Rotosound, plus (on the off chance) some Elites..[/quote] Woah 35s are well thin! Its 40s or 45s for me (Y)

Yeah! The AX3000B is fantastic! A prime choice if i do say so myself . It is frustrating is some ways not have a DI out, but i love the pedal anyway so im not bothered!

[quote name='Muppet' post='119330' date='Jan 12 2008, 10:47 PM']Curious to know what settings you're using to get that - I'm always on the look out for cool patches. Can you let me know so I can try it on mine? Cheers[/quote] HEy there Sorry i would give you the settings right now, but all my gear has been up at our practice room for the last week or so, but when i gte my stuff back il be sure to post them right here Rich

This count is getting confusing!! So basically ive got 8 pedals - 372

[quote name='Muse_Cubed' post='65266' date='Sep 25 2007, 11:17 AM']Completed my board now. I'm prepared for major GAS suppression [/quote] Out of all the pedal boards posted on this forum, i think this one is my favourite.

I got one on my Jazz and originally it worked a charm and it was great! However after about a month the bloody thing broke and it took fender two onths to fix it and get it back to me. Complete with new wear and tear courtesy of them. Since it was fixed it just seems to loose punch and volume when i engage the switch so i just leave it alone. But the Bass soudns great anyway, so i don't mind, im just glad both pickups work now! Rich

Thanks a lot for all your sound advice, as usual, ive been bidding on some russian muffs for a while on ebay, so i think il make that extra bid next time round as i'm quietly confident that it would be money well spent. Rich

This pedal really sounds like the sh*t doesn't it?! But tbh i dont think it looks very well made at all and the GT6B looks more appealing to me. It really doesn't seem to live up the bomb proof nature of Boss pedals from the look of the casing.

First Bass! It was a lowly Black Stagg BC3OO. I must say it was appalling! It was so badly setup and the neck was disgusting! But i don't care cause i dont even have to look at the thing anymore!

Thats some really good advice there! Nice thread

[quote name='Voodoosnake' post='113019' date='Jan 3 2008, 04:33 PM']Heres some pics of my kit. Firstly, my Ashdown Evo 500 4x10 Combo that I split into separates. Best thing I ever did!!! Heaviest amp Ive ever owned. Ive also included a pic of my pedal board as she stands, I am awaiting 1)MXR Flanger and 2) DHA Compressor + the delay is for sale. Last but not least my sleek and lovely ladies... my stunning Warwick and Stingray mmmmmmm I love them![/quote] Nice equipment there! What do you think to the 4x10 Ashdown setup? Also ive been considering buying a Blowtorch, what are they like? Worth the dosh, cause im really tempted! Rich

+2 from me! 1256

I have myself a rather nice EHX USA BIg Muff, however i am extremely curious as to why bassists prefer the Russian. The reason alone that Mr.Wolstenholme uses one is actually enough to persuade me to buy it and experiment, but in what ways would you say that it is generally better for bass than its' USA counterpart? Thanks a lot guys as always! Rich

[quote name='Muppet' post='119823' date='Jan 13 2008, 10:21 PM']Just another thought - if you have a Korg AX3000B (I think you might have) then stick to the choruses on there. Miles better than a Boss.[/quote] Yeah youre right i do have that pedal and i love it! However the time will soon come no doubt that i will leave it behind and buy about 12 stomps to replace it lol

I use two fuzzes, a USA Big Muff Pi and one on my Korg AX3000B, both of which i actually really like and neither of which lose any lowend. The sustain does get a tad stupid on the USABM but even so i have a rather nice tone using an Epiphone Thunderbird (like yours ) and a USA Fender Jazz, both passive ofcourse. However i am bidding on a russian muff atm, considering the aclaim which it has amoungst bass players (check pedal boards on this site!). I would love an MXR Blowtorch though and/or a Depth Charge. Can't go wrong with a nice big Muff though, can you?! Rich

TBH there are a lot of really great pedals out there and as i have only tried a few i spose im not so qualified to answer, but i will anyway! I've got myself an ODB-3 and i really don't think it's as bad as many would say, worth £30 atleast. Just don't be a tool and go full gain really! I've also got a USA Big Muff which i actually really quite like however about 5mins ago i bidded on the russian counterpart, especially considering it's popularity amoungst bassists. I know this is more of a fuzz but even so i thought it was worth a mention. I've got to say though, perhaps my favourite distortion would be one that i created on my Korg A3000B and i really overuse it! It's very gritty but without too much gain, think Commerford and believe me im not far off. Hope that helped Rich

Hey there, Firstly let me say, HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hope you all had a good one and enjoyed spending your xmas dosh, as that's what i'm trying to do right now! I am hoping to buy a chorus pedal to be exact, amoungst other things. I play a passive bass if that is at all any help! I'm just looking for a quality sounding and versatile pedal, not necessarily boutique or anything though. To be honest i was thinking of jumping on the band wagon with a Boss CEB-3. Wise move or would you suggest something else entirely! Many thanks, Rich

Nothing beats GAFFA TAPE!

I'm not sure if you'll believe this but i'll say it anyway, SOUNDCONTROL! Now actually the branch at Stockton is FANTASTIC! Joe the Bass guy is top notch and helped me with my bass related problems. He was friendly and helpful and i really couldn't have asked for anything more! I bought a brand new Fender USA Jazz a few months ago and unfortunately nearly a move to the day the bridge pickup and the S-1 system gave up. Ofcourse we took this straight to them and they sent it off ASAP. I thoguht nothing of it but after a month or so i started to get itchy and i was glad i hadn't sold my last bass, as without it i would have been quite screwed, considering the gigs my band had booked to play. Originally Fender said i would have my bass back in perhaps two weeks max, but it was 2 MONTHS when i finally managed to get it back. For my inconvinience they gave me a rather nice set of Rotosound strings and bid me farewell! However, i noticed that my bass had incurred a few knocks and scratches whilst in the hands of the men at Fender. Ofcourse i mentioned this straight away to Joe and he was quickly on the phone to complain on my behalf. Needless to say he worked on them all day and actualyl secured me a REPLACEMENT BRAND NEW FENDER USA BASS IN THE SAME COLOUR WITH A PRO SETUP for FREE OF CHARGE!! Now what a guy?!!?! I must say i didn't expect to receive such great aftersales service, but really the customer does matter to this chain store which has undoubtedly incurred a bad name because of it's size. Whether or not the other stores live up to such a reputation remains to be seen (ahem *NEWCASTLE!*) but i know from now on i'll travel to Stockton when i get some GAS. Rich

[quote name='finnbass' post='104013' date='Dec 13 2007, 07:15 PM']I think the GT6B is overly-complicated and has a very steep learning curve. The Korg AX3000B is a better effects box IMHO, and is more intuitive. The X3 is only £171 on Thomann.[/quote] Good call, sir, on the Korg. I've got one and i think its fantastic!

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