Silent Fly

I used to do something similar.

--> Tech21 ParaDriver --> SWR SM400 return jack --> Cab

In practice I bypassed the preamp of the SM400. It sounded ok but I never liked the slight high cut of the ParaDriver.

Now I have a Mark Bass F1 and an Epifani UL210.

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[quote name='sk8' post='1054088' date='Dec 10 2010, 02:36 PM']For completeness - Max said no but its has got a hellave lot of output![/quote]

A little bit more details about it. The Red Dragon was not designed to drive directly a power amp. From the signal viewpoint, it should be able to deliver enough voltage to drive a power amp. However, the input impedance of a power amp is likely to be a little bit too low. This [i]might[/i] create some low frequency loss.

[url="http://www.sfxsound.co.uk/mainpage.asp?page=sm"][sfx] S&M[/url]?

I must admit I was a little bit dubious about the double fretboard but after [url="http://www.ibanez.com/news?ceId=2914&cat=4"]watching the video[/url] I must say it is a very cool idea!

I almost have a GAS attack

[i]free bump for a very cool bass[/i]

Free bump for a great bass.

[quote name='Anders' post='1027217' date='Nov 17 2010, 08:22 PM'](...) is the MXR 10-band EQ all i can hope for ? (...)[/quote]

IMO it is a good graphic equalizer.

I think a graphic equalizer is the kind of pedal every musician should keep in his toolbox. Even even if I don't use it I don't think I'll never sell it.

[quote name='Anders' post='1026484' date='Nov 16 2010, 11:41 PM'](...)
How do you use it?
In an effectsloop or before the signal input in the amp?
(Or maybe it's very quiet)[/quote]

It is part of my pedalboard (i.e. between bass and amp) but to be honest, I don't use it much. It will be the next pedal to be removed.

Not unexpectedly, I use [sfx] EQs that I design and build. More specifically I use the Micro-EQ and the AY2.

I have one one. Nice graphic equalizer that looks very cool with when turned on.

I like it - I am more a parametric EQ person but the M108 is a nice pedal. I prefer it to the Boss graphic EQs.

[quote name='blind pilot' post='1024514' date='Nov 15 2010, 01:26 PM']Interested in this - how comaprable is it to the Digitech Whammy (either the Bass whammy or the red guitar one?) (…)[/quote]

Good question. I never compared the two but it tracks pretty well. Considering that are made by the same company I would be surprised if they use a different algorithm.

[quote name='blind pilot' post='1024514' date='Nov 15 2010, 01:26 PM'](…) and where abouts in London are you - thinking of a possible collect! (…)[/quote]

No problem to collect (London SW18)

[b]Digitech RP350[/b] in as-new conditions with original packaging, manuals...



tons of effects (octaver, whammy, EQ, reverb, chorus, phaser, compressors...)

[b]Withdrawn[/b]

Free bumb for a great DI/Preamp

[quote name='sk8' post='1017376' date='Nov 9 2010, 01:06 PM'](...)
Does the SFX handle actice basses?[/quote]

No problem with active basses or any other effect before or after.

[url="http://www.sfxsound.co.uk/mainpage.asp?page=xm"][sfx] X&M[/url] ?

[quote name='StevieD_FenderP2009' post='994299' date='Oct 20 2010, 12:01 AM']Does anyone have any idea how to build a rack multi selector?

I need to build one with 4 inputs for:

Wireless 1
Wireless 2
Cable
Mute

Also, i want to be able to have a tiny led above each selector switch so i can tell which channel is in use.
If anyone can help me i'll be so greatly appreciative! I would go and buy one of the Whirlwind ones but lets face it, £300 is quite expensive

Cheers
Stevie[/quote]

Hi Stevie,

If you contact me to the address in my signature I should be able to help you.

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[quote name='BassBod' post='992575' date='Oct 18 2010, 06:32 PM']Only got one in my Sadowsky bass - sorry. I have got the Aguilar DB92? box - their original on-board preamp in a metal box. No DI. Allegedly designed by the same guy. Is that of any interest?[/quote]

It is very kind of you BassBod. Thanks but I'm interested in the Sadowsky. Even the old model without DI would be ok.

I don't know if it helps but I have no intention of disassembling the unit. I don't even want to open the box (apart from changing the batteries if necessary).

Nobody?

- SOLD -

I wasn't aware of the different models/types. Thanks for the comments so far. It should be clear now: latest models (Bass Collection [i]Speakeasy[/i]).

[quote name='E sharp' post='988554' date='Oct 14 2010, 10:36 PM'](...) I can now nail the sound with this little pedal , but when the drummer and then the band kick in , I'm completely lost in the mix . (...)[/quote]
If the problem is the position in the mix I am not sure sending the same signal to the PA will address the problem effectively.

There are a few options that should help:

- Use a [b]blend pedal[/b] to add some of the clean tone to the signal. E.g. with the Boss LS-2 or the [sfx] S&M.
- Use a [b]cross-over[/b] to process only the high frequencies. It is the same principle of the blender but frequency-based. The [sfx] X&M should do the trick.
- [b]EQ[/b] pedal after the Micro-Fuzz.

I would recommend the EQ. Also because the Micro-Fuzz has already a sort of frequency-based processing and I am not sure adding a further layer would be as effective as a post-processing EQ.

Hi everybody

I would like to try a Sadowsky Preamp/DI and buying one just for keeping for two days it would be a little bit too much even for a gear-oriented person like me.

I was wondering if someone could lend me his unit for a couple of days. I'll pay for the postage (recorded with compensation in case of damage). I'll also add a 10% discount on any [sfx] product purchased within 6 months.

Thanks
Max

[quote name='Delberthot' post='987768' date='Oct 14 2010, 10:06 AM']Really like that - a bit of a Les Paul variant[/quote]

In spite being an affordable instrument and the short scale it sounds really well. The action is low and neck is very fast.

I used it for a while with piccolo strings and I really liked it.

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='983816' date='Oct 10 2010, 09:38 PM']It usually states "SGC Nanyo Made In Japan" on the electrics cover on the rear ... but it looks to me as if you may have replaced it.

There's also usually a rectangular sticker with the serial number on it, which will tell you the year (and therefore the place) of manufacture. That's usually stuck on either the outside OR the inside of the electrics cover on the rear ... oh, no, wait ...

Or you could tell from the original SGC-branded pickups ... erm ... maybe not.

I'm struggling here, Max, help me out. [/quote]

On the back of the bass there is a label that says: "Inspected by B.B.SUN".

On the original preamp there a tiny label: "1n5K63Y".

Does it help?

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='983421' date='Oct 10 2010, 03:54 PM']I assume this is an original SGC Nanyo, Made In Japan?

Is it an SB301 or an SB310, Max?[/quote]

Good question... I have absolutely no idea.

Do you know if there is a simple way to find out?