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The Overload isn't quite new. It used to be called the 'Tim' switch on pervious versions. It's been refined in this version, before it was a very subtle difference in the subs. Spencer explains in the instructions that part of the switch's function is because some people want their octaves to sound like one big sound (i.e. the Ampeg Sub Blaster or the DOD Meatbox) and some like to hear the sub octave as distinct from the dry (i.e. OC-2, MXR Octave deluxe). Regarding the usability of the tone, that's very subjective and some will and some won't. I personally won't use it at its fuzziest, but I will be using the Overload switch when I want to use it with a filter. Is it worth the price tag? Only you can answer that for yourself. There are absolutely other more accessible octavers out there that'll do the job just fine. I actually plugged in my old OC-2 today and it sounded so good I did wonder for a second why I bought the Octabvre 3.33 😂

I was thinking this sounded amazing and that I might by it from Joe's Pedals but by the time I went back to it after watching videos it had gone! Its an impractical size anyway 😪

I'm yet to try a mk.ii and everyone says it's their favourite. And I don't think I will for a reasonable price!

The mini and the Mk.i are muddier by comparison, there's less separation between the dry and the octave. But you can get that All Sub sound if you want (I prefer to hear the the two as separate). Plus there's far more tonal variation when you start playing with the Overload switch and the tone knob.

I'm one of the lucky few who managed to type fast enough. I expected it to just be an aesthetic update, but the circuit is an improvement over the original mk.iii. The way the tone knob and 'overload' (FKA the 'Tim' switch) interact in a much more musical and useful way, especially when stacking with filters, drives and fuzzes.

OK, not just me then! I tend to swap out my univibe for a chorus for conventional/wedding gigs, and I've put 1x1cm squares on instead. Seems to be easier to remove...

On the subject of Dual lock, has anyone got a method of unlocking it from itself? Currently I've been using a butter knife to pry them apart but it's squashing the little mushroom things.

What are they even mounted on?? Wish I had such restraint 😂... and a Sushi box Neptunium

So far I've found the adhesive fails before the tape itself! I thought I'd be safe using 2x1cm strips, but even that is a b***ache to remove!

I've given my pedalboard a complete overhaul, taking all the velcro off everything and replacing it with 3M Dual Lock "pedalboard" tape, rewiring everything to go through a QMX 6, and mounting two pedals underneath. It's not quite as perfectionist as some you see online but its a lot cleaner looking than it was before. That 3M stuff makes the pedals a nightmare to remove though, so switching things around just got a lot harder 😂 Signal chain is: Canvas Tuner > (via QMX) Octabvre > Doom 2 > Halcyon > Ghost Vibe > Xerography > Jive > Noble.

How do you use the two filters?

Quite likely I'll put this on the credit card and it will conveniently show up after my wedding. So it'll look to the new Mrs Bassist as if I was being responsible with my money 👍

I think their target audience is ppl who like Schmidt Array but aren't willing/able to part with that much cash. They certainly aren't cheap in the first place but they're a small company and they've never made affordability a priority over quality and functionality. I did a little check on Pedal Playground and a MF would fit on top or underneath (if my maths is right). You'd sacrifice as much space as a PT Classic jnr. Running the top tier as its own board is blowing my mind!

I'm with @tayste_2000 on the small, it would fit all the same pedals as my PT classic jnr in a smaller footprint. Plus the clearance underneath and the weight is better than the Schmidt Array. Though I don't think it'd fit my Moog MF 101. I'd be a little concerned about how it carries in the bag as its a pretty chunky box all wrapped up. Don't worry, it's actually only £114 for the small bag if you bundle them together 😂

I've been using Evidence Audio solderless for 3 or 4 years (much to all of my pedalboard loving friends' chagrin) but I've only had <5 break on me. I don't know if that's quality or luck! You can get patch cables with smaller jacks than you have from EBS and others, and in varying lengths. Alternatively, you could get a raised pedalboard so there is room underneath for power and cables. Even a pedaltrain Metro has enough clearance for cabling. They can be picked up secondhand for not very much.

I also recommend a Serek 5 if you can swing the cash. However, Ibanez do a short scale 5 called the Talman TMB35. Not seen any reviews but they are under £300.

For those considering a modular system, I have a Three10 and One10W (for WIDE). The Three10 footprint being pretty small means it can do pretty much any gig space-wise (it's barely bigger than my old Super Compact), and usually volume-wise as well. If it's a bigger gig, or I feel like it, I can add the One10W on top. Or if its a very cramped stage (not so common for me these days) I can use the One10W on its own. Sure it wouldn't work for everyone, but it covers all basses for me. And they are colour coordinated.

I was considering an HX One to cover my modulation sounds as I only very occasionally need them, but I love my stomp boxes.

I tried it in a shop and I couldn't get on with it either! I was expecting a tubescreamer sound, one of my favourite sounds on bass, but it just felt really compressed and lacking in dynamics and the tone of the bass was completely lost. In fairness I'm comparing it to my Origin Effects Halcyon Green, which is about double the price. Would recommend if you have the cash and want a chanky overdrive with a clean blend.

3 Leaf Audio Doom 2. As all I had before were the octaves and filters I initially bought it to add a fuzz to the collection. I didn't think I'd much actual use for another fuzz (I don't play rock/doom/metal so I never have much need) BUT when I plugged it in... its a totally different kind of fuzz than I'm used to. Much more dynamic and responsive, and its the basis of any synth sounds I need.

I played one of these (or more likely the v.1) back in 2018 when I bought my JMJ Mustang. Very awesome basses, occasionally still feel like buying one.

A small board I made for a band where I use no effects (!!!), apart from the one bass solo at the end of the set where I wanted a bit of a boost. Any excuse to use the BB preamp.

What's the FTeletronica like? Seen a bunch of times and like the clear reference to the OG Meatball.

Did you perchance buy the Crook off Reverb a few weeks ago? I sold mine to someone in Torqay last month!

I ordered mine last week, so will report back when it arrives. I've had the original Jive for a couple of years and love the low gain settings.