Kev

The Super Symmetry is an excellent unit if you can stretch to it. I found the MXR a little too clinical. Have no experience with the TC stuff, but they sound like good bang for buck.

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1465541518' post='3069057'] I sold my VMTD a while back has I really wanted one with a brighter grainier sound and these new ones looked like just the ticket. But then I got a Pike Vulcan and it's a keeper! I'd still be interested to compare it to the new Vintage but I'm in no rush to buy one. [/quote] Are Pike still going? After their silencing campaign on social media and shops refusing to sell them earlier this year iv heard nothing from them... The Vintage with the attack and grunt switches has somewhat transformed what the pedal can do. I'd very much recommend you give one a go!

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1465408230' post='3068003'] Does the EQ work on just the clean element or on the whole lot? [/quote] The EQ is post-distortion so will effect the whole lot.

[quote name='AustinArto' timestamp='1465513227' post='3068989'] I think I'm decided that I'm using my Mac for effects from now on (we need a laptop on stage anyway and it makes it easier to have separate effects lines for my bass and my synth, plus potential for sequencing the synth) but it does mean selling my Future Impact if I'm not going to be using it. I'm not sure how to price it given that it seems over-subscribed at the moment. Suggestions? [/quote] I doubt you will lose much money on it. Stick it in the classifieds .

I really don't want to buy this as I know I don't need it, having bought and sold a handful of VMTs and VMTDs...

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1465338612' post='3067428'] I hear no HATE,only passion and respect for the art. Blue [/quote] You must be joking. If Maple Road's drummer spoke to you in that way, using the same phraseology, you would just take that as inspiration? If so then your right, serious cultural difference!

I like to look after what I own, whatever it is that I own. I don't understand why anyone would be happy to see their 'tool' bashed about, scratched and damaged wherever it could be avoided. A car is essentially a tool, do the same people treat their vehicle in the same way?

I think its one of those where, if a buyer is stupid enough to buy from the pictures and description, they deserve it!

Mine turned up today too. Good news - it does actually work! Which is always a bonus

Jesus.

I use a B7K Ultra as an always-on preamp, usually with distortion on to create the dirty signal. No amp* could simulate this for me, and actually the Darkglass sound works together really well with valve preamp of my GK head. So, for me, I would disagree with the OP question. I have the right amp and the right pedalboard to compliment it. *When the Darkglass head is released, it may turn my world upside-down a little...

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1465245424' post='3066507'] It would be completely understandable, if Alex really couldn't be bothered revisiting this thread. [/quote] Its a shame the path it has taken, but as I have already said the blame is definitely on both sides of the coin, as it often is with subjects like this.

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1465243477' post='3066482'] Wow, I've just read through this whole thread and it did seem to get a bit nasty, but also some valid comments both pro and con regarding BF IMO. I'm not going to go into my BF thoughts, those are well known, and they aren't bad anyway, they just weren't for me. What I've not read about is what TC (never heard of him before this thread) felt BF would offer him that he didn't already have. I mean that as serious question. I've read a lot about how meticulous TC is about his tone at the start of this thread, and what a great tone he has. Well, OK, so what made him change to BF? What did he feel was missing from the great tone he already had? I can understand going to BF, the cabs put out a lot more volume than the look like they can, but I have a feeling he wasn't lacking volume before. I do think that rig, combined with the JBL monitors that have been mentioned is just, well, OTT and comical. Never having gigged at this level maybe you do need all that stuff on stage, although I personally can't understand why. That's not directed at BF at all, but I do wonder how some people can get away with a lot less and still get the job done. Still, a belated congrats to Alex and BF, hope it works out and leads to bigger things. [/quote] Best, most balanced response to this thread so far. I would be interested in the answers too. Doubt TC will chime in, can Alex?

I can vouch for the MB Fusion 500 being a great amp with a proper valve preamp running at full voltage.

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1465118663' post='3065355'] A luthier I know had a Fender CS Strat in for repair. It was a heavy relic version and the customer wanted one of the paint surface dings retouched. When the luthier asked why, as the guitar was covered in marks and dings, the response was "yes, but those are from the Fender factory and I did this one myself so I want it fixed". . . True story [/quote] That kid needs a slap! Jesus wept...

I think the kind of folks that buy reliced basses don't tend to keep their instruments for very long...

I do like the sound of this. That demo is cool, but 10 minutes if talking before the pedal is even turned in is a bit much! Something of a tale of woe this thread, though. All these issues with power, interference and popping. Are these all confirmed to be defects? Large investment for a floor unit that is anything other than perfect!

Bugger, so it has. Worked at time of posting, sorry folks!

Are you talking about Dunlop strap locks?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vibez-Audio-Professional-Instruments-Musicians/dp/B01DID80XY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1465044239&sr=8-5&keywords=guitar+tuner Someone just posted this on FB. Enter NEWTUNER as a promo code and it knocks it down to 99p! Usual amazon shipping rules, so free with orders over £20 or free on prime. Bizarre, but its cheaper than the Polytune so ill give it a go!

[quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1465071090' post='3065146'] In other news, Mr. C is playing his Stingray again. [/quote] I thought he would be using a Maruszczyk by now...