stewblack

On 11/12/2023 at 10:00, glassmoon said:

Thanks all - looks like the Demonfx Alpha Omicron  might be a good option to try... still a little dirty though.  The Vintage MicroTubes is just so satisfyingly "clean"

You can't go wrong. They're great pedals, really well made too.

Zoom  B6 or the B2 Four. So simple to use, all the bass sounds you could ever need.

No need for computers, you can do it all on the pedal 

I just regret not going for the double one now...

Ok @thisisswanbon you sold me on the JPTR FX Jive. 

Especially as it's very reasonably priced right now at £89.

I've just realised the problem with this thread - it's creating multiple gas leaks. 

40 minutes ago, fretmeister said:

Chorus: Nope. It's not 1985 anymore.

😂

Ah jesus man, like this wasn't mouthwatering enough.

It's a shame we're not closer we could've met up and had a comparison jam.

I should add I do have some BF cabs (and have played extensively through many different brands over the years) and to my ears the TE Elf cabs are comfortably as good as any and better than most.

2 hours ago, eude said:

Hey Stew, nice set up!
Have you been able to comapre the Trace 1x10s with Barefaced One10s?

No, I've never had the pleasure of trying BF 1x10s.

I regret every bass I have lusted after and not bought, and every one I've sold. However I haven't bought a new one since October, so it feels like I've given up.

I haven't of course. 

12 hours ago, dudewheresmybass said:

Ironically, one of the cheapest pedals out there, it does what I need better than all of the other (much more pricey!) pedals I've owned

This.

I take extra pleasure from a favourite also being inexpensive. Of course I don't save anything because I've usually spent a small fortune on more expensive pedals before realising that the cheap one does the job I'm after.

After years of buying pedals, with shelves and drawers overflowing, multiple boards and power supplies, I have come to a realisation. I've actually got some favourites at long last. Not many but I'll show you mine if you show me yours.

So, by category, here we go.

Flanger.

First time I played through it I heard the exact sound I had in my head. First time I gigged it, the whole song was transformed. 

Envelope Filter.

A YouTube demo comparing this and several others sold me on the EBS. Man I love how easy it is to get exactly the right sound and it works so well in the mix.

Octave.

All the octaves you could ever need. Accurate and clean or rich and synthy, this pedal also has fuzz and phaser and is a work of genius.

Compressor.

I've been through an absolute ton of these, some do nothing, some break my sound, some are great, but this is the best. So childishly simple to use and to get exactly what I want from it. A budget miracle.

Chorus.

I thought I'd found my chorus (Ampeg Liquifier) but it just wasn't quite 100%. Then on a whim I splashed out on this. First gig I tried it and I just knew. Perfect. Again the sound I hear in my head.

I'm still entirely at sea with regards to distortion, fuzz, autowah, multi effects, phaser, synth, preamp and others. I have preferences in every department but I'm not there yet.

These are the Demon FX pedals I know of ..

My goodness. Someone is going to get an amazing rig for an incredibly good price.

I don't need it but if it wasn't the wrong side of the country I'd have it anyway!

3 hours ago, Chadu25 said:

My early Christmas gifts:

 

 

Wonderful news. Congratulations.

You'll have to wait till I get up 

I play this very bass. It's a real head turner.

Even though I own several, I'm turned off by P J pick up arrangement on a bass. 

Makes absolutely no sense at all. Not least because it doesn't always apply. 

Black body with dotted maple finger board is a no no, but block inlays are fine 🤷🏻‍♂️

On 25/09/2023 at 00:58, Stub Mandrel said:

Last night's amp setup. Note master volume... not through the pa either.

I used to employ a V1 1000 watt Terror into two 15" MB cabs. That master level actually looks pretty high to me 😂

Small but perfectly formed for this evening in Bristol.

Bruce Thomas Profile into Veyron M, two magical 10" Elves pumping into the room.

Sorry I missed this reply. I'll send you a pm

51 minutes ago, MacDaddy said:

Just out of interest, and I know this is not what it's made for, but what is the loudest useable volume?

If you put it through a 4x10 could it keep up with 2 guitars and drums?

I last gigged mine with a very loud drummer and guitarist when the 600 watt head I'd planned to use developed a fault.

The Elf looked microscopic atop two 15" cabs but it was never remotely close to full volume. 

The scientists among us can no doubt explain why it can't be as loud as it is. I on the other hand use my ears and it's amazing.

Oof...I have two BF 15s....just imagining this with them...and my Ampeg CL through them all. 

😎

5 minutes ago, Quilly said:

I actually sold my elf cab to a bassist that had one already, he was very impressed with the volume of 2 cabs running with the elf head. I guess because you're getting the full 200W from the 4ohm. I needed something compact but a tad wider that could be used with a 30W valve head that was a bit too big for the elf 110 cab.  

Yeah, I hear you. Cannot bear an overhanging amp 

I use mine with two Elf 10" cabs and it's its own beast. Not the same as my old Trace gear but very good in its own right.