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[quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1453551156' post='2960449'] Ha! Are you serious!?...I've had two B3Ks, and it was the fizziness of the distortion that I couldn't stand. My COG TK-421 (RAT clone) is not in the least bit fizzy. [/quote] Perhaps fizzy is not the word... harsh maybe? I used to own a Turbo RAT and this is the sound I remember from it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv0UoLQY2lg It's more a distortion or fuzz than an overdrive, which is what the B3K is...

A B3K is not a replacement for a RAT, it's much less fizzy, lower gain, and different texture overall. The B3K does not have much gain actually, most of the edgy sound is EQ to my ears. I personally don't like the B3K much, I prefer a Sansamp VT to get that crispy tone (I don't play modern metal/djent so no extreme sounds).

If you want to pair an overdrive with your VT, get a second VT. I did and couldn't be happier. You get the same sounds as with the Darkglass stuff for less money plus EQ and more drive.

EHX Lumberjack all the way. It even comes with its own power supply.

The Ibanez WH-10v2 works for both bass and guitar (has a switch to select the mode).

Bought him a Tech 21 VT bass, came well packaged and in perfect working condition.

Bought an Ebs Microbass and it was so well packaged not even a tank would have made a single dent on it.

It is very beautiful! My only criticism is that you could have made the most of the headstock for the 5th string and have it go all the way up to get more tension.