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I learned to sight read so I could play some classical songs that I liked when I first learned to play the bass and this became invaluble when I did my music degree later on. To be fair I hardly ever use it now. Although occaisionally if I come up with a tune and have no means of recording it I'll jot it down on a scrap of paper. I still find theory handy when I'm writing songs , I may look to go to a 5th say or work out the notes of a minor 9th or whatever to add something to a song. But that's about it really. No students have ever taken up the offer of me teaching them proper theory. Useful but by no means compulsory.

Theres hundreds out there - It would help if you could give us a bit more info to work on - How much do you want to spend? Do you want a bit of grind or full on dirt? Is pedal board space an issue? Would you like one that doubled as a D.I? etc.

I haven't that much experience with fuzz pedals having previously only tried out the Pickle Pie (which I didn't like) but I find the Assmaster quite tweakable. You should be able to find a setting in there which will cut through the band mix. Mine does, effortlessly, but then, I only have one guitarist in my band to compete with and my amp is bigger than his We all like different tones and fair enough but the sound of the Assmaster totally blew me away - Toasted, what was it about the sound of this pedal that you didn't like?

I bought an Akai Headrush for £100 about 2 months ago and love it. It doesn't have the features of the Jamman but as a straight forward, simple looper, it's the balls.

[quote]Cream Pie>Tone Hammer>Analogue Filter(442 red)>Cream Pie>Hellbaby>Rehoused Bluebeard Fuzz.[/quote] Man, 2 Cream Pie's that just plain greedy! Sell one to me now! (trying to use the force here but it doesn't seem to be working!) Joking aside, is there actually any difference, soundwise, between the two? Do you have each one on different settings? Nice collection by the way!

Where abouts are you playing on the fret-board? I have an OC-2 and it distorts if I go lower than the low C on a regular tuned based. anything above this and it's lovely - speshially higher up.

I haven't any experience with either of those pedals but have read more than a few less than encourage threads relating to both. You may want to check this tb thread out, it might help you find what you're looking for:- www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=229874&highlight=compressor Hmmm, I can't seem to get the above link to work. Go to talkbass and search the effects forum with the word compressor. Look for a post by bongomania called "compressor review megathread".

I got the Markbass 151HF which I use with a Markbass amp and the 210p and I get lovely tone, plenty of bottom end.

I'm with Katri in that I don't like the look or size of them...and I'm a fan of the Markbass amp look - yellow speakers and all! But I don't think it's fair to presume that they are sh*te just cos they have a look of Ashdown about them (At least not yet). The proof will be in the hearing - although does anybody remember their cusotmizeable lego blok amplifier idea from NAMM last year? That still hasn't hit the shops AFAIK.

[quote]You seem to be forgetting that Catalinbread do a Trem the size of a Hyperpak You could easily fit them both and a carbon copy in the space between the Fulltone and Wah.[/quote] Thats a blindingly good suggestion Higgie - I'd actually not considered that, cheers! Now how much are these trems...more effects porn to look at! [quote]Mario came up with a simple mod to put more voltage through it which worked a treat and it can now go nuts, but I did have to add another switch and solder in two wires to it. He offered to do it for free and pay the shipping and so on, but I figured I'd rather do it myself than ship the pedal back to Nebraska, because it was such an easy mod and I didn't want the Meatwad off my board for a month. I think he was planning to make this mod standard on future Meatwads FTR.[/quote] When I first got the Meatwad and used it on it's own I would get a really loud hum, but when I used it in a pedal chain - so long as it wasn't the last pedal in the chain, it was fine. I contacted Mario who said it was a ground wire problem and he offered to repair it but it's never the last pedal in my effects chain anyway so it isn't really an issue.

[quote]a dirty bastard, a filthy, dirty, disgusting bastard of a pedal.[/quote] Class! and also very, very true.

[quote]Nice to see someone else with a Meatwad.[/quote] Yeah it's become a firm favourite. Took a while to get my head round it, but when you find that g-spot it's amazing. I didn't go for the expression pedal input option at the time as I could just about afford the base model (well I couldn't even afford that but the credit card could)! I see you use yours with the expression pedal - does it sound as fandabby as I think it would? I get a lovely sound when I put the bass drive infront of it.

[attachment=18641:pedalboard.JPG]After spending much of my time time being a pedal board voyeur I think it's high time I got pics of my board on here. I'm reluctantly considering popping a cap in my bassdrive's ass - purely for size reasons. I actually love this pedal, specially on comp cut mode but I can squeeze another couple of pedals in it's place. One of them would have to be a replacement od/distortion and I'm thinking of going down the Hyperpak route so I can maximise the space I have left - which will hopefully be for a delay. I'm looking at a a carbon copy or a Boss dd? of some description. But then again I'm also thinking of getting a trem. So much gas, so little space - woe is me

Hey thanks for the replies, I've bought the MXR D.I. and whilst it sounds nice I couldn't really tell the difference between using this and the line out from my amp at a recent gig - (but then it's always difficult on stage isn't it?). I was thinking of selling on the D.I. but I may keep hold of it now as it makes sense for recording. Thanks and a Merry Chrimbo to you. Cheers

Basically what are the pro's and cons? Is either obviously preferable to the other to does it all depend on the quality of equipment used? Thanks and Merry Chrimbo.

Brother Jones has hit the nail on the head here! I totally disagree that you need membership of MU or any teaching or music qualification to teach, or that you need to read music. You just need to be skilled and have good communication skills and that's about it. I have a degree in music now but was teaching years before I entered uni. As for "must be able to read music" - yes I can, but have I ever taught it over the last 10 or so years - no I haven't. I offer to teach all things theory as well as songs but I aim to keep the lessons enjoyable and stick to areas that the student wants to learn. Most students are simply interested in technique and songs they want to learn. Incidentally, I'm from Liverpool if any fellow BassChatters are interested in lessons, (ooh shameless plug! :blush: )

You crazy fools! Joking aside - I think it all depends on how much you need them / want to use them. Personally I use a fair number of effects these days - especially when compared to my "dry" sound of 2 years ago and I feel that the band benefits as a result. It all depends on how well they're incorporated into the songs and whether they're a nice optional extra or whether they become an intrinsic part of the song. I couldn't imagine playing some of my bands songs now without distortion and wah or envelope filter as required. But it's definately a "horses for courses" kind of thing - nothing wrong with naked bass!

Thanks Mr E Tension, I remember that discussion in you seller thread very well - I was reading it thinking "wow - everyone's arguing about this amazing pedal but no-ones bought it yet!" and then making a payment rather sharpish before anyone else gegged in! I have to say it sounds exactly like the samples - xellent! If I sort my audio interface out over the weekend (doesn't seem to like my new Vista PC!) I'll leave a sample or two for anyone who may still be interested.

I bought one of these cheeky little numbers from a fellow Basschatter a few months ago - it's Asstastic! Quite a variety of tones from all out to heavy fuzz to a bit of (butt) mud to mostly natural bass with hint of fuzz. Very tweakable. Very powerful sounding. Totally chocolate starfish I'd say! Love the pink triangle and pink LED. I was torn between this and the Earthbound Supercolider when I pounced on this one and have no regrets - it'll stay on my board forever and has been incorporated into a few of my bands songs too. I found a good website created by a Talkbass chappie I think it's called bassfuzz.com. He's kindly reviewed a selection of pedals and included ratings and some samples so this could help you decide if it's the one for you or if you fancy something else. Arsemungus mate!

Aright mate, re the Moogerfooger adapter - if anything on the Diago site is listed out of stock it's well worth sending them an email. I've found that James is a helpful chap - he replys quickly and will get the part your after knocked together quite sharpish. I like the pedal board but had problems with the carpeting coming away (as did everyone else) I got a big tube of Bostik which sorted it out. The major "issue" I had with the board is that when it's well stocked with pedals and you need as much space as possible you may need to put something under the pedal where you bass lead goes into to raise it a touch so you can get the pedal right to the edge of the board. Same goes for the outro pedal. In my case I used a a couple of thin 1/2" pieces of wood and velcroed both sides of it. Works a charm but pushing the pedals up marks the interior lid foam when it's closed - although I really don't care about that as long as it does it's job of protecting my lovely pedals! Hope this helps.

Cheers Dannybouy - I've actually been looking at the DHA pedals. I was hopin they were gonna be at the Bassday so I could try one out but it doesn't look like they have a stall this year. I already have the MXR DI so wouldn't really go for the sansamp although when I tried one I wasn't all that impressed with it - but then, I did only have it for a short time and didn't really put it through it's paces I suppose. Anyone else have any advise?

I love compcut mode on the bassdrive but hate the volume tweaking that sometimes comes with it. Does anyone know of an alternative pedal that can produce compcut like grit? Thanks.

I really wanna come over but between lack of funds, a gig in the evening and having no wheels at the moment it aint gonna happen. This was my chance to hear the infamous pedalboard of doom in all it's glory, (not to mention those new cabs of yours) damn! Well I hope I get another chance sometime and I hope you guys have a lot of fun!