dannybuoy

Looks better on, looks a bit like a Sterling!

[quote name='Osiris' timestamp='1453394302' post='2959122'] I've been gigging with the Classic 450 and RH450 heads for a few years now and the in-build Spectracomp in both amps is fantastic. The parameters behind the one knob (not the one actually playing) control are absolutely spot on in my opinion and experience, and really help to level out and add punch to my heavy handed finger style playing. If this pedal has the ability tweak the internal parameters further (not that I think I'd ever need to but it'd be worth seeing what it can do when edited) then it will be a truly versatile and adaptable tool with a wide appeal. Anyone have any idea of the price yet? [/quote] They are already available: http://www.prymaxe.com/products/tc-electronic-spectracomp-bass-compressor $100, or $80 with their current discount.

EMG Geezer Butler signature set or Dimarzio Model P / Model J.

Brand new unused Positive Grid BT-4 Bluetooth MIDI controller for sale chaps/chapesses, might tempt some of you! http://basschat.co.uk/topic/277432-positive-grid-bt-4-bluetooth-midi-controller-unused/

http://youtu.be/kggPM1v53YY http://youtu.be/KKXAwBJgS5Q

[quote name='mark76' timestamp='1452942274' post='2954877'] The Ovni Labs guy likes the Buddha Chakra and it's only £65 from Amazon http://www.ovnilab.com/reviews/chakra.shtml [/quote] Or £50 from here! https://www.fairdealmusic.co.uk/budda-chakra-compressor-pedal.html

[quote name='Guinness21' timestamp='1452874104' post='2954344'] The vmt version of the ultra is going to be really interesting, will the bypass sound be completely the same as the b7k, or will it have some of that vintage loveliness due to the era function? [/quote] Bypass will be bypassed. Just your clean sound. Pedal on but drive off will just have the EQ, which will sound similar to B8K but perhaps with some different EQ points. The major differences will be in the drive channel, and the old era knob only affected the drive side.

I'd ask Limelight - not seen a 5 from them but since each bass is custom I don't see why they couldn't: http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/limelight-custom-builds/

Sounds pretty good to me, EHX beats the JHS! http://youtu.be/1w9HURvm2ec

Perhaps in his eyes, the bassist never left the band, just the guitarist and drummer!

Markbass Distorsore (discontinued) is exactly as you describe. I've had that, the EBS Billy Sheehan, Ashdown J-Lo, and the Owen Gremlin which all do the same job. Once upon a time I thought that's what I wanted from a pedal too, but it turned out that they all sounded utter pants and so I sold them! They all have a band pass filter in parallel with your clean tone, and it doesn't sound natural, it's like having an overdriven cocked wah pedal mixed in. And the resulting mid boost makes the low end seem much weaker. Also I found the EBS unusable unless I put another boost pedal in one of the loops to invert the phase as otherwise the blend cancelled out all the low end. It did sound great after doing this though, but the resulting cable mess was too much faff for me.

[quote name='Callumjord' timestamp='1452800081' post='2953669'] Would you you rather fork out a lot of money on a more expensive, custom, one off pedal or would you rather spend less money on a cheaper pedal? [/quote] I'd buy whichever one sounded best. However I'd be unlikely to go the custom one off route unless I needed something special built that didn't exist as an off the shelf product. I'm the same with clothes - I don't care one bit about brands and labels. But since I'm fussy, so it's not very often that I find something that I like and also fits. So when I do find something special I'll buy it, whether it's Primark or Hugo Boss! As long as I can afford it, the price is irrelevant.

The GK MB500 Fusion and TC RH750 are also worth a look as they are in a similar ballpark to the other amps mentioned.

The Precision was used on many so many classic recordings, but to cover the spectrum from Motown to punk you clearly need one with flats and another with rounds!

Thanks for that! Nicer slap sound from the modern one, but the Classic wins everywhere else! Much fatter and more mids, although I wonder if the standard could get closer by boosting the bass/mids and rolling off the treble?

I've been using EXL170-5TP 45-130 on my Yamaha BB1025X (and BB415 before that) for years - I'd love to see how these compare!

Talkbassers are wetting themselves over the Mesa, great reviews, looks like a solid choice. Not seen any reviews of the Magellan yet? A Darkglass amp is on the horizon too. The Tech21 VT500 is great value though, and the fact you can turn the blend all the way to clean to just have a transparent(ish) amp with EQ is a boon. I'm considering the VT myself, would love the Mesa but then again it is twice the price and difficult to get hold of at the moment!