dannybuoy

[quote name='ahpook' post='127276' date='Jan 24 2008, 08:30 PM']plus the one[/quote] Get a blender and mix in some clean bass with the muff. Then you can also use other guitar fuzzboxes in the loop without losing your low end. Barge Concepts VFB-2 or VFB1-Jr, Xcotic Blender, DHA Bob The Blender

Cheers, I've just gone for the one from www.johnnyshredfreak.com, heard it's good and reliable and has a good 1.5A max on tap.

I've been looking for a power supply that can power up multiple pedals and saw this on ebay: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/6-Output-Power-Bank-9v-Effects-Pedal-Board-Power-Supply_W0QQitemZ270205707535QQihZ017QQcategoryZ22669QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/6-Output-Power-Bank-...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] Anyone tried one of these? Or have a good alternative that's not too expensive?

Same here, just got mine today and now it's going to be a permanent part of my setup. My bass just sounds muddy, undefined and lacking low end punch without it. I was perfectly happy with my sound before, but now there's no going back!

I'm about to order one too! Not sure whether to get the VT2 over the VT1 though at this stage... I've done a lot of research over here and at talkbass and can tell you that the other pedals that can help you achieve that sound are: - BJFE Blueberry [i](sounds the best to my ears but hand made by some Swedish guy, so expensive and very hard to find) [/i] - Fullton Bassdrive Mosfet - Homebrew Hematoma [i](comparison of the above 3 complete with clips - [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=296888)"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=296888)[/url][/i] - Tone Factor / Mojo Hand Cream Pie [i](also hard to find, but loved by many - [url="http://www.grygrx.net/Pedal%20Reviews/Tone%20Factor/Cream%20Pie/Cream%20Pie.mp3)"]http://www.grygrx.net/Pedal%20Reviews/Tone...ream%20Pie.mp3)[/url][/i] - Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive [i](light overdrive pedal with a clean blend feature to let your clear bass signal shine through. No samples but supposedly awesome on bass. Review here - [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=395428&highlight=voodoo+sparkle)"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.p...voodoo+sparkle)[/url][/i] - BBE Green Screamer [i](built for guitar but works wonderfully with bass. No samples but read this - [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5135291)"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5135291)[/url][/i]

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='117896' date='Jan 10 2008, 03:16 PM']I like the idea of the Brite Flats... I might give 'em a go.[/quote] I only use the one bass and I need it to be able to produce a variety of tones, from rounded mellow to snarling mid-focused attack. The Brite Flats fit the bill perfectly here, but been looking for an easier to find alternative! They are excellent, but had to get them ordered in special and they set me back £25 a set. Those Status Hotwire halfs are only £17.95 inc VAT and p&p but I've never heard of em... Might give em a whirl and let you know how they compare!

Dave, I've been thinking of getting your VT1 bass overdrive pedal. Now, I am also looking at getting a compressor, but unfortunately cannot afford both! I only want the OD for very light on-the-verge-of-breaking-up tube warmth and growl. Would the compressor alone provide such a tone if set correctly, seeing as it's got a valve in it? Just thinking this because I've heard the soud clips of the Electro Harmonix Black Finger compressor (with guitar unfortunately, no bass) and it does sound like a very mild overdrive. cheers, Dan

I first tried some Rotosounds half-round / ground-wound (not exactly sure what type!) in a blue pack - they were ok, but the G and A strings were a lot rougher than D and E, almost like regular rounds. After researching the talkbass forum, everyone raved about GHS Brite Flats. They were impossible to find in the UK, but I emailed stringsdirect.co.uk and they ordered some in special for me. I bought 2 sets and they are perfect for me - silky smooth but still plenty of bite, you get a nice growling roundwound tone when pulling hard or using a pick, but can still sound like mellow flats if you alter your technique and roll off the tone a bit. Now my 2nd set is at the end of it's life, and I'm not sure whether to try and clean the first set, get some more ordered in, or try the d'Addarrio or Rotosound groundwounds (hoping for a similar but easier to obtain version of the brite flats).

Hi Dave, I'm seriously considering getting a VT1 bass overdrive. I saw the black with splattered red custom paint job and liked it, but wondered what other paint job options are available? Can we come up with our own suggestions and let you just go for it? Do you prefer to take orders through ebay, leaving any custom info/requests in the seller info box after winning the auction?