NoirBass

Ooh, I'll have a look at that too.

Just wanted to resurrect this to see if any opinions had changed or additions could be made.

I just spotted this and thought of your thread: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Boss-RPW-7-Five-way-Power-Supply-for-F-X-pedals-/271432085001?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3f329cee09

@ Myke, see the're all chipping in now! Right then, I've just completed my Ginger and I can confirm its an awesome pedal.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1395400941' post='2402007'] Excellent post Noir Si [/quote] Why thanks I've had so much help from people on here and the other links I posted since I started trying to build effects. I'm only too happy to pass on what I've found / learnt.

[quote name='Myke' timestamp='1395089388' post='2398615'] Ah okay, thank you. What (if any) are a good, simple starter pedal to try? [/quote] Hi Myke, What I would suggest if you are totally new to DIY is to get a simple kit such as this: [url="http://shop.pedalparts.co.uk/Bazz_Fuzz/p847124_6346768.aspx"]http://shop.pedalpar...24_6346768.aspx[/url] Buy it with a pre drilled enclosure and read the instructions thoroughly. What you need to start with is some confidence builders and soldering practice. The Bass Fuss circuit is perfect. Once you have got that one built try some other kits, try drilling your own enclosures, adding mods etc. Here is loads of very useful information for the novice builder: [url="http://www.beavisaudio.com/techpages/"]http://www.beavisaudio.com/techpages/[/url] When you feel more comfortable with soldering try some veroboard layouts: [url="http://tagboardeffects.blogspot.co.uk"]http://tagboardeffects.blogspot.co.uk[/url] and buy your bits here: [url="http://doctortweek.co.uk"]http://doctortweek.co.uk[/url] Best of all the DIY community are all so happy to share information, get reading here: [url="http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/"]http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/[/url] [url="http://www.freestompboxes.org"]http://www.freestompboxes.org[/url] I warn you though its a slippery slope, once you start you'll soon be hunting for vintage transistors or trying to build the ultimate Klon! Check out this guy, he started off building a few simple fuzz boxes and is now hailed as a DIY king (He's a bass player too) And notably he's the guy playing the 'Ginger' in the previous post above: [url="http://johnkvintageguitars.homestead.com/Overdrive-Pedals.html"]http://johnkvintageg...ive-Pedals.html[/url] Good luck!

Having just picked up a MkII Proton my vote goes for that. Very musical and seems to work well in my setup. I have recently tried out the MXR BEF too which I find slightly sterile although its a more versatile filter.

[quote name='NoirBass' timestamp='1395092893' post='2398681'] No, but I've been meaning to for ages. [/quote] Right I have begun, watch this space for details.

Just received a neck plate and screws from Graeme having placed and ad in the wanted section. Not only was this really easily sorted, but he refused to take my money. Top man, what Basschat is all about. Thanks again Chris

Mike bought my Korg Pandora Mini. Really easy transaction. Highly recommended buyer.

Signed

It's seems Fender must be watching this thread?! http://www.fender.com/american-design/

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1395128992' post='2398897'] I've been using a laptop with Native Instruments Guitar Rig Kontrol for 5 years now which means I could take my laptop to a gig instead of multi effects (assuming I didn't mind risking some plonker spilling beer on it at some point).. I'm not clear on how the iOS is an improvement, can anyone enlighten me? [/quote] I'm not sure it is an 'improvement' just that Jamup seems a solid platform and delivers very good sounding amp models. The effects haven't impressed me that much yet. Also the fact you can use an iklip to put the iPad out if harms way also has its pluses. The thought of someone pouring a pint over my nice laptop sends shivers down my spine.

[quote name='Wooks79' timestamp='1395094873' post='2398732'] Yeah I've got that, but there's an ad200 in a bass pack in jamup that I was messing with, and thought it'd be nice to open that in bias, if you see what I mean. [/quote] Yep with you, I'd like to be able to tweak the Portaflex model. I also can't understand why they didn't put a gain and master volume on the SVT model in Jamup, but they did on Bias. The benefit of digital is that you could save a range of presets with various different gains, but the SVT model has to remain fairly clean on my Jamup otherwise I overload the output.

[quote name='Wooks79' timestamp='1395075456' post='2398358'] I can't see AD200 in Bias, am I missing something? [/quote] In the factory presets under bass there is a British Ad20 model on my version

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1395088751' post='2398607'] Printed Circuit Board. A question for you DIY'ers - have any of you built the RunOffGroove Ginger? http://www.runoffgroove.com/ginger.html [/quote] No, but I've been meaning to for ages.

[quote name='Wooks79' timestamp='1394975980' post='2397221'] I only wish you could take a jamup preset model and open it in bias, like the AD200, at least until I understand bias. [/quote] Having just got Bias, it looks like you can. The package has SVT, GK RB800, Bassman and AD200 models as default. you can then edit them or create your own new ones.

[quote name='sk8' timestamp='1394959753' post='2397004'] Cool! I'm trying one of my bias models for church this morning. [/quote] What amp are you trying to model? or are you just finding combinations you like the sound of? Not sure I need Bias, but I'm always happy to spend hours tinkering and Bias seems to be all about that.

Bought a P bass body from Richard. Really easy transaction and he even delivered it to me personally.

Just bought a VT bass mk1 from Jonathan. Really easy purchase, great coms and it arrived the following day. Highly recommended.

[quote name='sk8' timestamp='1394865309' post='2396056'] What did you use gear and settings wise?! [/quote] Fender P bass - sonic port - iPad 2 using Jamup / b15 and svt models - Di box (to give me xlr to desk) I'm using IEM and the rig sounded great. One of the best SVT sims I've tried. Settings wise I tend to keep it fairy clean but love the low end heft that Jamup has. Haven't tried Bias yet, pretty happy with the models on the two bass packs.

Just finished my first gig using Jamup and the Sonic Port. I'm seriously impressed. Cuts down on so much gear.